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Play by Play Ep 40 – A Conversation with Glass City Wranglers’ New Assistant Coach Terry J Awls
In this episode, Jesse sits down with Terry J. Awls, the new assistant coach for the Glass City Wranglers, Toledo’s professional basketball team. Coach Awls brings a wealth of experience, from leading championship-winning AAU teams with the Hopson Elite program to guiding junior high squads to multiple league titles. He shares insights into his coaching journey, the transition to the professional ranks, and his vision for the Wranglers’ upcoming season. We also dive into his time as Ohio’s state director for US Amateur Basketball and his unique background in culinary arts. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, youth development, and what it takes to build a winning culture on and off the court!
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Play by Play – Episode 38: with JaQuan Coleman from HBO’s “Winning Time”
In this episode, Jesse sits down with actor JaQuan Coleman, who stars in the HBO series “Winning Time” about the legendary 1980s Los Angeles Lakers. They chat about JaQuan’s experience on set, their shared love for sports, and dive into WWE wrestling. The episode wouldn’t be complete without a heated GOAT conversation, where they debate the greatest of all time across sports. Don’t miss this fun and insightful episode packed with sports, entertainment, and wrestling nostalgia!
Catch it now on your favorite podcast platform!
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Play by Play Episode 32: Turning a Program Around with Coach Lionel Armstead
In this episode of Play by Play, host Jesse Coleman welcomes Lionel Armstead, the Head Coach of the Clay Eagles, who transformed the program into a competitive force. Lionel dives into the strategies and challenges of rebuilding a team and how his coaching philosophy has brought success to Clay High School. He also talks about his work as a basketball trainer, helping student-athletes across the city develop their skills through his LAB Impact Training program. Lionel reflects on his own playing days, from his standout high school career to his time at West Virginia University, and how those experiences shaped his approach as a coach and mentor.
Tune in for a deep dive into what it takes to build a winning culture, both on the court and in training young athletes for the next level. Listen now on Play by Play.
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Play by Play Episode 31: A Conversation with Coach Chris Pope
In this episode of Play by Play, presented by Win or Lose Sports, host Jesse Coleman sits down with Chris Pope, his old basketball rival turned coach. Jesse and Chris reminisce about their intense battles on the court from their youth, particularly recalling games at local parks like “the Hump” on Hill Street. They discuss Chris’s transformation from a casual player to a dedicated competitor known for his strength and defensive prowess. Chris also shares how his passion for basketball grew alongside his love for music, eventually leading him into coaching. Tune in to hear more about Chris’s journey from the playground to the sideline, and how those early days of intense street ball shaped his approach to the game today.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts.
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