Coach Kang had always been a sports junkie. In his late 20's he was building a tattoo shop and working out with players in the off-season. But after beginning daily workouts with his son, he went on a multi-year journey to begin sports performance and land his dream job. Now Coach Kang is determined to help other youth navigate their playing journey. As the co-leader of Sniper Gang 7v7 a travel team that highlights young players around Jacksonville, FL. area. Coach Kang is also breaking down the doors of 7v7 football and making waves in North Florida. In this episode, we talk about: His turbulent journey to finding his dream job and discovering that he could be a resource to others. Why you should treat your day job as an investor in your coaching. Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with me and our guest on Instagram: Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports snipergang_7v7 Twitter Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports
Today’s guest is Samantha Combs, The Founder of Dynamic Daze Dance Team (3DT), located in Kilgore, Texas. Samantha and her daughter developed the dance team to pursue their passion for constructive outlets for the youth in their area. They started during the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. After participating in virtual competitions, they have quickly began to establish themselves in their community for youth looking to participate in dance. Now building on the experience they have begun to enter more live events in Texas and the surrounding areas. On this episode, Samantha shares: How her daughter not having a dance outlet led to the creation of 3DT. How she got the courage to step into an unknown arena and research trends to establish her team. What she has learned from creating 3DT. Why the community of dance is hard to break into but she provides tried and true techniques that are proven to work. Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with me and our guest on Instagram: Coach Rod Beast Youth Sports Samantha Combs Dynamic Daze Dance Team Facebook Dynamic Daze Dance Team Twitter Coach Rod Beast Youth Sports Dynamic Daze Dance Team YouTube Dynamic Daze Dance Team
Today’s guest, is Ahmad Christian. Ahmad is the founder of 9 Figures Sports Academy, an sports training facility for youth. 9 Figures helps emerging youth prepare for development in becoming productive members of society, NFL combine prep, NFL/MLB off season training. Youth and young adults increase their school, workforce readiness, scale operations and streamline their process with the care and focus of 9 Figures Sports Academy. The mission of 9 Figures Sports Academy is to give youth the tools they need to transform their abilities, and bring authentic youth inspired initiatives to the main stream. On this episode, you’ll learn how Ahmad got the idea and started 9 Figures Sports Academy with a dream and in 2021 is expected to impact youth in the Jacksonville Area academically, athletically , and socially. Links mentioned in this episode: Ahmad Christian 9 Figures Sports Academy Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject.
In his high school years, Gary Bryant Sr. lost his opportunity to use sports as a way out and instead became a product of his environment. With the sudden death of his brother, Coach Bryant swore to make a change. That change led to Coach Bryant determined it was time to put the passion for sports he had developed growing up to good use. In this week’s episode, he shares how he bounced back from being a product of his environment to take charge of his own life and help others do the same. Along the way, he has built a hugely successful brand and even more, an insanely loyal community of players, coaches, and parents devoted to his principles. In this episode, Coach Bryant breaks down: Being a product of the system and how that experience gave him transferable life skills How his brother’s death led to the man you hear today. The OG Ducks as a brand Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio, Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.comand put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Guest Social Media Info Instagram: Gary Bryant (garybryant701) OG Ducks (og_ducks_14u) Kind regards, Roderick
This week’s guest, Brandon Henry, shares how an influential football program that displays family values led him to coaching at a young age, setting the stage for him to be a preeminent youth football coach in Atlanta. Later, learning from his previous coaches, current high school coaches, would lead him to coach the 12U Tucker Lions which placed 3rd nationally. Coach Henry’s goal is to see and highlight his players accomplishments on the field and in the classroom. In this this episode, Brandon breaks down: • How his family supports his coaching • The willingness to learn from those he looks up to • How he approaches the off season with his team • How to build a team from the ground up Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio, Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.comand put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Guest Social Media Info Instagram: @tuckerlions12u_2021 Kind regards, Roderick
Todaro McIntyre found himself getting home early in the morning and seeing children in his neighborhood running away from extracurricular activities that could help make them productive members of the community. Sometime after he became coach of The Clayton Trojans, started a business, and became the Coach T the community loves. How did he turn her Clayton around? Find out on this week’s episode. Coach T is an entrepreneur, chef, and goal achievement specialist. Through his training and development practices , The Clayton Trojans provide guidance, teaching, mentorship, and community for kids looking to accomplish BIG goals. Coach T’s prominence reaches the entire community every month through his work and social media platforms. In this this episode, Courtney breaks down: • The inspiration for beginning to coach The Clayton Trojans • How he grew all his work experience into community organizing • How he juggles coaching with his full time job • The passion for servicing people he has learned along the way • When he knew it was time to take coaching to the next level Find out about all Todaro McIntyre’s experience as a man who has scaled his coaching to extraordinary levels and is getting ready to make the leap into full time national recognition. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Links mentioned in this episode: Pop Warner Clayton Trojans Facebook Clayton Trojans Clayton Trojans Instagram Todaro McIntyre Todaro McIntyre Instagram Kind regards, Roderick
Baylor graduate DeLeon Harris shifted from cheer coach, to dance coach, to a career cheer and dance production creator to centering his passions around support for under-resourced youth. But the road to Texas Elite Productions was not always clear. Learn about the key experiences he gained by following his passion, the steps he took to feed his entrepreneurial fire, and the way he set himself on the path to way-maker for the youth of Dallas, Texas. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/volunteer-your-purpose-podcast/id1548040174?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0UQbUe8O51vANNgsXK487Z Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/volunteer-your-purpose Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://anchor.fm/s/46db2af4/podcast/rss Announcements Join the Dance Network Group (Dance, Majorette, Step) Competitions And Employment https://www.facebook.com/groups/143224362937227/?ref=share Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Guest Social Media Info dharris04 (Instagram)
Coach Orlando Jones is the first one to tell you that It is one his highest goals to teach boys, that are underrated or overlooked, in the game of baseball. He is a financial advisor, coach, and an entrepreneur who coach athletes to become better people. In other words, by becoming better people they will want to play the game the right way and master their skill sets. His journey has led to a path full of purpose and uniquely made for Coach Jones. He first learned the game at Warrenton High School. After graduating from college, Coach Jones delved into the world of teaching but later decided he wanted to pursue something in an advisory role. While working in education, Coach Jones started coaching after a year off from the game he loved. When he began coaching he saw the players coming into high school were not acquiring the skills he knew they needed to be successful in the game of baseball, so he began coaching middle school and that path led him to coaching in college. In this episode, you’ll find out: • Why Coach Jones uses psychology in his teaching of the game. • How his family, faith, and friends helped to shape his career • How you can become active in participating in baseball and use it to learn about your child. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/volunteer-your-purpose-podcast/id1548040174?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0UQbUe8O51vANNgsXK487Z Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/volunteer-your-purpose Links mentioned in this episode • https://nextdoor.com Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://anchor.fm/s/46db2af4/podcast/rss Announcements Join the Black Baseball Dads Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive baseball fathers who are all working to take the game to the next level, join them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160518380999569/?ref=share Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Guest Social Media Info Twitter: @Coachjones14 Twitter: @SEDiamonddawgs Twitter: @Raleighbla1 Instagram: @Coachjones_srmhs Instagram: @srhsbase Instagram: @Raleigh_Blackhawks Facebook: Raleigh Blackhawks Baseball Facebook: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High Baseball
Welcome to the very first episode of Volunteer Your Purpose. In this episode I’ll share the vision for this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Coach Rod. You’ll hear why running from working with kids during college, a rough start to grad school, and volunteering to coach football inspired me to volunteer and grow my purpose into a career. Plus, I’ll tell you what to expect each week on the show. Check you this Episode on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/volunteer-your-purpose-podcast/id1548040174?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0UQbUe8O51vANNgsXK487Z Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/volunteer-your-purpose
Today in the guest chair a man I consider a force in Texas youth football. His name is Kennth Mann and he is a youth football coach and has been coaching for sometime. He started his first team focusing on the fundamentals for each position and knew from there the coaches would come. Giving himself time to get acclimated to Texas youth football he experienced frustration with raising money and the predatory aspect of travel organizations. Kenneth decided to fight back through the launch of a "new day" at Pac Prime . Pac Prime is a football organization that focuses on the development of a craft in youth football. The organization offers development in football which will translate to life skills needed for the players. In this episode, Coach Mann shares: The steps he took to create Pac Prime. How and why his team became so successful. The challenges of league football vs. travel team football and some tips to overcome them. His secret to building a strong, loyal team. How he is setting up Pac Prime for future success. Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with me and our guest on Instagram: Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports Pac Prime: pac_prime_seal_team6 Facebook Kenneth Mann Twitter Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports
In this episode, baseball instructor and pitching expert Demetrius Mitchell joins us in the guest chair. Demetrius is the founder of the fast-growing pitching destination DM Pitching. As a Jackson St University grad with playing experience and an offer from Major League teams, he started out as a coach and scout. He didn’t go into it with the intention of building a business or making money from it. Fast forward eight years and he’s been recognized everywhere from over 60 various baseball websites, and is known for curating platforms for youth with an emphasis on self-improvement. Demetrius has been heralded in Texas, Oklahoma, and the surrounding states. On this episode, Demetrius shares: • The planning he did before leaving coaching and scouting • How you can make money from pitching instruction in the current landscape (all the revenue streams he pursues) • How African American pitching instructors can approach sponsored opportunities • The difference between popularity and INFLUENCE • His approach to expanding his original business into new verticals, including clinics • How to financially sustain yourself given the unpredictable nature of entrepreneurship Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with me and our guest on Instagram: Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports Facebook Twitter Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports
Today in the guest chair we have Robert Holmes, a coach for the Twin City Outlaws, a national champion for 8U youth football. Twin City Outlaws specializes in bringing awareness to Columbus GA/Phenix City AL including a travel team for football but also basketball. Coach Holmes followed the path well traveled for many years, before finally leaping into coaching. On this episode, Coach Holmes shares: ● His pathway from watching the youth play where he resided and landing in coaching by chance ● Why he ultimately got into coaching and how it influenced his daily life. ● How he succumbed to the pressures of football even when his 9-5 is calling ● How he finally worked up the nerve to use his playing experience to coach ● Why he focuses on unleashing the BEAST first and the fluff later. Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with me and our guest on Instagram: Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports Facebook Twin City Outlaws University Twitter Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports
Today in the guest chair we have a man who is building a community of productive players all over Central Florida. BJ Hall is a Central Florida raised coach, scout who believes in working for everything he has. He is the founder of The Quarterback House, a platform for young QB's. He also has joined the staff of the Orlando Predators as their QB Coach and Head of Scouting. In this episode, he shares: The first steps he took to start taking players playing quarterback, from an interest to a craftsman. How he balanced creating his brand with working a full-time job. What is behind his strong love and passion for the intricacies of playing quarterback. Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with me and our guest on Instagram: Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports thequarterbackhouse_qbs The Quarterback House The Fieldhouse Trinity thefieldhousetrinity Twitter Coach Rod notoriousrel3 Beast Youth Sports
Antwan Harris is a devoted worker literally blowing up the 7v7 world right now, and he can even count nationally ranked profit - driven teams among his fans (but we’ll get into that story on the episode). What’s it like to amass a huge following in a new city and in your hometown organically while you’re still figuring out your long term plan? On today’s episode, Antwan shares how he balances being a popular 7v7 coach and football sensation with a entrepreneurial 9-5 just like an individual finding their purpose. He is an example that even with a growing team, we’re all still just figuring it out as we go and that’s OK. On this episode we discuss: Antwan’s system for developing and promoting youth. How he’s grown his brand organically, without actively trying What’s it like to have your work singled out among coaches and teams who are nationally known Why introducing opportunities to get better are hard, but promoting in a way that is sustainable is a different ball game. Why it’s important to differentiate what you enjoy doing and want to receive internal gratification from and what you actually want to do for a full-time job. Why you should get out there and explore your gift, even when you don’t have it all figured out. Links mentioned in this episode: World Class Passing 7v7 Check out this episode and others on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartradio,. Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed) Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.com and put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject.
What goes into coaching football in Sacramento California? Deanthone Ferguson is this episode’s special guest. Whether it's coaching high school football for Grant High School or leading the Grant Jr. Pacers to being recognized nationally Coach Ferguson is an all around purpose driven individual. Trailblazing the coaching world with his passion to use the game of football for the betterment of his community, he has increased participation in youth football over his time coaching. His coaching has led to the Grant Jr. Pacers garnering attention of Generation Nexxt. As if his coaching in Sacramento isn't already enough, he also has skills in developing a brand for his organization. If you haven't heard of him yet, now is the time to become a member of the Grant Jr. Pacers. In this episode he breaks down: How he began coaching for The Grant Jr. Pacers, How his moral attributes align with The Snoop Youth Football League, The National Youth Football Championship Process, and how he keeps the Pacers focused with the attention they are acquiring. Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/volunteer-your-purpose-podcast/id1548040174?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0UQbUe8O51vANNgsXK487Z Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/volunteer-your-purpose Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): https://anchor.fm/s/46db2af4/podcast/rss Send questions to “Ask Coach Rod” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Coach Rod” segment that’s coming to Volunteer Your Purpose. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email beastyouthsports@gmail.comand put hashtag #AskCoachRod in the subject. Connect with Coach Ferguson Instagram: grantjrpacers_13u Kind regards, Roderick