FSU COACH Live: Interviews with Coaches and Sports Professionals

About FSU COACH Live: Interviews with Coaches and Sports Professionals

Welcome to Coach Talk, a Florida State University Center for Athletic Coaching production. We connect the field and the classroom by exploring the experiences of sports professionals at all levels, from amateur to professional. Each episode highlights the expertise, challenges, and insights of the coaches, administrators, and specialists who contribute to the world of sports.

Publisher

Timothy Baghurst

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 May 2020

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

180 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   On the Same Team: The Coach–Athletic Trainer Relationship With TJ White and Ryan Conners

   Coaches and athletic trainers share a commitment to athletes, but how can they build a strong working relationship? This episode explores the partnership between these two roles and its importance for the athletes they serve. A conversation for coaches, athletic trainers, and sport professionals interested in strengthening collaboration and supporting athlete well-being.

2. 

   25 Aug 2026

   “The Best First Job a Kid Can Have”: The Developmental Value of Youth Caddying With Tim Wimsatt

   In this episode of Coach Talk, Tim Baghurst sits down with Tim Wimsatt of the Colorado Golf Association to explore why caddying may be “the best first job a kid can have.” Wimsatt discusses how young caddies are trained from the ground up, the importance of repetition and mentorship, and the unique relationships that develop between caddies and golfers. The conversation also explores the Evans Scholarship, individualized motivation, and why putting “relationships first” is just as important in developing caddies as it is in coaching athletes.

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Coaching Women’s Golf: Recruiting, Culture, and Athlete Development

   In this episode of Coach Talk, we speak with Adam Gary, head women’s golf coach at Western Kentucky University, about his transition from professional golfer to NCAA Division I coach. Gary reflects on the lessons he has learned during 13 years of leading the program, including how to build a strong team culture, recruit athletes who fit the program, provide effective feedback, and support the development of women golfers. The conversation also examines early recruiting commitments, NIL, the transfer portal, limited resources, work-family balance, and the less visible administrative and personal demands of collegiate coaching. Gary concludes by offering practical advice for aspiring and early-career coaches on patience, professional development, networking, mentorship, and staying prepared for unexpected opportunities.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,447,423

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

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Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

30

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