In The Huddle by CoachCorner

About In The Huddle by CoachCorner

Welcome to In The Huddle — a short-form interview series from CoachCorner, the platform connecting youth sports coaches with programs that need them. In each episode, we sit down with standout coaches who are shaping the future of youth athletics. These are real conversations about what drew them to coaching, the mentors who’ve guided them, and the advice they’d pass on to the next generation. Join Jordan Leonard as each week he welcomes a new coach to share their story. Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a rising talent, or just someone who loves the game, you’ll walk away inspired by the stories of leadership, grit, and purpose that make youth sports so powerful.

Publisher

Jordan

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Apr 2025

Latest episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jun 2025

   In The Huddle with Coach Sofia Shakham (A CoachCorner Conversation)

   Coach Sofia Shakham, a Division I soccer player and youth coach, discusses balancing academics, coaching, and college athletics, in an interview, offering valuable lessons learned from both perspectives.

2. 

   6 Jun 2025

   In The Huddle with Coach Chris Schortgen (A CoachCorner Conversation)

   Chris Schortgen discusses his journey to becoming the head volleyball coach at Manhattan College, focusing on building team culture and his passion for the sport in this interview.

3. 

   30 May 2025

   In The Huddle with Coach Holland Rutter (A CoachCorner Conversation)

   Lacrosse player Holland Rutter discusses balancing coaching with collegiate athletics and studying sports communication, highlighting the role of communication in leadership in this interview episode.

4. 

   28 Apr 2025

   In The Huddle with Coach Tom Kleinschmidt (A CoachCorner Conversation)

   Coach No. 2: Tom Kleinschmidt is the head coach at DePaul College Prep, where he has led the team to three straight championships and was recently named Coach of the Year. A former standout player himself, Coach Kleinschmidt has built a powerhouse program focused on discipline, hard work, and player development. In this episode, Coach Kleinschmidt talks about his transition from player to coach, the keys to building a winning culture, what motivates him to keep pushing for excellence, and his...

5. 

   17 Apr 2025

   In The Huddle with Coach Cooley (A CoachCorner Conversation)

   Coach No. 1: Elijah Cooley is a seasoned athletic coach with over 20 years of experience. He founded his own AAU basketball program in Chicago, has coached multiple sports, and is a father, role model, clothing brand owner, and designer. He recently wrapped up his first collegiate season as a coach at East-West University. In this episode, Coach Cooley shares his coaching journey, talks about who inspired him, discusses the challenges he’s faced finding coaching opportunities, and offers advi...

Who has been a guest on In The Huddle by CoachCorner

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sofia Shakham
• Chris Schortgen
• Holland Rutter

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

21

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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