Listen "The Greatest Charity in the World with Coach Kirk Wagner"
Episode Synopsis
Today’s Play: Kirk Wagner shares the story of his journey from a soccer-playing son of German immigrants to a high school coach in Atlanta, weaving in lessons from his professional playing days in Germany and his path through college recruiting. Kirk emphasizes the values of reliability, lifelong learning, and being the coach he always wished he had. He also pulls back the curtain on the financial and emotional realities of coaching, encouraging parents to adjust their expectations and appreciate the often-unseen sacrifices coaches make. This episode reminds us that a coach’s impact isn’t measured in wins alone—it’s in the lives they shape along the way.Today's Coach: Kirk Wagner is the Head Boys Soccer Coach at St. Pius X Catholic High School. Kirk has extensive playing experience at the collegiate level (NAIA St. Edwards University where he is a member of the Hall of Fame), and professional levels (in Germany). His coaching career, spans over 35 years across high school, club, and collegiate levels.Send us your feedback!To learn more about Bryant College Coaching, and download our new e-book, click here or go to www.bryantcollegecoaching.comPicking Teams: A Playbook for Parents is produced by: Amy Bryant and Sasha MelamudFacebook| Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Linkedin
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