MicdIn Pod with Jeremy and Val

MicdIn Podcast welcomes Lamar Reddicks!

In this episode, Jeremy and Val sit down with Lamar Reddicks, one of the most respected coaches and athletic leaders in New England. A 1996 State Champion, Boston Globe All-Scholastic Super Teamer, Milton High School Hall of Famer, and former Bentley College captain and MVP, Coach Reddicks has built a career around developing athletes and leaders. His coaching journey includes stops at Harvard University, where he coached future NBA player Jeremy Lin, and Boston University before becoming Head Basketball Coach and Director of Athletics at Milton Academy in 2011. We discuss: 🏀 Building culture 🏀 Coaching at the high school and college levels 🏀 Developing confident, resilient athletes 🏀 What today's athletes and parents need to know about long-term development 🏀 Leadership lessons from decades in the game And, of course, Coach Reddicks shares his powerful Orange Moment—a lesson, a shift that helped shape his journey. Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or sports fan, this conversation is packed with insights on leadership, growth, and the impact a great coach can have on young people. 🎙️ Follow MicdIn for new episodes every Tuesday.

Gridiron to Flags: Amber Clark‑Robinson’s Rise with Team USA

oin us on this inspiring episode as we sit down with Amber Clark‑Robinson An elite flag football athlete, USA National Team standout, coach, and advocate for women’s sport. From her early athletic roots to competing on the world stage with USA Football, Amber shares what it takes to transition from tackle football and collegiate track & field to becoming one of the most dynamic defensive playmakers in international flag football. We dive into her mindset, training, leadership, and what success means beyond the scoreboard. Whether you're a fan of football, flag, or powerful personal journeys. This episode delivers motivation, insight, and the heart of a champion. Tune in to discover how Amber balances competition, coaching, and building the future of the game.

Kristine Lilly: Let Kids Lead, Multi-Sport Athletes & Lessons From a World Champion | MicdIn Podcast

What can youth sports parents learn from one of the greatest athletes of all time? This week on MicdIn, we sit down with Kristine Lilly, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x FIFA Women's World Cup Champion, and the most-capped player in international soccer history. From youth sports fields to the world's biggest stages, Kristine shares lessons that every parent, coach, and athlete can benefit from. In this episode, we discuss: ⚽ Why kids should be allowed to lead their own sports journey ⚽ The value of being a multi-sport athlete ⚽ How parents can support without taking over ⚽ Navigating the college recruiting process with your child ⚽ The opportunities sports can create beyond wins and losses ⚽ What it means to be a great teammate ⚽ World Cup experiences and lessons from championship teams 🧡 This week's Orange Moments Whether you're raising an athlete, coaching a team, or competing yourself, Kristine offers a refreshing perspective on what really matters in sports.

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.”