Welcome to SAC FLY, the podcast that delves into the powerful connection between business leadership and coaching youth sports. Just as a sacrifice fly in baseball emphasizes teamwork over individual achievement, this podcast celebrates the selfless, strategic actions that help others succeed. Hosted by Blake St. Onge, we’ll hear from seasoned business leaders and youth coaches who recognize that genuine success lies in nurturing individuals, promoting teamwork, and cultivating resilience. W ...
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Fail, Love Hard, Lead Well: Raising Resilient Kids and Developing Authentic Leaders Through a Foundation of character; with Former NFL’er and Father of 8, Alex Molden
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50:55Former NFL standout Alex Molden joins host Blake to share his journey from late-blooming football player to first-round draft pick, and ultimately, to father of eight and leadership coach. Alex recounts how overcoming a severe knee injury taught him resilience, and he explains why character always outweighs athletic ability, and why letting kids ex…
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How a Camcorder, a Sacred Weekday and Faith Have Led to a Life Well-Designed to Become the Best Version of Yourself, With Rod Cruickshank
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59:13In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Sac Fly, Blake sits down with Rod Cruickshank—co-founder of The Partners Group and Executive Chairman of the TPG Foundation—for a wide-ranging conversation on intentional leadership, fatherhood, legacy, and transformation. From building a values-driven company recognized as a best place to work, to n…
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Unbreakable: How belief, grit, and purpose defined the journey of hall of fame and legendary baseball coach, Pat Casey, and how his leadership pierced the hearts and minds of his players!
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52:09In this powerful and heartfelt episode of SAC FLY, Blake sits down with one of college baseball’s most iconic figures—Coach Pat Casey. A three-time national champion, five-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and Collegiate Baseball Hall of Famer, Coach Casey's resume is legendary. But this conversation goes far beyond the diamond. Blake and Coach Casey …
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Hire Yourself, Lead with Humility, Coach with Enthusiasm, and other Gems from the Playbook of Life with Tim Morgan
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48:31In this episode of SAC FLY host Blake St. Onge sits down with Tim Morgan, CEO of AAA Oregon & Idaho, former youth sports coach, and a dedicated leader. Tim shares his journey from reluctant Little League coach to a business leader who embraces servant leadership. They explore the parallels between coaching youth sports and leading a company—how col…
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How Taking Big Life Chances, Playing Offense, and a little Eminem Influenced the Leadership of one of PNW's Most Successful CEOs
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43:16Blake St. Onge sits down with Joth Ricci, a seasoned business leader who has left his mark on iconic brands like Jones Soda, Stumptown Coffee, Dutch Bros, and Burgerville. Joth shares his journey from aspiring high school basketball coach to leading some of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable food and beverage brands. Blake and Joth dive into…
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Control the Controllables: Journeys of a Lumber Trader turned CEO of Sport Oregon
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56:06In the inaugural episode of SAC FLY, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Jim Etzel, CEO of Sport Oregon, to explore the intersection of leadership, coaching, and grit. Jim shares his remarkable journey from growing up as the son of a coach to leading a prominent sports nonprofit, with stops in sports marketing, agency ownership, and even driving a U…
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Welcome to SAC FLY, the podcast that delves into the powerful connection between business leadership and coaching youth sports. Just as a sacrifice fly in baseball emphasizes teamwork over individual achievement, this podcast celebrates the selfless, strategic actions that help others succeed. Hosted by Blake St. Onge, we’ll hear from seasoned busi…
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