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"Life Lessons to Share" with Tom

“Everyone has a story...” & “If you really knew me...”I am your host, Tom....62 years old...42 years as husband & dad...34 years of teaching and coachingThis is where I hope the podcast goes!I share my story.You really get to know me.You are inspired to reflect on your own story.We share our life lessons.And, the journey begins of "Life Lessons to Share…"LET’S GET STARTED!

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EPISODE 31 (Part 1) / JERRY SNODGRASS... TURNING...

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2026/04/08

Welcome... I'm so glad you're here! This Episode 31 (Part 1) is one that I think is going to hit close to home for you in so many ways. My guest today is Jerry Snodgrass, former Executive Director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Jerry has spent nearly 50 years in the world of high school athletics. As a coach, an athletic director and as a mentor to countless young people along the way. He's a passionate and compassionate soul who has a gift for building relationships with...

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EPISODE 30 / STEVE BOEHLE... SCHOOL SPORTS, THE MOST...

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2026/03/20

This episode is one you don't want to miss. Today, I talk with Steve Boehle, the 20th guest to the podcast. He's a former multi-sport, high school athlete turned marketing executive. It was a moment in a school cafeteria, sitting across from a young boy who told Steve, "school was the only place I get any food to eat". That changed everything for Steve. That experience motivated him to sell his marketing company. And, ultimately, led him to be the founder of Academy 48, a tuition free, ...

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EPISODE 29 / MIKE VICARS... YOU EARN PEOPLE'S RESPECT

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2026/03/11

Today's episode is about "coming full circle" and "unfinished business". My unfinished business is reconnecting with Mike Vicars. It's been 15 years since we last talked. What's most important is not why it's been 15 years. What's most important is how we got here, today. We both reached out, we both showed up and we both hope you enjoy the life lessons inside our story. Remember, you are never alone and there is always hope! Send a text To Share Your Thoughts... email Tom at: lifelesson...

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EPISODE 28 / LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS TO MAKE (archive)

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2026/03/04

Hi, thanks for being here. Today, I look back on an episode I did one year ago, "Life Changing Decisions to Make". As you know, this is my audio diary. If you ever get a chance, it's a great idea to make an audio diary or just simply journal. To be able to sit down and reflect on life as it's unfolded and that journey is really a cool experience. Something I've enjoyed in every single episode. Remember, you're never alone and there's always hope. Thanks for being here... now onto the ep...

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EPISODE 27 / TYSON SMITH... GIRL DAD, FITNESS GURU

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2026/02/11

This month marks one year since I started doing my podcast. This is the 27th episode. I've shared with 17 guests in the first 26 episodes. Today, I share life lessons with my 18th guest, good friend and personal trainer, Tyson Smith. Tyson's story is one we all can relate to so very well. From growing up with divorced parents, the relationships with his brothers, becoming a husband and girl dad to his journey becoming a personal trainer. For those of us who know Tyson, or thinking we know Ty...

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EPISODE 26 (Part 1) / LIFE WITH LYNNE... A TRUE LOVE...

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2026/01/21

In Episode 26 (encore), I get to share with you stories with the one person who has been the biggest part of my story, my wife, Lynne. Lynne, and I look back on our life together over the past 45 years. We laughed, we cried, and most of all, we talked about all our life lessons straight from the heart. There wasn't ever any schedule of what we were going to talk about. We just started at the very beginning and we went from there. We hope, in sharing these life lessons, you c...

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EPISODE 25 / TEAM ARNOLD… FAMILY DYNAMICS IN SPORTS

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2025/12/17

In today's episode, I talk to Steve Arnold, Morgan Arnold-Slone and Dr. Madison Arnold... a dad and his two daughters. We talk "Family Dynamics in Sports". What made it work? Was it all worth it?... and the life lessons they learned along their journey. Team Arnold, indeed a dynamic family with great life lessons to share. This is an episode every family involved in sports should listen to. A Master class of Family Dynamics in Sports. Be sure to pay close attention. There is one great life l...

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EPISODE 24 / KEVIN KATAFIAS... IT'S ALL ABOUT...

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2025/12/09

My guest today, Kevin Katafias, is someone I've known for over 30 years. He was my principal in the school district where I taught, a fellow high school basketball official and someone I'm fortunate to call a friend. Kevin brings a wealth of knowledge and life lesson experiences to us all. He recently retired after 35 years in education. Kevin was a classroom teacher for six years, then a school administrator for 29 years. His roles included assistant principal, athletic director and school p...

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EPISODE 23 / NOAH ROUNDY… A STORY SHARED FOR THE...

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2025/11/17

Today my guest is young, Mr. Noah Roundy. What's unique about this conversation with Noah is, as we were talking, I suddenly realized this was literally the first time he had ever taken the time to look back on his own story. Noah talks about how sports made a major impact on his life, family relationships and his own coaching journey. Also, the life lessons three influential coaches each taught him. He's honest, vulnerable and speaks straight from the heart. Be sure to have a gre...

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EPISODE 22 / YOU ARE THE ONE... SUZANNE McCAULEY

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2025/10/30

"In the end... YOU are the one you've been waiting for!" You may or may not know my guest today, Suzanne McCulley, but after you listen to her story of life lessons, I promise, you'll want to be the first one in line to become a member of Suzanne's Fan Club. After listening to her story and her wisdoms, you'll want to do the same thing I wanted to do... just give her a big hug. This is a person of enthusiasm, bravery, strength, and a love for life. She uses words like honor, privilege, balan...

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EPISODE 21 / YOU CAN'T CHEAT THE PROCESS... DREW GRAHL

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2025/10/21

As you travel on your journey in life, there are times you meet people who just make a major impact on your life. My guest today is one of those people, my friend, Drew Grahl. Drew was my athletic director for six years of my basketball coaching career. He came into my coaching life at a time when I was at my very lowest. This is a masterclass from one of the great leaders and great high school Athletic Directors. Master Class segments at: (27:20) When Hiring A New Coach (33:09) ...

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EPISODE 20 / GRANDKIDS, SPORTS & LIFE WISDOMS... WITH...

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2025/10/02

In today's episode, I talk with my very first guest on the podcast, John Cullen. When you listen to my conversation with John, you're going to hear and feel the wisdoms of John's words. We share our life lessons: being grandpas, a great time in both of our liveshow grateful we both are to enjoy our grandkids, their activities, sports and livesthe importance of just showing up and being present for the kids. John talks about these 2 beautiful thoughts... "emptying the tank in givin...

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EPISODE 19 / MATT HOILES… FROM RIVAL TO MUTUAL RESPECT

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2025/09/23

Did you get your 3-wins to start your day? Jack, the Cart Guy, makes a visit. In today's episode, I'm sharing a story with one of my all time coaching rivals, Matt Hoiles. My story with Matt begins as intense rivals and grows into mutual respect. We talk about... The rivalry of our very proud high school softball programs. Matt's authentic story of growing up and coaching in his hometown. And, Life Lessons we learn and teach along our coaching journeys.Remember, you are never...

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EPISODE 18 / MY JOURNEY WITH ARTIE

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2025/08/27

Did you get your 3 wins in today? Jack, the cart guy, asks us... "Did you put your cart away?" In today's episode, I talk with my very good friend, the one and only, Art Eli. This is a story of two guys who meet for the first time one night at a local high school basketball game some 20 years ago in 2005. Artie and I meet, we talk and we go on our journey together of basketball, coaching and family. Thanks for letting us share out story of Life Lessons with you! Send us a te...

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EPISODE 17 / DEAR TEACHER FRIENDS…

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2025/08/13

Did you get your 3 wins in today? Jack, the Cart Guy, makes a visit! Dear Teaching Friends (and, all Friends), as the school year starts... I miss you allBe sure to take care of yourselfThe most important person, YouDon't let the bad days win Where have all the leaders gone? The Man in the Arena (poem) Don't Quit (poem) Send us a text To Share Your Thoughts... email Tom at: lifelessonswithtompodcast@gmail.com THANKS FOR LISTENING!

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EPISODE 16 / THEN & NOW... DO THINGS REALLY CHANGE?

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2025/07/29

Did you get your 3 wins in today? Did you put your cart away? My original plan when I started to edit this episode was to start with the "Then and Now" segment. But after my life lesson experience this weekend, I wanna share with you that segment first. The experience this weekend was so touching, I have to share it without any delay. Segment One A "Celebration of Life" CeremonyMy Visit With a Podcast ListenerSegment Two - "Then and Now" - are things different today than back in the day? Tod...

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EPISODE 15 / TAKING CHARGE... DESPITE THE PAST

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2025/07/15

In today's episode, I'm going to bring out four life lesson topics to share with you and see if we can make a connection. I suppose they could be considered a little deep, but just give me a chance to talk it through and let's see what happens. I separated them into four chapters... Chapter One / Self-Esteem and The Mirror TestChapter Two / Taking Control of My LifeChapter Three / Moving Forward with Parent StrugglesChapter Four / That Struggle, A Parent's View (with a Letter to My Children)...

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EPISODE 14 (Part 2) / LIFE WITH LYNNE... A TRUE LOVE...

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2025/07/04

Doing this Part 2 with my wife, Lynne, sure brought us many laughs and great memories! We hope you are able to relate to some of our short-stories and have some laughs too! We travel back in time over the last 42-years of our marriage. We had so much fun looking back and reminiscing. We laughed about most of the stories now, but not so much when we were living them at the time ;) These short-stories will include the early days of our three children, Johnny, Abbey and Allison. We also share s...

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EPISODE 14 (Part 1) / LIFE WITH LYNNE... A TRUE LOVE...

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2025/06/23

Episode 14 is finally here! I have been looking forward to this. I get to share with you stories with the one person who has been the biggest part of my story, my wife, Lynne. Lynne, and I look back on our life together over the past 45 years. We laughed, we cried, and most of all, we talked about all our life lessons straight from the heart. There wasn't ever any schedule of what we were going to talk about. We just started at the very beginning and we went from there. We h...

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EPISODE 13 / FIGURE IT OUT, MY GRANDKIDS ELI & ELLA

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2025/05/25

Did you get your 3 wins to start your day? In today's episode... I'm going to ask you, the listener, questions from life lessons my youngest daughter, Allie, and I talked about in Episode 12.Two very special guests are going to visit the podcast, as well. My famous grandson, Eli, and my famous granddaughter, Ella. We have one of the greatest five minute conversations a grandpa could ever have with his grandkids... IT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH!!Also, an updated "Cart Story" :) Send us a text ...

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