The Christian Coach Podcast

Chad Simpson, Gian Lemmi, Jim Good

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. read less
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Sherri Coale - Hall of Famer Basketball Coach and Author (Replay)
3d ago
Sherri Coale - Hall of Famer Basketball Coach and Author (Replay)
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 basketballThe importance of community"Wrestling with pigs"And much more... ----more---- 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.  Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- 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. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Neal Young - Head Coach | Ohio Northern University (Replay)
Apr 9 2024
Neal Young - Head Coach | Ohio Northern University (Replay)
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 mattersReminders when transitioning jobsHis program mantra of "Live, Last, Hunt Lions"The dangers of comparisonAnd much more! ----more---- 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.  Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- 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. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Cindy White -  Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute (Replay)
Mar 26 2024
Cindy White - Program Director at Baylor University/Truett Seminary’s Faith and Sports Institute (Replay)
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 sports. Cindy grew up in Akron, Ohio, in a family of nine where she played volleyball, basketball, and softball competitively. She went on to earn All-American honors in volleyball and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation with graduate studies in Exercise Physiology. Following a year of coaching at The University of Texas, Cindy received an M.A. from Moody Bible Institute in Biblical Studies and Ministry, which prompted her to pioneer the women’s campus ministry with Athletes in Action, where she has served for 35 years. Baylor Seminary Certificate: https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=963943  In this conversation with Chad, Cindy discusses: What every coach needs from their communityHow to avoid burnoutDealing with past, pain, and suffering ----more---- 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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Mike Blanc - Executive Vice President of Pro and Elite Sports (FCA)/ UM Football Chaplain (Replay)
Mar 19 2024
Mike Blanc - Executive Vice President of Pro and Elite Sports (FCA)/ UM Football Chaplain (Replay)
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 the Pittsburgh Steelers.  From the beginning, Mike’s number one desire was to serve Christ as he let God lead his steps back to Florida. In this conversation with Jim, Coach Blanc talks about: -His story of how Jesus changed his life -Why he chose Auburn Football and what his 2010 National Championship team did prior to the season -His role with University of Miami Football ----more---- 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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Josh Good - Boy's Middle School Basketball Coach | Boca Raton Christian (Replay)
Mar 12 2024
Josh Good - Boy's Middle School Basketball Coach | Boca Raton Christian (Replay)
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 householdFaith over fearThe 11th element ministryAnd much more!!! ----more---- 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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Cori Close - Head Coach | UCLA Women's Basketball (Replay)
Feb 27 2024
Cori Close - Head Coach | UCLA Women's Basketball (Replay)
Cori Close (@CoachCoriClose) is the Head Coach for the UCLA Bruins Women's Basketball team! In this conversation with Gian, she discusses: Her journaling habitsHow to be a leader in the most diverse sport in College AthleticBeing a Christian Coach and what that means to herAnd much more!!! ----more---- 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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Tom Rees - Associate Head Coach | Clemson University (Walk Like a Champion Podcast)
Feb 23 2024
Tom Rees - Associate Head Coach | Clemson University (Walk Like a Champion Podcast)
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 elite level college tennis coaches share their story so you can be encouraged to take YOUR NEXT STEP in your faith journey.    Subscribe Now!    Join our community:  IG - @aiatennis Email - chad.simpson@athletesinaction.org   ----more---- 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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more.
Anthony Franz - Head Coach | Crown College Football (Replay)
Feb 20 2024
Anthony Franz - Head Coach | Crown College Football (Replay)
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 ChristThe 4 Steps to Developing RelationshipThe traits he looks for in recruitsLove = Time   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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Jeff Clark - Associate Head Coach | Indiana Wesleyan Basketball (Replay)
Feb 13 2024
Jeff Clark - Associate Head Coach | Indiana Wesleyan Basketball (Replay)
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" philosophyThe issues of comparing yourself to others in the professionHis intentionality when praying for his players ----more---- 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 inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Partner with us in spreading the global Gospel through the global game. They are offering a 33% percent discount on preorders through March 10. Utilize discount code "christcoachpod" for funds from your purchase to go back to supporting the Christian Coach Podcast. Visit www.jesuslovesyouball.com to learn more. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO
Jon Acuff | All It Takes is a Goal
Jan 9 2024
Jon Acuff | All It Takes is a Goal
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 people at conferences, colleges and companies around the world including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Chick-fil-A, Nokia and Comedy Central. Known for his insights wrapped in humor, Acuff shared the stage with an American Icon when he opened up for Dolly Parton at the Ryman Auditorium. For over 20 years he’s also helped some of the biggest brands tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, and Staples. His fresh perspective on life has given him the opportunity to write for Reader’s Digest, Fast Company, The Harvard Business Review and Time Magazine. He lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife Jenny and two teenage daughters. In this conversation with Gian, Jon talks about: Growing up as a pastor's kidThe power of goalsThe importance of regular reviews in performanceAnd much more!  ----more---- 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. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod
Addison Bevere - Author of Words with God
Dec 12 2023
Addison Bevere - Author of Words with God
Addison Bevere is a writer, poet, and minister. He has authored or coauthored multiple books, including Words with God: Trading Boring, Empty Prayer for Real Connection, Saints: Becoming More Than “Christians” and The Holy Spirit: An Introduction. The majority of the time, you can find Addison in Nashville with the love of his life, Juli, and their four children. Addison is also the COO of Messenger International, a discipleship organization that impacts millions of people in virtually every country, a cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv, and the firstborn son of authors and speakers, John and Lisa Bevere. In this conversation with Gian, Addison talks about: The role of humility in our livesThe Lord's prayerHow to develop a more meaningful prayer rhythm and much more! To learn more about him visit AddisonBevere.com ----more---- 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. ----more---- Listen to it on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1536134061?to=page  Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod ----more---- Buy Chad's book, The Freshman: https://amzn.to/3sFiM6P Buy Gian's book, The Court of Excellence: https://amzn.to/44GthUC Buy Jim's book, Good stuff God stuff: https://amzn.to/3Z6VfrO