MicdIn Pod with Jeremy and Val

Melissa Bordieri & Carrie Wernig: Coaching, Confidence & The Reality of Youth Sports

This week on MicdIn, Jeremy & Val sit down with two respected leaders in Massachusetts field hockey — Coach Melissa Bordieri and Coach Carrie Wernig. From Division I athletics to decades of coaching and now raising athletes of their own, both coaches share powerful insight on confidence, athlete development, youth sports culture, and the realities parents and athletes face today. This episode dives into: *Leadership & toughness *Multi-sport athletes *Coaching evolution *Parenting through sports * Creating healthy team culture A must-listen for parents, athletes, and coaches navigating today’s youth sports world.

Season 1 Episode 7- Tip Fairchild

Former professional baseball pitcher and SquadLocker Senior VP of Business Development Tip Fairchild joins MicdIn for a conversation about youth sports, parenting, coaching, NIL, rec vs. club sports, and the value of multi-sport athletes. Tip shares lessons from his journey through professional baseball and discusses the current trends he’s seeing across youth sports through his work with teams and organizations nationwide. We also dive into leadership, athlete pressure, development, and his Orange Moment 🍊 A must-listen episode for parents, coaches, and athletes navigating today’s sports world MicdIn Pod is an independent media platform. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MicdIn Pod or any teams, schools, leagues, or organizations discussed. MicdIn Pod is not affiliated with or endorsed by any professional or collegiate league, team, school, or organization mentioned. All trademarks and team names are property of their respective owners.”

Bet On You Mentality

This week on MicdIn Pod, we’re joined by sisters Katie Wood and Erin Connor . They are Co-Founders of Bet On You Mentality, former athletes, and moms raising athletes. They share their journey from competing at a high level to helping the next generation build confidence, resilience, and a stronger mindset both on and off the field. This conversation explores mental performance, pressure, parenting athletes, and the importance of developing belief from within, long before results show up. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this episode offers perspective and tools to navigate today’s youth sports world. Because success doesn’t just come from talent. It starts with mindset. 🎙️ Tune in and Bet On You.

Parenting as a Team|Lessons from Youth Sports|Troy & Tommi Vincent

What actually matters when raising kids in youth sports? In this episode of MicdIn, we sit down with Troy Vincent and Tommi Vincent—parents of five who have lived the full youth sports journey and are now sharing what they’ve learned along the way. From Troy’s 15-year NFL career to his role as Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the National Football League, and Tommi’s work as host of Stay Awhile, author of The Table of Life, and chef.T his conversation goes far beyond titles. This episode is about: -What really matters when raising kids through sports -Benefits of a great coach-Staying aligned as a couple while navigating it all -The Orange Moment We also dive into their shared commitment to impact, through initiatives like the Safety Zone and their advocacy supporting families and domestic violence awareness. 🎙️ This is what MicdIn is about: real parents, real reflection, and the moments that shape our kids beyond the game. We want to hear from you: What’s been your Orange Moment—a moment, a lesson, a shift?

Beyond the Ice: Culture, Development & Mindset | Providence College Hockey Coach Nate Leaman

This week on MicdIn 🎙️ we’re joined by Nate Leaman, head coach of Providence College men’s hockey 🏒 and a NCAA National Champion(2015) In this episode, we go beyond the wins and losses and get into what really shapes athletes culture, mindset, pressure, and development. From the locker room to the sidelines, this conversation is for parents, athletes, and coaches trying to navigate the reality of youth sports today. 💥 Orange Moment: A moment. A lesson. A shift. 👇 Join the conversation: What matters more winning now or long-term development?