It takes a coach to build a champion. Join NCAA Football National Champion and two-time Super Bowl winner Christian Fauria in conversations about athletic le...
VCU’s Phil Martelli Jr. on Recruiting Without NIL, Building Competitors, and Coaching Through RelationshipsPhil Martelli Jr. now head coach at VCU, discusses how he pitches recruits beyond NIL by emphasizing relationships, genuine care for players as people, and a program identity built on “development” and “competition.” He explains that competitiveness can be cultivated if it exists somewhere in a player, and outlines what he looks for when evaluating talent—especially in the transfer market—prioritizing efficiency, decision-making, and playing the right way over raw points, citing a swap of an inefficient scorer for an efficient team player as a turning point. Martelli shares lessons from his father about managing people and backing coaches, offers parenting advice to limit postgame critique and ask questions, rejects a dictatorship coaching style in favor of player ownership, describes the grind and non-linear path of coaching, contrasts VCU’s resources and visibility with Bryant’s, and says resilience is the key trait he’d gift young athletes.00:00 Recruiting Pitch Beyond NIL00:57 Development and Competition Culture01:31 Can You Teach Competitiveness02:16 Spotting Talent on the Trail03:37 Efficiency and Analytics in Recruiting04:35 Transfer Market Hype and Self Deception05:53 Lessons From a Legendary Coach Dad08:23 Backing the Coach and Buying In09:20 Parenting Advice After Games12:16 Coaching Without Dictatorship13:21 Player Ownership in Workouts14:06 Advice for Coaches Grinding Up14:49 Coaching Longevity Mindset15:48 Lottery Business Breakthrough17:40 Bryant vs VCU Resources19:31 Pressure and Expectations21:07 Building Team Connection24:08 Why We Play One on One25:37 Old School Drill Talk26:13 Resilience for Athletes
5 Aug 2025
Empowering Young Adults: A Conversation with RADical Hope’s Liz Feld
Christian Fauria sits down with Liz Feld, the CEO of Radical Hope, to discuss their program aimed at improving the mental health and emotional well-being of young adults. The conversation delves into the origins of Radical Hope, its development, and the impactful work being done to provide young adults with essential life skills. The discussion highlights key stressors for today's youth, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the need for resilience. Liz Feld also shares insights on peer-led initiatives, challenges in transitioning from college to the workforce, and the critical role of self-awareness and self-care. This engaging conversation underscores the mission of Radical Hope to build meaningful connections and stronger mental health practices among young adults.Follow Christian Fauria on X: https://x.com/christianfauriaFollow Coached 2 Win on...X: https://x.com/Coached2Win Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coached2win/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coached2winChapters00:55 The Origin of Radical Hope03:04 Building the Radical Hope Program04:36 Challenges Faced by Young Adults07:20 The Role of Coaches and Parents13:37 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence16:06 Liz Feld's Journey and Vision22:54 Scaling Radical Hope and Future Plans24:08 Final Thoughts on Resilience
8 Jul 2025
From the Playground to the Mound: Jonathan Papelbon on Winning, Competitiveness, and Life Lessons
Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon speaks with Christian Fauria about his path from a competitive childhood to MLB stardom, stressing routines and accountability in this interview.
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