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Servant Leadership Institute
Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier
Director, Servant Leadership Institute
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By Tim Cates Posted on 5/18/2023 - 1 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Jenny Griffith about her 30 years coaching volleyball and the culture she has built at Concordia University Irvine since taking over in 2020 as their Beach Volleyball Coach. Jenny has a decorated career as player, National High School player of the year, 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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By Tim Cates Posted on 4/14/2023 - 1 minute read
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 University Irvine.
By Tim Cates Posted on 3/24/2023 - 2 minute read
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 University Irvine and currently teaches classes in the program.
By Tim Cates Posted on 2/2/2023 - 1 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Steve Hagerty about his 35+ years coaching high school football in Southern California. Since 2008 Coach Hagerty has been at Bishop Amat HS and leading the Lancers acclaimed football program. One of the Powerhouses in Southern California.
By Tim Cates Posted on 11/23/2022 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Tracy Roberts about his 30 years as a teacher and high school golf coach. He is a PGA Class A Professional and author and founder of Play REAL Golf. Tracy is also an adjunct professor at Concordia University Irvine and their Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program.
By Tim Cates Posted on 10/28/2022 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with CUI Women's Basketball Coach Christine Collins-Kiernan about her team and the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Coach Collins-Kiernan started as HS assistant coach, then an assistant coach at the D1 level, before taking over her own program at Concordia University Irvine and building it into one of the strongest DII women's basketball teams on the west coast.
By Tim Cates Posted on 9/30/2022 - 1 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Courtney Thomsen about her path to becoming the Athletic Director at Midland University. Courtney was a stand out soccer player who got into coaching, then became a Sports Information Director at MCU before taking over as the schools AD. She also talks about her experience going through the MCAA Program at Concordia University Irvine.
By Tim Cates Posted on 9/20/2022 - 0 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Anthony Rouzier about his path to becoming one of the top high school coaches in California and his team playing in the #1 high school football league in the country. Coach talks about building a culture for his program and the importance of being a leader to his players on and off the field.
By Tim Cates Posted on 8/6/2022 - 1 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Ben Benavides about returning to his alma mater and coaching the high school football team. His dedication on and off to the field to his players has helped turn around the program from a 1-win team to making the Texas HS State Playoffs last season. Ben also talks about his experience going through the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program at Concordia University Irvine.
By Tim Cates Posted on 7/20/2022 - 3 minute read
Tim Cates talks with Jerry Campbell about his 50 years coaching football at the high school and college levels. Jerry has written 47 books about football and the various offensive and defensive philosophies. Jerry is also an adjunct professor for the Master’s in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program.