The Left Hash Call
The Left Hash Call
Podcast Description
The Left Hash Call goes beyond X’s and O’s, giving coaches a platform to share their journeys. Hosted by Seth Howard, the show highlights the hard work, sacrifices, and life lessons that coaching brings. Whether it’s a high school basketball coach, a personal trainer, a CrossFit coach, or even a life coach, the core of what they do is the same. Even if you are not a coach or a football enthusiast, because this show will have something for everybody. This podcast is a way of giving them a voice—to share their stories, their struggles, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to coaching philosophies, personal development, and the dynamics of team culture. Episodes cover diverse topics such as the importance of work ethic, transitions between coaching roles, community engagement in sports, and the unique challenges faced by coaches. For instance, a recent episode featured Alex Wood discussing recruiting challenges and team culture, while another with Austin Bell focused on navigating coaching changes and the evolving landscape of football.
The Left Hash Call is a guest-first podcast hosted by Seth Howard. Focused on real stories and lasting lessons, each episode invites you into conversations with people whose experiences stretch across coaching, leadership, and personal development. This isn’t a show built on trending topics—it’s about honest dialogue, thoughtful insight, and conversations that stand the test of time.
South Dakota head coach Matt Vitzthum joins The Left Hash Call to break down his journey from small-town Iowa to leading one of the premier programs in FCS football.Vitzthum’s path started at Wartburg College, where he transitioned from player to student assistant and discovered his future in coaching. From there came stops at St. Cloud State and Wittenberg before an 11-year run at Grand Valley State, where he eventually became offensive coordinator.In 2024, he joined South Dakota and helped the Coyotes win a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and reach the FCS semifinals. Now, he takes over as the program’s head coach.
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