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Masters in Coaching Podcast

A special edition of Coach’s Playbook

Tim Cates of iHeart Radio’s AM 570 LA Sports interviews alumni and instructors from Concordia’s Master's in Coaching & Athletics Administration program. Discover why developing a coaching philosophy impacts your career and influences the lives of athletes from high school to the professional level.

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Masters In Coaching Episode LII: Steve Hagerty

Posted on 2/2/2023 by Tim Cates - 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.

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Masters In Coaching Episode LI: Tracy Roberts

Posted on 11/23/2022 by Tim Cates - 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.

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Masters In Coaching Episode L: Leigh Steinberg

Posted on 11/8/2022 by Tim Cates - 0 minute read

Tim Cates talks with super sports agent Leigh Steinberg about his career representing some of the NFL's biggest stars like Troy Aikman and Patrick Mahomes. Leigh discusses how money has changed sports and sports business over the years and his support of the CUI Sports Business MBA Program.

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Masters In Coaching Episode XLIX: CUI Basketball Coach Christine Collins-Kiernan

Posted on 10/28/2022 by Tim Cates - 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 CUI and building it into one of the strongest DII women's basketball teams on the west coast.

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Masters In Coaching Episode XLVII: Athletics Director Courtney Thomsen

Posted on 9/30/2022 by Tim Cates - 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.

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Masters In Coaching Episode XLVI: Football Coach Anthony Rouzier

Posted on 9/20/2022 by Tim Cates - 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.

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Masters In Coaching Episode XLV: Football Coach Ben Benavides

Posted on 8/6/2022 by Tim Cates - 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 CUI Irvine.

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Jerry Campbell, Football Coach at Clovis West High School and Adjunct Professor at Concordia University Irvine for the Master’s in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program.

Masters In Coaching Episode XLIV: Football Coach Jerry Campbell

Posted on 7/20/2022 by Tim Cates - 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.

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Bret Almazan-Cezar, Volleyball Coach at Granite Bay High School and referee observer in the Pac-12 Conference.

Masters In Coaching Episode XLIII: Volleyball Coach Bret Almazan-Cezar

Posted on 5/29/2022 by Tim Cates - 2 minute read

Tim Cates talks with long-time girls volleyball coach Bret Almazan-Cezar about his career in coaching and now his new job working with the Pac-12 Conference. Bret won 11 state CIF titles and was a 4x National Coach of the Year. Bret also talks about his experience graduating from the Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration Program.

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