

SUN Coaches Podcast
Chris Lamb
High School football discourse including stories, job openings, and anecdotes from all coaches under the SUN!
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Mar 30, 2024 • 57min
Nick Davis LB STC Lovejoy HS GA
Coach Nick Davis is a native of Griffin GA where he was a standout football player. He went on to be a phenomenal LB at Georgia Southern. Nick has been a HFC at many different programs in GA and is one of the founders of the MCA. Coach Davis is a good friend of mine and has been better to me over the years than I could ever deserve. He is a hella football coach and a better man! I hope ya'll enjoy Coach Nick Davis!

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 1min
James Thomson Football Coaches Clinic Director
James has done it all. A native of Orlando, he played college ball, Arena, coached high school as an assistant, been a head high school coach in Georgia and Florida. Coach Thomson has also been a college assistant at UCLA and now at USF. James is an Advocate for High School Football Coaches and has served as the state representative for FACA, spear headed the coaching pay movement in Florida and is on the verge of launching a national coaches network. James is one of the most genuine and best people I have ever met. He is the Director for a few of the Nike Clinics I work and has always been good to me. I hope you enjoy listening to our discussion a few weeks backs while we were in DC. What MOCS reads: Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1) https://amzn.to/4aaSTwJ Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field https://amzn.to/3VBQMgY The Mental Game: Winning the War Within Your Mind https://amzn.to/499S45W The Three Pillars Of Stoicism: Develop Character In Accordance With The Stoic Ideal Through The Lives And Teachings Of Seneca, Epictetus, And Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Mastery) https://amzn.to/3vCvIfu Do The Impossible: How to Become Extraordinary and Impact the World at Scale (Becoming Extraordinary) https://amzn.to/3vmRSm7

Mar 26, 2024 • 48min
Mike Pfiester HFC Long County GA
Coach Pfiester is building an empire in Ludowici, GA. A native of Battle Creek (or there abouts) Michigan, Coach Pfiester has spent his entire coaching career in GA. He started in Nortwest GA and has slowly made his way to South GA. His unique offensive system has allowed him to take a program that has traditionally not seen much success and get it headed in the right direction quickly. I hope you all enjoy Coach Pfiester's journey! What MOCS reads: Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1) https://amzn.to/4aaSTwJ Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field https://amzn.to/3VBQMgY The Mental Game: Winning the War Within Your Mind https://amzn.to/499S45W The Three Pillars Of Stoicism: Develop Character In Accordance With The Stoic Ideal Through The Lives And Teachings Of Seneca, Epictetus, And Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Mastery) https://amzn.to/3vCvIfu Do The Impossible: How to Become Extraordinary and Impact the World at Scale (Becoming Extraordinary) https://amzn.to/3vmRSm7

Mar 23, 2024 • 35min
William Fly Mallard Creek NC STC Coach
Coach Fly is the head STC coach at perennial power Mallard Creek in Charlotte NC. He is a native of Virginia and played D3 ball in Greensboro NC. Coach Fly also works the NIKE COTY circuit where he speaks on strength and conditioning topics relevant to the business we operate in. He is one of the best and brightest in the business. Will is hands down one of the best people in the game and I am fortunate to call him friend and to have had the opportunity to sit down with him in Washington DC. I hope you enjoy Coach William Fly! What MOCS reads: Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1) https://amzn.to/4aaSTwJ Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field https://amzn.to/3VBQMgY The Mental Game: Winning the War Within Your Mind https://amzn.to/499S45W The Three Pillars Of Stoicism: Develop Character In Accordance With The Stoic Ideal Through The Lives And Teachings Of Seneca, Epictetus, And Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Mastery) https://amzn.to/3vCvIfu Do The Impossible: How to Become Extraordinary and Impact the World at Scale (Becoming Extraordinary) https://amzn.to/3vmRSm7

Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
Rocky Hidalgo HFC Glynn Academy GA
Rocky Hidalgo, head football coach at Glynn Academy, is a Louisiana native and 8th degree black belt known for his vibrant personality. In this engaging discussion, he transitions from college player to impactful coach, sharing insights on mentorship and personal growth. Rocky passionately debates the significance of returning grocery carts, drawing parallels to community values and integrity. He also tackles high school football recruiting challenges and the hard truths about wealth and work-life balance, offering a candid perspective on coaching and family life.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
Gary Mintier North Hall GA DC
Coach Mintier was born and raised in New Jersey where he played football, baseball, and basketball in high school. He attended Jacksonville State University. Coach Mintier has coached in south GA, been a HFC, and a DC for the majority if his 20 years in the business. He may not sound like us, but he is definitely one of us! I hope you enjoy Coach Gary Mintier! What MOCS reads: Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1) https://amzn.to/4aaSTwJ Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field https://amzn.to/3VBQMgY The Mental Game: Winning the War Within Your Mind https://amzn.to/499S45W The Three Pillars Of Stoicism: Develop Character In Accordance With The Stoic Ideal Through The Lives And Teachings Of Seneca, Epictetus, And Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Mastery) https://amzn.to/3vCvIfu Do The Impossible: How to Become Extraordinary and Impact the World at Scale (Becoming Extraordinary) https://amzn.to/3vmRSm7

Mar 16, 2024 • 46min
Chad Alligood Jones County GA
Chad Alligood is currently the AD at Jones County in Gray Ga. Chad has been a HFC at Washington-Wilkes and NS Warner Robins as well as an OC for many years. He is one of the finest men in the business and I am proud to call him friend. A lot of people put bible verses on X, but this man actually lives them. Hope ya'll enjoy Coach Chad Alligood! What MOCS reads: Assassin: A Dark Epic Fantasy Novel (Darkblade Book 1) https://amzn.to/4aaSTwJ Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field https://amzn.to/3VBQMgY The Mental Game: Winning the War Within Your Mind https://amzn.to/499S45W The Three Pillars Of Stoicism: Develop Character In Accordance With The Stoic Ideal Through The Lives And Teachings Of Seneca, Epictetus, And Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Mastery) https://amzn.to/3vCvIfu Do The Impossible: How to Become Extraordinary and Impact the World at Scale (Becoming Extraordinary) https://amzn.to/3vmRSm7

Mar 13, 2024 • 26min
Blake Harrell ECU Defensive Coordinator
Coach Harrell is a native of Franklin, NC and has worked his way up from JV HS coach to D1 Defensive coordinator. He has been in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia as a college coach. Coach Harrell is one of the good guys and has always had a great relationship with the high school coaches in all of his stops. He is a real one! I hope you enjoy Blake Harrell!RodCaster Pro 2 https://amzn.to/3TBVJDBPGA Tour Pants https://amzn.to/43xhucxVice Pro Soft Golf Balls https://amzn.to/4cAXs4MClic Reading Glasses https://amzn.to/3Jf25Ex

Mar 10, 2024 • 32min
Keith Willis Elite 360 Recruiting
Keith is the Co-Founder of Elite 360 Recruiting and was a basketball AND football star at Virginia Tech in the early 2000s. He went on to play in the NFL and NFL Europe. Keith now gives back running his recruiting service basing in the DMV but does camps all over the US. I had the chance to talk to him and get his unique perspective on the modern recruiting "game" from a guy that lived it and now helps others realize their dreams. I hope you enjoy listening to one of the best people I have met!RodCaster Pro 2 https://amzn.to/3TBVJDBPGA Tour Pants https://amzn.to/43xhucxVice Pro Soft Golf Balls https://amzn.to/4cAXs4MClic Reading Glasses https://amzn.to/3Jf25Ex

Mar 6, 2024 • 29min
LaQuentin Taylor Lagrange College
Coach Taylor is a Northwest Whitfield Ga graduate that has taken a very different path in his coaching career. His life and story thus far is truly one of service. He has been a high school assistant in Georgia, a head high school coach in Florida, and is now coaching at the college level. His journey to this point is pretty cool as is he. I hope you enjoy this talk we had while in Washington DC at the NIKE COTY clinic!RodCaster Pro 2 https://amzn.to/3TBVJDBPGA Tour Pants https://amzn.to/43xhucxVice Pro Soft Golf Balls https://amzn.to/4cAXs4MClic Reading Glasses https://amzn.to/3Jf25Ex


