Focus, Faith, and Fueling: The Winning Edge Podcast
Episodes
Season 2: A Coaches Point of View Series Recap!
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏅 SEASON 2 RECAP IS LIVE! 🏅 From building culture and fueling confidence to leading with faith — Season 2 of *Focus, Faith & Fueling: The ...
Season 2 - Episode 13: Coaching Young Athletes with ADHD: Structure, Skills, Nutrition, and Mental Toughness
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to coach young athletes with ADHD using structure, music, nutrition, and mental toughness strategies to boost focus, confidence, and academi...
Season 2 – Episode 12: Real Talk for Coaches, Parents & Players a conversation with Coach Kurt Kristynik
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords: coaching, parenting, youth sports, athlete development, teamwork, communication, success, resilience, accountability, sportsmanshipSummary: ...
Season 2 – Episode 11: Navigating the Competitive Select Sports with Jr. Aguilar
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords: select baseball, youth sports, athlete development, parental support, nutrition, burnout, resilience, early specialization, youth athletics,...
Season 2 – Episode 10: From Combat to Coaching: Brooke Brittain's Journey of Resilience
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Brooke Brittain, a powerhouse of discipline and resilience. From her time as a Sergeant First Class in the...
Season 2 - Episode 9: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities, Coaches POV Series
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Coach Donald Lawrence delves deep into the process of turning life's challenges into powerful opportunities for persona...
Season 2: Episode 8 - Coaching Through Change: Leading with Adaptability and Balance with Taryn Floyd
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's dynamic world of sports coaching, SPAN Athletics brings together Coach Lindsay Patrick and Athletic Director Taryn Floyd from Fort Dorc...
Season 2 – Episode 7: Building Resilience: The Role of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Youth Development, Coaches POV Series
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode OverviewJoin hosts Stacy and Lindsay and they sit down with Christopher Ortiz—educator, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, and advocate for youth de...
Season 2 – Episode 6: Building Trust and Toughness in Youth Sports with Coach Nick Giondfriddo, Coaches POV Series
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description:In this episode of The Winning Edge Podcast, Stacy and Lindsay sit down with youth hockey coach Nick Giondfriddo to talk about what it rea...
Season 2 - Episode 5: More Than a Scoreboard, The Heart of Small-Town Softball
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the SPAN Athletics Coaches POV PodcastSeries features a heartfelt conversation with Lauren Reid, a passionate mom, wife, and celebrate...
Season 2 - Episode 4: The Role of Coaches in Student Development
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of The Winning Edge Podcast with Stacy & Lindsay, “The Coaches Point of View,” offers an inspiring exploration into the leadership an...
Season 2 - Episode 3: The Impact of Mentorship In Sports - A Coaches Point of View with Andy Williams
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords: mentorship, sports, youth athletes, coaching, personal growth, resilience, faith, confidence, transition, encouragementSummary: In this epis...
Season 2 - Episode 2: Building Culture Begins in the Weight Room - A Coaches Point of View with David Raffield
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords: coaching, athlete development, weight room culture, leadership, team dynamics, youth sports, coaching strategies, building relationships, se...
Season 2 - Episode 1: The Winning Edge: Victory Defined by Christ On and Off the Field
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Bio: Daniel Champagne is an athlete and faith leader whose testimony centers on finding true identity in Christ, rather than in athletic perform...
Episode 20: Embracing the Unknown: Faith, Growth, and Taking the Next Step
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the tension between feeling a callingand not knowing the exact path forward, emphasizing the role of faith and obedience when an...
Episode 19: Leading from the Field: The Role Athletes Play as Leaders
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Winning Edge podcast, hosts Stacyand Lindsay discuss the inherent leadership qualities of young athletes. They explore the dual...
Episode 18: The Impact of Puberty and Body Image on Athletic Performance
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Stacy and Lindsay are joined by Roberta Anding, a prominent sports dietitian, to delve into how puberty, body image, and nutrit...
Episode 17: Game Day Gains - Building the Winning Plate for Football Athletes with Leslie Bonci
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 17 of The Winning Edge Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Stacy sit down with Leslie J. Bonci—renowned registered dietitian, sports nutrition spe...
Episode 16: Unlocking Peak Performance through Hydration with Professional Sports Dietitian Tony Castillo
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this illuminating episode of Focus, Faith & Fueling: The Winning Edge Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Stacy are joined by renowned ...
Episode 15: Through Their Eyes: Lessons from Young Athletes – A Candid Interview with Our Sons
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Focus, Faith & Fueling: The Winning Edge Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Stacy flip the script and welcome their 11-year-ol...
Episode 14: From Protein Powders to Hydration: A Guide to Smart Sports Supplements
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Winning Edge podcast, hosts Stacy and Lindsay dive into the essential role of nutrition in boosting athletic performance for ...
Episode 13: Faith, Family, and the Finish Line: Keeping Young Athletes Grounded in What Matters Most
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of The Winning Edge Podcast, hostsLindsay and Stacy dive deep into the intersection of faith, family, and athletics. Lindsay...
Episode 12: Unleashing Intrinsic Motivation & the Power of a Growth Mindset
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Winning Edge podcast, hosts Stacy& Lindsay delve into the essential role of intrinsic motivation in the development and suc...
Episode 11: Elevating Young Athletes - Sports Nutrition, Supplements, and Interdisciplinary Support
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Winning Edge podcast, hosts Stacy Bates and Lindsay Werkhoven Patirck are joined by Jessica Beal-Stahl, a former collegiate ath...
Episode 10: Faith, Fuel, and Powerlifting: Building Strength from the Inside Out
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking with Hanna Eboagu and we are superexcited to have her join us because she is a wealth of knowledge and information. Hanna is a pe...
Episode 9: Miles & Meals - Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Winning Edge podcast, hosts Stacy and Lindsay discuss the critical aspects of sports nutrition, particularly for endurance athl...
Episode 8: Breaking the Mold: Redefining Body Image in Sports & Nutrition
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intro: In this episode of The Winning Edge podcast, hosts Lindsay and Stacy dive deep into the complex topic of body image and its impact on young ath...
Episode 7: Navigating Life Beyond the Mound – A Conversation with Jackson and Blake Harris
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jackson Harris,a standout pitcher from Cy Woods High School, and his mother, Blake Harris, to explore the ...
Episode 6: Coaching Champions On & Off the Court
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jessica Guarneri—a former college teammate, accomplished coach, and lifelong friend—whose passio...
Episode 5: The Role of Failure for Young Athletes
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Stacy and Lindsay explore why learning to fail is essential for young athletes, and how it helps build resilience and men...
Episode 4: College Planning 101 for Athletes
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the essential steps and strategies for student-athletes and their families as they navigate the journey from high school sports ...
Episode 3: The Role of Parents in Athlete's Success
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the pivotal role parents have in setting up young athletes for success, both on and off the field. We discuss how positive paren...
Episode 2: Sports Nutrition Basics
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of sports nutrition, exploring how the right diet can enhance athletic performance and recovery. Whethe...
Episode 1: Welcome & Intro
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very first episode, we’re diving into what you canexpect from this podcast series, how SPAN was created, the story behind the Winning Edge B...