Tag: College Football Coaches Interviews

December 28, 2014

Washington State Head Football Coach Mike Leach on His Compelling New Book, Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior; More

As a child, Washington State head football coach Mike Leach had a fascination with American history and more specifically, Native Americans. As a kid, on his first trip to the library with his mother, the NY Times Bestselling Author selected a book on Geronimo. His mother ended up reading the entire book to him. Earlier this year, Coach Leach released a book, with historian and journalist Buddy Levy, on the Apache warrior titled Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior. The book is full lessons on goal achievement and leadership. With 2015 upon us, Geronimo makes a good book to start the New Year with.
December 21, 2013

CYInterview Coaching Panell II: Coach Mike Leach, Financial Services Professional Rob Gill and Featured Columnist Jay Bildstein Join Us for a Compelling Discussion About Coaching and Training

Last year we brought you a timely and important panel on the subject of coaching [see here]. We were joined by CYInterview regular, Washington State head football coach Mike Leach, former President of CBS Productions Andy Hill and financial services professional Rob Gill. One year later, we welcome back Coach Mike Leach and Rob Gill, with featured columnist Jay Bildstein joining us this time, for an important discussion about coaching and training fundamentals, which can help lead individuals and organizations to success.
November 22, 2013

Coach Mike Leach of Washington State Talks: Bowl or No Bowl? Cannot Discuss 6’4” 400 lbs. High School Running Back Tony Picard, Will See Friend Matthew McConaughey’s Dallas Buyers Club, More

With Washington State’s football team at 5-5, head coach and CYInterview regular Mike Leach has them within striking distance of a bowl. Back in July, we saw Mike down in Key West [see here] and he predicted his team would make postseason play. If the Cougars win one their remaining two games, they will, indeed, make the postseason. Coach Leach joins us to talk about his team, as well as what he is up to beyond football. The NY Times Bestselling author of Swing Your Sword let us know that he has heard about the 6’4, 400 lbs. high school running back from his state, Tony Picard, who has been grabbing national attention. He also shared with us that he will be seeing his friend Matthew McConaughey’s film, Dallas Buyers Club, which has generated an Oscar buzz.
July 11, 2013

The Pirate Sword Swinger of the Great Northwest, Washington State Cougars’ Mike Leach – Coach, Scholar and Gentleman – Sits Down with Us in Key West and Talks Football, Movies, Geronimo and More

Last year, we went down to Key West to see Washington State football head coach and CYInterview regular Mike Leach [see here]. Recently we visited the key again to catch up with the coach. Coach Leach recently traveled to New Zealand, is finishing a book on Apache warrior Geronimo and, of course, is looking forward to the upcoming college football season season. Those, among other things, gave us a wide variety of topics to speak about. Conversing with the coach is always interesting, insightful and entertaining. Last but not least, it was a pleasure to meet his lovely wife Sharon. You can see a photo of us, all together, in the piece.
January 22, 2013

Thinker, Coach, Commentator: Coach Mike Leach on Lance Armstrong, Manti Te’o, the Oscars and Recruiting

With certain sports and entertainment stories coming into national focus, who better to speak with than CYInterview regular, the always insightful Coach Mike Leach. The Washington State head football coach took time out of his busy schedule on the recruiting trail to provide some interesting analysis on Lance Armstrong, Mantei Te’o and the upcoming Academy Awards, among other things.
January 6, 2013

Coach Mike Leach Weighs in on Notre Dame vs. Alabama Title Game; Talks About His Washington State Cougars, More

As we head to the end of football season, America’s best college and professional teams are demonstrating their skills in the big games. To break down Monday’s BCS National Title Game between Notre Dame and Alabama, we welcome back Washington State head football coach, CYInterview friend and regular, Mike Leach to provide his analysis on the most important college football game of the season. Coach Leach, the 2008 Big 12 College Football Coach of the Year, also provides analysis on his team’s recruiting class and looks back at the toughest season of his head coaching career, among other topics.
November 21, 2012

Washington State Cougars Coach Mike Leach on the 2012 Apple Cup and More

With college football’s regular season winding down, this Thanksgiving weekend features a number of games between rival schools. One of those rivalries presents itself in the Apple Cup, featuring Washington vs. Washington State.
September 22, 2012

CYInterview Coaching Panel: In Pursuit of Excellence – A Roundtable Discussion on the Importance of Coaching; Featuring Mike Leach, Andy Hill and Rob Gill

With a challenging economy and millions of unemployed and underemployed Americans, we could all use some inspiration right about now. With that, we thought it would be a good idea… Continue reading "CYInterview Coaching Panel: In Pursuit of Excellence – A Roundtable Discussion on the Importance of Coaching; Featuring Mike Leach, Andy Hill and Rob Gill"
August 22, 2012

Avast Ye Matey: Coach Mike Leach Swings His Sword Once Again, Flies His Jolly Roger in Pullman; 2008 Coach of the Year Now at Helm of Washington State Cougars – Tells CYInterview What to Look For; More

Less than two weeks away from the start of college football season, one of the most anticipated stories is the return of Coach Mike Leach. The 2008 College Football Coach… Continue reading "Avast Ye Matey: Coach Mike Leach Swings His Sword Once Again, Flies His Jolly Roger in Pullman; 2008 Coach of the Year Now at Helm of Washington State Cougars – Tells CYInterview What to Look For; More"
November 5, 2011

Coach Mike Leach Previews Number 1 LSU vs. Number 2 Alabama; Plus Latest on his Lawsuits, Wasn’t Aware of Andrew Luck Chant, More

This past August, Mike Leach, gave us more than 30 minutes, speaking about his NY Times Bestseller Swing Your Sword [see here]. With college football’s biggest game of the year… Continue reading "Coach Mike Leach Previews Number 1 LSU vs. Number 2 Alabama; Plus Latest on his Lawsuits, Wasn’t Aware of Andrew Luck Chant, More"

Tag: College Football Coaches Interviews

Washington State Head Football Coach Mike Leach on His Compelling New Book, Geronimo: Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior; More

CYInterview Coaching Panell II: Coach Mike Leach, Financial Services Professional Rob Gill and Featured Columnist Jay Bildstein Join Us for a Compelling Discussion About Coaching and Training

Coach Mike Leach of Washington State Talks: Bowl or No Bowl? Cannot Discuss 6’4” 400 lbs. High School Running Back Tony Picard, Will See Friend Matthew McConaughey’s Dallas Buyers Club, More

The Pirate Sword Swinger of the Great Northwest, Washington State Cougars’ Mike Leach – Coach, Scholar and Gentleman – Sits Down with Us in Key West and Talks Football, Movies, Geronimo and More

Thinker, Coach, Commentator: Coach Mike Leach on Lance Armstrong, Manti Te’o, the Oscars and Recruiting

Coach Mike Leach Weighs in on Notre Dame vs. Alabama Title Game; Talks About His Washington State Cougars, More

Washington State Cougars Coach Mike Leach on the 2012 Apple Cup and More

CYInterview Coaching Panel: In Pursuit of Excellence – A Roundtable Discussion on the Importance of Coaching; Featuring Mike Leach, Andy Hill and Rob Gill

Avast Ye Matey: Coach Mike Leach Swings His Sword Once Again, Flies His Jolly Roger in Pullman; 2008 Coach of the Year Now at Helm of Washington State Cougars – Tells CYInterview What to Look For; More

Coach Mike Leach Previews Number 1 LSU vs. Number 2 Alabama; Plus Latest on his Lawsuits, Wasn’t Aware of Andrew Luck Chant, More

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