In this episode, we catch up with Brooke Vinson. Brooke is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University where she played the entirety of her collegiate career on the women's lacrosse team while majoring in public management and policy.

Some of Brooke's accolades include:

• Four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete
• Three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2024, 25, 26)
• 2024 B1G Distinguished Scholar
• 2025 IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
• Bucks Go Pro 1.0 intern with development in Summer 2024
• Played in 23 games as a Buckeye, including 17 as a senior, with 16 goals, six assists, 22 points and 11 ground balls

From growing up in the club scene, to committing to play collegiately, and all her injuries in between, Brooke's story is a good one! Listen in as Brooke shares her story with us.

In this episode, the coaches catch up with Pete DiLeonardi about all things coaching. Coach Pete caught our attention in a video posted to Facebook, highlighting a team talk he had with his boys' lacrosse team. Coach Anthony saw it and immediately knew we needed to have this guy on the pod to pick his brain.

Pete started playing organized soccer and lacrosse at a very young age. He competed through high school and attended Goucher College, where he played lacrosse as a goalie. After College, Pete joined the staff at Winters Mill High School as their Defensive Coordinator, where he helped the team go 19-0 and win the first state title in Carroll County history in 2007. Now Pete coaches youth sports in the Perry Hall, MD area.

Listen in as Pete talks about how background, his coaching style, & how he tries to be a little better every day. We need more Pete's in the world of sports! We think you'll like this one.

Coach Nikki & Coach Anthony finally catch up with a pod! We're baaaaacckkk!!!!

In this episode, the coaches talk about their spring seasons a bit and highlight the issues with guest playing and dual rostering for tournaments. We don't have a good system people! Are we doing it for the development of our kids or trophies? Listen in for a good catch up sesh!

Spring was very hectic around here but we are settling back into the rhythm around here so look for some more episodes with guests coming your way soon!

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki discuss the topic of coaching hard. The example they use is from the viral clip of Coach Brenda Frese coaching her University of Maryland basketball player in the NCAA tournament this season. The coaches break down that moment and apply it to everyday coaching on different levels of sports. Listen in as the coaches discuss this and life lately!

In this episode, Anthony & Nikki catch up on life since the last pod. We discuss the coaching of the World Baseball Classic and adding Baseball/Softball/Lacrosse to the Olympics and how coaches don't get medals in the Olympics. We also discuss the impact of overcoaching an athlete and some tips for handling that space a little better. Lots of good thoughts in this one!

In this episode, we catch up with the Baltimore Ravens' long snapper, Nick Moore. Drafted into the Red Sox organization right out of high school as an infielder, Nick never dreamed he would one day become the highest-paid long snapper in the NFL.

Listen in as Nick talks about his journey from professional baseball to professional football, the differences in the two coaching styles, the strength of his village, and the mentality it takes to play at the highest level.

Nick's story is filled with twists and turns, but what never changes is his belief in himself in the face of adversity. We could talk to Nick all day! We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!

In this episode, we catch up with Coach Josh Clemmer. Josh is currently Celia's soccer coach for the North Chesapeake Football Club in Bel Air, MD. He speaks with us about his journey coaching this team from an elementary and middle school perspective while also sharing insight from his time coaching at Bel Air High School and leading that program to it's one and only State Championship. Yes, this episode is about coaching females but the theme within tends to be focusing on coaching the person you have in front of you. We are excited for you to listen to this one & get your thoughts!

In this episode, Nikki & Anthony focus on the parents in the youth sports world. From professional level to rec, parents have an incredible impact on their kids and the people around them for not only this generation but the next to come. It's that big a deal! Listen in as the coaches break down a few personal stories and shine a light on ways to show up differently as parents in the youth sports world.