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The 60’s, about Kennedy and Coal Mines and school then vs. Now.

Spouses Stephani Victor (51) and Marcel Kuonen [no age given] share the story of how Marcel came to be Stephani's skiing coach after an accident that caused her to lose her legs. The two remember how their relationship went from...

We talked about the 2017 football season at LCS. We also talked about how it went for the coaching staff.

This interview was based on my fathers life, how he managed to deal with his accident, and how he felt about being my father.

I interviewed Coach _____ for my First Year Seminar Class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

Laura Manley talks to her swim coach of eight years, Stan Valacer, about his time at West Point and experiences coaching.

Coach Keith has been my coach for a couple years now but I don’t think I ever have the opportunity to really ask him questions about his life. It was pretty cool because he just got back from basic training...

My classmate Juan and I talked about life and role models. His life events revolved around sports and coaching.

Got to get some insight to a man I consider my mentor in the world of coaching

Part 2 of the recording with three rival high school football coaches, reflecting on their years competing against each other and the joy and challenges of coaching kids.

In this interview that took place in November 2018, Lauren Lampus (16) interviews her grandfather Joe Bzorek (72) in Saxonburg on Thanksgiving. In the interview, we talked about the abundance of our family and how much of a blessing it...

Maggie Syversen asks Margaret Pedersen about her memories of teaching and coaching at El Molino High School.

Kyle Gronau (20) talks with Rob Cloutier (40) about self-esteem and confidence in adolescent distance runners. Rob first talks about his own experience growing up and running while dealing with a difficult home life, then gets into his job as...

One Small Step conversation partners Paul Lockwood (62) and Lori Brewer (63) discuss their political identities, local political issues, potential solutions to social problems, media and discourse, and their hobbies.

Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he...

I got the opportunity to ask Alex about his journey as a lacrosse player and how that shaped his skills as a coach.

Talked about coaching and senior year

my dad (Tom Carey) talks about leaving coaching for his family.

Summarizing Juan carlos coaching career and also goals accomplished with athletes he has coached

Diane House spent over 50 years helping athletes with special needs in Special Olympics achieve their highest potential in multiple sporting events. She coordinated and inspired volunteers, coaches, parents and athletes in individual and team sports.

Going into college and teaching advice

Three high school football coaches from Massachusetts look back on the year they competed for the same Newburyport HS coaching job (1964), the many years they coached against each other, and the joy (and difficulties) of coaching kids. They reminisce...

The life of a coach

Jonathan "Jon" Lane (74) interviews his high school wrestling coach, Dick Deane (85), about his life of service to the Moses Lake community. Dick talks about his family, shares memories from high school and college, and explores memories from his...

I sit down with my former teacher, coach, and mentor to discuss life, coaching and being who you are.