Upper Hand Biz Pod
The Upper Hand Biz Pod is a podcast that features interviews with top sports business owners, coaches, and trainers. The podcast explores what these professionals love about working with athletes, what they've learned from their experience, and their take on trends and advancements in the sports training industry.
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Ep. 04 | Laura Rogers, Top-Notch Training
In this episode of the Upper Hand Biz Pod, host Kevin MacCauley sits down with Coach Laura Rogers, owner of Top-Notch Training in Tampa, Florida. Coach Laura opens up about her journey in the sports performance industry, her passion for creating a winning culture in youth sports, and the challenges she faced rebuilding her business after a life-altering accident. From personalizing training programs for athletes and adults to launching her unique side hustle, Bougie Belgians, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights for coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to overcome adversity.
Ep. 03 | Dermall Woods & Kimberly Wofford, Flash Action Sports Performance
In this episode of the Upper Hand Biz Pod, host Kevin MacCauley sits down with Dermall Woods and Kimberly Wofford, founders of Flash Action Sports Performance in Indianapolis, Indiana. Together, they share the challenges and triumphs of starting a business focused on developing young athletes, covering everything from Dermall’s early experiences in sports to navigating COVID-19’s impact, as well as the lasting value of mentorship. Through their journey, Dermall and Kimberly reveal the resilience, adaptability, and community support that have helped their business thrive.
Ep. 02 | Lil Puckett & George Mdluli, MOVA
In this episode of the Upper Hand Biz Pod, host Kevin MacCauley sits down with Lil Puckett and George Mdluli, founders of MOVA, a volleyball academy in Missouri. Lil and George discuss the journey of building MOVA, their dedication to fostering a positive training environment, and the challenges and victories they’ve encountered while developing young athletes. Tune in to hear how MOVA is making an impact in the world of youth volleyball by cultivating both skills and community.
Ep. 01 | Jeff Halsema, LK Soccer
Hear from Jeff Halsema, Vice President of Programming at LK Soccer, a franchisee of Lil’ Kickers & Skills Institute. In this conversation, Jeff sits down with Kevin MacCauley, CEO of Upper Hand, to discuss the LK Soccer brand, and how they are implementing AI into their business operations to improve their data collection and analysis. Jeff discusses how LK Soccer’s data analysis processes have improved their efficiency, as well as empowered their 17 + locations to to spend their time and energy on fostering parent-child, and athlete-coach relationships.