Masters In Coaching Podcast
Tim Cates hosts the Masters In Coaching Podcast. Take your coaching to the next level with a Masters In Coaching from Concordia University Irvine.
Episodes
July 26, 2024 • 32 mins
Tim Cates talks with Palomar College Athletic Director Dan Lynds about his career as football player, football coach and coming back to oversee the Comets athletic department. He has helped with the building of a new football stadium and and softball stadium on campus at Palomar College. Dan also talks about his experience coaching football in Japan. Dan is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks abo...
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April 16, 2024 • 29 mins
Tim Cates talks with new Long Beach State Basketball Coach Chris Acker about getting his dream job in college hoops. After serving as an assistant coach at San Diego State the last five seasons, Coach Acker is excited about building the Beach program and taking it to new levels in the Big West Conference. He talks about the importance of mental health with coaches and players. Coach Acker is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concor...
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December 22, 2023 • 34 mins
Tim Cates talks with Brooke Nicholson about career coaching volleyball to now the new Athletic Director at Mission Viejo High School. Brooke was a standout volleyball player, an All-American in college and has a been a successful coach the last decade before taking on a new role at her alma mater. Brooke is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about how her experience in the program has helped her...
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December 14, 2023 • 33 mins
Tim Cates talks with Dr. Jennifer Rizzo about her new role at Orange Lutheran High School here in Southern California. She's a former volleyball player, coach and longtime athletic trainer that has taken on the job of starting a Health and Human Performance Program at Orange Lutheran. Dr. Rizzo talks about how more and more high schools have athletic training programs for student to learn and possibly pursue a future in that field....
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December 5, 2023 • 32 mins
Tim Cates talks with Brent Dohling about his job as District Coordinator of Athletics, PE, & Health with the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. Prior to that, Brent spent over a decade as a teacher, coach, athletic director and assistant principal in Orange County. Brent is a graduate of the MCAA program from Concordia University Irvine and has returned as a adjunct professor. He also talks about his experience as an ac...
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October 18, 2023 • 31 mins
Tim Cates talks with Cal State Dominguez Hills Associate Vice President and Athletics Director Eric McCurdy about his first year on the job and his plans for developing and expanding the athletics department. Eric is former D1 soccer player and hs worked in the private and public sector of high school and college athletics for over 30 years. Before taking the job at CSDH, Eric operated his own sports consulting firm, which assisted...
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August 20, 2023 • 25 mins
Tim Cates catches up with Gardy O'Flynn about his days in pro baseball and now 24 years teaching and coaching. Gardy is a nationally recognized throwing specialist with National Pitching East and Tom House Sports. He is also a graduated of the MCAA program from Concordia University Irvine.
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August 7, 2023 • 31 mins
Tim Cates catches up with Oregon State women's volleyball coach Lindsey Behonick about taking over the Beavers program and her goals as a 1st time head coach. Lindsey was one of the top assistant coaches in the country while at Pittsburgh and before that at Concordia University Irvine. Lindsey was an All-American volleyball player at CUI before she got her MCAA from CUI and pursued a career in coaching.
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July 30, 2023 • 29 mins
Tim Cates catches up with 4x Olympic medalist and Hall of Famer Brenda Villa about her journey from LA to Palo Alto to representing the United States in four different Summer Olympics. Brenda is the most decorated player in the history of women's water polo. She is now the head girls water polo coach at Orange Lutheran HS and a student in the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine.
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July 16, 2023 • 29 mins
Tim Cates catches up with Rod Sherman at the 2023 MCAA Coaches Conference at Concordia University Irvine. Rod is the head football coach at Orange Lutheran HS in Southern California. Rod is entering his 3rd season at the helm, returning to coach the Lancers after his first stint as coach and athletic director from 1997-2007. Coach Sherman then served as the athletic director and head football coach at Valor Christian High School in...
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July 9, 2023 • 21 mins
Tim Cates catches up with Brian Barnes at the 2023 MCAA Coaches Conference at Concordia University Irvine. A repeat appearance on the podcast for Brian, who has been a long time educator and AD at West Covina HS, but is now making the move to Downey HS as a teacher and baseball coach. Brian is an alumni of the Masters in Coaching Program and is excited to be back on campus sharing his expertise and hear all the great speakers at th...
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May 21, 2023 • 23 mins
Tim Cates talks with Jesse Foss about guiding his CUI Eagles lacrosse team to a 2023 MCLA National Championship. The former college lacrosse standout at Stoney Brook has been in Southern California for two decades coaching youth, high school and college lacrosse. Jesse is in his 5th season at CUI as the Men's Lacrosse Coach and will now help the program transition from Club to NCAA D2 in 2024.
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May 6, 2023 • 30 mins
Tim Cates talks with Jenny Griffith about her 30 years coaching volleyball and the culture she has built at CUI since taking over in 2020 as their Beach Volleyball Coach. Jenny has a decorated career as player, winning 2 national championships at UCLA and playing professional indoor and beach volleyball. She is also a graduate of the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program at Concordia University Irvine
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April 15, 2023 • 35 mins
Tim Cates talks with Dave Caetano about his 40+ years in education as a teacher and coach. He has coached middle school and high school girls basketball in Central California, winning over 750 games and 2 Central Section CIF Championships. Dave shares his wisdom from his years leading in the classroom and on the basketball court. He is also a graduate of the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program at Concordia Univ...
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April 9, 2023 • 31 mins
Tim Cates talks with Dr. Jason Valadao about his career as a Navy pilot and now doctor and team physician at the US Naval Academy. He is the author of "Exceptional Every Day" and currently is an adjunct professor with the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program at Concordia University Irvine.
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April 1, 2023 • 32 mins
Tim Cates talks with 2x Super Bowl Champion Mike Cofer about his career as an NFL kicker. After football he became a race car driver, before settling in Las Vegas and getting into education. Mike is currently the head football coach and Athletic Director at SLAM! Nevada. Mike has his Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration from Concordia University Irvine.
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March 25, 2023 • 31 mins
Tim Cates talks with CIF-SS Assistant Commissioner Kristine Palle. After being a standout swimmer and water polo player, Kristine returned to Mission Viejo HS as a teacher and coach. She quickly elevated into a role as Athletic Director with the Diablos. For the past 16 years Kristine has been helping run high school sports at the CIF-SS office. Kristine has a Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration from Concordia Univers...
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March 14, 2023 • 30 mins
Tim Cates talks with Rainer Wulf about his 30 years in education and coaching here in Southern California. He was a CIF SS Coach of the Year at Trabuco Hills HS. As athletic director he was instrumental in hiring some of the great football coaches in the area. For the last 15 years Rainer has been the Assistant Commissioner of the CIF SS. Since 2009 he has been teaching at Concordia University Irvine and their Masters in Coaching a...
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February 22, 2023 • 33 mins
Tim Cates talks with St. John Bosco HS football coach Jason Negro about the success of his program, recruiting in 2023, 7v7 football, and how he continues to win year after year in the best HS football league in America. Coach Negro is also a graduate from Concordia University Irvine and their Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program.
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January 12, 2023 • 50 mins
The Dodgers acquire shortstop, Miguel Rojas as the show hits the air. James Worthy talks Lakers. David Vassegh joins us to react to the Rojas trade.
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