Coach Rodo's Winning Regardless
Coach Rodo's Winning Regardless is the podcast for athletes and coaches who believe that a true victory isn't just about the scoreboard—it's about how you show up. Host Rodney Marshall, a Marine veteran and a lifelong coach, shares powerful stories and unconventional wisdom from his own life and a diverse range of guests. This is a show that goes beyond X's and O's, diving into the mental toughness, accountability, and purpose-driven mindset required to succeed in sports and in life. Whether you're a 13-year-old athlete dreaming of greatness or a 60-year-old coach looking for new ways to inspire your team, Coach Rodo will show you how to find your own path to winning, regardless of the odds.
Episodes
46 episodes
46 Summer Heat Survival: 15-Minute Hydration Blueprint for Youth Coaches
"What is ten minutes compared to a life? That's how we gotta look at it."With summer temperatures regularly soaring into the 90s across Michigan, youth athletes are facing treacherous heat during camps, football practices, and track ses...
45 From Kalamazoo to Kent State: D1 Wrestling with Joshua Boggan
"You gotta have another plan because you can't play sports forever. The back row was when everything was paid for for you. Now you got to pay for it—get your ass up in the front row."In this episode of Coach Rodo’s Winning Regardless po...
44 Celebrated vs. Tolerated: Global Travel and Vacation Racism
"I want my people to be celebrated and not tolerated. And I understand I want y'all to understand that there are places out there that celebrate us."In this episode of Coach Rodo’s Winning Regardless podcast, Rodo opens up about a compl...
43 Set the Record Straight: Kalamazoo Central's Girl's Basketball Coach
"For 17 years, this man hasn't been home for a Christmas. 15 years for a Thanksgiving. That's what this man gave up when I talk about dedication to these girls."In this episode of Coach Rodo’s Winning Regardless podcast, Rodo issues an ...
42 When Good Coaches Get Fired Because of Parent Interference
"Parents stay mad. If you're an Athletic Director who never played sports, you need to understand that."In this episode, Coach Rodo tackles a frustrating trend happening in high school sports across the country: when successful, dedicat...
41 The Off-Season Blueprint: Skill Work, Nutrition & Drills
"The best players get better when nobody's watching or paying attention."School is out, the graduations are over, and summer is officially here. In this solo episode, Coach Rodo delivers a raw reality check to young athletes who think p...
40 Jadyn Walker: The Mindset of a USC Trojan Football Player
"Your biggest opponent is really just you."Coach Rodo is joined once again by his nephew, USC Trojans linebacker Jadyn Walker. Back in town and sporting his new number, the former Portage Northern standout pulls back the curtain on what...
39 Turning Pain into Purpose: Navigating Grief & Vulnerability
"Say your loved one's name every day. Keep their spirit alive. Because if you don't, they die twice."In this deeply moving solo episode, Coach Rodo opens up his heart and shares a raw, vulnerable look at processing grief, handling loss,...
38 Title IX Pioneer to City Commissioner: The Jeanne Hess Story
"When you step on that court with hate and a thought of us versus them, there’s no way you’re going to have an outcome of joy."Coach Rodo welcomes a true pioneer to the podcast: current Kalamazoo City Commissioner, author, and retired K...
37 Health is Wealth: Breaking Medical Taboos & Veteran PTSD
"Money ain't wealth—health is wealth. What good is money if you're not healthy enough to enjoy it?"Coach Rodo gets incredibly personal in this episode, tackling a massive issue in our community: the historical reluctance to get regular ...
36 Be The Reason for Your Success with Markus Naves
"Ain't nobody coming to save you. You have to be the reason for your own success."Coach Rodo welcomes entrepreneur, coach, and "football extraordinaire" Markus Naves to the studio. Markus shares his powerful journey from hitting rock bo...
35 Skill Work vs. AAU: Why Your Summer Strategy is Failing
"Don't be a practice player. Don't be the kid who hasn't gotten better since sophomore year."As we transition into the spring and summer months, Coach Rodo breaks down the "Summer Trap" that many young athletes fall into. While AAU tour...
34 The Truth About "Softness": Why Talent Isn't Enough to Win
"Being down 11 at the end of the third and losing by 30... that is softness."Coach Rodo is back from a brief hiatus with a message that many parents and players might not want to hear, but desperately need to. Following Kalamazoo Centra...
33 Life in the Coliseum: USC’s Jadyn Walker on D1 Grinds & God
"When you're old, it's going to be too late. Grind while you're young."Coach Rodo sits down with his nephew, Jadyn Walker (#31), linebacker for the USC Trojans. Jadyn takes us behind the scenes of what it's really like to play in the Lo...
32 "Just Spectate": A Referee’s Plea to Parents and Coaches
"Leave it alone. Let the officials officiate and the kids play."Coach Rodo wears many hats—coach, business owner, and former high school and college basketball official. In this episode, he takes off the coach's whistle and puts on the ...
31 STOP Blaming the Coach: Parents & Players Need an Accountability Check
Why is the coach always the first person to blame when a high school team struggles? In this episode, Coach Rodo dives deep into the toxic culture of "bleacher coaching" and constant criticism. Using the current state of Kalamazoo ...
30 Best Player but NOT Captain? (Don't Let a Label Define You)
You're the leading scorer, the hardest worker, and a straight-A student... but the coach gave the Captain spot to a freshman?In this fiery episode, Coach Rodo tackles the politics of high school sports through the story of his cousin's ...
29 "Get Up, Show Up, Dress Up": Jim Hess & The Breakfast of Champions
From coaching Western Michigan University Women's Basketball to becoming a pillar of the Kalamazoo real estate community, Jim Hess knows how to build winners.In this episode, Coach Rodo sits down with his longtime friend Jim Hess to dis...
28 Why Your Team MUST Volunteer: The Power of Giving Back
It's the season of giving, but as Coach Rodo explains, your time is worth far more than your money.In this heartwarming and challenging episode, Coach Rodo opens up about his company's work with the YMCA program at Lincoln Elementary—a ...
26 Stop Living VICARIOUSLY Through Your Kids (You're Creating a Failure Complex)
Are you living your missed dreams through your children?In this essential episode, Coach Rodo confronts parents who live "vicariously" through their kids' sports careers, especially as the high school basketball season begins. Rodo argu...
27 Kicked Out Twice to PRINCIPAL and Beating Cancer (Darryl Blasingame)
From getting kicked out of college twice to leading a school as a Principal, Darryl Blasingame is the definition of resilience.In this powerful episode, Coach Rodo sits down with his friend of 30 years, Detroit Principal Darryl Blasinga...
25 Parents, Stop Coaching from the Stands! (It's Ruining Your Kid)
High school basketball season is here, and Coach Rodo has a direct message for parents: **Stay off the sidelines!**This episode tackles the massive issue of parents interfering during games, from sideline coaching to interrupting warmup...
24 You Got CUT: How to Turn Disappointment into Your Secret Weapon
High school tryouts are over, and in this episode, Coach Rodo talks straight to the athletes who got cut. He unpacks the difference between disappointing your parents and disappointing yourself, arguing that the only real disappointment comes f...
23 R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Simple Act of Acknowledgement That Saves Lives
Coach Rodo tackles the life-altering importance of **Respect**—a cornerstone of his culture and coaching philosophy. Starting with a powerful personal story about being corrected for saying "What?" to his grandmother, Rodo discusses how respect...
22 Motivate LAST PLACE: The Simple Words That Change an Athlete's Career
Coach Rodo shares why simple words of motivation can be the difference between an athlete quitting and becoming a champion. This episode is built around a powerful story from Rodo’s paramilitary-style training for Kalamazoo Central High School ...
