Episodes

Tuesday May 19, 2020
Jake Rozhansky | National Champion
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
This episode I am joined by Jake Rozhansky, College Cup champion, Maccabiah Gold Medalist and Professional footballer for Hapoel Afula -(Israeli 2nd Division).
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Jesse & Jake talk about Jake's time playing for two of the most dominant NCAA programs in the nation (Virginia & Maryland) & his perspective on what it takes to be a national champion.
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We also dive into Jake's time as captain at the University of Maryland & his leadership style.
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Jake is the host of Not Your Average Footballer Podcast. Follow along to hear Jake interview some of the nation's current stars! @nyaf.podcast & @jroz12
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Hope you enjoy!

Friday May 15, 2020
David Goldstein | From Student Coach to GM
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
In this episode, I am joined by an old friend, David Goldstein. David is currently the General Manager for the NPSL club, Atlantic City. David has a very unique story. After being forced to end his playing career due to a series of concussions, he began coaching.
He started his coaching career at Princeton to eventually working his way to a General Manager position with Atlantic City. A very unique story indeed, hope you enjoy!

Tuesday May 12, 2020
Nick Jaramillo | Whatever it Takes
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
In this episode, I am joined by Tormenta FC (USL) Goalkeeper Coach, Nick Jaramillo. Nick has a very unique career path. Having never played the Goalkeeper position and attending one year of college, Nick worked his way into being an assistant and eventually working his way up to where he is today. I really enjoyed getting to hear this story and it will provide tons of value for any coaches/aspiring coaches.
Follow along with Nick at @coach_nick9

Friday May 08, 2020
Maxx Wurzburger | Division III's Best
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Maxx Wurzburger joins me today to talk about his playing & coaching career at Montclair State University (MSU). At MSU, Maxx was a standout 2x All-conference player and a four-year starter. He was also part of teams that made the NCAA Final Four and Elite Eight and won the NJAC Championship.
We dive into Maxx's head coaching experience at 25 and his successful time with that. Maxx is currently an Assistant Coach at Recruiting Coordinator Montclair State where they most recently finished in the Elite Eight in 2019.
Hope you enjoy!

Tuesday May 05, 2020
Quinn Khouri | Creating Culture & Learning from Mistakes
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
In this episode, I am joined by Quinn Khouri. Quinn is the current Head Coach at Marriotts Ridge High School in Howard County, MD as well as the DOC at Thunder Soccer Club.
We dive into our playing days together at Centenary talking about why our teams succeeded, but also why we failed. We reflect on why teams can have that "championship hangover" and how to avoid it. Quinn holds Centenary's records in points, goals and 3rd all-time in Assists.
We also discuss how Quinn has used what he has learned from his playing days to create a winning culture at his high school.
Hope you enjoy!

Friday May 01, 2020
Ali Simmons | Coach of the Year
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
This episode was from an Instagram Live with Ali Simmons. What a phenomenal human being Ali is and enjoyable time this was. He has such an incredible resume. Have a look:

Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Keith O'Connor & Josh Spivack | Building the Program
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
In this episode, I was lucky enough to be joined by my former coaches, and two coaches who helped me start my coaching career. Both have played a crucial role in my development as a person.
We talk about how O'Connor built a program from a 4-win team into a conference champion. These two gentlemen are some of the best I know. You will hear some behind the scenes info on what it takes to be a champion.
Keith O'Connor is currently the Head Coach at Farleigh Dickinson University (Florham)
Josh Spivack is currently the Head Coach at Centenary University (@centucyclones_ms)

Friday Apr 24, 2020
Reid Meeker | Leading the Team | Captaincy 101
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
This is a very special episode. Reid Meeker is the definition of Captain. The greatest leader in Centenary Men's Soccer history; Reid led the Cyclones to their first ever conference championship in 2013. Reid now lends his talents to the Farleigh Dickinson (Florham) Men's Soccer team as an assistant coach.
In this episode, Jesse & Reid reminisce on their time playing together in 2013 but also about the way Reid led the team to achieving greatness. Hope you enjoy!

Friday Apr 17, 2020
AJ Uhl | Asst. Men's Basketball Coach | Waynesburg University
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Jesse is joined by a great young basketball coach at the college level. Jesse & AJ talk about his experiences coaching at three different schools in 4 years & how his playing experiences helped shape him into the coach he is now.
Thanks for listening!

Monday Apr 13, 2020
Tim Ziakas | Foundations of Leadership
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
In this episode, Jesse spoke with Tim Ziakas, a business leader currently working for Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). CCL is a company designed to work with high-level executives in helping them manage their staff through communication, leadership skills etc. Tim has many years of experience managing small businesses and helping small gyms, and large sports facilities see success.
We dive into what similarities leaders have, and the qualities and characteristics of a leader. A great episode to assist with your development! Enjoy!