Holding the Ladder in Sport and Leadership

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Barry Davis. Davis is a nationally recognized coach, leadership expert, and executive coach with more than 30 years of experience in collegiate athletics. A five-time Hall of Fame coach, Davis has earned four National Coach of the Year awards, three MAAC Coach of the Year honors, eight MAAC championships, and five NCAA appearances. He holds a Ph.D. in Sports Leadership and has built his career around developing people, creating high-performance cultures, and pursuing excellence through intentional leadership.Davis brings the lessons of competitive athletics into his work with coaches, executives, and organizations. His leadership philosophy centers on character, discipline, emotional intelligence, accountability, and continuous growth. Rather than focusing solely on outcomes, he emphasizes developing people, establishing strong habits, building trust, and creating cultures where individuals and teams can perform at their highest levels.As a leadership coach and speaker, Davis works with organizations and individuals on team leadership, championship culture, emotional intelligence, high-performance habits, executive presence, and staff development. His approach reflects a simple principle: great leaders do more than manage performance...they develop people and create environments where sustained excellence can occur.Davis is also the author of Old Dog, New Tricks: The Power of Emotional Intelligence, which explores the role of emotional intelligence in coaching, leadership, relationships, and organizational culture. Through coaching, speaking, writing, and mentoring, Davis continues to help leaders grow through challenge, lead with purpose, and make a lasting impact both on and off the field.His website is: Dr. Barry Davis | Leadership Coach

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Dallas Ehrmantraut. He is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, assistant professor in the University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program, and Director of the university’s Pro Bono Clinic. Residency-trained in orthopedics, Dallas also holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Research, bringing together clinical expertise, research, teaching, and a genuine passion for helping people move and perform at their best.Beyond his academic and clinical work, Dallas is an entrepreneur and advocate for accessible, high-quality physical therapy. He co-founded Forward Physical Therapy in the Fargo-Moorhead area with Bremen Abuhl, creating a practice focused on helping individuals take an active role in their recovery and long-term health.Dallas is also deeply involved in basketball. He founded Mid Minnesota Basketball and continues to serve as a club coach, giving him a unique perspective on the relationship between physical health, athletic performance, coaching, and developing young athletes.Outside of his professional pursuits, Dallas and his wife, Carrie, reside in Fargo with their children. Their family is actively involved in their church and local community. You can learn more about Dr. Ehrmantraut here: https://ptfwd.com/team/

Our guest for this episode is Eugene Postolache. He is a basketball coach and ministry leader from Chișinău, Moldova. He previously served as an underage national team coach for Moldova. In 2018, he graduated from FIBA TIME-OUT Project.After spending 10 years with Admirals Basketball Academy, Eugene transitioned in May 2025 to a new role with DiscipleDaily, where he focuses on sports discipleship, leadership development, and outreach in public schools.In March 2026, he officially launched Twelve, a sports ministry club that is now active in nine schools across Chișinău and operates a 12-team basketball league.Eugene is married to Nonna, and together they have three children: David, Samuel, and Sarah. You can learn more about Twelve by visiting their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586678098414

Erik Johnson is the head coach of the University of Denver women’s basketball program, returning to lead the Pioneers in 2026 after previously serving as head coach from 2008 to 2012. During his first stint, he guided Denver to a 72-52 record, four consecutive winning seasons, and the program’s first WNIT appearance.Johnson brings more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience, including head coaching stops at Boston College and assistant coaching roles at Fairfield, Boston College, San Diego, and Rhode Island. Most recently, he helped Fairfield win three MAAC Championships and earn three NCAA Tournament appearances.Known for building winning cultures and developing student-athletes on and off the court, Johnson holds a degree in psychology from UC San Diego and a master’s degree in adult education from Rhode Island.His wife Laura was a former volleyball player at Ohio State and was an alternate for the 2000 Olympic Team. The Johnsons have two daughters, Daly and Avery. The couple’s son Davis tragically passed away at the age of four in May of 2010. The Johnson family is thrilled to be back at DU, a place that Davis loved, and his memory is cherished.

Our guest for this episode is Ronnie Arrow. He is a retired college basketball coach best known for his success at the junior college and NCAA Division I levels, particularly with the University of South Alabama and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.A standout player at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State), Arrow earned All-Lone Star Conference honors before beginning a distinguished coaching career. He first rose to prominence at San Jacinto College (1977-1987), compiling a remarkable 302-43 record while winning three NJCAA national championships (1983, 1984, 1986) and multiple Coach of the Year honors.Arrow became head coach at South Alabama in 1987, leading the Jaguars to two Sun Belt Conference championships, multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, and a top 25 national ranking. Known for his up-tempo, high-scoring style, his teams consistently ranked among conference leaders in scoring.After a successful stint launching the NCAA Division I program at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where he led the Islanders to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2007, Arrow returned to South Alabama for a second tenure from 2007 to 2012.Over his career, Arrow built a reputation as an innovative offensive coach and program builder, also earning international success by leading the U.S. Junior World Cup Team to a gold medal in 1989. He retired from college head coaching in 2012, leaving a legacy defined by winning, player development, and the ability to elevate programs at multiple levels of college basketball. He continues to develop young players in the Mobile, AL metro area.