December 17, 2015 Chris LeGates, Tackling College Sports Co-Host Mark and I recently interviewed Ashley McDonough, head volleyball coach at Knox College on our podcast - she reminded me of all the things that are great about college coaching. Ashley had a positivity and vigor about her that made you never doubt that she
Session #13 features an interview with Ashley McDonough, Head Coach, Women's Volleyball ~ Knox College. In this particular session, you will learn: The pros and cons of playing & coaching at a smaller institution. Best advice for parents and student-athletes from Ashley's perspective. How Ashley recruits for prospective players. What type of
Session #12 features an interview with Tim White, Athletic Trainer, University of Michigan, Sports Psychology Coach, Strength Conditioning Coach and, Owner of Whitehouse Athletics. In this particular episode, you will learn: The mental aspects of injury and rehabilitation as it relates to student-athletes. Tim's thoughts on rest. Are student-athletes being pushed
Keeping the Game in Perspective October 27, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host As a college soccer coach for the past 24 years, you would think that I'd seen it all… This past week we were training in preparation for a huge conference match. We would face Saint Rose College -
Session #11 features an interview with Dr. Steven Broglio, Associate Professor, Kinesiology / Director, Neurotrauma Research Laboratory ~ University of Michigan. Dr. Broglio is also affiliated with the Michigan Injury Center. In this particular episode, you will learn: The current state of concussion research Proper protocol for a concussed athlete Thoughts
Welcome Back… August 30, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host For coaches of fall sports, the month of August is always a time of rebirth, optimism, and excitement. You have worked on your sessions, planned out everything, and you count the days until you start. The players, on the other hand, are counting the
Does MLS Now Stand for Major League Students? July 28, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host As July comes to a close, we at Tackling College Sports hope that you are having a great summer. Since we just crossed the six-month mark, we wanted to take the time out to thank
The Essential Piece of the Puzzle (and how it almost did not happen) July 9, 2015 By Chris LeGates, Tackling College Sports Co-Host By now, we all have heard many stories about athletes who have initially failed at one time or another and then have achieved greatness. Mark and I enjoyed our recent interview with
Session #10 features an interview with Dr. Jim Taylor, an internationally recognized authority on the psychology of performance in, business, sport, and parenting. In this particular episode you will learn: What is the right time to introduce sports psychology to student-athletes What makes some thrive under pressure while others seem to
It’s in the Preparation June 22, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host In our most recent Tackling College Sports Podcast 009, Mark and I interviewed legendary rowing coach Steve Gladstone. I can listen to coaches talk forever, regardless of the sport, there is always something said that sticks with you, something that you