Coaching With A Purpose
By Anthony Crawley
Coaching With A PurposeMar 29, 2021
Episode 65: Dan Fisher- Univeristy of Pittsburgh WVB
Join us for a quick talk with U of Pittsburgh Women's Volleyball Head Coach, Dan Fisher. We discuss mentality, coaching philosophies, the covid year, and why we still coach. Coach Fisher has seen all levels of play personally, athletically, and coaching.
Episode 64: Phil Hart: Detroit Tigers S&C
Join the coaches as we welcome Phil Hart to the podcast. The man has made his way through the ranks and is now working with major and minor leagues baseball athletes as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Phil talks about traveling & training during the season, on the road and at home. Join us as we discuss how pressure produces creativity and how to stay structured during stressful times.
Episode 63: Antwan Floyd- Houston Rockets S&C
Join the coaches as we are joined by Houston Rockets Strength & Conditioning Coach, Antwan Floyd. We had some connection issues but we still are dropping some knowledge bombs and hear some info from a professional living the dream of a strength coach on the top of his game.
Episode 62: Ricky Sapp- Texans/Clemson U/ Ricky Sapp Foundation
Join the coaches and our always giving guest Ricky Sapp. The former NFL linebacker has turned his story from pro athlete to giving back. This man has an awesome message and makes everyone he talks to smile.
Episode 61: Aaron Wexler- Within the Game/West Coast VBC
One of my favorite talks I have had since starting this podcast. This man is wired differently and has a passion that exudes through his craft. Join us for an awesome discussion on why we as coaches still coach.
Episode 60: Coaches Corner 20- Dr. Shelly DiCesaro
Join Coach Ant & Coach Stanley as we welcome Dr. Shelly DiCesaro. Department Chair, Associate Professor, Senior Athletic Trainer, and activist for ATs at all levels talks injury prevention, ACL & non-contact, & training philosophies for both females and males.
Episode 59: Timothy McIntosh- Sacred Heart U MVB
Coach Ant & Timothy McIntosh (SHU Men's VB) talk collegiate volleyball, competing at the next stages, and how T-Mac stays focused and positive throughout facing the adversity of Division 1 men's volleyball
Episode 58: Coaches Corner 19- Brice Cox
Join the coaches for this installment of Coaches Corner with Kent State Strength Coach, Brice Cox. We tackle the current NCAA basketball tournaments, basketball performance training, and the mental health of athletes.
Episode 57: Josh James- Roanoke United VBC
Join us for great insight into this higher tier volleyball program in Virginia with their 15 Red coach Josh James
Episode 56: Coaches Corner 18- Will Lewis
Join the coaches as we welcome Will Lewis back for a deeper dive into CrossFit.
Episode 55: Jeff Samuels- AVP Pro
Join Coach Anthony and AVP Pro Jeff Samuels as they discuss his transition from Lacrosse to Sand Volleyball, the mental/physical toll of traveling around the nation, how to maintain internal balance, find an optimum mental state, and the power of transformation as an athlete & human being.
Episode 54: Coaches Corner 17- Antauwn Wade
Join the coaches as they welcome guest, Antauwn Wade. He shares his coaching experience from the collegiate level to the middle school and high school level. Demonstrating his love for basketball to his athletes is what drives him to achieve his highest goals of working with an NBA staff. This man is electric.
Episode 53: Sporting Albany VBC
Join us for a look back to where I grew up playing volleyball in Albany, NY. We talk COVID protocols & adaptation in NY, how Director Zack Kuhn has been working towards providing opportunities for those wanting to learn the sport, & how his 18U Boys coach, Jim Lemire, has been helping as well within the High School/Club scene.
Episode 52: Rachel Manriquez- OU/ISU Libero/VP Kaizen VBC
Join us for a great talk with former Oklahoma University/Iowa State University Rachel Manriquez as we discuss volleyball in the OK region. Growing a boys program, transitioning from collegiate athletics to coaching, playing in a Power 5 program, and why we love coaching.
Episode 51: Coaches Corner 16- Brandon Stanley DPT
Join us for one of our favorite talks we've had so far this season. Discussing physical therapy, strength & conditioning, chiropractors, and the relationship between all 3. Where you should go, when you should go, and how to decide.
Episode 50: James Stewart- Truett McConnell WVB
Join us as we discuss volleyball, the journey to coaching collegiately, the challenges of staying motivated, & how we as professionals continue to push towards our own dreams while we help others achieve theirs.
Episode 49: Lead Hardeman- LPM Pallavolo Mondovi
Join Coach Anthony and guest Leah Hardeman as they recap the first half of her 2nd year of Pro Volleyball, The restart of volleyball overseas, and the toll of playing a professional sport
Episode 48: Coaches Corner 15- Mae Briant YSU AT/Phantoms Hockey
Join Coach Santuan & Coach Anthony as they welcome Mae Briant to the podcast. A former intern, Mae is now a Graduate AT at YSU and currently works with Phantoms Hockey in Youngstown.
Episode 47: Coaches Corner 14- What's next at the facility?
Join the coaches as we discuss what is coming up this year at the facility. New equipment, training programs, services, and much more!
Episode 46: Coaches Corner 13- Joe Kenn, Big House Power
Join the Coaches & special guest Joe Kenn of Big House Power. Coach House delves out some knowledge bombs and the creation of the Tier System he created and implemented throughout his career in Strength & Conditioning.
Episode 45: Coaches Corner 12- Mike Tilberry(All In Coaching)
Join the Coaches and special guest, Mike Tilberry, of All In Coaching as they discuss training the general public and the importance of building a rapport.
Episode 44: Coaches Corner 11 Interviews
Join Coach Anthony & Coach Santuan as they discuss the interview process, types of people they look to hire, and their past experiences within conducting and being a part of an interview.
Episode 43: Coaches Corner 10 2020 Finale
Join the staff for a year end review on what we accomplished, have plans for, and personal stories of our training adventures.
Episode 42: Coaches Corner 9 - SGT Dontrell Hicks
SGT Dontrell Hicks joins this staff to discuss his experience with Strength & Conditioning in the Military. We look at the ins and outs of testing, programming, and the future of S&C within the armed forces.
Episode 41: Coaches Corner 8- Joshua Mishoe "Mr. Stay Motivated"
Join us for some great insight on mentality, focus, and balance within Olympic weightlifting & life with our guest Joshua "Mr. Stay Motivated" Mishoe
Episode 40: Coaches Corner 7- Heather Maathis-Faas USAPL State Chair SC
Heather Mathis-Faas, SC State Chair for USAPL, joins us to discuss her dive into powerlifting along with training, training her children, mindset work, and her goals within the field.
Episode 39: Coaches Corner 6- Strongman/Crossfit/Olympic Weightlifting; What do we consider fit?
Join our strength coaches, Lester Nicholas, Santuan Stanley, Anthony Crawley, along with guest Will Lewis, & Sean Shumate as we discuss what our thoughts on "being fit" really means. This has been one of our top episodes so far and brings in some quality questions and topics within our discussion.
Episode 38: Coaches Corner S&C 5- Internships
Grab a seat for a discussion & story telling of our 4 different starting points within our careers. From non-traditional to conventional to professional, all 4 of us have circled around to chase the same dream of making the Grand Strand area the place to come train.
Episode 37: Coaches Corner S&C 4- Nutrition
Listen in as our on staff Nutritionist, Matt Lanzelotti, talks the basics of nutrition and how to take that first step into a healthy lifestyle.
Episode 36: Coaches Corner S&C 3- Are you showing up?
Coaches Anthony Crawley(Iron Volley Performance), Santuan Stanley(NXT LVL FIT), and Lester Nicholas(Be The Best Athletics) talk the difference between; Are You Putting In The Work To Get Better Or Just Showing Up?
Episode 35: Coaches Corner S&C #2- Coaching in our current climate
Coaches Anthony Crawley(Iron Volley Performance), Santuan Stanley(NXT LVL FIT), Lester Nicholas(Be The Best Athletics), and Matt Lanzelotti(Warrior Wolf Nutrition) all talk personal experiences and current issues with coaching athletes in our current societal/cultural climate.
Episode 34: Coaches Corner S&C- Our Intro
Listen in on our 1st episode of Coaches Corner, Strength & Conditioning edition. We talk our pet peeves, types of athletes we enjoy training, our facility, dynamic, and much more!
Episode 33: Bella Seman- Elon VB Libero
Bella drops by and speaks about her journey through volleyball, her support system of competitive siblings, and creating a support system & environment at Elon U for helping athletes with mental health.
Episode 32: Jerry Handley- Viking Performance Training
Jerry Handley drops by to share his background and experience within Strength & Conditioning. Discusses the benefits of the weight room, bringing strong man training/competitions to WV, and creating a unique atmosphere/impact that athletes never forget.
Episode 31: Reid Priddy-MVNT/Olympian/AVP Pro/Insand
Reid Priddy discusses his time as a member of the Men's Volleyball National Team, the pressure of athletics, and how he is helping to expand the opportunity of beach volleyball & fitness to the general population with his new company Insand!
Episode 30: Pete Aune- New Orleans Saints/U of New Orleans
Pete Aune talks Athletic Training, what his career has been like so far, experiences, advice, and what Athletic Trainers really have to offer athletics st all levels.
Episode 29: Ryan Leibreich- Pro Elite Strength/Pro Performance
Ryan Leibreich drops some big knowledge bombs on learning the basics and how Strength & Conditioning coaches make impact at different levels within athletics.
Episode 28: Bobby Sepesy- California U of PA Head Strength Coach
Bobby Sepesy lays out some deep knowledge on how to approach training the college level athlete and how he stays moving forward both mentally and physically.
Episode 27: Leah Levert- CCU/CUSE/Pro Albania
Leah Levert talks about her pro year in Albania, opening new doors in her life, and talking life after athletics.
Episode 26: Carmen Hochevar- Concord Christian HS
Coach Hochevar talks about her high school program, the success shes had their, and how she lets the program speak for itself.
Episode 25: Santuan Stanley
Santuan Stanley of NXT LVL FIT talks sport specific training and development of young athletes when tackling this loaded term.
Episode 24: Madi Johnston- Pitt Elite/USC RN Student
Former club player and now full-time nursing student at USC,Madi Johnston, gives out some fun experiences and life lessons that have helped her transition into her new future career
Episode 23: Zarah Fowler- Iron Volley VBC/CCU/A5
Iron Volley VBC coach, Zarah Fowler, sits down with us and talks about her club/HS/college experiences and how they opened her eyes up to becoming a better player and now club coach!
Episode 22 Lynda Scahill- VP Pitt Elite
Lynda Scahill drops some serious knowledge and personal experience from her 30+ year experience within the sport.
Episode 21: Kaitlyn Hubany- Iron Volley VBC/Seton Ann
Kaitlyn takes us through a round up of her favorite volleyball and training memories, lessons learned, and some quality advice for athletes/parents as she gets ready for college.
Episode 20: Sydney Alvis- Former CCU Libero/CCU Beach
Sydney talk about how she built her confidence & determination through sport and how it lead her to play Division 1 volleyball at Coastal Carolina.
Episode 19: Casey Jacobs- Former UNC Libero/Art of Coaching
Casey talks about her time at UNC, why UNC, her teammates, connections, and her now position with Art of Coaching.
Episode 18: Joanna Haupt- Former U. of Pitt Johnstown Coach/Cal U of PA Athlete
Joanna Haupt leads us through her experience at UPJ and what having a family and her awesome support system did for her and how she passed those values onto her team.
Episode 17: Leah Hardeman- Coastal Carolina/Chamalieres VC/LPM BAM Mondovi
Leah drops some knowledge on what helped make her into the pro athlete she is today, goals, standards, and what drives her to compete everyday
Episode 16: Kinga Windisch- Utah/Coastal Carolina/Vasas SC
Join us in another installment of CWAP as Kinga Windisch takes us through her transfers, journey overseas, and her transition into the professional world of volleyball