Summary
In this episode, the hosts recap their weekend activities, including the Christmas in the Park event. They discuss the talented young entrepreneurs they met and the creative merchandise they sold. The hosts also share their Christmas plans and reminisce about their childhood holiday traditions. They highlight upcoming community events and activities. The conversation then shifts to an interview with Derek Van Blarcom, the athletic director at Clark High School. Derek discusses his first year in the role and the challenges and rewards of the job. He also talks about the basketball season and the strength and conditioning program at the school. The episode concludes with a discussion about future district play and the host's coaching background and experiences in the Midwest. In this conversation, Derek Van Blarkham, the athletic director at Clark, discusses his role in building and competing at the school. He also shares his hobbies and interests, including watching sports and playing golf. The conversation then shifts to the college football playoff and the controversy surrounding the selection of the top four teams. The hosts and Derek share their predictions for the playoff games. Finally, Derek talks about his Christmas plans, which include attending a Chicago Bears game.
Takeaways
Christmas in the Park is a popular community event that showcases the talents of young entrepreneurs and features creative merchandise.
The hosts share their Christmas plans and discuss the importance of holiday traditions.
Derek Van Blarcom discusses his first year as the athletic director at Clark High School and the challenges and rewards of the role.
The basketball season is off to a strong start, and the strength and conditioning program is being prioritized at Clark High School.
Future district play and coaching experiences in the Midwest are also discussed. Building and competing in sports is an enjoyable and fulfilling part of Derek Van Blarkham's role as the athletic director at Clark.
Derek enjoys watching sports and playing golf in his free time.
The selection of the top four teams for the college football playoff is a controversial topic, with arguments for and against certain teams.
Derek predicts that Alabama and Michigan will win their playoff games and face off in the championship game.
Derek's Christmas plans include attending a Chicago Bears game with his wife's family.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Weekend Recap
03:24
Christmas in the Park
08:02
Christmas in the Park Winners
09:00
Christmas Traditions
13:19
Christmas Plans
19:00
Community Events and Activities
23:26
Interview with Derek Van Blarcom
27:02
First Year as Athletic Director
29:52
Basketball Season
32:54
Getting to Know the Student Athletes
38:05
Strength and Conditioning Program
42:14
Future District Play
44:23
Coaching Background and Midwest Stops
45:15
Building and Competing at Clark
46:16
Hobbies and Interests
49:01
College Football Playoff
55:15
Predictions for the College Football Playoff
57:39
Christmas Plans