Alison Foley

We interview Alison Foley of Foley Athletic Advisors about her head coaching career at Boston College, her latest book, "The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship", and a host of other topics that will help student-athletes during this quarantine period.

We interview Alison Foley of Foley Athletic Advisors about her head coaching career at Boston College, her latest book, "The Elusive Full Ride Scholarship", and a host of other topics that will help student-athletes during this quarantine period.

TCS 039: Alison Foley

Nina Sossamon-Pogue

We interview Nina Sossamon-Pogue who recently wrote; This is NOT 'The END': Strategies to Get Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life. We also discuss the importance of resiliency and how student-athletes can face adversity in life as well as competition.

We interview Nina Sossamon-Pogue who recently wrote; This is NOT 'The END': Strategies to Get Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life. We also discuss the importance of resiliency and how student-athletes can face adversity in life as well as competition.

TCS 038: Nina Sossamon-Pogue

Kurt Hines

We interview Coronado High School coach (and elementary school teacher), Kurt Hines. With over 20+ years of coaching experience, Hines has developed a message of positivity and motivation. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with coach Hines - we are certain you will find value from listening.

We interview Coronado High School coach (and elementary school teacher), Kurt Hines. With over 20+ years of coaching experience, Hines has developed a message of positivity and motivation. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with coach Hines - we are certain you will find value from listening.

TCS 037: Kurt Hines

John Willkom

John is a former DI player from a rural town that dedicated his life to basketball. Through hard work and intense training, he became one of the elites. John also worked with Rick Majerus assisting the Bucks. Lastly, John is the author of "Walk-on Warrior: Drive, Discipline, and the Will to Win"

John is a former DI player from a rural town that dedicated his life to basketball. Through hard work and intense training, he became one of the elites. John also worked with Rick Majerus assisting the Bucks. Lastly, John is the author of "Walk-on Warrior: Drive, Discipline, and the Will to Win"

TCS 036: John Willkom

Bryan Caplan

Session 35 features an interview with Dr. Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and author of; The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money.       Be sure to subscribe to the show - and while your at it, do us a huge favor and leave a rating and/or review.     Thanks! Mark &amp; Chris

Session 35 features an interview with Dr. Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and author of; The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and Money. Be sure to subscribe to the show - and while your at it, do us a huge favor and leave a rating and/or review. Thanks! Mark &amp; Chris

TCS 035: Dr. Bryan Caplan

Bobby Muuss

Session 34 features an interview with Head Coach, Wake Forest Men's Soccer, Bobby Muuss.       Be sure to subscribe to the show - and while you're at it, you might as well leave a rating and/or review.    Cheers, Mark &amp; Chris

Session 34 features an interview with Head Coach, Wake Forest Men's Soccer, Bobby Muuss. Be sure to subscribe to the show - and while you're at it, you might as well leave a rating and/or review.  Cheers, Mark &amp; Chris

TCS 034: Bobby Muuss

Noelle Ward

Session 33 features an interview with Noelle Ward from Life Skills 4 College.     Be sure to subscribe to the show - while your at it, you might as well leave a rating and/or review!   Thanks, Mark &amp; Chris

Session 33 features an interview with Noelle Ward from Life Skills 4 College. Be sure to subscribe to the show - while your at it, you might as well leave a rating and/or review! Thanks, Mark &amp; Chris

TCS 033: Noelle Ward

Session 32 features an interview with motivational consultants Adam &amp; Michelle from The Strength Of One.     Be sure to subscribe to the show - while your at it, you might as well leave rating and/or review!   Thanks

Session 32 features an interview with motivational consultants Adam &amp; Michelle from The Strength Of One. Be sure to subscribe to the show - while your at it, you might as well leave rating and/or review! Thanks

TCS 032:  Adam and Michelle

Ian Warner

Session 31 features an interview with Ian Warner, 2012 Olympic Sprinter, motivational speaker and owner of KHO Labs.   Be sure to subscribe to the show! While you're at it, you might as well leave a rating too.

Session 31 features an interview with Ian Warner, 2012 Olympic Sprinter, motivational speaker and owner of KHO Labs. Be sure to subscribe to the show! While you're at it, you might as well leave a rating too.

TCS 031: Ian Warner

Angie Churchill

Session 30 features an interview with Angie Churchill, University of Hartford Head Softball Coach.     Be sure to subscribe to the show - while you are there, you might as well rate and/or review too!

Session 30 features an interview with Angie Churchill, University of Hartford Head Softball Coach. Be sure to subscribe to the show - while you are there, you might as well rate and/or review too!

TCS 030:  Angie Churchill

The definitive resource to help you navigate your way to play college level sports. Hosted by Chris LeGates and Mark Franco - the podcast will cover the various issues that face student-athletes and their parents as they prepare to take their sport to the next level. Guests will include, but not be limited to, college coaches, trainers, recruiters &amp; sports psychologists covering all college sports.

Great info for kids and parents. Well worth the time tuning in

Great Info

I like the music and the message.  Looking forward to future episodes.

Sounds informative

Tackling College Sports - A resource to help high school student-athletes transition to college level sports.

Jeff Walz

Session 021 features an interview with Louisville Women's Basketball Coach, Jeff Walz.  Coach Walz recently had a post-game press conference that dominated the news cycle for several days and received over 18 million views.  Coach Walz gives us a taste of what life has been like since the press conference and the ensuing win over Kentucky.  We also get some valuable insight from him regarding student-athletes that are looking to continue their careers at the college level.  Listening to this episode is TIME WELL SPENT!    Be Your Best! Mark &amp; Chris

Session 021 features an interview with Louisville Women's Basketball Coach, Jeff Walz.  Coach Walz recently had a post-game press conference that dominated the news cycle for several days and received over 18 million views.  Coach Walz gives us a taste of what life has been like since the press conference and the ensuing win over Kentucky.  We also get some valuable insight from him regarding student-athletes that are looking to continue their careers at the college level.  Listening to this episode is TIME WELL SPENT!  Be Your Best! Mark &amp; Chris

TCS 021:  Jeff Walz

Chris LeGates &amp; Mark Franco, Hosts of The Tackling College Sports Podcast.   In this particular episode, you will learn:    NCAA changes that go into effect in the Fall of 2016 

Chris LeGates &amp; Mark Franco, Hosts of The Tackling College Sports Podcast. In this particular episode, you will learn: <ul> <li>NCAA changes that go into effect in the Fall of 2016</li> </ul>

TCS 019:  Mark & Chris

Ian Goldberg

Ian Goldberg, Founder, and CEO, iSport360   In this particular session, you will learn:    How Ian came up with the idea of iSport360. The potential impact iSport360 could have on youth sports. Ian's take on what we are getting right/wrong in youth sports today. Much more... 

Ian Goldberg, Founder, and CEO, iSport360 In this particular session, you will learn: <ul> <li>How Ian came up with the idea of iSport360.</li> <li>The potential impact iSport360 could have on youth sports.</li> <li>Ian's take on what we are getting right/wrong in youth sports today.</li> <li>Much more...</li> </ul>

TCS 018:  Ian Goldberg

John Cone

Dr. John Cone - founder, and CEO of Fit For 90, a software-based platform that allows team monitoring, periodization, team training, as well as player recovery.  John has an extensive background that includes coaching at the highest collegiate level and MLS.  This is an episode that is beneficial to coaches and student-athletes.

Dr. John Cone - founder, and CEO of Fit For 90, a software-based platform that allows team monitoring, periodization, team training, as well as player recovery.  John has an extensive background that includes coaching at the highest collegiate level and MLS.  This is an episode that is beneficial to coaches and student-athletes.

TCS 020:  Dr. john Cone

Jenny Truman

Session 022 features an interview with Performance Coach, Jenny Truman.  Jenny specializes in confidence and mental strength for better sports performance.  As a professional residing in the UK, Jenny has worked with top professional and amateur athletes.  There is plenty of useful information that any athlete can benefit from.

Session 022 features an interview with Performance Coach, Jenny Truman.  Jenny specializes in confidence and mental strength for better sports performance.  As a professional residing in the UK, Jenny has worked with top professional and amateur athletes.  There is plenty of useful information that any athlete can benefit from.

TCS 022:  Jenny Truman

Renee Lopez

Session 29 features an interview with Renee Lopez, college recruiting process expert, Author, USSF/NSCAA licensed coach, and certified speaker and trainer.       Be sure to subscribe to the show!

Session 29 features an interview with Renee Lopez, college recruiting process expert, Author, USSF/NSCAA licensed coach, and certified speaker and trainer. Be sure to subscribe to the show!

TCS 029:  Renee Lopez

Sasho Cirovski

Session 28 features an interview with Sasho Cirovksi, Head Coach of Men's Soccer at Maryland.  Sasho is entering his 24th year as a Terp and is a two-time NCAA champion.   Be sure to subscribe to the show!

Session 28 features an interview with Sasho Cirovksi, Head Coach of Men's Soccer at Maryland.  Sasho is entering his 24th year as a Terp and is a two-time NCAA champion. Be sure to subscribe to the show!

TCS 028:  Sasho Cirovski

John Wallin

Session 27 features an interview with John Wallin, Head Coach Men's Cross Country / Track &amp; Field at S.C.S.U.  Wallin is in his 7th year at his alma mater and was recently awarded the NE 10 Men's Coach of the Year Award.

Session 27 features an interview with John Wallin, Head Coach Men's Cross Country / Track &amp; Field at S.C.S.U.  Wallin is in his 7th year at his alma mater and was recently awarded the NE 10 Men's Coach of the Year Award.

TCS 027:  John Wallin

Mick Yokitis

Session 26 features an interview with Mick Yokitis, U.S. Naval Academy Assistant Football Coach Wide Receivers.  Mick is in his seventh season with the Midshipmen and is a 2006 graduate of the Naval Academy where he earned three varsity letters at wide receiver.  Mick also served in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation.  This episode is full of extremely useful information for any student-athlete (and parents of) that is looking play football at the college level.

Session 26 features an interview with Mick Yokitis, U.S. Naval Academy Assistant Football Coach Wide Receivers.  Mick is in his seventh season with the Midshipmen and is a 2006 graduate of the Naval Academy where he earned three varsity letters at wide receiver.  Mick also served in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation.  This episode is full of extremely useful information for any student-athlete (and parents of) that is looking play football at the college level.

TCS 026:  Mick Yokitis

Dave Latourette

Session 25 features Dave Latourette, Associate Head Coach, Santa Rosa Junior College Men's Soccer - Dave is also and instructor and speaker.  We discuss the junior college/community college options that are available to student-athletes.  Dave speaks about the main reasons one may look to these institutions during the college search process.  Not only does Dave have extensive coaching background at many different college levels, he also is an experienced triathlete - Dave also coaches athletes that are training for such events. 

Session 25 features Dave Latourette, Associate Head Coach, Santa Rosa Junior College Men's Soccer - Dave is also and instructor and speaker.  We discuss the junior college/community college options that are available to student-athletes.  Dave speaks about the main reasons one may look to these institutions during the college search process.  Not only does Dave have extensive coaching background at many different college levels, he also is an experienced triathlete - Dave also coaches athletes that are training for such events.

TCS 025:  Dave Latourette

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