In this session of the Tackling College Sports Podcast, Chris and I chat with Steve Gladstone, Head Coach of Yale's Heavyweight Men's Crew. In this particular episode, you will learn: Steve and his rowers just won the 150th Harvard-Yale Regatta by an amazing 16.7 seconds. How the sport of rowing
Back Away from the Smartphone and Let’s Talk! June 8, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host It has been a great honor and privilege to have spent most of my life playing sports, coaching sports, and basically thinking and talking about sports all day. Being part of a team is one
In session 008, we speak with Tom Stebbins, Head Coach for the UCLA Women’s Diving Team. In this particular episode you will learn: Tom’s background as a diver and how he got into coaching What he looks for when recruiting student-athletes How he feels about the constant connection to
Session 007 features an interview with Dan Gaspar, Assistant Coach Iranian National Soccer Team. In this particular episode, you will learn: How Dan's journey has taken him from player to coaching around the world Dan's take on the current state of soccer in the U.S. What it was like meeting one of
Session #6 features an interview with Brian Reynolds MS., CSCS, and owner of Thunder Sports & Fitness. In this particular session you will learn: At what age, a student-athlete can begin strength training Sports specificity The importance of rest Brian's 'big message' Common injuries Brian's superpower wish Why strength and conditioning starts from the
Session 005 features an interview with Kelly Buikus, Ave Maria, Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse. In this particular episode you will learn: Kelly's background as a dual-sport student-athlete in college What it's like building an LAX program from the ground up What the NAIA has to offer student-athletes looking to play in college
Session #4 features Pat Hade of Social Media Athlete. Pat sits in with Mark and Chris to discuss social media as it pertains to student-athletes. In this particular session you will learn: Real-life examples of how social media has negatively impacted coaches and student-athletes What Pat means about establishing your 'brand' How private
Session 003 features an interview with Sam Lopes, Providence College, Head Coach - Women's Soccer. In this particular episode you will learn: How Sam determines what type of player would be a fit for his program What type of commitment it takes to be a division I athlete Sam's take on the
Trust the Process March 13, 2015 By Chris LeGates, TCS Co-Host Mark and I were fortunate enough to kick off our first Tackling College Sports podcast that included a guest with the great C.J. Marottolo, head hockey coach at Sacred Heart University. His message about his program and the recruiting process was outstanding and informative
Session #2 of the Tackling College Sports Podcast is our first session with a guest. C.J. Marottolo, D-I head hockey coach at Sacred Heart University, In the particular session you will learn: How C.J. breaks down the difference between Division I, II and III The different ways of putting together academic & athletic money