Coats in Conversation

About Coats in Conversation

Coats in Conversation is a mental health podcast hosted by Kendrique Coats, associate therapist who works with couples and athletes. Each episode features authentic, powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and mental health professionals who share their personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and growth. The show also offers educational insights from experts on topics such as performance anxiety, relationships, mindset, and emotional wellness. New episodes drop twice a month. Follow, rate, and leave a comment to support the show and help Coats in Conversation reach more listeners.

Publisher

Kendrique Coats

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Dec 2022

Latest episode

21 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Rethinking Success in Youth Sports | Bryan McDermand, Progression Volleyball Club

   In this Coats in Conversation Podcast episode, mental health therapist, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kendrique Coats, MS, ALMFT⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrique-coats-bb6b2876) interviews, Bryan McDermand, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmcdermand) former sand volleyball athlete, now the head volleyball coach and owner of Progression Volleyball Club (https://www.progressionvolleyball.com/about-progression-volleyball-in-darien-il), which is a premier volleyball organization in the Chicagoland area. In this episode, Bryan and Kendrique have a discussion about Rethinking Success in Youth Sports. Bryan (https://coachbryan.substack.com/)challenges the way we define winning, failure, and athlete development. We explore why so many young athletes lose their love for sports, how coaches and parents can create healthier environments, and why success should be measured by growth not just wins and losses. We also discuss the pressure of youth sports, travel teams, burnout, benching as punishment, the rising cost of competition, coaching education, NIL, and how mistakes can become powerful learning opportunities. Whether you're a coach, parent, athlete, or sports professional, this conversation highlights a new approach into building confidence, resilience, and long-term success in youth sports while helping athletes thrive both on and off the court. Check out previous episodes: Parenting Through Sports, Identity, and Letting Go | Jake Carr, Sports Photographer and Entrepreneur https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coats-in-conversation-podcast/id1660408332?i=1000774242262 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coats-in-conversation-podcast/id1660408332?i=1000774242262) Women in College Sports and Athlete Mental Health |Fionna Hatton, Worcester State University Hockey ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ci21vYhFKfAd4tD8vLHf1?si=tcPUf-aUS1m1auYhM4pRoQ⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ci21vYhFKfAd4tD8vLHf1?si=tcPUf-aUS1m1auYhM4pRoQ) An athlete's battle with cancer and mental health | ⁠⁠Gabby Orlet, Grand Valley State Volleyball ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hnZ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hnZ...%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kendrique Coats⁠⁠ (https://lifestance.com/provider/therapist/il/bloomington/kendrique-coats/)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate based in Bloomington, Illinois working with couples and athletes in Illinois. Kendrique is also the ⁠⁠⁠⁠athlete mental health advisor for the⁠ Illinois High School Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Coats in Conversation Podcast features authentic, powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts, and mental health professionals who share their personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and growth. Disclaimer: This podcast (Coats in Conversation) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health services. Kendrique Coats, Coats in Conversation, or any guest featured in this podcast, is not liable for any changes you make to your mental health plan without consulting a trained professional. If you require mental health support, please contact a licensed mental health professional. In case of an emergency, please call your local emergency services.

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Parenting Through Sports, Identity, and Letting go | Jake Carr, Sports Photographer & Entrepreneur

   In this Coats in Conversation Podcast episode, mental health therapist, ⁠⁠⁠Kendrique Coats, MS, ALMFT⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrique-coats-bb6b2876) interview, Jake Carr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/j7inc), a Illinois based sports photographer (owner of J7 Images (https://j7.exposure.co/)), entrepreneur, and speaker. We discuss he world of sports parenting and the powerful role sports can play in shaping both children and families. Jake highlights his journey with photography, watching his boys grow up in sports, and the often-overlooked emotions parents experience when a child’s athletic career comes to an end. We talk about parental identity, the grief that can come with letting go of long-held dreams and expectations, and the challenges of supporting a child through a major transition while processing your own emotions. This conversation brings attention to youth sports, parenting athletes, and the life lessons that emerge when sports are no longer at the center of family life. Whether you're a sports parent, coach, or someone involved in youth athletics, this episode provides perspective on raising resilient kids and finding purpose beyond the game. Check out previous episodes: Mental Health In the Black Community| The Black Men's Perspective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/640miQDFD5qHMI0Hqo0HBy?si=vNQ5uJPxRsWzmStJURZjxA⁠ Women in College Sports and Athlete Mental Health |Fionna Hatton, Worcester State University Hockey ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ci21vYhFKfAd4tD8vLHf1?si=tcPUf-aUS1m1auYhM4pRoQ⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ci21vYhFKfAd4tD8vLHf1?si=tcPUf-aUS1m1auYhM4pRoQ) An athlete's battle with cancer and mental health | ⁠⁠Gabby Orlet, Grand Valley State Volleyball ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hnZ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hnZ...%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kendrique Coats⁠ (https://lifestance.com/provider/therapist/il/bloomington/kendrique-coats/)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate based in Bloomington, Illinois working with couples and athletes in Illinois. Kendrique is also the ⁠⁠⁠⁠athlete mental health advisor for the⁠ Illinois High School Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Coats in Conversation Podcast features authentic, powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts, and mental health professionals who share their personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and growth. Disclaimer: This podcast (Coats in Conversation) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health services. Kendrique Coats, Coats in Conversation, or any guest featured in this podcast, is not liable for any changes you make to your mental health plan without consulting a trained professional. If you require mental health support, please contact a licensed mental health professional. In case of an emergency, please call your local emergency services.

3. 

   3 May 2026

   Understanding Trauma and Polyvagal Theory | Rebecca Kase, MSW, LCSW, RYT

   In this Coats in Conversation Podcast episode, mental health therapist, ⁠⁠Kendrique Coats, MS, ALMFT⁠⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrique-coats-bb6b2876) interviews Trauma Expert and Founder of Trauma Therapist Institute (https://www.traumatherapistinstitute.com/), Rebecca Kase (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-kase), MSW, LCSW, RYT. In this episode, Rebecca (https://www.vnsociety.org/provider/rebecca-kase-lcsw/)breaks down trauma in a way that’s clear, grounded, and understandable. We talk about the two parts of trauma, how trauma responses actually work, and what happens in the nervous system after someone experiences stress or overwhelm. Rebecca highlights that not all trauma looks the same and explains the differences between Big T versus Little T trauma. Rebecca then shares her perspective on Polyvagal Theory and some of the current misconceptions. This conversation also challenges the idea that trauma is just “in the past.” Trauma lives in the nervous system and the body, and you can’t heal it by talking alone. We touch on what this means in therapy, why people often feel stuck, and how practices like movement and journaling can support regulation. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger picture, how chronic stress and collective trauma impact not just individuals, but entire communities. When people are constantly in fear or survival mode, it changes how we connect, care, and show up for each other. If you’re interested in trauma, nervous system regulation, and Polyvagal Theory, this episode gives you a deeper, more practical understanding of what’s really going on beneath the surface. Check out previous episodes: Mental Health In the Black Community| The Black Men's Perspective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/640miQDFD5qHMI0Hqo0HBy?si=vNQ5uJPxRsWzmStJURZjxA (applewebdata://7CC9EB65-20F4-4F4A-A587-BF6155A6C969/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0https://open.spotify.com/episode/640miQDFD5qHMI0Hqo0HBy?si=vNQ5uJPxRsWzmStJURZjxA) Women in College Sports and Athlete Mental Health |Fionna Hatton, Worcester State University Hockey https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ci21vYhFKfAd4tD8vLHf1?si=tcPUf-aUS1m1auYhM4pRoQ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ci21vYhFKfAd4tD8vLHf1?si=tcPUf-aUS1m1auYhM4pRoQ) An athlete's battle with cancer and mental health | ⁠⁠Gabby Orlet, Grand Valley State Volleyball ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hnZ...⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hnZ...%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kendrique Coats (https://lifestance.com/provider/therapist/il/bloomington/kendrique-coats/)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate based in Bloomington, Illinois working with couples and athletes in Illinois. Kendrique is also the ⁠⁠⁠⁠athlete mental health advisor for the⁠ Illinois High School Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Coats in Conversation Podcast features authentic, powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts, and mental health professionals who share their personal journeys of struggle, resilience, and growth. Intro Music: 1080 Pale- Fool me Twice *I do not own the rights to music. The music is free and is not being used for profit.* Disclaimer: This podcast (Coats in Conversation) is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health services. Kendrique Coats, Coats in Conversation, or any guest featured in this podcast, is not liable for any changes you make to your mental health plan without consulting a trained professional. If you require mental health support, please contact a licensed mental health professional. In case of an emergency, please call your local emergency services.

Who has been a guest on Coats in Conversation

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• Braden Brown
• CJ Lewis
• Jaden Johnson

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YouTube views

124,051

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

91

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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