Leaders and Mentors

Leaders and Mentors


Latest Episodes

Chris Adams, MS Principal, Napoleon Comm Schools & Pete Beck, Principal, Hillsdale Comm Schools
July 26, 2019

Chris & Pete sit down and discuss stories from their long-time friendship as well as in education, coaching, and as family men in this 2-part Podcast

Podcast: Herb Brogan, Lumen Christi HS Head Football Coach, Jackson MI
July 19, 2019

It was my pleasure to sit down with Coach Brogan to discuss developing a winning program, coaching today’s student-athlete and his 40+ years at Lumen Christi HS.

PODCAST: Milton Barnes-Head Basketball Coach, Jackson High School
June 23, 2019

My “Leaders & Mentors Podcast” interview with Milton Barnes of Jackson HS in Jackson, Michigan. Milt was a member of the Albion College basketball team that went to the D3 Final Four. Since then, he has coached at the college, professional and high school

Podcast: Harry Bonner Sr-Albion ambassador and Director, Substance Abuse Prevention Services
June 22, 2019

Leaders & Mentors interview with Harry Bonner Sr. Harry Is a long-time advocate and ambassador for the City of Albion, Michigan and Substance Abuse Prevention Services Director.

Jare Klein-Olivet Wrestling Coaching Legend
June 20, 2019

What an honor !! This is my Thursday, June 20, 2019 interview with Jare Klein of Olivet College Wrestling lore. Jare served as the head coach for the comments from 1968 through 2001 and is the second all-time NCAA wins leader.

Scott Salow-Homer Baseball & MHSAA State Baseball Semi-Finals
June 13, 2019

Always an honor to sit down with Coach Scott Salow of the Homer High School baseball program. Scott and I discuss their upcoming state semifinal against Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates on 6-14-19

Tom Dunn-Jonesville Girls Head Basketball Coach
April 30, 2019

In this interview, Tom Dunn talks about his time as a player, coach and parent at Jonesville HS and what he learned growing up alongside his brother, Bill Dunn.

Dustin Beurer-Albion College Head Football Coach
April 29, 2019

An interview with the new head football coach at Albion College. Dustin discusses taking over the program coming into the 2019 season, what got him into coaching and the electric culture around not only the program but Albion College as a whole.

Mike Shedd-Dallas Mavericks Video Coordinator
July 25, 2018

Mike Shedd is the current Video Coordinator with the Dallas Mavericks. He also plays a major role in player development. In today's episode, I sit down with Mike and discuss his path to the Mavericks, what it's like working for an NBA franchise owned by M

Mike Jurasek-Concord & Albion Track and Cross Country Coach
July 24, 2018

In this episode of "Leaders & Mentors" podcast, it was an ABSOLUTE pleasure interviewing Mike Jurasek, Track and Cross-Country Concord Comm Schools as well as at Albion HS here in Michigan. In this episode, we discuss Mike's tenure at both schools, how he