The Jacob Mulligan Program
The Jacob Mulligan Program is a leadership podcast hosted by Jacob Mulligan and based out of Maine. He sits down with coaches, athletes, and entrepreneurs to discuss leadership, culture, mindset, and the habits that drive long-term success. Through real conversations and stories, each episode explores what it takes to lead, grow, and win in business, sports, and life.
Episodes
#189 - Scott James | Former UNH Defensive Coordinator on Coaching Defense & a Career in Football
In this episode I was joined by former University of New Hampshire Defensive Coordinator, Scott James!
#188 - Maine High School Football Pre-Season Wrap Up
In this episode I will be talking about the significance of the Exhibition Games this week, and what we will learn about teams after Friday Night!
#187 - Jared Backus | VMI Defensive Coordinator Talks 3-4 Defense & Being a Transformational Leader
In this episode I was joined by the Virginia Military Institute Defensive Coordinator, Jared Backus. Listen in to hear about Coach Backus' thoughts on the 3-4 defense, and the role Faith plays in his coaching!
#186 - Andrew Hart | Maine High School Football
In this episode I was joined by the man behind the Maine High School Football Facebook Page, Andrew Hart! Listen in to hear about Andrew's breakdown of the 2025 season, and his predictions on what to expect in the 2026 Maine High School Football Season!
#185 - Jerimiah Mulligan | Noble High School Football Defensive Coordinator on Building a Defensive System & What Makes a Good Coach
In this episode I was joined by my Dad, Jeremiah Mulligan. Coach Mulligan is the Defensive Coordinator at Noble High School Football! Listen in to hear about his coaching career and Defensive Philosophy!
#184 - The Top 7 Most Frustrating Things When It Comes To 7v7's
In this episode I'm breaking down my top 7 most frustrating things that come with 7v7 season.
#183 - Keenon Blindow | Noble High School Head Football Coach on How to Build a Successful Program & Culture
In this episode I was joined by Noble High School Head Football Coach, Keenon Blindow. Listen in to hear about Coach Blindow's Career and how he built a successful program and culture at Noble!
#182 - John Morin | Legendary Maine High School Football Coach Talks Coaching Career & 2000 State Championship Season
In this episode I was joined by Coach John Morin. Listen in to hear about Coach Morin's successful coaching career in Maine, and about the 2000 Massabesic State Championship Team!
#181 - Andrew Elwell | New Marshwood Head Football Coach
In this episode I was joined by the new Marshwood High School Football Head Coach, Andrew Elwell. Listen in to hear about Coach Elwell's perspective on the game, and how he plans to take on this new role as Head Coach!
#180 - Why are Special Teams Not Being Played in Sub-Varsity Games
In this episode I dive into the question of why JV and Freshman coaches are not playing special teams in Sub-Varsity Games.
#179 - Alex Rotsko | Legendary High School Football Coach Reflects on His Career
In this episode I was joined by Legendary High School Football Coach, Alex Rotsko. In his career Coach Rotsko led his teams to 11 Super Bowl Titles in Massachusetts and 6 State Titles in Maine. Listen in to hear about his career in coaching and why he is stepping away from the game he loves.
#178 - Tyler Higley | Castleton Head Football Coach on Scheme, Building a Program, & Recruiting
In this episode I was joined by Tyler Higley, Head Coach of Castleton Football! Listen in to hear about Coach Higley's thoughts on scheme, building a program, and recruiting!
#177 - Brent Adkins | Founder of The Katahdin Warhawks & The Casco Bay Battlehawks AAU Football Teams
In this episode I was joined by Brent Adkins, founder of both the Katahdin Warhawks & the Casco Bay Battlehawks AAU Football Teams in Maine! Listen in to hear more about Brent's mission statement and why he started AAU Football Teams in Maine.
#176 - Gabby Price | Legendary Maine Football Coach on Building Football Programs at Bangor High School & Husson University
In this episode I was joined by Maine Coaching Legend, Gabby Price! Listen in to hear about his career in coaching football in Maine and how building relationships with his players led to success on the field!
#175 - Nat Clark | Husson Head Football Coach on Building an Environment That Players Want To Be a Part Of
In this episode I was joined by the Husson University Head Football Coach, Nat Clark. Listen in to hear about his start in Football and about how his coaching journey has led him to becoming the Head Coach of the Eagles.
#174 - You Get The Behavior You Tolerate
As a coach you get the behavior you tolerate. In this episode I am discussing why it is important to have fair standards and defined expectations for everyone on your team!
#173 - Is AAU Football Good For Kids?
In this episode I will be diving into some of my concerns when it comes to AAU Football Programs. Is it what's best for kids?
#172 - Principal in Pajamas | Why a Public School Principal Left Her Job to Homeschool Her Kids
In this episode I was joined by Liz Powell also known on social media as "Principal in Pajamas". Listen in to hear about why Liz decided to leave her job as a public school principal to homeschool her kids and how it has impacted her family!
#171 - The 4 Key Elements to Building a Successful High School Sports Program
In this episode we are diving into the four key elements that coaches must focus on in order to build a successful high school sports program. These are Vision, Relationships, Belief, and Identity. Listen in to hear about why they are important when building a program!
#170 - The Schwartz Report | How Max Schwartz Built New England's #1 Wrestling Coverage Site
In this episode I was joined by Max Schwartz of The Schwartz Report! Listen in to hear about how Max started the Schwartz Report and why he wants to provide coverage for New England Wrestlers!
#169 - The 3 Most Important Things Youth Coaches Must Focus On
In this solo episode I will diving into the 3 most important things that youth coaches should be focusing!
#168 - Connor McGonagle | From D1 All-American to Building CMG Wrestling Academy
In this episode I was joined by New England Wrestling Legend, Connor McGonagle. Connor is a former Division 1 Wrestler who wrestled at Lehigh University and Virginia Tech. In his final season at VT he was an All-American taking 6th at the NCAA Tournament. Now he is coming back to New Hampshire to open his own wrestling academy! Listen in to hear about Connor's story and his thoughts and vision
#167 - Ryan Peters | A Former D1 Wrestler's Journey Through Injury, Competing, & Coaching
In this episode I was joined by former D1 and D3 Wrestler and now coach, Ryan Peters. Listen in to hear about Coach Peter's story battling injury, competing, and coaching!
#166 - Noble High School Football 2026 Class A Schedule Breakdown
In this episode I am breaking down the Noble High School Football 2026 Schedule! Listen in to hear about what 2026 is going to look like for the Knights!
#165 - Mike Lichten | How UNE's Head Coach Built a D3 Football Program From Scratch
In this episode I was joined by UNE Head Football Coach Mike Lichten. Listen in to hear about how Coach Lichten leads his team and how he has built the UNE football program from Scratch!
#164 - Cory Woodsome | Coming Home to Lead Massabesic Football
In this episode I was joined by the new Massabesic High School Head Football Coach, Cory Woodsome! Listen in to hear about Coach Woodsome's coaching career and journey back home!
#163 - Ethan Stump | From State Champion Assistant to Building a New Culture at Sanford
In this episode I was joined by the new Head Coach of Sanford High School Football, Ethan Stump! Listen in to hear about Coach Stump's previous experiences at Cape Elizabeth and Portland, and how he plans to build a new culture at Sanford!
#162 - Lauren Lecompte | Building a Life of Longevity & Impact
In this episode I was joined by Nurse and Fitness Influencer, Lauren Lecompte! Listen in to hear about how Lauren seeks to improve her health and impact through fitness and goal setting!Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslifewithlo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
#161 - Mackenzie Mallett | Life After Hockey & Finding New Identity Through Retired Athletes Club
Listen in to hear about how former D3 Hockey Player, Mackenzie Mallet started Retired Athletes Club, and how she is proving that she is "Still The Player"!https://www.retiredathletesclub.org
#160 - Kevin Cooper | 7x State Champion & Bonny Eagle High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Bonny Eagle High School Head Football Coach Kevin Cooper. Listen in to hear about how Coach Cooper has led his teams to 7 State Titles and to hear his thoughts on the state of Class A Football in Maine!
#159 - Tim Viall | The UNE Offensive Philosophy & Extreme Up-Tempo Attack
In this episode I was joined by The University of New England Offensive Coordinator, Tim Viall! Listen in to hear about UNE's new offensive philosophy and how their up-tempo attack led to more than 44 points per game!
#158 - Haley Wood | From a D1 Field Hockey Player to a State Championship Winning Coach
In this episode I was joined by former D1 Field Hockey player and current High School Field Hockey Coach, Haley Wood! Listen in to hear about Haley's journey playing Field Hockey at the Division 1 level, and why she loves coaching today!
#157 - Justin Bisson | Lewiston High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by the new Head Football Coach at Lewiston High School, Justin Bisson! Listen in to hear about how Coach Bisson is creating a new culture at Lewiston through accountability, competition, and high expectations!
#156 - Scott Bray | St. Thomas Aquinas Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by the new St. Thomas Aquinas Football Head Coach, Scott Bray! Listen in to hear about Coach Bray's coaching journey, and how he is building a program at St. Thomas!
#155 - Loic Ramazani | Portland High School Basketball State Champion
In this episode I was joined by Portland High School Senior and 2026 Class A Maine Basketball State Champion, Loic Ramazani! Listen in to hear about Portland's historic State Championship run and why they never lost belief!
#154 - What We Can Learn From Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Medal Performance
In this solo episode I dive into what I think we can learn from Alysa Liu's historic Gold Medal Performance in the 2026 Winter Olympics and why her mindset led her to new heights within the sport of figure skating.
#153 - Chase "The Arch Angel" Archangelo | PE Teacher By Day, Professional MMA Fighter By Night
In this episode I was joined by Chase Archangelo who is a PE Teacher and MMA Fighter based out of Cleveland Ohio. Listen in to hear about Chase's recent fame as a PE Teacher on social media as well as his journey from D1 Wrestler to Professional MMA Fighter. Mr. Archangelo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.archangelo/?hl=enMMA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carch170/?hl=enPod
#152 - Rick Melanson | Former Noble High School Softball Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by former Noble High School Softball Head Coach, Rick Melanson. Listen in to hear about Coach Melanson's coaching career in his 27 years leading the Knights!
#151 - The Importance of Instilling Belief in Your Team and Athletes
In this solo episode I dive into why instilling belief into your team is so important!
#150 - Jack Cosgrove | University of Maine and Colby College Head Football Coach
In this episode I was joined by Maine Coaching Legend, Jack Cosgrove. Coach Cosgrove coached at The University of Maine from 1993-2015, and now is the Head Coach at Colby College. He is the winningest head football coach in UMaine history. Listen in to hear about his career in coaching!
#149 - Kayla Gorman | Noble High School Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by the new Noble High School Girls Lacrosse Head Coach, Kayla Gorman! Listen in to hear about Kayla's thoughts on coaching, and the type of culture that she wants to build at Noble!
#148 - Brett Gerry | 2014 Fitzpatrick Trophy Winner | Marshwood High School
In this episode I was joined by legendary Marshwood High School athlete, Brett Gerry! Brett was the recipient of the 2014 Fitzpatrick trophy in Maine, and also led the Hawks to an undefeated State Championship Season in 2014! He was also a standout Wrestler for the Hawks being a part of 4 team titles and winning 3 individual state titles!
#147 - Mike Cerasuolo | Springfield College Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Springfield College Football Head Coach, Mike Cerasuolo! Listen in to hear about how Coach Cerasuolo has led his teams to multiple NEWMAC Titles, and 12 National Rushing Titles while at Springfield
#146 - Connor Ayoob | 2025 Fitzpatrick Trophy Winner & Maine Gatorade Player of the Year
In this episode I was joined by TA Running Back and 2025 Fitzpatrick Trophy Winner, Connor Ayoob! Connor was also the 2025 Maine Gatorade Player of the Year and led the Trojans to winning the Class A Football State Championship!
#145 - Lude Zombo | Shot By Lude
In this episode I was joined by Videographer and Creator, Lude Zombo. Listen in to hear about how Lude got into video, and why he seeks to inspire people with his work!https://www.instagram.com/shotbylude?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
#144 - Jim Keays | Legendary Somersworth High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Somersworth Hilltoppers Football Coaching Legend, Jim Keays. Coach Keays is a 5x State Champion Head Coach, and 3x State Champion Assistant Coach. Listen in to hear about Coach Keays' coaching journey and how he built a dynasty at Somersworth!
#143 - Keith Noel | Kennebunk High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Kennebunk High School Football Head Coach and 2023 Class B State Champion, Keith Noel! Listen in to hear about Coach Noel's coaching journey and how it led him back home to Kennebunk!
#142 - Ryan Francoeur | Winnacunnet High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Winnacunnet High School Football Head Coach, Ryan Francoeur! Listen in to hear about Coach Francoeur's Coaching journey and why he coaches!
#141 - Pete Hanson Football | Conversations With Coaches To Give Back
In this episode I was joined by High School Football Coach and YouTuber, Pete Hanson. Listen in to hear about how Pete started his YouTube Channel "Pete Hanson Football" and why he's interviewing Coaches to give back!Youtube: https://youtube.com/@petehansonfootball?si=kMyAFh96IuFUE5DQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/petehansonfootball?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh
#140 - Jimmy Lauzon | Londonderry High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Head Coach of Londonderry High School Football, Jimmy Lauzon. Coach Lauzon is a 2x State Champion in Division 1 in New Hampshire! Listen in to hear about the importance of culture within his program at Londonderry!
#139 - Bill Ball | Exeter High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Legendary NH High School Football Head Coach, Bill Ball. Coach Ball has led Exeter High School to 7 State Championship Wins and played in the State Title Game 16 times! Listen in to hear about the Exeter Football Program and why Coach Ball believes that it's all about relationships!
#138 - Zach Matthews | Bedford High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by 4X State Champion Coach and Head Football Coach at Bedford High School, Zach Matthews. Listen in to hear about Coach Matthews' coaching career and how he has led Bedford High School to 3 State Championship wins!
#137 - Kevin Kezal | Thornton Academy Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by 7X Maine State Champion Head Football Coach, Kevin Kezal. Listen in to hear about Coach Kezal's historic season leading the Trojan's to his 7th State Title and 200th Win!
#136 - Caleb King | Greely High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by two time State Champion Coach, Caleb King! Coach King has led the Greely Rangers to Back to Back state titles with this year's championship coming after moving up to Class C! Listen in to hear about how Coach King has built a championship culture at Greely!
#135 - Sam Johnson | Westbrook High School Football Head Coach
In this episode I was joined by Head Coach of Westbrook High School Football, Sam Johnson! Listen in to hear about how Coach Johnson led Westbrook to a historic season, winning the 2025 Class B State Championship!
#134 - Jerry Azzinaro | From The NFL to the University of New England
In this episode I was joined by longtime College and NFL Coach, Jerry Azzinaro! Coach Azzinaro is currently at the University of New England, listening to hear about his experiences in coaching!
#133 - Kip DeVoll | Noble Wrestling
In this episode I was joined by former Noble High School Wrestling Coach, Kip DeVoll! Listen in to hear about Coach DeVoll's coaching career!
#132 - Joshua Holt | Head Coach of the Noble High School Boys Basketball Team
In this episode I was joined by the new Head Coach of the Noble High School Boys Basketball Team, Joshua Holt! Listen in to hear about Coach Holt's career, and why he coaches!
#131 - Adrian Guyer | Xtra Innings Performance & Ridgeline Athlete
In this episode I was joined by Owner of Xtra Innings Performance & Ridgeline Athlete, Adrian Guyer! Listen in to hear about Adrian's approach to strength and conditioning and how he strives to make a positive impact on his community!
#130 - Roman Volpe | Ultra-Marathons & Lessons In Life
In this episode I was joined by my good friend Roman Volpe! Listen in to hear about Roman’s most recent Ultra-Marathon experience and what he learned along the way!
#129 - David Wissman | From Division 1 Football Coach To Wildlife Oil Painter
In this episode I was joined by former Division 1 Football Coach and Wildlife Oil Painter, David Wissman! Listen in to hear about how his journey brought him closer to home!
#128 - Rob Munzing | A Career In Coaching & The Legacy of John Wolfgram
In this episode I was joined by Owner of Munzing Media, and former Gardiner Head Football Coach, Rob Munzing! Listen in to hear about Coach Munzing’s career and the legacy of John Wolfgram!
#127 - Andrew Hart | Maine High School Football
In this episode I was joined by owner and creator of the Maine High School Football Website and Facebook Page, Andrew Hart! Listen in to hear about why Andrew started the page and to hear about his teams to watch for the 2025 season!
#126 - Why I Run
In this solo episode I dive into three main reasons why I run!
#125 - Tim Roche
In this episode I was joined by Head Football Coach at Wells High School, Tim Roche! Coach Roche has led his teams to 6 State Titles in his time as the Head Coach at Wells! Listen in to hear about why building a culture is so important within a team!
#124 - Sean Green
In this episode I was joined by 3x State Champion Football Coach, Sean Green. Listen in to hear about his coaching journey, and his future coaching at the collegiate level at The University of New England this fall!
#123 - Kevin Cooper
In this episode I was joined by Bonny Eagle High School Head Football Coach, Kevin Cooper. Coach Cooper has won 7 Maine Class A State Titles as the Head Coach of the Scots, Listen in to hear about his coaching career and why he continues to coach football!
#122 - Nick Cliche
In this episode I was joined by 2x Maine Football State Champion and new Portland High School Head Football Coach, Nick Cliche! Listen in to hear about Coach Cliche’s journey and why he coaches!
#121 - Aaron Filieo
In this episode I was joined by South Portland High School Head Football Coach, Aaron Filieo! Listen in to hear about Coach Filieo’s coaching career and why coaching is important to him!
#120 - My Top 5 Books For Leaders
In this episode I am ranking my top 5 books for leaders, athletes, and coaches!
#119 - Beau Lambert
In this episode I was joined by Executive Director of First Push Syndicate, Beau Lambert! Listen in to hear about Beau’s journey from competing at the highest levels of Mountain Biking, to Teaching kids how to skateboard in schools across the country!
#118 - Dom Dumont
In this episode I was joined by recent Noble Graduate, Dom Dumont. Dom is a 3 sport athlete and received 2024 Class A All-Conference Honors for Football in just his second season ever playing! Next year he is going on to play college Football and Baseball at Norwich University!
#117 - Decota Cotten
In this episode I was joined by Noble Wrestling Legend, Decota Cotten! Decota is a 2x State Champion and a 2x New England Champion and went undefeated in his Junior and Senior seasons of high school! Listen in to hear about his wrestling career and his journey to faith!
#116 - Lauren Merchant
In this episode I was joined by Noble High School Student Athlete, Lauren Merchant! Lauren is a photographer who captures photos at many of the Noble sporting events! Listen in to hear about how she got into photography and why she does it!
#115 - Leadership at the Point of the Bayonet - Major Dick Winters
In this episode I am breaking down Major Dick Winters' Ten Principles for Leadership. Listen in to hear about how we can become better leaders and learn from Major Winters Principles and apply them to our own teams!
#114 - Jamier Rose
In this episode I was joined by Mr. Maine Basketball and Fitzpatrick Trophy Winner, Jamier Rose! Listen in to hear about Jamier’s journey through high school sports and what drives him!
#113 - Sarah Wentworth
In this episode I was joined by my good friend and University of South Carolina Sports Management grad student, Sarah Wentworth! Listen in to hear about her experience with ESPN’s College Gameday, and how she got to this point in her career!
#112 - Kevin Kezal
In this episode I was joined by Thornton Academy Head Football Coach, Kevin Kezal. Listen in to hear about how Coach Kezal runs his program and why he coaches!
#111 - Lizzie Turcsanyi
In this episode I was joined by Marathon Runner, Iron Man, and Endurance Athlete, Lizzie Turscanyi! Listen in to hear about Lizzie’s experience with the Iron Man and why she continues to push herself to reach her full potential! Also check out her running instagram @lizzie_runz !
#110 - Bryce Guitard
In this episode I was joined by Noble High School Basketball Player, Bryce Guitard! Listen in to hear about Bryce’s basketball career and how he helped lead the Knights to a historical season!
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