The Leadership Ladder

Episode 16 - Color Guard Leadership and Implementation with Boston Crusaders Color Guard Leader Kaluki Kithome

Not only has Kaluki been a key student leader for the 5 time Zingali Champion Boston Crusaders Color Guard, but she shares with us how she has taken the work ethic, standard, and growth opportunities she had received through the Color Guard activity, and implemented them into her very successful college career, and preparation for life.

Episode 15 - Percussion Educator Extraordinaire - Alex Beltran

Alex Beltran is the Associate Director of Marching Bands at the University of Cincinnati, the Director and Program Coordinator of United Percussion World Winter Percussion, and the Battery Manager for the World Champion Boston Crusaders Drum Corps.  Alex shares with me how he finds of balance of not only creating pinnacle performance organizations, but finds the balance of bringing out the very best version of his students, on and off the floor, on and off the stage, and on and off the field..........

Episode 14 - 2025 Boston Crusaders Student Leadership and their perspectives on Drum Corps

Listen in as we spend some time with the 2025 Boston Crusaders Student Leadership team hearing their perspective on the Drum Corps activity, how it impacts their lives, and their anticipation of the 2025 season.

Coming next week 5.26.25, Interview with the 2025 Boston Crusaders Student Leaders

I will be sitting down with the entire 2025 Boston Crusaders Student Leadership team to discuss with them their thoughts, feelings and emotions going into this highly competitive season.  Episode comes out next week, 5.26.25!

Leadership Ladder - Episode 12 - Adrian Caswell - Director of Bands, Stephen F Austin High School

Listen as Adrian Caswell shares with us how to bring the very best from his students while teaching them to look inward.  Adrian's ability as an educator, coupled with his grounded approach creates a magical environment for success both inside the band room and outside in the "real world".