Managing the MADness

Time Under Tension - Logan Schwartz

In the final episode of our 3rd season, Coach Tim sits down with Clinical Assistant Professor Logan Schwartz of the University of Texas. Logan teaches in the Kinesiology Department and has had…

Always Getting Better - Johnny Foss

Today you’ll meet Johnny Foss, head swim coach for McNeil High School. He’s held this role for over 20 years and has earned a wonderful reputation for being not only an outstanding coach, but an…

It Takes Sacrifice - Sophia Schevers

In today’s interview, we meet Sophia Schevers. Sophia is the Director of Sting Austin FC, a local club soccer team in Austin, TX and has worked in the coaching field for over 15 years.She played both…

Growing the Legend - Alex Olivares

In this episode, Coach Tim sits down with Alex Olivares, the Academy Director of High Performance for Austin FC. Originally from Spain, Alex discusses his move to the US and how he moved his way up…

Consistency is Key - John Howie

In the first episode of our third season, Coach Tim speaks with John Howie, the head boys basketball coach for Pflugerville Connally High School.Coming off a fantastic season which saw them…

S2E10 Riding the Roller Coaster - Makenna Garcia

In the final episode of our second season, Coach Tim sits down with Makenna Garcia, a former goalkeeper at Auburn University who has just completed a transfer to the University of…

S2E9 The Definition of Grit - Maddie and Sydney Sheehan

In this episode, you’ll meet sisters Maddie and Sydney Sheehan. Both were standout youth athletes in their respective sports, volleyball and soccer. Raised in Cedar Park, Texas, they both earned…

S2E8 Trust the Process - Tate Jackson

In the highly competitive sport of swimming, Tate Jackson has seen it all. A nationally ranked youth swimmer, a college national champion, and a former pro and member of team USA, Tate has a lifetime…

S2E7 Breakfast of Champions - Sophie (Taylor) Walsh

In this episode, you’ll meet Sophie Walsh, an Austin-area soccer standout, Auburn University alum, and elementary school teacher. Coach Tim and Sophie discuss how her parents supported her dream of…

S2E6 Dropping the Bat - Marion Watkins

For the second season of our podcast, we’ve flipped the script and we’re talking with former youth athletes about the roles their parents played in supporting their sporting endeavors. In this…

S1E5 Treating Kids Fairly - Kevin McHorse

In this episode, you’ll meet Kevin McHorse, a physical therapist for young athletes and father of two. We discuss his approach to raising two athletic daughters and how he helped them deal with…

S1E4 Playing the Long Game - Vince Padua

In this episode, you’ll meet Vince Padua, father to Sam and Ben. Having grown up on the golf course, both boys have been making a name for themselves in the junior golf ranks for a few years now.…

S1E3 Blending Cultures - Cleo Cooke

In this episode, you’ll meet Cleo Cooke, father to Hiro and Mako. At the heart of our conversation, we talk about the strategies Cleo and his wife Chikako used in raising children in a dual culture…

S1E2 Fighting Your Way to the Top - Chad Brown

In this episode, you’ll meet Chad Brown, a soccer dad to two daughters, Chloe and Ally. During our chat, we go deep into the world of club soccer and follow Ally’s rise through the ranks to earning a…

S1E1 Following the Dream - Anne Grieshop

In our first episode, you’ll meet Anne Grieshop. Anne is the mother of Jack, Ryan, and Sean. At the heart of their story is the move the family made to allow Sean to follow his dream of collegiate…

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