Episodes

  • Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVII

    Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVII
    Feb 27 2025
    Tim Cates sits down with one of the greatest professional beach volleyball players in history, April Ross. A 3-time Olympic medalist and the winner of a Gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, April’s career spans over three decades, and her journey has been nothing short of legendary. From her days as an indoor volleyball star at USC, where she helped lead her team to two National Championshps, to becoming a dominant force on the professional beach volleyball circuit, April’s accolades are a testament to her incredible work ethic, skill, and dedication to the sport. After making a name for herself in the world of professional beach volleyball, April has transitioned into coaching and continues to inspire the next generation of athletes. In addition to her athletic achievements, April also graduated from Concordia University Irvine and the MCAA Program.
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    30 mins
  • Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVI

    Masters In Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXVI
    Feb 14 2025
    Tim Cates talks with Concordia University Irvine Associate Vice President of Athletics Crystal Rosenthal about the growth and success of the Eagles athletic department. She is also the Women's Softball Coach and just picked up her 700th career win! Crystal talks about sustaining a winning program for over two decades and the importance of a strong culture as one of the pillars in athletics. She is one of the first graduates of the MCAA from Concordia University Irvine.
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    30 mins
  • Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXV

    Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXV
    Feb 7 2025
    Tim Cates talks with Murrieta Valley HS water polo coach Bryan Lynton about his 30 years in education and coaching. He has won 9 CIF Southern Section Championshps and been named the Regional Coach of the Year 3 times by USAWP. Bryan is the head coach of both the boys and girls water polo teams at Murrieta Valley HS, while also working with USA Water Polo as a coach and technical director. Bryan is a graduate of the MCAA from Concordia University Irvine.
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    34 mins
  • Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIV

    Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIV
    Jan 14 2025
    Tim Cates talks with former Penn State standout and current Mater Dei HS girls volleyball coach Dan O'Dell about his playing career and the success he's had bulding a championship program in Southern California. Coach O'Dell talks about the growth of volleyball in the US, the competitive play in Southern California and whether your child needs to play club sports to better their game. Coach O'Dell discusses why it was important for him to pursue his MCAA from Concordia University Irvine
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    36 mins
  • Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIII

    Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXIII
    Jan 14 2025
    Tim Cates talks with former Major League pitcher Daniel Stange about his journey in professional baseball and then coaching career after his playing days ended. The former big leaguer went back to school and then got his MCAA from Concorida University Irvine which led to a AD job and opportunites to coach college baseball. Tim and Daniel also get into some serious baseball chatter about the art of pitching and the state of the game in 2024.
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    30 mins
  • Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXII

    Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXII
    Aug 1 2024
    It's a return visit for Ben Benavides, who talks with Tim Cates about his new role as Athletic Director at the Edgewood ISD in San Antonio. He was a standout athlete, who returned to coach high school football for neary 25 years before elevating to his new postion within the school district. Ben is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.
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    33 mins
  • Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXI

    Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXXI
    Jul 26 2024
    Tim Cates talks with Palomar College Athletic Director Dan Lynds about his career as football player, football coach and coming back to oversee the Comets athletic department. He has helped with the building of a new football stadium and and softball stadium on campus at Palomar College. Dan also talks about his experience coaching football in Japan. Dan is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his career.
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    32 mins
  • Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXX

    Masters in Coaching Podcast- Episode LXX
    Apr 16 2024
    Tim Cates talks with new Long Beach State Basketball Coach Chris Acker about getting his dream job in college hoops. After serving as an assistant coach at San Diego State the last five seasons, Coach Acker is excited about building the Beach program and taking it to new levels in the Big West Conference. He talks about the importance of mental health with coaches and players. Coach Acker is a graduate of the MCAA program at Concordia University Irvine and talks about his experience in the program and how it helped him in his growth as a coach.
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    30 mins