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[Ejay]

Best interview yet. I wish there were more coaches like Jay in this world.

[Saint of Old]

So, got to speak with one of my all time favorite collegiate coaches, Jay Martin at Ohio Wesleyan.  So truly enjoyed this one.

Dr. Jay Martin, Head Men's Coach at Ohio Wesleyan University

2 time Champion (1998, 2011)

Consistent winner
Teacher before Coach.
Plays good football

Coach Dr. J, Coach Brandt, Coach Durocher, Coach Bean, Coach Russo are in a special category in our game. These men do not come along very often.

[PaulNewman]

SC, very impressive how you forged ahead with an idea and what you've accomplished in a short period of time, and even more impressive how your first "get" with Burk has led to the slew of guests you've secured since then.  All extremely well done, and it's easy to forget how good that first one with Burk was.  Also impressed that you have not shied away from (and indeed have pursued) coaches with programs about which you had said some less than complimentary things.  What seems to help is that you don't seem to have any hidden agendas or axes to grind. 

As for Martin, he really is amazing.  He truly looks like he can easily do another 10 years, and unless I missed it I didn't hear even a hint of him thinking about stepping aside.  As a rival fan, I'm not geared to go on and on about how great he is, and I think some of his comments about values and process over winning may mask a bit just how super-competitive the guy is, and other than the tip of the cap to Messiah, he didn't come across to me as wanting to endorse or compliment other highly competitive programs (like recent title champs, closest rivals, etc).  The most fascinating aspect of the interview for me was how he manages (genuinely) to pull off the program not being about him at all while still being 100% about him.

I'm also intrigued by the behind the scenes dynamics.  I imagine some coaches initially didn't think they would do these interviews, but as each one happens, I'm guessing coaches decide they need to participate.  I wouldn't be surprised if at least a couple have changed their minds.  What a nice, easy recruiting tool.  As I've mentioned before, there are coaches (hint, hint) who excel at utilizing social media, videos, etc.

I'll have to watch them all again at some point, but so far I think my favorite interviews are Burk, Bianco, and maybe Singleton, but all are superb.

[SimpleCoach]

SC, very impressive how you forged ahead with an idea and what you've accomplished in a short period of time, and even more impressive how your first "get" with Burk has led to the slew of guests you've secured since then.  All extremely well done, and it's easy to forget how good that first one with Burk was.  Also impressed that you have not shied away from (and indeed have pursued) coaches with programs about which you had said some less than complimentary things.  What seems to help is that you don't seem to have any hidden agendas or axes to grind. 

As for Martin, he really is amazing.  He truly looks like he can easily do another 10 years, and unless I missed it I didn't hear even a hint of him thinking about stepping aside.  As a rival fan, I'm not geared to go on and on about how great he is, and I think some of his comments about values and process over winning may mask a bit just how super-competitive the guy is, and other than the tip of the cap to Messiah, he didn't come across to me as wanting to endorse or compliment other highly competitive programs (like recent title champs, closest rivals, etc).  The most fascinating aspect of the interview for me was how he manages (genuinely) to pull off the program not being about him at all while still being 100% about him.

I'm also intrigued by the behind the scenes dynamics.  I imagine some coaches initially didn't think they would do these interviews, but as each one happens, I'm guessing coaches decide they need to participate.  I wouldn't be surprised if at least a couple have changed their minds.  What a nice, easy recruiting tool.  As I've mentioned before, there are coaches (hint, hint) who excel at utilizing social media, videos, etc.

I'll have to watch them all again at some point, but so far I think my favorite interviews are Burk, Bianco, and maybe Singleton, but all are superb.

Thanks @PaulNewman.  Appreciate the kind words.  Honestly, not sure how this all happened.  I just keep plugging along.  But am amazed every day.  Couldn't do it without everyone on this board. 

I never thought that these interviews would take off the way they have.  I have a list of coaches that have asked to do one, so I have some runway.  And if someone is honest with me and asks to have a discussion, I say yes.  Seems to work so far.  I will keep asking specific coaches ... ie Redlands coach and more coaches from women's programs.  But generally speaking, I am an equal opportunity interviewer/former coach/guy who has an interest in D3 Soccer.....

Thanks again for the support.

SC.

[PaulNewman]

Very interesting that you now have coaches asking to be interviewed...I'm guessing many initially were hesitant but now they understand it's something they need to do.

[EnmoreCat]

As someone new to D3 I am finding it a great way of accelerating my learning about the teams and coaches.  I almost wish Ms EnmoreCat had had quintuplets so I could spread them out amongst all of these guys.

[SimpleCoach]

Getting honest with the former Trinity (CT) assistant coach, and now head coach at Colby-Sawyer College, Zach Grady

Zach Grady, Head Men's Coach, Colby College

[Ejay]

Colby-Sawyer has to be a tough gig.  ~250 men in the entire school. Interesting interview and I wish Coach Grady much success.  It sounds like he has a good handle on what needs to get done and how to get it done.

[SimpleCoach]

Colby-Sawyer has to be a tough gig.  ~250 men in the entire school. Interesting interview and I wish Coach Grady much success.  It sounds like he has a good handle on what needs to get done and how to get it done.

@Ejay.  Agreed.  But love his enthusiasm for his first job and his commitment to make it a better program, especially after Bob Reaso ... who in my experience was nothing more than a conman.  Am pulling for him so much so that I even ordered a hat!

SC.

[stlawus]

From a selfish standpoint I'd like to lobby for a Mike Toshack interview.  5 months until I get a D3/SLU soccer fix feels like an extra long eternity this offseason! 

[SimpleCoach]

From a selfish standpoint I'd like to lobby for a Mike Toshack interview.  5 months until I get a D3/SLU soccer fix feels like an extra long eternity this offseason! 

Your wish is my command... what are some questions you would like to ask?

[stlawus]

From a selfish standpoint I'd like to lobby for a Mike Toshack interview.  5 months until I get a D3/SLU soccer fix feels like an extra long eternity this offseason! 

Your wish is my command... what are some questions you would like to ask?

I'd be interested to hear about his recruiting process.  He has brought in a lot of international players during his tenure and it'd be interesting to hear how he makes those connections. 

[Hopkins92]

Ask him how he does The Soccer!

[VAFury]

From a selfish standpoint I'd like to lobby for a Mike Toshack interview.  5 months until I get a D3/SLU soccer fix feels like an extra long eternity this offseason! 

Your wish is my command... what are some questions you would like to ask?

I'd be interested to hear about his recruiting process.  He has brought in a lot of international players during his tenure and it'd be interesting to hear how he makes those connections.

Seconded, a GREAT question that I had when going around with my kid on recruiting visits.  More out of curiosity than anything.  How do you find these players and what motivates them to come here to play D3 soccer?   I noticed international players were VERY prevalent at the D2 and NAIA levels, and I assumed some of that had to do with athletic scholarship $$$ that coaches could  entice them with.  D3 I wasn't sure what the draw for them was.

[camosfan]

I noticed international players were VERY prevalent at the D2 and NAIA levels, and I assumed some of that had to do with athletic scholarship $$$ that coaches could  entice them with.  D3 I wasn't sure what the draw for them was.

I understand that some of the European guys are sponsored by their governments; those where education is free, so these guys come to have fun after getting cut from soccer academies.