On this episode, Anthony & I catch up for the last episode of the year. Anthony updates us on his Dad's health journey. Nikki updates us on her trip to Florida for family, lacrosse, & mindset. And both talk about how grateful they are for the doors the pod has opened. Friendship, life, & a little tip to stay mindful when fear creeps in.

Thank you for listening & being a part of Coaching Up Nation!

In this episode of Coaching Up, Anthony & Nikki catch up on life happenings as we transition from fall to winter. Anthony is calling the basketball games at Calvert Hall this winter, announcing the pep rally as well, all while coming back from battling the flu. Nikki talks about Nolan's switch to indoor track this winter and Celia's soccer team winning the Fallston Cup. We'll talk about that and how the soccer tournaments handled the refereeing assignments this weekend as well.

As always, thank you for taking the time to listen and give feedback on this episode, as well as future topics to discuss! We appreciate you Coaching Up Nation!

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki break down a case study involving a basketball team that was declared the championship winner but later realized the score was wrong and they actually lost. The coach decided to give the trophy back. Would you? We talk about this as well as the infamous WAGS soccer tournament. How many teams are in the divisions. How much money is being made. As loving as Coach Anthony was in the last episode around the soccer community, he circles back to his distain of the sport of soccer and all the trophies/trophy hunters involved. Listen in for some hot takes in this one!

In this episode, we are honored to have Amanda & Derrick Snyder as our guests to speak about the loss of their son Evan Snyder. Evan was a sophomore in high school when he passed away in June of 2023. Listen in as Amanda & Derrick discuss the impact of the sports community in their journey of grief.

Grief is such a unique experience, and one that Amanda tells us is completely different from person to person. This episode highlights their family's experience with the hopes that we can learn from and be better because of it. Holding space for each other and extending grace. A community who shows up.

This episode is one we do not take lightly and are honored to start the conversation. To honor Evan's legacy and the community he touched in his 16 years on earth. To learn more about Evan and ways to support his cause, please check out the foundation his family so lovingly created to help keep his legacy alive: https://www.es20.org/

In this episode, we catch up with Vincent Chapman aka The Dancing Umpire. The one and only umpire that dances up a storm behind home plate for The Savannah Bananas! Listen in as we talk to Vince about his journey and how fate brought him to where he is today selling out major ballpark stadiums around the country. He has great advice for kids, a fresh take on youth sports, and some advice for those listening. Take notes!

In this episode, Coach Anthony & Nikki shine a light on the topic of quitting. When is it ok to quit a team? The current culture doesn't allow permission to quit, and we're not sure that's healthy. We discuss two case studies around Nikki's mindset clients and how quitting has entered the conversation. From athletes, to parents, & coaches, we shine a light on this with a sprinkling of current events into this one. Let's start the conversation!

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki sit down in Christie Polley's office in downtown Bel Air, MD to discuss with Christie the impact parents and communities can have on our athletes. Listen in as Christie shares her story growing up as an athlete in a town with coaches, parents, athletes who bullied her. Christie's story is one of resilience, confidence, and, at times, complete heart break. Listen in as we shine a light on this area of youth sports that has the potential to tremendously impact our community in learning from others mistakes to help make youth sports a better place for our kids.

Christie is a licensed clinical professional counselor and owner of Intrepid Counseling, in downtown Bel Air, MD. She specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, PTSD, Anxiety, & Stress. And one incredible resource for our community.

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Christie!

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up on life, death, and sports. Anthony fills us in on his summer break trips to the Bahamas and Myrtle Beach, how his travel softball tryouts went in July, and all things Banana Ball after Coach and his family attended a Savannah Bananas game at Camden Yards. Coach Nikki talks about her summer trip to Italy and how her Dad passed away while her family was gone on vacation. Her number is low, but Coach Anthony helps lead the way on this one as the coaches start gearing up for more episodes this fall!