About this podcast
It takes a coach to build a champion. Join College Football & 2x Super Bowl Champion Christian Fauria in conversations on athletic leadership. New Episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
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- Phil Martelli Jr · 30 minVCU’s Phil Martelli Jr. on Recruiting Without NIL, Building Competitors, and Coaching Through RelationshipsPhil Martelli Jr. now head coach at VCU, discusses how he pitches…
- Empowering Young Adults: A Conversation with RADical Hope’s Liz Feld · 26 minChristian Fauria sits down with Liz Feld, the CEO of Radical Hope, to discuss their program aimed at improving the mental health and emotional well-being of young adults. The…
- From the Playground to the Mound: Jonathan Papelbon on Winning, Competitiveness, and Life Lessons · 21 minWorld Series Champion and former Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon joins Christian Fauria for an in-depth conversation about his journey from a sports-driven childhood to…
- Navigating Fatherhood and Coaching: Insights from Matt Barnes · 34 minChristina Fauria interviews Matt Barnes, former NBA player and host of 'All The Smoke.' Matt shares his journey from being a highly recruited high school football player to a…
- Balancing Body and Mind: Joe Fauria’s Journey to Wellness · 34 minSuper Bowl champion Christian Fauria is joined by his nephew, former NFL tight end Joe Fauria. They discuss Joe's career journey, including his time with Detroit Lions, and share…
- Balancing Body and Mind: Joe Fauria’s Journey to Wellness · 34 minSuper Bowl champion Christian Fauria is joined by his nephew, former NFL tight end Joe Fauria. They discuss Joe's career journey, including his time with Detroit Lions, and share…
- In the Locker Room with John Harbaugh: Insights from a Super Bowl Champion · 34 minJohn Harbaugh on Coaching Philosophy, Career Journey, and Impactful MentorshipBaltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh discusses his passion for coaching, his career path, and…
- PJ Fleck: The Indiana Jones of Locker Room Development · 29 minPJ Fleck, head football coach at the University of Minnesota, joins Christian Fauria to discuss the profound impact of mentors like Mike Nolan, the development of his team…
- Empowering Coaches and Athletes: Meg Wilson’s SPKN Vision · 34 minChristina Fauria interviews Meg Wilson, founder and CEO of the Sports Professional Knowledge Network (SPKN). Meg shares her journey from athlete to coach and the motivation…
- NFL Insights: Doug Pederson on Leadership, Culture, and Success · 35 minChristian Fauria sits down with NFL head coach Doug Pederson for an engaging conversation about his career, his mentors, and his approach to coaching. Pederson discusses his…
- Michael Silver on Hall of Fame Moments, Football Evolution, and the Upcoming NFL Draft Insights · 42 minMichael Silver from The Athletic joins Christian Fauria to discuss his unique Hall of Fame induction, his latest book 'The Why is Everything: A Story of Football and Revolution,'…
- Building a Champion Culture: Insights from Notre Dame Lacrosse Coach Kevin Corrigan · 43 minNotre Dame Lacrosse coach Kevin Corrigan joins Christian Fauria to discuss his extensive coaching career. Coach Corrigan shares his thoughts on the evolving nature of team…
- Coach Anthony Becht on Football, Parenting, and the Journey to Head Coach · 27 minAnthony Becht, the head coach of the St. Louis Battle Hawks, has an engaging conversation with Christian Fauria. They discuss Becht's journey from playing in the NFL to becoming…
- Mike Scioscia on Dodger Days, Coaching Insights, and Legendary Moments · 45 minChristian Fauria sits down with World Series champion and legendary manager Mike Scioscia. They delve into Scioscia's memories of the 1980s Los Angeles baseball scene, including…
- Spero Dedes on Dream Jobs, March Madness, and Broadcasting Insights · 28 minSpero Dedes, renowned sports broadcaster, shares his journey of landing the dream job as the play-by-play announcer for the LA Lakers at 25, his love for March Madness, and the…
- Brian Jones: A Journey Through Football and Life · 38 minBrian Jones shares his incredible journey through the world of football, from his humble beginnings in Texas playing Pop Warner football to his professional career in the NFL. He…
- From Football Fields to Basketball Courts: Greg Kampe’s Unique Coaching Journey · 28 minOakland University's Coach Greg Kampe shares his incredible journey from being a football player to a long-standing basketball coach. Join Christian Fauria as they dive into how…
- Inside the NFL Scouting Combine: In-Depth with Jeff Foster · 37 minJoin former Super Bowl champion Christian Fauria as he interviews Jeff Foster, president of the NFL Scouting Combine. In this comprehensive discussion, they explore the origins…
- Inside Harvard Women’s Basketball: Coach Carrie Moore on Leadership and Culture · 21 minCarrie Moore, the head coach of Harvard Women's Basketball, as she dives into her extensive coaching journey with stints at Princeton, Creighton, North Carolina, and Michigan…
- Brenda Bence’s Insights on the Parallels Between Executives and Coaches · 33 minBrenda Bence, an experienced executive coach, shares her journey of moving to Singapore 14 years ago and the reasons behind her choice. She discusses the similarities between…
