Championship Vision Basketball Podcast

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• Episode 387: Basketball Moneyball Series: "The Hidden Advantage" with Dr. Tony Miller 01.07.2026 54хв

  Tony Miller was named the third head coach in the Bruins men’s basketball history in August of 2025. He previously served as the Director of Basketball Operations under Coach Neal Ring and then as an assistant coach for Coach Burton Uwarow.As a member of the coaching staff, the Bruins have won 5 NCCAA South Region championships and made 6 appearances at NCCAA National Championships. During his tenure, Miller has coached four 1st team NCCAA All-Americans, 10 NCCAA All-Americans, five NCCAA South Region Players of the Year, and 23 NCCAA South Region All-Region players.Miller earned a doctorate in Sports Management from the United States Sports Academy in 2014. He also has two degrees from Bob Jones University – a bachelor's degree in Health, Fitness, & Recreation and a master's degree in Secondary Education. Tony and his wife, Kerstin, have three children – Barrett, Blythe, and Elin.College(s) Attended:Bob Jones University ('01-‘07)United States Sports Academy ('10-‘14)Degree(s) Completed:Bachelor of Science in Health, Fitness, & Recreation from BJU (’05)Master of Education in Secondary Education from BJU (’07)Doctor of Education in Sports Management from USSA ('14)Coaching Experience:2012-2013 – Bob Jones University – DOBO2013-2025 – Bob Jones University – Assistant Coach 2025-Present – Bob Jones University – Head CoachHometown: Greenville, South Carolina
• Episode 386: BCAT Hoopfest 11.06.2026 45хв

  Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 386🏀 The BCAT HoopFest Coaches Preview Tennessee's Premier High School Basketball ShowcaseIn Episode 386 of the Championship Vision Podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado returns to the microphone after a brief break and sits down with three influential leaders from the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) to preview one of the premier events in high school basketball—the BCAT HoopFest.Joining the show are three outstanding coaches and ambassadors for Tennessee basketball:🏆 Coach Corey Barrett – Head Girls Basketball Coach at Lebanon High School and BCAT Women's Basketball Committee Member. With nearly 400 career victories and successful stops at Hickman County, Riverdale, and Lebanon, Coach Barrett has established himself as one of Tennessee's most respected program builders and leaders.🏆 Coach Nicole Dixon – Head Girls Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga. Formerly the architect of a championship powerhouse at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta, Coach Dixon has captured multiple state championships and developed numerous collegiate and professional players. She continues to be a leading voice in girls basketball across the Southeast.🏆 Coach Bruce Slatten – Executive Director of BCAT and one of the true builders of Tennessee basketball. Prior to leading the state's coaches association, Coach Slatten accumulated more than 500 career wins, captured a Tennessee state championship, made multiple Final Four appearances, and earned recognition as one of the state's premier coaches and mentors.In this episode, the panel discusses:✅ The vision and purpose behind the BCAT HoopFest✅ Why the event has become one of the top high school showcases in the Southeast✅ The outstanding boys and girls teams participating in 2026✅ How BCAT continues to support coaches, players, and programs across Tennessee✅ The growing exposure opportunities through BallerTV and statewide coverage✅ What fans, coaches, and players can expect this weekendIf you're passionate about high school basketball, leadership, and building championship programs, this episode offers an inside look at one of the most respected basketball events in the country.🎙️ Listen, Learn, and Grow with Championship Vision.#ChampionshipVision #BCATHoopFest #TennesseeBasketball #HighSchoolBasketball #GirlsBasketball #BasketballCoaching #Leadership #CoachDevelopment #BCAT #ChampionshipCulture #CoachKevinFurtado
• Episode 385: Coach Wyatt Walker: "Obsessed with Improvement" 10.02.2026 1год 7хв

  Wyatt Walker enters his second season coaching the Girls Varsity Basketball at Episcopal. In his first season, the Eagles reached the regional semi-finals of the FHSAA playoffs. With notable wins over Windermere Prep, University Christian, and Father Lopez, the Eagles return the majority of their core players and are seeking to make another deep playoff run. Prior to Episcopal, Coach Walker coached the boys’ basketball team at Mill Creek Academy, where the Mustangs had back-to-back winning seasons and finished runner-up in the conference championship. He played at Providence School where he was a part of two state championship winning teams. During his high school career he never lost a home game and accumulated a 117-10 record, winning four consecutive district championships as well as four consecutive regional championships. He is Providence’s all-time leading rebounder, third leading scorer, second leading shot blocker, and was named the 2015 Florida Times-Union player of the year. He played college basketball at Samford University where he led the Southern Conference in rebounds and double-doubles. He then transferred to North Carolina State where he started for the Wolfpack for the 2019 season and was named to the 2018-2019 All ACC-Academic Team. Coach Walker was selected 25th overall in the 2019 NBA G League draft and played the 2019 season for the Utah Jazz’s G league team, the Salt Lake City Stars. Reach out to Coach Walker at walkerw@esj.org.
• Episode 384: Coach Jake Nannen (The 5-out Drive and Space Offensive Actions) 29.12.2025 1год 10хв

  In this episode of the Championship Vision podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado interviews Coach Jake Nannen, head varsity girls basketball coach at Elkhorn South High School. They discuss Nannen's coaching journey, influences, and the innovative drive and space offense he employs. The conversation covers various offensive strategies, including the Rose series, fan cuts, and the importance of creating and maintaining advantages on the court. Nannen emphasizes the significance of mentorship, simplicity in coaching, and the need for players to make quick decisions. The episode concludes with Nannen sharing resources for coaches and his commitment to sharing knowledge in the basketball community.Jake Nannen is the Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Elkhorn South High School, competing in Nebraska’s largest classification (Class A). In the beginning of his sixth season as a head coach, Nannen owns a 70–53 overall record, with a proven track record of building fast paced offenses.Since taking over at Elkhorn South in 2023, Nannen has led one of the most statistically improved teams in school history. During his first season, the Storm set multiple offensive school records, including 222 made three-pointers (Top 10 Class A History), 17 made 3s in a game (Top 5 Class A History), earned the most wins since 2019–20, and saw major gains in scoring (3rd most PPG in school history), ball movement, and efficiency. His impact earned him recognition as a Top 5 finalist for the Omaha Metro MBCA Class A Coach of the Year.
• Episode 383: Coach Michael Tartara (Unlocking the 2-3 Matchup Zone Defense) 22.12.2025 1год 19хв

  Our guest today is Coach Mike Tartara, the all-time winningest coach at Cuyahoga Heights High School in Ohio and the creator of the nationally recognized Lockdown 2-3 Zone Defense, featured by Breakthrough Basketball.Coach Tartara’s system has helped teams pressure the ball, force turnovers, and control games without relying on elite size or athleticism — proving that great defense is about teaching, communication, and discipline.In this episode of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Kevin Furtado interviews Coach Mike Tatara, the creator of the Lockdown 2-3 Zone defense. They discuss the philosophy behind the defense, its misconceptions, and how it can be effectively implemented at any level. Coach Tatara shares insights on transition defense, key teaching points for installing the system, and strategies for analyzing game clips. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rebounding, communication, and adapting to different opponents while maintaining a strong defensive identity.
• Episode 382: Coach Kevin Furtado (Building a Turnaround Championship Vision Culture) 26.11.2025 52хв

  🎙️ Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 382“Building a Turnaround Championship Culture” with Coach Kevin FurtadoIn Episode 382 of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Coach Kevin Furtado shares his personal blueprint for building a championship culture from the ground up.With over 35 years of coaching experience and a career built on turning around struggling programs, Coach Furtado dives deep into the mindset, systems, and daily standards that transform underachieving teams into unified, competitive, and resilient programs.He breaks down the core principles of a turnaround culture — from establishing trust and accountability, to creating buy-in, setting non-negotiables, and developing player-driven leadership. Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies to rebuild culture, re-energize players, and sustain long-term success.Whether you’re leading a rebuild or refining a winning program, this episode delivers real-world insights from a veteran coach who’s done it — year after year.🎧 Listen now and start building your own Championship Vision.
• Episode 381: James Oxford: "Ahead of the Game Analytics" 05.11.2025 32хв

  "Welcome to the Championship Vision Podcast, where coaching meets culture and legacy is built one drill at a time. Today’s episode is a game-changer—literally. We’re diving into the future of basketball development with James Oxford, the creator of Ahead of the Game Analytics.James brings a wealth of experience coaching JV basketball at Friendswood High School and directing youth skills camps for the Houston Rockets. With certifications from Sport Management Worldwide in Basketball Management and Basketball Analytics taught by Dean Oliver, James has been shaping players and teams for over 11 years—from junior high and high school to semi-professional levels.This isn’t just about stats—it’s about turning your everyday drills into powerful data that drives performance, accountability, and growth. Heatmaps, player profiles, customized spreadsheets—these tools are revolutionizing how coaches teach the game.If you’ve ever wondered how to make your practices more intentional, your feedback more precise, and your players more empowered—this episode is for you.
• Episode 380: Andrew Ferrell/Micah Roberson - Co-founders of "LKRM" 01.11.2025 1год 2хв

  🧠 Andrew Fellner — Founder, LKRMAndrew Fellner is the Founder of LKRM, a high-school sports technology company developing digital tools that give coaches a competitive edge. A 2025 graduate of Furman University, where he studied Physics and Politics/International Affairs, Andrew combines analytical rigor with a deep passion for team culture and innovation. At LKRM, he leads the development of the company’s flagship platform — uniting advanced administrative tools with real-time game analytics to help coaches work smarter, make better decisions, and win more.Micah Born is the Co-Founder of LKRM, a next-generation coaching platform built to simplify and elevate the high-school sports experience. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Micah was a varsity basketball player at Vestavia Hills High School, where his love for the game and team culture began. A 2025 Furman University graduate with a degree in Health Sciences, Micah now works in ophthalmology while applying to medical school — all while helping shape LKRM’s mission to empower coaches through smarter technology and stronger locker-room culture.🏀 Micah Born — Co-Founder, LKRM
• Episode 379: Coach Thom McDonald- Head Of Coaching Developmentat Championship Productions 10.09.2025 1год 17хв

  Thom McDonald is the Head of Coaching Development at Championship Productions and a nationally respected leader in basketball education. With a background as a successful high school and college coach, Thom now plays a pivotal role in shaping how the game is taught through innovative clinics, instructional videos, and coach development programs. He also serves as Commissioner of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and holds leadership positions with the NJCAA and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, representing junior college coaches at the highest levels.
• Episode 378: The Evolution of Rocket – A Conversation with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De Sesto 23.08.2025 1год 8хв

  Episode Title: The Evolution of Rocket – A Conversation with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De SotoIn this episode of the Championship Vision Podcast, host Kevin Furtado sits down with Jeff Fox and Jeremiah De Soto of Rocket Alumni Solutions to explore the dynamic journey of Rocket—from its early foundations to its cutting-edge innovations in athlete placement and program support. Jeff and Jeremiah share insights into how Rocket has evolved to meet the changing needs of high school programs, coaches, and student-athletes, and how their mission continues to empower communities across the country. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or passionate supporter of youth sports, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the vision, growth, and impact of Rocket Alumni Solutions.📞 Contact InformationPhone: (781) 686-0708Headquarters: 651 N Broad St, Suite 2051924, Middletown, Delaware, 19709Website: rocketalumnisolutions.com
• Episode 377: Coach John Ford- Head Football Coach at Effingham HS in Springfield, GA 29.07.2025 49хв

  🏈 Coaching Journey & AchievementsCoach Ford was hired by Effingham County High School in January 2021 to lead the Rebels football program.Before joining ECHS, he served as defensive coordinator at Bleckley County High School for two seasons.His head coaching résumé includes successful stints at Roswell High School and Buford High School, where he compiled a 61–17 record over six seasons.At Roswell (2013–2016), his teams went 40–12 and reached the GHSA Class AAAAAAA state championship twice.At Buford (2017–2018), he led the Wolves to the state semifinals and quarterfinals.🌟 Coaching PhilosophyFord emphasizes adaptability, saying his offensive and defensive schemes are built around what his players can do—not forcing a system on them.He’s passionate about building team chemistry and culture, focusing on effort, resilience, and execution.He believes in the mantra: “Practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes permanent”—highlighting the importance of consistent preparation.🏡 Why Effingham?Ford was drawn to Effingham County for its strong community, leadership, and proximity to Savannah—a place he and his wife love.He’s committed to building a program that reflects the values of the school and community, and he’s excited about the potential of the Rebels.
• Episode 376: Coach Kevin Abrams- "“Coaching in the Digital Era: Spotlight on Coach-Portal” 22.07.2025 1год 2хв

  Kevin Abrams is the Co-founder and CEO of Coach Portal, a platform built by coaches, for coaches, designed to give every coach visibility, access to career opportunities, and a chance to be discovered.Before founding Coach Portal, Kevin spent 11 seasons as a Division 1 college football coach—first as a student assistant and quality control coach at the University of Illinois (2009–13), then serving as a graduate assistant at the University at Buffalo (2014) and Vanderbilt University (2015–16), working on both offense, defense special teams. In 2017, Kevin joined Indiana State University as the Special Teams Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator, guiding an FCS unit that ranked among the national leaders in multiple Special Teams categories and producing multiple all-conference specialists.These years on staff brought firsthand perspective on what works—and what doesn’t—in coaching, recruiting, career progression, hiring transparency, and day-to-day operations.Since stepping away from on-field coaching, Kevin has served as the managing partner of Conroad Associates, L.P., a family office investment firm focused on commercial real estate and public/private equity investing. He's also an angel investor in early-stage sports technology startups, bringing business, finance, and entrepreneurial insight to his leadership of Coach Portal to benefit coaches across the country.Using the Coach Portal platform, Kevin and the Coach Portal Team continues to help, guide, and empower coaches to achieve their career goals, which is ultimately the mission of Coach Portal.
• Episode 374: Chris Verde (Core-Restore Innovator) 17.06.2025 56хв

  Podcast Interview Guide for Coach Kevin FurtadoGuest: Chris Verdi – Muscle Activation Techniques (MATRx®) Specialist & Founder ofCore Restore, HIP-A-LINE, and The Core Restore Training System™INTRO TO CHRIS VERDIChris Verdi is a certified MATRx® Specialist—the highest level of certification offered byMuscle Activation Techniques®, with only approximately 200 people certified at this levelworldwide. He is also the founder of Core Restore, located in Watkinsville, Georgia, and theinventor of HIP-A-LINE and The Core Restore Training System™.Chris’s journey into the world of biomechanics and muscular health began from deeply personalexperience. After years of living with chronic pain, undergoing multiple spinal surgeries, andsearching for lasting relief, he discovered Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®). The techniquetransformed his life, allowing him to function pain-free for the first time in years.That breakthrough sparked Chris’s passion to help others restore their strength, mobility, andperformance. Today, he works one-on-one with clients at Core Restore and serves athletes andprofessionals nationwide with his innovative training tools.
• Episode 373: Coach Molly Goodenbour (Head Women's Basketball Coach at University of San Francisco) "The Lady Don's Player Development System" 30.04.2025 1год 21хв

  EDUCATION:Stanford - 1989-93YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO:Sept. 2016 - PresentCAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SAN FRANCISCO:Molly Goodenbour, a two-time national champion at Stanford who has over a decade of head coaching experience on the collegiate level, was named the ninth head coach in University of San Francisco women's basketball history on Sept. 28, 2016. This is Goodenbour's third coaching stint on the Hilltop, where she served as an assistant coach with the Dons during the 1994-95 and 2005-06 seasons.In 2023-24, Goodenbour led San Francisco to a second-half resurgence as the team finished in a tie for third place in the West Coast Conference standings after starting the season with a 4-9 record. The program posted double-digit victories in WCC play for the fifth time in Goodenbour's tenure as the team finished at 10-6, highlighted by season sweeps of Pacific, Saint Mary's, Pepperdine, and LMU.  San Francisco also finished the season strong, rolling eventual WCC Tournament Champions Portland on the road, earning 59-47 victory at Chiles Center.Under Goodenbour's guidance, Jasmine Gayles and Debora dos Santos earned All-WCC First Team honors. Dos Santos recorded a career season, averaging a double-double with 15.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per game while Gayles led the squad in scoring at 16.8 points per game. Gayles also recorded the second 40-point game in program history as she dropped 40 points in an 81-68 win at Pacific on January 13The 2022-23 season under the leadership of Goodenbour concluded with an overall record of 19-13. Three Dons earned All-WCC Selections while two Dons earned WCC All-Within the first six years on the Hilltop, Goodenbour posted impressive numbers, including becoming the winningest coach in USF history through 50 games (27-23), as well as through two seasons at 34-28 (.548). Goodenbour quickly built up her impressive resume at USF, becoming the first coach to post winning overall and conference records in her first two seasons on the job. Building off the program's strong start to the new decade, the Dons were once again punching a postseason ticket as they battled through a grueling non-conference schedule that kept them away from the Hilltop from Thanksgiving until after New Year's Day. Following an 0-4 start to WCC play battling through injuries and COVID-19 related pauses, the Dons went on to rattle off wins in six of their next seven games and finished with the third seed heading into the WCC Tournament. USF would go on to defeat Santa Clara in Vegas before returning home to host Air Force in the WNIT.Since the start of the 2020-21 season, Goodenbour's Dons have made consecutive WNIT appearances and won at least one game in back-to-back WCC Tournaments. Led by two-time All-WCC first team selection Ioanna Krimili, USF's 2020-21 team led the conference in total points and points per game while being a top-four program in team plus/minus. Goodenbour’s third WCC Tournament in 2019 saw her lead the Dons to a first-round victory over Portland, marking the seventh year in a row the Dons advanced beyond their opening game.Molly’s 2017-18 squad placed three WCC All-Conference and All-Academic honorees. Anna Seilund earned First-Team All-WCC and Second-Team All-WCC recipients Michaela Rakova and Kalyn Simon.She finished her first year on the Hilltop in 2016-17 with an 18-13 overall record that included an 11-7 mark in West Coast Conference play, good for a fourth-place finish, the Dons' highest since the 2002-03 season. In the process, Goodenbour became the first USF head coach since Sue Rojcewicz in 1982-83 to post a winning record in her first year at the helm and compiled the second-best record by a first-year coach in program history. In addition, USF's 11 WCC wins under Goodenbour were the most since the 1996-97 campaign.
• Episode 372: Coach Tony Pappas ("Building a Championship Practice") - Head Girls Basketball Coach at Waterloo HS in Waterloo, Iowa 14.04.2025 1год 55хв

  episode 372 of the championship vision podcast today we have Dr. Anthony Pappas. Dr. Pappas I'm going to tell you right now and he's in his 45th year as head coach of the Waterloo West High School and 48th year overall as head coach as a prep athlete played on Mason City High School basketball.and baseball teams that participated in five state tournaments while winning two state championships. He achieved all state and honorable mention all American status while playing at Mason City High School. He has won numerous Coach of the Year awards, including being named the National Federation of High Schools National Girls Basketball Coach of the Year in 2015. He was a recipient of the Morgan Wooten Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed by the Naismith National Basketball Hall of Fame in April 2016.In addition, he was awarded the golden plaque of distinction by the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union in March 2016, the highest coaching award given by the Iowa Coaching High School Association. He was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005 and was a finalist for the National High School Athletic Coaches Association National Coach of the Year Award in 2017.His overall record is 663 and 397. He has 11 state tournament bursts, including eight final four pinches and three state runners-up.
• Episode 371: Coach Bradley Sutphin ("2-3 Matchup Zone Defense" ) Head Girls Basketball Coach at Narrows HS in Narrows, VA) 29.03.2025 1год 30хв

  Head Coach Bradley Sutphin will begin his fourth season at Narrows High School and his 16 overall season coaching. Coach Sutphin has previously coached at Fort Chiswell High School, George Wythe High School, and Pulaski County High School. During his 17 years Coach Sutphin has coached Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball. Coach Sutphin led Pulaski County to a state quarterfinalist appearance, Region 4D Championship, Regular Season River Ridge District Champion (12-0), and was named region and district coach of the year in 2020.  In 2019, Coach Sutphin led Pulaski County to a state runner-up finish, was named VHSCA Coach of the Year and Timesland Coach of the Year. In 2012 Coach Sutphin won a VHSL Division 1 Football State Championship as an assistant coach at George Wythe High School. Coach Sutphin attended Fort Chiswell High School where he was a three sport athlete playing baseball, basketball, and football. He received his Master of Science degree from Liberty University in 2016 majoring in Athletic Administration. He received his Bachelor of Science from Bluefield College in 2005, majoring in Exercise Sport Science with a Teacher Licensure. Coach Sutphin and his wife Sarah reside in Narrows with their three sons Cooper (12), Collin (9), and Carter (5). Sarah teaches kindergarten at Narrows Elementary Middle School.
• Episode 370: Coach Joe Willis/Billy Teedan (Owners of the "How Are You Wired Podcast") 14.03.2025 1год 6хв

  Billy TeedanCoach Teeden just finished his 10th season as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Plant City High School. He has led the Raiders to 8 regional appearances and a district championship title. Prior to coaching and teaching at Plant City, he was the Head Boys Basketball coach at East Bay High School. In six seasons, he became the all-time winningest coach in school history, while winning three district championships and had a regional final appearance.Coach Teeden has been named Hillsborough County Western Conference Coach of the Year seven times. In 2024, Coach Teeden was the FABC 7A coach of the year. In 2010, Teeden was named the William Bethel Coach of the Year, an award given to a coach who turns around a basketball program at a school that struggled in the past. Teeden has also been the head coach for the 16u Nike Team Florida AAU Team.Coach Joseph WillisCoach Willis just finished his 8th coaching season with the Plant Panthers boys’ basketball program.  During his time at Plant, the Panthers have had a overall record of 143-75. His Plant teams have won 3 straight district titles (2023, 2024, 2025) and he has been named American Division Coach of the Year the past two seasons. Willis' Plant teams have also won 2 Hillsborough County GPA titles in his time at the school. Although it was his 8th year at Plant, it is his 19th year as a head coach in the county.  Coach Willis previously coached at Bloomingdale High School and prior to that at Lennard High.  At Bloomingdale, Coach Willis guided the Bulls to their first district title since the 1996 season and first regional semi-final appearance since 1994. During that season he was named the Federal Division Coach of the Year.  Prior to coaching in the high school ranks, Coach Willis spent time coaching collegiately at High Point University (2003-04), Saint Leo University (2001-03) and the University of South Florida (1996-2001). Coach Willis played one year of college basketball at Webber College (now Webber International University) and through his high school basketball experience at East Lake HS, he earned All-Pinellas County Honorable Mention his senior year.  Coach Willis earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from the University of South Florida in 2000 and his graduate degree in Educational Leadership at Saint Leo University.  He lives with his wife Ellen, and daughters Maggie and Elise.
• Episode 369: Coach Dale Earnhart- (The Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach at Rabun Gap School in Rabun Gap, GA) - "The Super 6 Essentials to Building a Great Athletic Program" 21.02.2025 1год 2хв

  Coach Earnhardt came to Rabun Gap after serving as head girls coach at Asheville School for seven seasons and coaching boys basketball in Florida. He is in his 17th year of coaching basketball at Rabun Gap.In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Earnhardt serves as Rabun Gap’s Athletic Director and started the football program in 2009.He’s led the Rabun Gap girls basketball program to new heights during his tenure as head coach. His teams have experienced much success in the NCISAA over the past 10 years, including state playoff berths in each of the past 12 seasons, eight consecutive Final Fours appearances, and three state championship games. Five Lady Eagles have earned Division 1 scholarships, while three others have played at the D2 or D3 level.  Coach Earnhardt has had many highlights throughout his coaching career, including the first state championship game in 2013 and upsetting Greensboro Day in the Final Four that year, but few compare to seeing his team beat Providence Day School to advance to the 2018 Final Four during his daughter Josie Earnhardt ‘18’s senior season.
• Episode 368: Coach Chris Fore: The Top 10 Priorities for an Athletic Director (Owner of CoachFore.org) 12.02.2025 1год 9хв

  Chris Fore is a veteran Athletic Director and Head Football Coach from Southern California who specializes in the hiring process among the highly competitive athletic world. His consulting business,EightLaces, has been instrumental in helping coaches navigate the employment process.  He counts former NFL players, collegiate coaches at all levels, and high school coaches from all sports as his clients. (One client just landed a NCAA Division 2 Head Football Coach position!Fore’s success as an Athletic Director can best be summed up in this: every year he has been an AD, his school won MORE League Championships than the year before!  And he has set SCHOOL RECORDS for most League Championships in one year at both schools where he has been an AD!  Excelsior Charter School hired Chris to bring prestige to their athletic program after winning just 3 League Championships in TEN years.  They won SIX in his first school year!!He is the author ofBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER FOOTBALL PROGRAMS, released in December, 2013.  He has also publishedOUTSIDE THE LINES: FOOTBALL COACHES andOUTSIDE THE LINES: ATHLETIC DIRECTORS.  Fore has written articles for two national magazines:NIAAAandCoach/Athletic Director,  and has been featured in articles on some of football’s best websites:Football Scoop,X and O Labs, Coach XO,My CoachBook and more.  He has been a guest onHigh School Football America’s radio show, as well asFox Sports AM 570 Los Angeles, and has also appeared multiple times onFootballCoachingPodcast.com.Fore’s own blog,  CoachFore.org, is seen by hundreds of unique visitors per day, and is a favorite among football coaches.
• Episode 367: Coach Bruce Slatten (Building a Basketball Program) Executive Director of the BCAT 30.12.2024 1год 30хв

  Coach Slatten started his career as a Graduate Assistant at Tennessee Tech University in 1989 where he was in charge of player development, scouting, and strength and conditioning. While there he worked with future NBA draft picks Milos Babic of the Cleveland Cavaliers and John Best of the then New Jersey Nets. Coach Slatten coached 23 years as a head coach with a record of 512-234. He guided 4 different schools, Perry County, Cleveland, Culleoka, and Moore County that appeared in 13 district championship games, winning 11 district championships. They also appeared in 10 region championship games, winning 6. His teams reached the Sectional/Sweet Sixteen level 10 times and reaching the state tournament Elite Eight 5 times and the state final four 3 times. He led Perry County to the State tournament Elite Eight in 1994, 95, 96, 97. The 1995 team lead the state in scoring averaging 86.2 ppg. In 1996 his Perry County team finished a State Runner-up with a 30-3 record and in 1997 they finished 37-0, which included winning the State Championship. He led Cleveland to the 1999 Sub-state (Sweet 16) with a 22-10 record. His 2007 Culleoka team reached the State Tournament for the 1st time in school history advancing to the Final 4 with a 31-7 record. The 2008 Culleoka team also reached the Sectional/Sweet 16 round. His 2009 team finished 30-2 and lead the state in scoring defense at 36.1 ppg.