Today Tyler sits down with Dr. James Whitaker, his former college head coach (who he later coached alongside of at the collegiate level) to chat about their time together and transitioning through your coaching career. They discuss what changes, what stays the same, and Dr. Whitaker gives some very improtant takeaways that can be applied no matter where you are in your own personal coaching career. So, buckle up! This is a great episode of Screaming at Kicking!

Dr. James Whitaker began serving in the role of Faculty Athletics Representative in the summer of 2020 and is currently the Director of CIU's Sports Management program. Prior to his time in the faculty ranks Whitaker spent three years the Director of Athletics for the Rams. Before moving in to administrative position with CIU Athletics, James served as the first CIU men’s soccer coach as well as assistant athletic director from 2011-2016. Prior to coming to CIU, James was the athletic director at Clearwater Christian College. In addition, Whitaker has served in a variety of leadership roles within the NCCAA including serving on the Board of Directors, South Region Chair, and National Vice-Chair for men’s soccer. James holds a PhD in sports management and organizational leadership from Concordia University in Chicago. He earned a master's degree in health and exercise science from Furman University and a master's degree in educational leadership.

To contact Dr. Whitaker, email him at james.whitaker@ciu.edu .

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