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Insights from Top Coaches and Athletic Directors: Tune in weekly as we chat with top coaches and athletic directors to uncover the grit, determination, and heartache behind every championship season, revealing what it truly takes to reach the pinnacle of their sport.
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Building a Champion is hosted by Jordan Kinderknecht. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Brett Phipps: West Forsyth High School" (25 June 2026, 50 minutes), "Brett Phipps: West Forsyth High School" (25 June 2026, 50 minutes), and "Jim Inskeep: Carmel High School" (24 March 2026, 45 minutes).
Building a Champion publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Building a Champion is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Building a Champion requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Building a Champion's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jordan Kinderknecht hosts Building a Champion, a sports podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Building a Champion
What does it take to build one of the nation's most successful high school athletic departments? In this episode of Building a Champion , we sit down with Brett Phipps , Athletic Director at West Forsyth High School...
Episode #25
<p>What does it take to build one of the nation's most successful high school athletic departments?</p><p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Brett Phipps, Athletic Director at West Forsyth High...
Episode #24
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we head to Carmel, Indiana — home to one of the most dominant high school athletic programs in the country. With 31 state championships in six seasons, national rankings, and a...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we head to Fayetteville, Texas (population 252) where Head Coach Jake Diggs and the Fayetteville Lions did something no team in high school basketball history has ever done —...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we head to Corvallis, Montana, home of one of the most consistent small-school track dynasties in the country. Longtime head coach Spencer Huls joins us to unpack how the...
Episode #21
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we visit Cherry Creek High School, home of the 2024–25 MaxPreps Cup national champions — recognized as the top high school athletic program in America.</p><p>Athletic Director...
Episode #20
<p>Hoover doesn’t just talk about standards—they live them. In this episode of Building a Champion, Jordan and Brian sit down with Hoover High School Athletic Director Dr. Harley Lamey to unpack a historic year in...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Anthony Azama, Athletic Director at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), to reflect on one of the greatest years in Bears athletics history.</p><p>From...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Matt Hill, Athletic Director at the University of Northwestern–St. Paul, to explore how faith, integrity, and character are shaping one of NCAA Division III’s...
Episode #17
<p>On this episode of Building a Champion, we head to Northwest Iowa to talk with Darin Keizer, Athletic Director at Dordt University — one of the NAIA’s most mission-driven and dominant athletic programs.</p><p>Darin...
Episode #16
<p>🎙 Building a Champion - Episode: Inside Grand Valley State’s Championship Culture with Carrie Becker</p><p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Grand Valley State University Athletic Director...
Episode #15
<p>Waverly-Shell Rock: Building a Culture of Winning</p><p>This episode of Building a Champion explores the athletic powerhouse of Waverly-Shell Rock, Iowa. Athletic Director Greg Bodensteiner shares the secrets behind...
Episode #14
<p>Minnesota State Mankato made history, winning both men's & women's DII basketball national championships. Athletic Director Kevin Buisman discusses the dramatic wins, the "MavFam" culture, and recruiting strategies...
Episode #13
<p>Coach Kyle Rutledge joins Building a Champion to discuss Pittsburgh State's historic double victory at the NCAA DII outdoor track and field national championships. He dives into the winning culture, recruiting...
Episode #12
<p>Join us as we journey to small-town Iowa to uncover the secrets behind the Remsen St. Mary's Hawks' incredible athletic success. Athletic Director Jared Schutt joins us to discuss their recent third state football...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Steve Brocklebank, Athletic Director at Ferris State University, to discuss their football team's recent NCAA Division II National Championship victory.</p><p>We delve into the keys...
Episode #10
<p>Join us for a conversation with Mike Snyder, Director of Athletics & Recreation at Pacific Lutheran University, a renowned institution with an impressive record of 286 conference championships and 11 national...
Episode #9
<p>Northeast Community College made history by capturing their first-ever NJCAA Division II men's soccer championship. In this episode of Building a Champion, we chat with Athletic Director Jerrett Mills about the...
Episode #8
<p>Southeast Polk High School has achieved an unprecedented feat: four consecutive state football championships. In this episode of Building a Champion, we speak with Athletic Director Jason Campbell to uncover the...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Aleesha Rabedeaux, Director of Athletics at William Penn University. We delve into the inspiring journey of their men's soccer team, who reached the NAIA...
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West Forsyth High School
Hoover High School
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