The Xtra Minutes Podcast: Recent Episodes
Maria Trivelpiece
The Xtra Minutes Podcast goes beyond the statistics, winners, and losers and dives into larger issues in the world of sports. We take a look at what athletes, coaches, and sports personnel do with their time off the field to better themselves and others. The Xtra Minutes Podcast ventures into the less discussed, but important topics that happen in the minutes that aren't spent in games and practices.
On this episode of the Xtra Minutes Podcast, we speak to paratriathlete, Jack O'Neil who uses his extra minutes to try to pave the way and create change for athletes with disabilities.
In this episode we spoke with two-time Olympian and founder of the The Winning Leadership Company Sherry Winn about how you can find your very best inner self so that you have the capacity to help and serve others.
In this episode, professional softball player and Director of Player Care and Coordination for Athletes Unlimited, Gwen Svekis, talks about her passion for paving the way in women's sports. She also talks about finding her voice and how others can do the same.
In this episode we speak to rookie PWBA bowler Alexis Neuer. She tells us about how she manages being a professional bowler while also being a full-time engineer. Alexis also talks about her passion for helping people and how she became a servant leader.
In this episode, we speak with assistant men's basketball coach at Randolph-Macon College, Brett Barron, about what servant leadership means to him. We also discuss how and why he became a coach and what he does to better the community he serves in.
In this episode, we talk to Olympic gold medalist and Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, Brandon Slay, about his journey to world champion and coaching. We also talk about his goals to inspire his wrestlers to be great men both on and off the mat.
In this episode we talk to long-time sports media professional Al Di Carlo who recently started a platform for high school students to showcase their media skills. He works to teach students about the industry and communications.
In this episode, we talk to Texas A & M senior Gabby Moreno about the community service she has done in her time as an Aggie, but also the work she has done outside of Texas A & M. We also dive into what it means to be a student-athlete and her opportunities from her engineering degree.
On this episode we talk to Pittsburgh Penguins' forward about the book club he started for the youth of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA area and how is he continuing his work. He also talks about his inspiration and the reasons why he does what he does.
In this episode, former University of Arizona Softball player, Tamara "T" Statman talks about her time as a Wildcat and how she made she to maximize all of her minutes in the form of clubs, service, and even social life. She also talks about playing with Team Israel, her podcast "Running Poles" and the release of her new book. Statman also dives into her secrets on how to do it all.
In this episode USA Triathlon Division 1 Freshman of the year talks about her journey to the top. She also talks about her mission to live her life to the very fullest no matter what the circumstance and her love for photography and hiking.
In this episode, we talk to Washington State University center, Brian Greene about his journey from walk on to scholarship athlete. We also break down all of Brian's service projects and his commitment to his faith and family.
In this episode we talk to the University of Colorado women's soccer student-athlete Katie Joella about the importance of volunteering and everything that she does with her extra minutes.
In this episode, NWHL's Toronto Six player, Lindsay Eastwood talks with us about the progress women's professional sports leagues have made and where they need to go from here.
In this episode we talk with former Notre Dame softball standout and published author, Laura Winter-Owens about the stereotype that student-athletes are simply just athletes. We dispel myths, talk about the importance of education, and so much more!
Former division one softball player, Amanda Kulp talks about the struggles of transitioning into life after sports. She talks about some of her struggles, what she's doing now, and gives advice to former athletes dealing with similar situations.
This episode is an open and very honest conversation with the A-10 Women's Basketball Player of the Year, Bre Cavanaugh about her thoughts on racism in America and sports. She touches on her feelings about the current situation, her personal experiences with racism and what we need to do to be better as human beings.