Coaches Corner Booth

Professional baseball coach (New York Yankees organization) and Deering High School graduate, Kenny Joyce calls into #coachescornerbooth to speak with John, Tim and VERY special guest Jill Joyce, Kenny's daughter. Coach Joyce talks about how his passion for coaching the sport that he loves lead him to his career. He shares the close connections that he has made with fellow coaches and tells some great stories reserved mostly for the small community of professional baseball coaches.

Deering High School graduate and Comedian Bob Marley was gracious enough to sit down for a chat with #coachescornerbooth. He is well-known in the state of Maine and nation-wide as a funny man. However, he is also a consistent and honest conversationalist with a strong work ethic and remarkable self-confidence. He talks about his high school sport experiences, his children, the moment when he realized that he wanted to be a comedian, life at the beginning of his career and much more.

Legendary Deering High School track coach, Bruce Koharian, allows #coachescornerbooth a glimpse into his storied career as an educator and coach. Raised right down the street from Deering High, Koko found his way home to teach at his alma mater after a stint at Murray St (via Springfield College) and serving his country in the Air Force. This is one person who everybody remembers once he has touched their lives. Great guy with great stories.

Our lovely and patient mother, Vivien "GanGan" Eisenhart (single and 77), our niece Olivia Mull (USM Soccer), our other niece Casey Foster(VP of Social Media) and John's eldest daughter, Miranda Eisenhart(Sophomore at St. Joseph's of Maine) . Also, Michael Hoffer makes predictions for the 2018 Spring high school sports seasons in Maine.

New England Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Gary Fifield joins the Coaches Corner Booth to talk basketball, coaching and how Billy fixed his golf swing! With over 600 collegiate victories in his 27-year tenure at the University of Southern Maine, Coach Fifield is respected as one of the most accomplished college coaches in Maine history. After a short stint at Appalachian State, Coach Fifield found himself back in the great state of Maine as the Cheverus Girls' Basketball coach. Also on the podcast, John breaks down Billy's one-podcast suspension, the podcast world meets #coachescornerbooth Vice President and Executive Director of Social Media, Casey Foster, and our theories on the identity of the burglar who is terrorizing Greater Portland small businesses.

National Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu Champion and Train Maine Owner Ben McCrillis joins John, Tim, Hutch and Cowboy Troy at Maddens Pub and Grill to chat about coaching, training and work ethic. Ben fills in the blanks in a accolade-clad career spanning three decades. Currently the owner of Train Maine in Westbrook, Maine, Ben also imparts some nuggets of wisdom around the advantages and disadvantages of single-sport athletes as well as what the sport of wrestling has given to his life and what he has done to give back.

Sports Writer Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Portland Press Herald joins John, Billy and Tim for a Friday night session of all things sports conversation. Michael describes the genesis of his writing career and the history of his move from a corner in Arizona to Portland, Maine via Boston, Mass. Known for his ability to focus his writing on the youth of high school sports teams in southern Maine, Michael breaks down the history of matchups and highlights the nuances of each game. One of the nicest guys you could meet, he shares his love of Portland, craft beer and even throws a few early Spring '18 predictions our way.

Former Deering High School basketball coach and now Gorham High School Assistant Neile Nelson gives the Coaches Corner Booth a look into her coaching and playing experiences that have no doubt helped mold her into one of the finest coaches around. From Fort Kent to New England Collegiate Woman of the Year at St. Joseph's College, Neile Nelson has proven herself to be a tremendous athlete, teacher and coach. She also happens to be the official first listener to the Coaches Corner Booth podcast!

Maine Basketball Hall of Fame coach Joe Russo, Portland High School, joins John, Billy and Tim at Madden's Pub and Grill to talk about coaching philosophy and Joe's road to an enviable career as a multi-state championship high school basketball coach in Maine.

4-time Conference Champion swim coach Andy Coulombe of Kennebunk High School sits down for a chat about his coaching influences and philosophy. At 28 years old, Andy is regarded by his peers, players and swimmers as one of the finest coaches around. Andy has coached since he was a teenager working his way through the Babe Ruth, Junior Legion and High School ranks. He has 4 conference championships, a state and regional championship as Junior Legion coach and most importantly to him personally, a Swimming Sportsmanship banner.

Super Bowl Champion Trevor Bates of Westbrook, Maine and University of Maine Black Bears Football sits down with John, Billy and Tim during his stop to Maine. Trevor talks about his childhood and progression to the pro ranks as well as the coaches, teachers and role models who helped shape the man that he has become. Notes on his former UMaine football coaches, his former coach Bill Belichick, and former teammates from the New England Patriots.

Deering High School Golf coach and MGA basketball coach, Bill Goodman, talks about his pathway to success as a coach. From his first day as assistant scorekeeper at Deering High School to winning multi-state championships in golf and basketball.