In this episode of Beyond Home with Jill, I sit down with longtime educator and football coach Mike Ovens for a conversation about coaching, leadership, family, and the lessons we carry with us throughout our lives.

Mike shares stories from his years working with young people, the relationships that have shaped him, and what he’s learned about leadership both on and off the field. We also get to know the person behind the coach — husband, father of four, and someone whose journey has taken him from Western Massachusetts and Ithaca to Henderson, Nevada.

It’s a conversation about football, but even more so, it’s about people, purpose, family, and the influence we can have on one another.