The Coachers Podcast
⛳️Ball Talk
🗣️ Raw Stories. Hard-earned wisdom
📝Coaches, Athletes, Parents, Fans - this is your vault for inspiration!
Purpose: To unite coaches across all sports and levels to inspire and share their stories, their experiences, and the love for their craft.
Episodes
22 episodes
Coach Jordan Harlow: Help Your Players Become Their Own Best Coaches
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Jordan Harlow, the head baseball coach at Linfield University. They discuss Coach Harlow's journey from high school coaching to leading a college program, his coaching phi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:17:37
Coach Jon Eagle: You Put the Person Together, You Put the Team Together
Coach Jon Eagle is a highly accomplished football coach with over 40 years of experience in high school and college coaching. Originally from Vancouver, Washington, he built a legendary career in the Pacific Northwest, compiling an impressive o...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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Coach Steve Pyne: The Twin Thieves, Kids First, Players Run the Culture
In this episode, Coach Steve Pyne shares his extensive coaching journey, highlighting the importance of building relationships, developing players, and fostering a strong team culture. He discusses the qualities he seeks in assistant coaches, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:09:20
Coach Doug Sommer: Trust, Persistence, “It’s about us”
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, we interview Coach Doug Sommer, a seasoned football coach with a rich history in coaching at various levels. Coach Sommer shares insights from his 40-year coaching journey, discussing the importance of m...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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55:06
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Coach Scott Criner: Make it a collaboration, Selflessness, Uncommon
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, host Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Scott Criner. Coach Criner shares his journey in coaching, the importance of family, and his philosophy on developing young men through sports. He discusses the evolu...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:19:48
Coach Jim Shapiro: Building Champions, Window Room, Greatness is a Choice
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Jim Shapiro, the head football coach at Kings High School in Seattle, Washington. Coach Shapiro shares his journey from a college football player to a successful coach, emphasiz...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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54:18
Coach Tony Smith: W.I.N, Legacy and Love, Greatness is an Ideal
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Tony Smith, head football coach at St. Paul High School. Coach Smith shares his journey into coaching, his philosophy on character development, and the importance of build...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:10:44
Coach John Lamanna: Building great decision makers, Virtue, Find your Vocation
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach John Lamanna, the head basketball coach at Whitman College. Coach Lamanna shares his journey from a student assistant to a successful collegiate coach, emphasizing the imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:16:07
Coach Kevin Keeney: Red Flag Day, Lie to yourself into Greatness, Wrestling is Necessary
I had the privilege of interviewing Coach Kevin Keeney, Head Wrestling Coach at West Linn High School. A native of Canby, Oregon, Coach Keeney wrestled collegiately at the University of Oregon. In 1999, following his collegiate career, he found...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:56
Coach Gary Bernardi: Coach Um Hard, Respect the Profession, Trust & Loyalty
I had the privilege to sit down and learn from longtime PAC-12 and Mountain West coach, Gary Bernardi, whose illustrious career spans over 40 years at the Division I-A/FBS level. Coach Bernardi’s resume boasts a wealth of experience, having men...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:18
The Groomsmen Gift, The Golden Rule, Words & Statements, & Coaching Insights with Jeff Weiss
Summary:Coach Weiss is a respected football coach and mentor with a remarkable career in both high school and collegiate athletics. Formerly the head coach at Grants Pass High School, he also dedicated 16 years to collegiate coach...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Boyz to Men, Be a Pencil, The 4 A’s, & Coaching Insights with Coach Wendell Say
In this episode of the Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach Wendell Say, a veteran coach with over 44 years of experience in high school football. Coach Say shares his journey from player to coach, discussing the challenges and tri...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:51
Thick Skin / Broad Shoulders, Cat Chats, Mindset, & Coaching Insights with Casey Bunn-Wilson
In this episode of the Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Casey Bunn-Wilson, head coach of women's basketball at Linfield University. Casey shares her journey from a successful collegiate player at Oregon State to a dedicated coach, di...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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43:45
Dichotomy of a QB, Don't take things Personal, Competitive / Development, & Coaching Insights with Brett Elliott
SummaryIn this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Coach Brett Elliott shares his journey from player to head coach at Lewis and Clark College. He discusses his coaching philosophy, the importance of team culture, and embracing the challeng...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:54
Attitude / Effort, Unique Approach, Learning from opponents, & Coaching Insights with Andy Jackson
In this conversation, Coach Andy Jackson shares his journey from a football player to a coach, influenced by his family's deep roots in sports. He discusses the importance of wrestling in developing toughness and resilience in athletes, his unc...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:09:13
10,000 Cuts, Societies Interpretation, Defining Roles, & Coaching Insights with Jackson Vaughan
In this conversation, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Jackson Vaughan, Head Softball Coach, and Defensive coordinator at Linfield University. They discuss Jackson's journey from growing up on a cattle ranch to becoming a successful coach at the colle...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:26:33
Work Ethic > Expectation, Make it Fun, Love & Structure, & Coaching Insights with AJ Robinson
In this episode of The Coachers Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Coach A.J. Robinson, head football coach at Sprague High School. Coach Robinson shares his journey from being a coach's kid to leading his own program. He reflects on the lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:01:53
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The Grind, 4 Quarter Mindset, Culture of Family, & Coaching Insights with Kyoshi Harris
In this episode of The Coacher's Podcast, Keanu Yamamoto interviews Kyoshi Harris, head coach at Garden City Community College. They discuss Harris's journey in coaching, the evolution of his coaching philosophy, and the importance of mentorshi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:07:30
Build Bridges, "Karch It", 3rd Shoe, & Coaching Insights with Sharon Peterson
In this engaging conversation, we interview Sharon Peterson, a two-time Olympian and esteemed volleyball coach, about her journey in coaching, the importance of continuous learning, and the dynamics of team building. Coach Peterson shares her i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:22
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The Why, Eggs n Bacon, Run to the Battle, & Coaching Insights with Dan Lever
In this conversation, Coach Dan Lever shares his journey from a young football enthusiast to a seasoned coach, discussing the influences that shaped his career, the lessons learned from various coaching positions, and his philosophy on fosterin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:51
Be a Cookie Guy, Open your Roth, and Coaching Insights with Adam Guenther
In this conversation, Coach Adam Guenther shares his journey from a stockbroker to a high school football coach, emphasizing the importance of family values, personal growth, and character development in coaching. He discusses his coaching phil...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:11:06
Sacrifice, Commitment Coins, and Coaching Insights with Justin Starck
In this conversation, Coach Justin Starck shares his journey from being a player to becoming the head coach and athletic director at Thurston High School. He discusses the balance between his roles as a father and a coach, the importance of bui...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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