In The Huddle by CoachCorner
In The Huddle by CoachCorner
Podcast Description
Welcome to In The Huddle — a short-form interview series from CoachCorner, the platform connecting youth sports coaches with programs that need them.In each episode, we sit down with standout coaches who are shaping the future of youth athletics. These are real conversations about what drew them to coaching, the mentors who’ve guided them, and the advice they’d pass on to the next generation. Join Jordan Leonard as each week he welcomes a new coach to share their story. Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a rising talent, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away inspired by the stories of leadership, grit, and purpose that make youth sports so powerful.
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The podcast focuses on youth athletics, leadership, coaching philosophies, and personal development. Episodes may feature coaches discussing their transitions from players to mentors, the challenges they face in their coaching careers, and inspirational stories that highlight the importance of grit and purpose in sports. For example, Coach Tom Kleinschmidt shares his keys to building a winning culture, while Coach Elijah Cooley discusses the challenges he encountered when establishing his own AAU basketball program.
Welcome to In The Huddle — a short-form interview series from CoachCorner, the platform connecting youth sports coaches with programs that need them.
In each episode, we sit down with standout coaches who are shaping the future of youth athletics. These are real conversations about what drew them to coaching, the mentors who’ve guided them, and the advice they’d pass on to the next generation. Join Jordan Leonard as each week he welcomes a new coach to share their story.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a rising talent, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away inspired by the stories of leadership, grit, and purpose that make youth sports so powerful.
Coach No. 2: Tom Kleinschmidt is the head coach at DePaul College Prep, where he has led the team to three straight championships and was recently named Coach of the Year. A former standout player himself, Coach Kleinschmidt has built a powerhouse program focused on discipline, hard work, and player development.
In this episode, Coach Kleinschmidt talks about his transition from player to coach, the keys to building a winning culture, what motivates him to keep pushing for excellence, and his advice for young athletes and future coaches.
Welcome to Called in the Huddle — a short-form interview series from CoachCorner, the platform connecting youth sports coaches with programs that need them.
In each 15–20 minute episode, we sit down with standout coaches whom are shaping the future of youth athletics. These are real conversations about what drew them to coaching, the mentors who’ve guided them, and the advice they’d pass on to the next generation.
Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a rising talent, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away inspired by the stories of leadership, grit, and purpose that make youth sports so powerful.
Go to coachcorner.io or email us at [email protected] to get connected!
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