Episodes

It’s time for another Coffee Conversation with NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges. Grab your drink of choice and join us as we dive into discussing NC Fusion’s sports’ partnership across the Triad – what are they, why do we have them, and who are they for?

Grab a cup of joe and join Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, for another Coffee Conversation where they tackle FAQs from our membership. In this episode, they discuss the NC Fusion offerings that often go under the radar within the outreach arm of NC Fusion and how you can get involved. The impact is great, but the need is greater! Join us to be a part of providing access to sport for ALL.

Scott speaks with Matt Spear from Love United FC. Matt will share some of the challenges that he sees amongst professionals in sports, specifically in their mental/emotional well being, along with how he has been working with NC Fusion and helping to improve the wellbeing of our staff.

Grab a cup of coffee and join NC Fusion’s Executive Director, Scott Wollaston, and Chief Experience Officer, Sarah Bridges, as they tackle a few of our members’ FAQs. This Coffee Conversation edition highlights our holistic approach to player development, our club coaches’ responsibility, and one of the hottest topics in youth sports – winning.

Scott interviews Richard Beard, President of the Greensboro Sports Foundation, and Gary Gartner, NC Fusion Head of Tournaments and Events to talk about the economic impact of sports in the Triad and why it matters!

Scott interviews Micheala Amidon, co-director of Beyond Sports NC, about the access to sport that her organization provides in partnership with NC Fusion, mainly through the local school system. Hear this innovative and impactful initiative that is going on in the Triad Sports community!

Scott interviews NC Fusion Head Referee Assignor, Roger Morton, to talk his incredible background as an official, as well as discussing the current challenges with officials, as well as how the club is putting together solutions to address these challenges.

Scott interviews Terry Hales, NC Fusion Board President, about his experience on the NC Fusion Board and to talk about what a Board of Directors does in a Non Profit, specifically NC Fusion.

Scott chats with Lyndsey Boswell, NC Fusion Girls Lacrosse Director and Head Coach at High Point University, about the state of Girls lacrosse, her background in the sport, and the great opportunities at NC Fusion lacrosse.

Scott interviews Andrew Fleming, NC Fusion Recreation Soccer Director about the crazy logistics of running a large recreation program, the incredible impact that the program has, and the fun stories that he’s experienced in his many years of working in soccer…Plus, he has a perfect Radio voice!

In this NC Fusion podcasts, the tables are turned as Chad Hansen, NC Fusion Board member, interviews Scott Wollaston, NC Fusion Executive Director, about his role at NC Fusion and the vision for the organization.

Discussion with John Pardini

Talking with Chris Williams

Talk with Gianluca Busio

Discussion with Sarah Bridges

Discussion with John Stubblefield

Discussion with Kevin Mincher

Discussion with Mark Simpson