Every athlete’s path looks different — and sometimes the biggest growth happens when the spotlight isn’t on you.

In this episode, Chris and Pat sit down with Delaney Crawford, wide receiver for the Ohio University Bobcats, whose journey from high school quarterback and track standout in California to college wideout in the MAC is a story of resilience, adaptability, and faith.

Originally recruited to play quarterback at Virginia, Delaney has learned what it means to embrace change, stay patient, and keep working even when the plan shifts. He shares what it’s like to transition positions, transfer programs, and continue developing in every aspect of his life, while trusting the process and the people around him.

Discipline, standards, accountability, behavior — all are words that can make or break a team. In this episode of The Coaching Life, Chris and Pat dive into the tough conversations around holding athletes accountable.

When a player shows up late, displays bad body language, or challenges team standards, how should a coach respond? Is it about punishment, or is it about teaching life lessons that extend far beyond the field?

Through real-life case studies, we explore:

• ​Why consistency in discipline matters
• ​The tension between talent and team culture.
• ​Creative ways to make discipline a positive part of player development.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this conversation will challenge how you think about consequences, standards, and the role of sports in shaping character.

In this episode of The Coaching Life Podcast, Chris and Pat talk about artificial intelligence in youth and high school sports.

From breaking down swing mechanics and optimizing practice plans to helping parents understand their child’s development, AI is becoming a tool that coaches, players, and families can use to enhance everyone's experience of the game.

Whether you’re a coach, player, or parent, this conversation is about how AI can be a helpful teammate in the ever-changing world of technology and sports.