The Christian Coach Podcast
Chad, Gian and Jim were were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions . Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.
Episodes
From Chad's new podcast, Walk Like a Champion!
Four years ago, Gian stepped away from his role as Associate Head Coach at Liberty University.
Today, he balances a dual calling as the Executive Pastor for Bedrock Church Lynchburg and the Community and Project Manager for New York Times Bestseller Jon Acuff. And he runs the Lemmi Tennis Academy.
You will hear in this episode: About his next book project-a "Screwtape Letters" guide f...
Show Notes
Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) is the Head Coach for the UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball team! She just won the NCAA D1 Women's Basketball National Championship. So we thought we would replay her interview with Gian from 2021. You are going to see that even 5 years ago, she was already building the foundation to the program that would eventually win a National Championship.
In this conversation with Gian, she discusses...
Chad, Gian and Jim talk about lessons they've learned from hosting the podcast as well as the reasons why they are stepping away from it now.
THANK YOU to all guests, listeners and supporters that have followed us since 2020. It's been a blast!
Always remember...the mission field is right where you are at!
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Our guest today requires no introduction!!
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world.
His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits.
He is the author of 26 books including 12 best sellers and 5 children’s books.
His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s ...
Sherri Kay Coale is a retired college basketball coach. She was the head coach of the University of Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team for 25 years, from 1996 to 2021. Coale was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
She's also the author of "Rooted to Rise."
In this conversation with Gian, Sherri talks about:
- Making the jump from High School straight to Power 5 basketball
- The importance of community
- "...
Our guest today is Neal Young.He is in his second season as the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern in 2023-24.
In this conversation with Jim, he discusses:
- Why excellence matters
- Reminders when transitioning jobs
- His program mantra of "Live, Last, Hunt Lions"
- The dangers of comparison
- And much more!
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Gian and Jim discuss March Madness Final Four for Women's and Men's Basketball as well as lessons God has been teaching them as of recent!
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NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball
Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.
They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and ...
Cindy White serves as the Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute and is motivated to help young people aspire to true greatness in their sports and life.
She also is an adjunct professor at Truett Seminary and facilitates ministry in Baylor Athletics. In addition, Cindy is co-leading the effort to expand Truett's Sports Ministry Program to online and modular education for practitioners in...
Mike hails from Broward County, FL, where he was born and raised. He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration. There, he joined FCA and led that ministry team as president.
As a student-athlete, he helped to lead his teammates in an undefeated season, the 2010 SEC championship, and the 2011 BCS National Championship. He was drafted into the NFL and played for the San Diego Chargers and th...
Josh Good has been coaching for 22 years. He is currently the Boy's Middle School Basketball Coach at Boca Raton Christian in Florida.
In this conversation with Jim, our new co-host and his older brother, Josh discusses:
- Growing up in a Christian household
- Faith over fear
- The 11th element ministry
- And much more!!!
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NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball
Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to ...
NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball
Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.
They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other interactive options which make it easy to communicate the Gospel in 112 languages. "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to i...
Big Announcement! Chad is starting a new podcast, Walk Like a Champion! In this first episode, he interviews, Tom Rees! Tom Rees is the Associate Head Tennis Coach at Clemson University. In this episode, he shares with Chad about his journey from England to the US, his calling into coaching, how one tragic day in February of 2021 changed his life forever, and much, much more!
Listen to our 8 episode podcast series to hear eli...
Anthony Franz (@_Coach_Franz) is the Head Football Coach at Crown College. In our opinion, he is an expert on using Social Media to find and recruit the right kids of players to your program!
In this chat with Gian, Coach Franz shares:
- About being radically redirected by Christ
- The 4 Steps to Developing Relationship
- The traits he looks for in recruits
- Love = Time
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Jeff Clark (@IWUHoops), has been the Associate Head Coach at Indiana Wesleyan Basketball for over a decade, winning 3 NAIA National Championships!!
Chad had a chance to sit down with Coach Clark and discuss:
- IWU's "I am Third" philosophy
- The issues of comparing yourself to others in the profession
- His intentionality when praying for his players
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Jim Good is on a month-long Valentine's Day vacation, so Chad and Gian have a great time talking about Valentines Day and relationship tips!
NEW SPONSOR: Jesus Loves You Ball
Jesus Loves You Ball exists to equip multiplying disciples to utilize the platform of sports to share the love of Jesus.
They utilize a digital resource connected through a QR code on high quality soccer balls that contain videos, Bible verses, and other int...
Ritchie McKay (@LibertyMBB_) is the Head Men's Basketball Coach for the Liberty Flames.
In this interview with Gian, Coach McKay goes in depth into:
- His journey to Liberty;
- What it takes to keep Christ at the center of our lives;
- Pursuit over Perfection;
- What he looks for in his recruits;
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Todd Gongwer (@ToddGongwer) is a Husband, Father, Entrepreneur and former College Coach who is passionate about helping others discover their purpose in leadership and in life! His book, "LEAD...for God's Sake" has impacted thousands of coaches and leaders around the world, including Gian and Chad!
In this episode, Gian had the chance to talk with Todd about:
- His professional journey
- The importance of s...
- His definition of a Christian Coach
- Sharing the gospel with big crowds
- The role of parables in getting his message across to players
- And, even some marital advice
Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his most recent, All It Takes Is a Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential.
Published in more than twenty languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers. When he’s not writing, Acuff can be found on a stage, as one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He’s spoken to hundreds of thousands of peopl...
Tune in to hear updates from what's coming up in 2024!
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Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions.
Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus.
They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.
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