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The Good Athlete Project is a movement - a new way of thinking - which maximizes the potential of athletics as education.
On The Good Athlete Podcast, we provide an opportunity for leaders of all backgrounds to join the conversation. We talk about the methods they use, effective messaging, and aim to maximize the potential of all leaders to use athletics as education.
Today, Jim sits down with Casey Eichfeld, a 4x USA Olympic Slalom Canoeist, father, and husband. A dedicated competitor since the young age of 5, Eichfeld has represented the U.S. at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2024 Olympics in the Men's Canoe Single (MC1) event. His performances on the world stage, including strong finishes at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, Pan American Championships, and numerous World Cup events, have earned him recognition as one of the top slalom canoeists in the U.S. Beyond his athletic prowess, Eichfeld is committed to promoting the sport and inspiring the next generation of paddlers. His journey reflects a deep sense of discipline, perseverance, and a desire to give back to his community. Whether competing or mentoring, Eichfeld strives to be a role model both on and off the water, balancing his athletic career with his family. His holistic approach to life exemplifies the mindset of an athlete who is continuously striving for top-performance, both in sport and in life. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and to share with you some great insights from the mind of a great athlete, and even better human being. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Casey Eichfeld.-Casey Eichfeld - Team USA: https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/casey-eichfeld-808250Casey Eichfeld’s Twitter: @kckanuCasey Eichfeld’s Instagram: @themadkanuer-Instagram: @GoodAthleteProjectTwitter: @Coach4KindnessWebsite: https://www.goodathleteproject.com/
www.GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Reilly Dampeer, the Head Rowing Coach and High-Performance Program Director at OKC National High-Performance Center. Continuing her sixteenth year coaching rowing, Coach Dampeer continues to build a strong development program for rowing in the United States. Since 2010, Dampeer has coached various national team athletes at the Olympic Games, Senior U23 and U19 World Championships, Pan American Games, and World Cups. All of her success is no accident. She continues to develop training programs, technical coaching ability, and has become an all-around expert at innovating and integrating emerging science in rowing. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and to share with you some of the great things happening inside OKC’s National High-Performance Center. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Reilly Dampeer.Instagram: @GoodAthleteProjectTwitter: @Coach4KindnessReilly Dampeer Instagram: @reillydampeerEpisode 67 w/ Reilly Dampeer: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-67-reilly-dampeer-okc-high-performance-rowing/id1278410201?i=1000434518913
www.GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Dean Tolson, a former NBA professional basketball player and motivational speaker. He began his life in the ghettos of Kansas City, Missouri. As a promising young high school basketball player, despite being illiterate, he went on to play for the University of Arkansas where during this time, he also served in the U.S. Army and continued his education. Dean’s dream of playing professional basketball was realized when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. After 3 years in the NBA and playing overseas for 11 years, Dean returned to Arkansas to pursue a degree in History and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a master’s degree in Education. In his book, “Power Forward”, Dean shares his experiences and the importance of pursuing an education and reaching for your goals. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Dean Tolson.Instagram: @GoodAthleteProjectTwitter: @Coach4KindnessDean Tolson: https://www.deantolson.com/'Power Forward: https://www.deantolson.com/book/
www.GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Kelly Gunther, a 2014 US Olympian in speed skating. At the age of 6, Kelly knew she wanted to be an Olympian when she saw others take the ice. She briefly took up figure skating before taking up in-line speed skating because she wanted to move faster than the music allowed. As an inline skater, she won multiple World Championship gold medals on the US relay team before transitioning to ice speed skating in 2009. It was the perfect fit. While this was the start of Kelly’s road to becoming an Olympian, she could have never predicted the obstacles that came her way. Despite having a learning disability as a student, facing setbacks in her skating career, and nearly losing her entire foot on the ice in a double compound fracture, Kelly found a way to come back each time - earning her the nickname, “The Comeback Kid.” Her story is one of incredible resiliency and determination. We’re so excited to bring you this episode and make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Kelly Gunther. Instagram: @GoodAthleteProjectTwitter: @Coach4KindnessKelly Gunther Instagram: @kellyguntherrKelly Gunther Website: https://www.kellyguntherspeaker.com/
www.GoodAthleteProject.com[Correction] Foundation Executive DirectorToday, Jim sits down with Carissa Gump, a 2008 US Olympian in weight lifting. She is a multiple-time American record holder, a five-time consecutive American National Open champion, and is in the New England Weightlifting Hall of Fame. Carissa has spent her life in sport whether it be as an athlete, advocate, or as an executive leader. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the NSCA, and is the founder of Lifting You Up, L.L.C., which is focused on supporting nonprofits at the policy and process level to help advance their respective mission. Outside of her amazing career achievements, she’s also a wonderful mother and role model for her two children. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to share and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Carissa Gump.Instagram: @GoodAthleteProjectTwitter: @Coach4KindnessCarissa Gump Instagram: @carissa_oly_2008Carissa Gump LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissa-gump/
www.GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Pat Williams, a basketball Hall-of-Famer, former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, and co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He’s also been the general manager with NBA teams in Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Orlando, including the 1983 World Champion 76ers. He’s also beaten an incurable form of cancer, Multiple Myeloma, and has since kept a clean bill of health. Additionally, as the father of 19 children, 14 of them adopted, he continues to be a strong influence within the family. On top of all of that, he’s an author who’s written over a hundred books and an incredible leader, coach, and mentor that anyone would be lucky to learn from. We’re so excited to bring you this episode and make sure to share and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Pat Williams.Instagram: @GoodAthleteProjectTwitter: @Coach4KindnessPat Williams: https://www.patwilliams.com/Check out Pat's latest book, Revolutionary Leadership: https://www.patwilliams.com/revolutionary-leadershipPat's Twitter: @OrlandoMagicPat
GoodAthleteProject.comThis week, Jim sits down with Nina Kraus, a scientist, inventor, and musician. Nina studies the biology of auditory learning at Brainvolts Auditory Neuroscience Lab at Northwestern University. She began her career measuring responses from single auditory neurons and was one of the first to show that the adult nervous system has the potential for reorganization following learning. Her book, OF SOUND MIND: How Our Brain Constructs a Meaningful Sonic World, communicates these principles in a narrative digestible to any interested reader. OF SOUND MIND is Kraus’ love letter to sound, how sound connects us, its biological impact on making us us, and how it affects the world we live in. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Nina Kraus. Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comBrainvolts on Instagram and Twitter: @brainvoltsnu/@brainvoltsBrainvolts website: https://brainvolts.northwestern.edu/Additional Resources:Nina Kraus' Book - Of Sound Mind: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262545075/of-sound-mind/Peter Callahan's Book: How Worlds Collapse
GoodAthleteProject.comThis week, we’re joined by Jamie Mittelman. Jamie is the founder and host of Flame Bearers, an award-winning podcast and the world's first storytelling platform, specifically for women Olympians and Paralympians. She founded Flame Bearers while receiving her Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School where she received an award for her significant impact on the Harvard community. Having a background in media, she’s also managed a $30 Million media portfolio on behalf of the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. And most recently, Jamie completed the Boston Marathon, making it the 2nd marathon completed. We can’t wait for you to hear her story and the amazing stories of the resiliency of Olympic and Paralympic athletes. And now, Jamie Mittelman.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comFlame Bearers on Instagram and Twitter: @flamebearersCheck out their podcast, Flame Bearers, on many streaming platforms!
GoodAthleteProject.comThis week, we’re joined by Jake Flint, the Director of Athletic Development at LSU. Prior to LSU, Flint spent 12 years at Notre Dame on the strength and conditioning staff. During this time, he helped Notre Dame compete in 11 bowl games, 2 College Football Playoffs, and the BCS National Championship Game. Flint is also a certified CSCCA and USAW strength coach and trained over 60 players who went on to be selected in the NFL draft. In addition to being an incredible coach, he’s also played for Central Michigan University and represented USA Weightlifting in the 85 kg weight class. If you’re serious about being an athlete or coach, you need to follow this guy. Make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Jake Flint.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comJake Flint on Instagram and Twitter:@coachflint
GoodAthleteProject.comThis week, we sit down with Carl Evans, an author and a leader in suicide prevention. Carl has spent the last decade pioneering Mental Health Awareness. He is the CEO of Hope For Us Network and a Senior Director for Hope For the Day. By developing the Proactive Suicide Prevention Theory, Carl aims to disrupt the highest risk factors for mental health crises. He works with all different communities and institutional levels nationwide, to implement lasting change in mental healthcare. This guy is seriously the real deal when it comes to understanding mental health in a new light. We can’t wait for you to listen to this episode, and make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Carl Evans.Follow Carl Evans and his work at HopeForUsNetwork.orgFollow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comThis week, we sit down with Jodi Marver, the 2023 IBCA Illinois Basketball Coach of the Year and Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Willows Academy. Jodi has been an athlete all her life, from playing in the Maccabi Games in 2008 to playing basketball for Knox College. Jodi studied elementary education and paved the way for the future of Knox Basketball. Additionally, Jodi is Chicago’s 16U Maccabi Girls Basketball Coach and continues to give back to the Maccabi community. And most recently, she was inducted into the Knox College Hall of Fame for her impact as an athlete and as a coach for turning the whole program around. If you want to learn the secrets to a successful team culture, pay close attention to Jodi’s story. Also, remember to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Jodi Marver.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comJodi Marver: @willowshoops @j0di_23 on Instagram and Twitter
GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Dominique Robinson, Defensive End for the Chicago Bears. Robinson was picked up in the 2022 NFL Draft in the 5th Round by the Bears. Growing up in Canton, Ohio, he played basketball and was the starting quarterback for Canton McKinley High School. Robinson was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to playing college football at Miami University of Ohio. During this time, he experimented with various positions, until finally landing on the defensive line. This ultimately led to his incredibly successful rookie debut with the Chicago Bears during Week 1 of the Season. But more than a football player, Robinson is an incredibly humble and down-to-earth guy that anyone would be lucky to meet. He’s currently living with his lovely wife, Emma Robinson, and preparing for his next upcoming season. If anyone out there follows the NFL, I’m sure you’re just as excited as us to see what he’s bringing to the table. Get ready for Dominique’s amazing story and incredible life lessons that you’ll hear nowhere else. If you like what you hear… Follow the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode and Share your favorite moment on social media!Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comDominique Robinson on Instagram: @domrob22
GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Lawrence Rubin, a brilliant psychologist and play therapist specializing in working with children, teens, and families. He’s co-authored many journal articles and books for the Popular Culture Association and is an editor for Psychotherapy.net. As a professor of Counselor Education at St. Thomas University and adjunct online professor at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, he shares his knowledge with countless people each year. To this day, he’s also a golfer, father, husband, mosaicist, citizen of the world, collector of antique bicycles, and just an all-around awesome guy. Remember to follow the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode. Also, remember to share your favorite moment on social media! We thank you for listening, and let’s get right to it.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comLawrence Rubin (editor): https://www.psychotherapy.net
GoodAthleteProject.comHello Everyone! Today, Jim sits down with Tom Mietus, the Athletic Director of Glenbrook South High School, home of the Titans. Tom graduated from Carthage College and earned several master’s degrees from North Park University, NIU, and Northeastern. And ultimately, he found himself back in the suburbs he grew up in. He knew this was where he was meant to be. Starting as an assistant director for the Titans about a decade ago, Tom’s mission has always been to empower students, athletes, and coaches to be their best. Being a former wrestler himself, Tom understands the value of athletics, and preaches the mantra: “Athletes today, athletes for life”. Sit back as we dive into the tactics that Tom uses to create an effective strength program and team culture. If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy!Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Mike Gattone, the Senior Director of Sports Performance and Coaching Education for USA Weightlifting. Mike is not new to the scene, he’s spent decades in the sports business. From being an assistant strength coach for the Chicago Bulls to managing Sports Intelligence for Gatorade, he has amassed a great deal of experience and knowledge in training high-caliber athletes and all-around good human beings. In addition to being a successful strength coach, he’s also an incredible husband and family man. Get ready as Mike shares the life lessons learned through sports, that go beyond strength. If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy!Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Sven Erlandson- a former D1 football player, spiritual counselor, author of the “Spiritual but not Religious” movement, and much more. Working as a spiritual counselor for over 20 years, Sven continues to help people unlock the powerful voice inside them, so that they can begin living their truth and experience happiness and true aliveness. He attended undergrad at the US Air Force Academy and graduate school in Berkeley. With his education and incredible life experiences, from living in the streets to becoming a Pastor, he authors numerous books that continue to inspire and change people's lives today. One of the main ways he does this is through his own podcast, The Badass Counseling Show. Check it out! If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy.Sven Erlandson’s Website/Podcast: https://www.badasscounseling.com/Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Mark Thompson. Mark is a former football player, originally from the United Kingdom. He has also been a long time, close personal friend and former teammate of Jim! Together, they played football in the UK and Ireland, for the University of Limerick Vikings. Michael has won multiple football championships in the Irish American Football League- the Shamrock Conference for the Vikings both in Ireland and in the UK. Join us, as Mark and Jim reminisce about their days as teammates and the important life lessons they learned.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Michael Polydoris. Michael joined HUB International in 2020 as a senior consultant on the HRCS team. Michael partners with his clients on HR strategy, talented performance management, organizational design and structure, executive coaching, and employee development and helps them build high-performing team. Prior to Hub, Michael was an HR and management consultant for ADP, working with their largest national PEO clients. Michael has also held multiple director roles in HR, finance, and operations with several Chicago marketing and technology agencies. He has served on the board of directors of Chicago non-profits, and is currently president of the board of the non-profit animal rescue, Alive Rescue. Visit HUB International: hhttps://www.hubinternational.com/Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Max Newlon. Max is the President of BrainCo, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company incubated in the Harvard Innovation Lab that is unlocking the potential of BCI technology for every person on the planet. BrainCo’s products provide amputees with the world’s most intuitive prosthetic hand, give students hands-on neurotech learning experiences, and offer Olympic teams, F1 drivers, and everyday people a brain-sensing wearable and app to live calmer and more focused lives with FocusCalm. Max spent the last decade studying cognitive science and neuroscience, human development, and mind-body approaches to wellness and performance. Before BrainCo he earned his master’s degree from Harvard University, worked in leadership development, and conducted fMRI research at some of the best hospitals in the world on the impact of meditation and yoga on the brain, as well as the impact of invasive BMI technology on people with Parkinson’s disease. Now as President of BrainCo, he leads the visionary team that is bringing BCI technology to the world so that millions of people can benefit from the next technological revolution that will unlock human potential.Visit BrainCo and FocusCalm: https://brainco.tech/ or https://focuscalm.com/Follow FocusCalm on Instagram: @focus_calmFollow BrainCo on Twitter: @BrainCo_TechFollow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
GoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Paul Donaher. Paul Donaher is a global leader with a track record of growing and transforming organizations with innovation at their core. He combines strategic vision, operating excellence, and a creative mindset to achieve results. Paul’s leadership style is the hallmark of his success, and the success of those he leads. He is focused on ensuring a high performance, stimulating work culture through collaboration, motivating team, and championing inclusion and diversity. Paul has held senior executive positions at Apple, Beats by Dre, and Sotheby’s. As an agency president and partner, he has advised esteemed brands as diverse as Four Seasons hotels, Goldman Sachs, GAP, and Harvard Business School. Paul is committed to sharing his leadership skills and business acumen with community and non-profit organizations, especially those focused on equality and justice.Visit Paul Donaher’s website: https://www.pauldonaheradvisory.com/Tim Dohrer Email: tdohrer@gmail.comNorthwestern Master of Science in Education in Teacher Leadership:https://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/teacher-leadership/master-of-science-in-education-in-teacher-leadership/index.html#:~:text=The%20Master%20of%20Science%20in,practicum%20and%20take%20one%20elective.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Becky Moran. Becky Moran, CMAA is the Athletic Director at Round Lake High School. She has served in this capacity for 3 years and has worked in interscholastic athletic administration for 19 years at various high schools in the Chicagoland area. She has coached soccer and volleyball at the high school and collegiate level. She earned a BS in Sport and Fitness Management from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. She then furthered her education at Dominican University and Ohio University where she earned a master’s in educational leadership and athletic administration respectively. In addition to her role as a high school athletic director, she serves her professional associations on the Board of Directors at both the state and national level. She serves the Illinois Athletic Director’s Association as the professional development coordinator, a position she has had for the last fourteen years. She was recently recognized by the association as the 3A/4A Athletic Director of the Year for the work she has done in her school and state. She is also the current President-Elect for the NIAAA Board of Directors after being selected as an at-large candidate in 2020. She has presented courses and workshops at multiple state and national conference and continues to look for ways to grow as a professional while simultaneously growing and promoting the profession of athletic administration. She is a lifetime resident of Lake County, Illinois where she with her husband, Patrick, and two children, Wyatt 16 and Halle 15.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Caroline Williams, the author of Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind. Caroline is a UK-based science writer with over 20 years’ experience in magazine and radio journalism. She regularly writes for New Scientist Magazine and is also a feature editor working on neuroscience, health, and nature-based stories. Caroline is the author of two books: Move! And Override, and the editor of two New Scientist’s Instant Expert Guides. She also produced and presented radio programs and reports for BBC, across Science, Natural History, and Children’s Radio. Her passion is to learn new and exciting things, and share them in the most entertaining way possible.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Abby Seitz, an active-duty Marine. Abby is originally from the Midwest and grew up playing high school sports. With a love for fitness, language, and travel, she found military service to be a natural fit. She’s been an active-duty Marine for ten years and lives in Southern California with her husband and son. She speaks three languages and is currently pursuing a Batchelor’s Degree in Psychology.
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For today’s episode, Jim and Joe discuss the early years of the Illinois High School Powerlifting Association (IHSPLA) while sharing their own experiences as a Youth Athlete in a quickly growing sport.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Dr. Matt Wiest, a chiropractor and the owner of The Center of Movement which has multiple locations throughout Minnesota. Matt grew up in Enchant, Alberta, Canada, a small farming community just east of the Rocky Mountains. After high school, Matt spent three years in Vancouver playing junior hockey before moving to Wisconsin to play college hockey at the University of Wisconsin – Superior where he earned his Bachelor of Exercise Science in Wellness and Fitness Management. During his time at the University of Wisconsin – Superior, Matt was on the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) All Academic Team as well as serving on the student government as Communications Director for the University representing the voice of the student body. Matt continued his education in Davenport, Iowa at Palmer College of Chiropractic where he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. It was through his experience in athletics that Matt’s passion for chiropractic grew. Through personal experience as well as witnessing first hand numerous teammates benefit from care on and off the field, Matt knew that this is what he was meant to do.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Eric McMahon, the Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager at the NSCA Headquarters in Colorado Springs. He joined the NSCA Staff in 2020 with over 15-years of coaching experience, including roles with the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the MLB Europe Programs. From 2009-19, McMahon was a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the Texas Rangers Organization. He served as the Assistant Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator from 2016-17, and was promoted to Major League Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach in 2018-19. McMahon began working in professional baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach from 2006-08. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) designation from the NSCA. McMahon holds a masters in Exercise Science from Springfield College, where he served as an Anatomy and Physiology Instructor, and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with baseball, football, golf, men's lacrosse, men's soccer, and women's volleyball from 2005-07. Prior to Springfield, in 2004-05, he was an Assistant Football / Strength and Conditioning Coach at Middlebury College in his home state of Vermont. As an undergraduate at St. Lawrence University, McMahon majored in biology while playing center for the football team.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Dr. Lauren Casella, Academic Program Director for the Catholic School Leadership Academy and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Administration in the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University. Before entering higher education, Dr. Casella served Catholic elementary schools within the Chicago Archdiocese for ten years as a teacher at St. John of the Cross Parish School in Western Springs IL and as a teacher, administrator, and Principal at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago, IL. Prior to joining LMU as a full-time faculty member, Dr. Casella served as a faculty lecturer in SOE’s Elementary and Secondary Education Department. In the role, she taught courses on curriculum and instructional leadership and earned senior lecturer status. Dr. Casella holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from LMU, a master’s degree in Leadership and Supervision from Loyola University Chicago, and a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Teacher Education in Multicultural Societies from University of Southern California.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Dr. Timothy Dohrer, director of the Master of Science in Education program at Northwestern University. He is the former principal of New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Dohrer has taught middle school, high school and college students in rural, urban, and suburban settings and served as a long-term New Trier administrator and teacher. He first became an instructor in the Master of Science in Education program in 2004 while he was teaching English at the Northfield campus of New Trier High School. Since then, Dohrer worked in the areas of curriculum and instruction as well as research and academic services at New Trier. As New Trier principal, Dohrer led one of the largest and most successful schools in the country, supervising a staff of 450 employees and a student population of 3,100 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. His current areas of research include teacher education, teacher leadership, curriculum & instruction, assessment, literacy, school climate, and social & emotional learning. Dr. Dohrer earned his BA in English and Journalism from Indiana University, his MA in English from Northwestern University, and his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University.
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For Today's episode, Jim is joined by Molly Gosline, Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In her role at Stevenson, she works within the professional learning community to build an SEL culture. She is the Executive Director of SEL4IL and the founder of SEL School Consulting. Molly earned an Ed.M. in the risk & prevention division of the human development and psychology program from The Harvard Graduate School of Education and is currently a doctoral student in the Mid-Career Education Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Dr. Robert Higgins, Director of the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Higgins is the leading authority in heart and lung transplantation, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and mechanical circulatory support. His scientific interests include the mechanisms of cell injury in failing hearts, health economics and policy, racial disparities in post-transplant outcomes, access to care and improving outcomes among heart failure and cardiac surgery patients. Before his role at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Higgins served at The Ohio State University, where he was professor and chairman of the Department of Surgery, as well as surgeon-in-chief and director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center at Wexner Medical Center.
Dr. Higgins obtained his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and went on to earn his medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine, followed by a master’s degree in health services administration at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed a residency in general surgery and served as chief resident at the University Hospitals of Pittsburgh. He was a Winchester Scholar and fellow in cardiothoracic surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Higgins served as a senior registrar in transplantation at the renowned Papworth Hospital, the U.K.’s largest cardiothoracic surgical program and its main heart-lung transplant center. He also served as a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Dan Calandro, Chief Principal Advisor at RefQuest+. Dan has over 35 years of experience in sports at the collegiate level. He worked at the NCAA National Office in a multitude of different departments, including Enforcement, Championships, Governance and Membership Affairs. His last role with the NCAA was as the Director of Playing Rules and Officiating, a role which he filled from 2014-2020. In addition to his time at the NCAA, he also served as the Director of Athletics at his alma mater, Knox College, from 2000-2005.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with Director of Strength & Conditioning at Purdue University, Jason Pullara. Coach Pullara returned to the Boilermakers from Northwestern, where he worked for 18 years. Coach Pullara served as the sports performance coach for the Northwestern women’s lacrosse program during all seven of its NCAA championships from 2005 to 2012. He was also the sports performance coach for the softball program, which earned NCAA Tournament bids in seven of his seasons with the program, finishing among the top 16 teams in the country in 2005 and 2008 while placing second at the Women's College World Series in 2006 and third in 2007. Coach Pullara is Master Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise & fitness and a minor in psychology from Purdue in 2001. He earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Northwestern in 2011. As an undergraduate, Pullara played rugby. A two-year team captain, he was a three-time all-conference selection and team Most Valuable Player and two-time All-Midwest Regional pick.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Lewis Caralla, Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach at Georgia Tech. Coach Caralla has 13 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He has previously served as the head strength and conditioning coach for three different NCAA Division I FBS programs and is in his third season as head football strength and conditioning coach at Georgia Tech. Prior to his current role, Coach Caralla spent the 2018 season as the head strength and conditioning coach at Buffalo, where he was named Football Scoop’s Strength Coach of the Year. Before his time at Buffalo, Caralla was director of strength and conditioning at Louisiana-Lafayette (2016-17) and North Texas (2015). His career also includes stints as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Michigan (2012-14), Mississippi State (2011) and Georgia Tech (2010-11), a graduate assistant at Mississippi State (2009-10) and an intern at Virginia (2008) and South Florida (2007). As an athlete, Coach Caralla was a two-time all-conference running back at Defiance (Ohio) College, where he also earned academic all-conference accolades twice and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in wellness and corporate fitness in 2008. He earned a master’s degree in kinesiology from Mississippi State in 2010.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Alex and Rijad to talk about their experiences in high school strength and conditioning both as athletes and as coaches. Additionally, they discuss the Good Athlete Project’s new initiative to bring high quality strength & conditioning to more high schools across the nation.
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For today’s episode Jim is joined by strength coach, physical therapist, and Founder of The Movement System, Matt Castero. The Movement System is an educational platform with the mission to “Make The World Stronger”. Matt received his bachelor’s and his doctorate of physical therapy from Ohio State University and has worked in high school strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, and personal training.
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For today’s episode, Jim and Rijad debrief the 2021 IHSPLA State Championship Meet. Then, Jim is joined by John Beerbower, Assistant Divisional Chair and Director of Strength & Conditioning at McHenry High School, to talk about his experience as a member and coach in the IHSPLA.
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For today’s episode, Jim sits down with science journalist, editor, and author, Caroline Williams. A consultant for and regular contributor to New Scientist, her written work has also appeared in The Guardian, The Boston Globe, BBC Future, and BBC Earth, among others. She has worked as a radio producer and reporter for BBC Radio, and was the regular co-host of the New Scientist podcast from 2006 to 2010. She is the author of two books: “My Plastic Brain: One Woman's Yearlong Journey to Discover If Science Can Improve Her Mind”, and the upcoming, “Move! The new science of body over mind”. She was also editor of the “New Scientist Instant Expert Guide to the Brain”. She holds a BSc in biological sciences from Exeter University and an MSc (Distinction) in Science Communication from Imperial College London.
To see more of Caroline’s work, visit her website: carolinewilliams.net and follow her on Instagram: @CarolineWilliams_Science and Twitter: @ScienceCaroline
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined key members of the Good Athlete Project family – Rijad Pekmez, Rob Miner, and Matt Klem. They discuss the upcoming 2021 IHSPLA State Championship happening on May 29th, as well as their own experiences competing and coaching in the sport of powerlifting.
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For today’s episode Jim is joined by Matt Johnson, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bulls. Coach Johnson has been with the Bulls organization since 2012, starting as a Strength and Conditioning Intern. He was promoted to Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach in 2013 and served in that role for 3 years before being named to his current position in 2016. Coach Johnson received both his bachelor’s and master’s from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Michelle Di Benedetto, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. Michelle leads the department responsible for fund development, communications, marketing, outreach and community relations. Before coming to IWS, she was the Programs and Development Director for the Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance, where she was responsible for the fund development program and shared responsibility for programs, including a national initiative supporting community level gatherings on equity and healing. She has a MA in Human Rights and Global Health from the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies and a BA in International Studies with minors in Commercial Italian and French.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Coach CJ White, Director of Strength and Conditioning and Head Football Strength Coach for Jackson State University. Prior to his time at JSU, Coach White had roles on the strength and conditioning staff at Arkansas State, SMU, and his alma mater, Mary-Hardin Baylor. While at Mary-Hardin Baylor, CJ played Outside Linebacker and Defensive End from 2014-2016. He has been a part of three American Southwest Conference Championships and one Division III National Championship. Coach White graduated from Mary-Hardin Baylor in 2018 with a degree in Exercise Physiology and went on to earn a Master of Science in Sport Administration from Arkansas State University in 2020.
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For today’s episode, Jim is joined by Jason Hardrath, Endurance athlete and elementary school teacher. Jason currently holds more FKTs (otherwise known as Fastest Known Times) than any other athlete in the world with 97 and ultimately aims to be the first athlete in the world with 100 FKTs. He previously competed in Cross-Country and Track at Corban University and has also competed in marathons and Ironman Triathlons. When he is not competing in FKTs, Jason is a Physical Education Specialist for Klamath County School District in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
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For today’s episode Jim and Alex start by discussing a passage from the book “This Is Water”’ by David Foster Wallace. They talk about what the book and passage mean to them and how the messaging from it can apply to daily life. Then, they move on to discussing how to go about building a process and what can be done if one feels they have fallen off that path.
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For today’s episode Jim is joined by Jen Foust, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach currently working at the University of Arkansas with both Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country. In addition, she is co-owner of PWRx (power x) performance, a consulting company bringing quality programming and structure to Jr. high and high school strength and conditioning. Jen is also the creator behind the brand LOBO co, which raises money through apparel sales to give back to youth athletics. When she isn’t coaching, she’s training to compete in Olympic weightlifting and is working to popularize the sport in Arkansas by getting student athletes involved in local barbell clubs.
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For today’s episode Jim is joined by Mike Jennings, Director of Physical Education and Character Development at Athlos, an educational service provider. In his role as Director, Mike provides virtual and on-site professional development and support for physical educators: in all thing’s movement, fitness, physical activity, and coaching. He is also a regular presenter at local, state, and regional conferences. His presentation topics have included: showing long term student and athletic growth, assessment & feedback, use of data in PE and curriculum development. He has a master’s degree in both Secondary Education, with a focus in Curriculum & Assessment, and Exercise Physiology. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
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For today’s episode Jim is joined by another key member of The Good Athlete Project, Rijad Pekmez. In this first of what will be a 2-part podcast, they discuss what Rijad took away from his reading of the book “The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups” by Daniel Coyle. They also dive into what their culture looks like and how they’ve maintained that over the years.
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For today’s episode we are joined by Aaron Willits, head football coach at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Prior to taking the head job at Knox, Coach Willits was the Offensive Coordinator at Concordia College in Minnesota. In his nine years with the Cobbers, the team had an overall record of 62 - 28 and a record of 48 - 24 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). On top of his Offensive Coordinator role, Willits also served as Recruiting Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Equipment Manager for the Cobbers. Coach Willits is not only the new Head Football Coach at Knox College, but he is also an alumnus from the Class of 2008. During his playing career he earned All-Midwest Conference honors as a senior and was voted the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player in 2007. Coach Willits graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science and secondary education.
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For Today’s episode we are joined by Brad Dixon. Coach Dixon is the Head Football Coach, Head Boys Track Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, and Physical Education Teacher at Camp Point Central High School in west central Illinois. He has been coaching football for 16 years, including the last 8 years as Head Coach at Camp Point Central. In his time as head coach he has an overall record of 84-19, the Panthers have won 5 conference championships, and made the IHSA Playoffs 8 straight times, including one quarterfinals appearance, 2 semi-finals appearances and a 2nd place finish in 2018.
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For today’s episode we are joined by the Head Coach for the Earlham College Lacrosse Team, Blake Keenan. He was named Head Coach in 2019 after spending three years as an Assistant Coach at North Central College. Keenan is a 2017 graduate of Benedictine University with a degree in exercise sports studies, where he was a three-year letterwinner on the men’s lacrosse team. A three-year starter at attack for the Eagles, Keenan finished his career ranked third among Benedictine leaders in career points (101) and career goals (78). He earned Second Team All-Midwest Lacrosse Conference (MLC) in 2015 as a sophomore and was named to the MLC All-Sportsmanship Team in 2016.
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For today’s episode, we are sharing an excerpt from a recent interview that Jim did on the “Culture Builders” Podcast hosted by friend of the project and former guest JP Nerbun. JP had Jim on his show to discuss his thoughts on the idea that American Football should be banned.
The Culture Builders Podcast shares thoughts, tools, and tips for leaders to improve relationships, raise standards, and grow personally. In addition to hosting the podcast, J.P. is also the founder of Thrive On Challenge, as well as a mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant.
To hear the full interview, check out JP’s podcast “Culture Builders” here: https://anchor.fm/culturebuilders/episodes/293-Should-American-Football-Be-Banned--Jim-Davis-of-The-Good-Athlete-Project-enh1p4
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For today's episode Jim and Alex open the show discussing an all-too-familiar topic in Chicago - who will be the next Bears Quarterback? We then move on to discuss the 50-30-20-10 rule for return to training and how to easily and effectively implement it at your school.
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For today’s episode Jim and Alex sit down to discuss an important topic – mental health. We talk about defining the issue, why and how sports play a role in the conversation, and where to find resources for more help.
Find the resources mentioned at: https://teamembrace.net/2020/01/05/links-to-support/
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For today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Kabran Chapek. Dr. Chapek has worked as a Staff Physician at Amen Clinics since 2013. He is a graduate of Bastyr University in the Seattle area and has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. He is the Founding President of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians and is the author of “Concussion Rescue: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Inury”
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For today’s episode we are joined by Lauren Chamberlain, the host of MLB Originals Stack’d series. Lauren is also the owner of Lauren Chamberlain, LLC, an umbrella company that oversees her ventures and manages her softball performance facility in Oklahoma. As an athlete, Lauren broke the NCAA Home Run Record with 95 home runs, was the Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year, a 4x Division 1 All-American, a member of Team USA, a Nominee for NCAA Player of the Year, an ESPY Nominee, and ultimately the #1 Overall Draft Pick for the USSSA Pride.
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For today’s episode we are joined by Coach Mike Hohensee. Coach Hohensee spent 21 years as the Head Coach of eight different AFL teams, posting 170 career wins, and guided Chicago to the Arena Bowl XX title in 2006. During his playing career, Coach Hohensee earned a spot on the All-American Strength Team while at Minnesota. He played professionally in the NFL, AFL, USFL and Canadian Football League. He has coached youth, high school, college, and professional players for 46 years. He has been inducted into several Hall of Fames including the AFL Hall of Fame, The University of Minnesota Gophers’ Hall of Fame, the MT San Antonio Junior College Hall of Fame, and the Rowland High School Hall of Fame.
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For today's episode we are joined by Dr. Emeran Meyer. Dr. Mayer is a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Executive Director of the G. Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience, and Co-director of the CURE: Digestive Diseases Research Center at UCLA.
He is a world renowned gastroenterologist and neuroscientist with 35 years of experience in the study of clinical and neurobiological aspects of how the digestive system and the nervous system interact in health and disease and has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Mentor Award from the American Gastroenterological Association and the Ismar Boas medal from the German Society for Gastroenterology and Metabolic Disease.
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For today’s episode, we are joined once again by Gabriel Villareal. Gabriel is the founder of Clinically Informed Coaching, the Owner and Founder of LostBoys Strength & Conditioning, and Founder and Host of the Informed Consent Podcast. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a certified Underground Strength & Conditoning Coach. Gabriel recently released his book “The Bridge Between Counseling and Coaching” which is available exclusively at his website clinicallyinformedcoaching.com
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For today’s episode, we are joined once again by Robin Lyons, Founder and Director of Coaching at MTN Lab Performance Coaching in Driggs, Idaho. Robin is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has her Master’s in Sports Conditioning and Human Performance. As an athlete, Robin was a 5x NCAA Track & Field All-American and a Canadian Record Holder in the hammer throw.
You can follow Robin on Instagram: @Coach_RLyons and learn more about MTN Lab at their website MTNPerformanceLab.com or follow them on Instagram: @MtnLab_Coaching
Check out Robin’s first appearance on the show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-61-robin-lyons-know-your-why/id1278410201?i=1000430666978
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For Today's episode we are joined by International Sport Performance Consultant, Derek Hansen. Coach Hansen has been working with athletes all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track and Field, providing instruction to sprinters of all ages eventually working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. His career evolved rapidly working closely with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports. He worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Simon Fraser University for 14 years, the first non-US member of the NCAA. He also serves as a performance consultant to numerous professional teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL, as well as major NCAA Division 1 programs throughout North America, specializing in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-competition protocols and neuromuscular electrical stimulation programming. Derek is asked to speak on speed development and high performance training on a regular basis for major events around the world and has also authored a number of books, chapters and journal articles on these subjects.
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For today's episode we are joined by Don Day, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Olympic Sports at Georgia Southern. His Coaching resume includes stops at Western Kentucky University, American University, Robert Morris University and The University of Akron. In addition to his coaching, Coach Day has contributed as a columnist for EliteFTS.com. He received his bachelor’s degree in strength and conditioning at The University of Findlay while also playing football. He then went and received his master’s at the University of Akron in sports science and coaching while doing his graduate assistantship with the football strength staff.
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For Today's episode we sat down with Timothy E. Hewett, Ph.D.. Dr. Hewett is a former Director of The Biomechanics Laboratories and Sports Medicine Research Center at Mayo Clinic, Director of the Sports Health & Performance Institute at The Ohio State University, Professor and Director of Sports Medicine Research at OSU, and Professor and Director of the Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Research Foundation. He was a Professor in Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Physiology and Cell Biology and Biomedical Engineering and Allied Health Professions at The OSU, Pediatrics and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Hewett possesses a doctorate in Physiology and Biophysics and a postdoctoral fellowships in Molecular Biology & Biomechanics, Pharmacolgy and Cell Biophysics and Human Biomechanics. Over four hundred of his research articles have appeared in peer-reviewed medical journals, with over 50,000 citations of his work in the medical literature. Dr. Hewett has an h-index over 113 and his research has received numerous awards, including the Excellence in Research Award, The O’donohue Award and the NCAA Award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, The Rose Excellence in Research Award from The American Physical Therapy Association, The Research to Reality and Clint Thompson Awards from National Athletic Trainers Associations and the Young Investigator Award from the American Heart Association Dr. Hewett is a Fellow of American College of Sports Medicine and a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Orthopaedic Research Society & American Physiological Society.
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For today's episode, Jim and Alex celebrate 100 podcasts by taking a stroll down memory lane. They also discuss the current state of things both within the project and sports as a whole. Finally, they discuss what lies ahead for the project. Most of all, we want to say thank you to our listeners for supporting us for 100 Episodes!
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For today's episode we are joined by Johannah Zabal, Laboratories Coordinator for the Metabolism and Exercise Testing Laboratories in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at George Washington University. She is also an adjunct professor teaching Essentials of Strength & Conditioning for undergraduate students. Johannah was also recently appointed Director of Sport Performance for Soldiers to Sidelines, a non-profit that develops all branches of active duty, retired, or wounded military members into coaches through seminars and clinics.
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For today’s episode we are joined by Chris Morris, Director of Applied Sport Science at the University of Kentucky. He is responsible for developing and implementing the best practice strategies to reduce injury risk and enhance readiness, performance, and recovery for the Wildcats’ football team as well as with men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s soccer. The Lawrenceburg, Ky., native returned to the Bluegrass after one season as the Director of Applied Sports Science at the University of Texas. Prior to Texas, he spent two years in UK football’s high-performance department as a sports scientist. He is also the Owner of Performance Training Academy in Lexington which serves as a consultant regarding the implementation and analysis of heart rate variability and brain direct current potentials data. Dr. Morris has earned three degrees from Kentucky: bachelor’s degree in marketing, master’s degree in exercise science, and doctorate in exercise science in. As an athlete, Dr. Morris was a punter for the Wildcats football team from 2002-05.
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Jim and Alex sit down to talk about the Good Athlete Project Powerlifting Nationals. To learn more and register for the event, go to our website: Goodathleteproject.com/powerliftingnationals
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For today’s episode we are joined by Chris Duffin. Known as the “Mad Scientist of Strength” Chris is an Ex Corporate Executive turned Inventor and Movement professional. He has positioned himself uniquely in the fitness world bridging the gap between (and working with both) the top clinical rehab and sports professionals in the world and the in-the-trenches athletes and S&C coaches. He promotes and uses evidence-based approaches in developing his coaching and cueing methodologies and strength training equipment. Chris keeps it simple with reinforcing clean natural movement patterns and then focusing on building strength. He is the only person in the world today squatting and deadlifting over 900lbs at his bodyweight. He is one of the best Powerlifters of our age and one of the most respected strength coaches in the industry. Chris’s professional background prior to his current roles includes 18 years of diverse operations management experience in running aerospace, automotive, and hi-tech companies or divisions, utilizing his BS in Engineering and MBA. Chris also co-owns the Kabuki Strength Lab in Portland Oregon and is CEO/Co-Founder of Kabuki Strength Equipment providing innovative equipment and methodologies to the S&C field.
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For today's episode we bring you another of our talks from the Beyond Sports: The Mentors We Mean to Be clinic. Today's presentation is given by friend of the project and former Podcast guest Maurice McDavid. He is a community leader, serving in multiple capacities. He is in his 10th year of education and his first year as assistant principal at a bilingual elementary school.
To hear more about Maurice, circle back to his first appearance on the podcast back in episode 80: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-athlete-podcast/id1278410201?i=1000452828232
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For today’s podcast we are joined by Anna Swisher, Coach Education and Sports Science Manager at USA Weightlifting. Prior to her work at USA Weightlifting she served as Director of Education and Performance for Eleiko Sport. Co-creator of Eleiko Strength Coach Int. L1 and L2 courses. Anna is also an athlete herself - she was a thrower at Williams College, where she was an NCAA qualifier and a school record holder. She also was a competitive weightlifter for eight years with Windy City Weightlifting. Anna also lives on a hobby farm and orchard in Tennessee with chickens, bees, and 100 fruit trees.
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Episode 92 – Beyond Strength: Long Term Athlete Development with Dr. Tony Moreno
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For today’s podcast we are bringing you a presentation from our Beyond Sports: The Mentors We Mean To Be, which took place on October 13th, 2019. This presentation was given by Dr. Tony Moreno on the topic of Long-Term Athletic Development. Dr. Moreno is a professor in the Health Promotion and Human Performance department at Eastern Michigan University. He has presented regionally, nationally and internationally in the areas of ACL injury prevention, adapted physical activity, and physical training. His areas of interest are in the area of youth sport and physical activity particularly with regard to motor skill acquisition, injury prevention, performance enhancement, and the role of motor ability on athlete development and fitness throughout the lifespan. In addition to his teaching and research pursuits, he has previous experience as an intercollegiate strength and conditioning coach and a fitness center owner/operator to help guide students seeking careers in the personal fitness training or sport performance specialist setting.
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Episode 92 – IOC Position Paper on Mental Health Featuring Michelle McMahon
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For today’s podcast we are joined by Michelle McMahon to discuss the IOC’s position paper on Mental Health. You can find a copy of the paper at this link: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/11/667
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For today’s podcast we are joined by Ed Smith, Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Lynchburg. Smith served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Webber International University in Babson Park, Fla., before going to Lynchburg. He was also a former graduate assistant at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md. Coach Smith earned his Master of Science degree in applied health physiology with a concentration in strength and conditioning at SU. He was a two-time All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference linebacker at Emory & Henry College and graduated from the institution with an athletic training degree.
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For today’s podcast we are joined by assistant professor, sport scientist, and PhD candidate Ben Skutnik. Ben is a sport scientist working primarily with Olympic sports at the University of Louisville. He is also a faculty member, teaching undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of exercise physiology and sports science. In addition to his work at Louisville, Ben is also a Block One Test Instructor and Nutrition Coach for Power Athlete. He received his B.A. from Luther College, where he was a varsity swimmer, and his MS from Kansas State University.
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For today’s podcast we bring you another very special Biz Ten Episode co-hosted by Jim Davis and Hugh Williams. Our guest for today is Jerry Hester, Founder of Hester Insurance Group LLC and former captain of the University of Illinois Basketball Team. Jerry had a long and successful career at Illinois, serving as captain of the team, winning the Big Ten Championship in the 1997-1998 season, and making three total appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Jerry is now the founder of Hester Insurance Group, LLC - an independent risk management firm specializing in life insurance, annuities, and disability coverage for individuals, organizations, and businesses.
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Episode 88 – Drew Szczecinski: The Philosophy of Physical Combat
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For today’s episode we are joined by lifelong martial artist, coach, and self-described wanderer, Drew Szczecinski. He has coached MMA, nutrition, and lifestyle routine changes in three different countries for almost a decade. Drew also previously fought professionally in MMA while in Japan, becoming the Pancrase 2014 Neo Blood Tournament Lightweight Champion.
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Episode 87 – Body & Mind: SPARK Your Performance with Dr. John Ratey
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For today’s episode we are joined by Dr. John Ratey. He is a best-selling author, an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 11 books published in 17 languages, including the groundbreaking ADD-ADHD “Driven to Distraction” series with Ned Hallowell, MD. With the publication of "Spark-The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain," Dr. Ratey has established himself as one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection. His most recent book, “Go Wild” explores how we can achieve optimal physical and mental health by getting in touch with our caveman roots, and how we can “re-wild” our lives.
Link to his CV: http://www.johnratey.com/curriculumvitae.php
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On today’s episode we are joined once again by World Class Strength Athlete and Owner of The Strength Agenda in Elmhurst, IL, Tom Sroka. Jim and Tom discuss the upcoming college football playoff games as well as some of the top storylines in College Football from this past year.
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Episode 85 – Rick Weissbourd & Stephanie Jones: Stress and Self-Management in Education
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On today’s episode we are joined by Rick Weissbourd and Stephanie Jones with a special guest appearance by Stephanie’s son Henry. Stephanie is the Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Her research, anchored in prevention science, focuses on the effects of poverty and exposure to violence on children and youth's social, emotional, and behavioral development. Rick is a senior lecturer on education as well as the faculty director of the Human Development and Psychology program also at Harvard’s graduate school of education. His work focuses on vulnerability and resilience in childhood, the achievement gap, moral development, and effective schools and services for children.
In addition to their roles as professors, Rick is the faculty director of the Making Caring Common Project where Stephanie serves as a senior adviser. Stephanie is also the Director of The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (EASEL) Laboratory.
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On today’s episode we are joined by Angela Lewis. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author who is passionate about empowering the lives of young women. To date she’s published three books, The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success, The Game Changing Assist Workbook and Post Moves: The Female Athlete’s Guide to Dominate Life After College which focus on providing a roadmap for young women to accomplish their goals. A recognized leader Lewis was awarded the Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, honored by Black Girls Rock St. Louis, and received the Distinguished Young Professional in Education and Youth Empowerment from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. A St. Louis native, Lewis received a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at St. Louis University. In four years, Lewis scored over 1,000 points, grabbed over 500 rebounds and went on to play in Germany. After playing Angela coached at Metro High School, Webster University, Southeast Missouri State University and Marquette University. Most notably, she helped lead the St. Louis Surge, professional women’s basketball team, to a National Championship in 2014.
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Episode 83 – Luke Summers: Raising Wolves
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On today’s episode we are joined by recurring guest Luke Summers. Luke is the Chief Operating Officer and resident BA (google it) of Power Athlete HQ. Luke previously appeared on episode 10 of the podcast alongside his colleague and friend of the project Tex Mcquilkin – go back and give it a listen. On December 5th, 6th, and 7th the guys down at Power Athlete will be hosting their annual Power Athlete Symposium. The Power Athlete Symposium is a three-day experience packed with movement coaching, mental flexing and self-discovery. All proceeds collected through registration and the silent auction event will be donated to Wade’s Army to lead the fight against Neuroblastoma.
You can buy tickets to the Power Athlete Symposium and learn more about their incredible lineup of presenters at: events.powerathletehq.com/symposium
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Episode 82 – Ryan Mundy: SWZLE
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We have an extra special episode of the podcast for you today! This is the first of what we are calling our Biz Ten series of episodes. Jim and friend of the project/recurring guest Hugh Williams sit down with athletes who have transitioned successful careers in athletics into successful careers in business. We get to hear firsthand about how the lessons learned in sports have transferred over into success in the world of business.
Our first guest is former NFL Defensive Back Ryan Mundy. Ryan started his collegiate career at the University of Michigan before transferring to West Virginia University. He finished his final year with 45 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 2 fumble recoveries. Ryan was then drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 6th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He won a Super Bowl with the Steelers in 2009 then spent a year with the New York Giants before coming to the Chicago Bears, where he finished his career. Today, Ryan is a successful businessman with a number of different successful business ventures including being co-founder of the reusable straw company SWZL.
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Episode 81 – Jim Burnside: Serious Fun
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For today’s episode we are joined by Jim Burnside, Assistant Athletic Director and Head Girls Soccer Coach at New Trier High School. Coach Burnside has been coaching at New Trier since 1992 and in that time has led the Girls Soccer program to 6 State Championships. He has been Coach of the Year multiple times, holds a number of different state records, and in 2017 was inducted into the IHSSCA Hall of Fame.
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For today’s episode we are joined by Maurice J. McDavid of DeKalb, IL. He is a community leader, serving in multiple capacities. He is in his 10th year of education and his first year as assistant principal at a bilingual elementary school. A former middle school social studies and Spanish teacher, he also served three years as dean of students at DeKalb High School. Apart from the work done there, he also serves as the assistant pastor and youth pastor at the United Pentecostal Church of DeKalb, the church in which he grew up. He is married to his high school sweetheart, who serves as the school board president of their school district and is blessed to have three wonderful elementary school-aged children. He is social justice and restorative justice trained and sees these as a major part of his work.
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For today's episode Jim and Alex sit down to talk about why communication is such an important skill for coaches to master. They share some effective communication strategies that we use at The Good Athlete Project.
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Episode 78 – Rebecca Riccio: Social Impact Lab
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For today’s episode we are joined by Rebecca Riccio. Rebecca is the Founding Director of the Social Impact Lab at Northeastern University. Her research focuses on using experiential learning and teaching methods to help students explore how to become more effective and ethical social change makers. She completed her undergraduate work at Wesleyan University and her graduate work at the University of Michigan. In addition to that, she spent time as both an undergraduate and graduate student at the Pushkin Institute in Moscow.
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Episode 77 – Bennett Wakenight: Stress Management vs. Stress Avoidance
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For today’s episode we are joined by Bennett Wakenight, Executive Producer of Business at WGN Radio. In addition to his role at WGN, Bennett is also the PA announcer for Men’s and Women’s Basketball at Loyola University Chicago. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago and during his time there, provided video and statistical analysis for the Loyola Men’s Volleyball team.
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Episode 76 – Mitch Lyons: SEL4MA
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For today’s episode we are joined by Mitch Lyons, founder and President of the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Alliance for Massachusetts. From this organization came the Social-Emotional Learning Alliance for the United States - which now operates in 14 states - offering grassroots advocacy for effective SEL. Mitch was a trial lawyer and basketball coach for over 25 years and has spent the last 19 years advocating for the systemic change required in equipping children with the mental health skills necessary to be successful. He now engages in finding ways to bring SEL into the community to reinforce the SEL skills taught in schools.
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Episode 75 – Dr. Ian Smith: Clean and Lean
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For today’s episode we are joined by best-selling author, TV personality, and Physician Dr. Ian Smith. In addition to his bestselling books and television appearances, Dr. Smith served two terms on the prestigious President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He has also served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations including the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The New York Council for the Humanities, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity. He graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master’s in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
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Jim, Alex, and Dimitri sit down to discuss the 2019 NBA finals and all the storylines that came along with it. If there's a topic you want to hear the guys discuss - reach out to us on Twitter and Instagram: @coach4kindness.
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Episode 74 – Michelle McMahon: Discovering Your True Self
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For today’s episode we are joined by Sportscaster Michelle McMahon. She's spent the past two years on NBC Sports Chicago as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast and with Big Ten Network covering college football, basketball, and volleyball. Personally, she's been navigating and openly sharing the ever-evolving journey of cultivating true self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-confidence outside of external validators. Michelle played volleyball at the University of Michigan where she first dove into the world of mental health with longtime administrator/counselor/mentor, Greg Harden, who helped develop the strong psyche of elite athletes such as Tom Brady and Desmond Howard. Michelle hopes to continue to spread mental health awareness, promote self-worth in a world full of comparisons, and continue to expand in her reach through sharing empowering content and speaking out on vulnerable, important issues.
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He has coached collegiately with Georgetown University Men’s and Women’s lacrosse, and women’s crew teams, and Marymount University Men’s lacrosse. McQuilkin interned at the University of Texas at Austin in the football program. He has apprenticed under Raphael Ruiz studying proper implementation of science-based, performance-driven training systems. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences in 2008, and a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from Marymount University in 2010.
Episode 72 – Thomie Venisee: Relationships over Results
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For today’s episode we are joined by Thomie Venisee, Director of Client Success at ADP. As an athlete, Thomie was name All-State and All-Region in football for three straight years. He graduated from High School with scholarship offers for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field. He then went on to Troy where he was a three-year starter and led the team to two Southland Conference Championships. After college, Thomie played for the Hamburg Blue Devils of the German Football League where he won the 2003 German Bowl. After playing Following his time overseas Thomie played for both the Columbus Destroyers and the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. Thomie was inducted into the Albany Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2014. He has his bachelors from Troy, a masters from Cornell University, and his MBA from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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For today’s episode we are joined by Logan Gelbrich, founder of DEUCE, a brand of unique coaching-oriented strength & conditioning gyms. Gelbrich has not only demonstrated the ability to create asymmetrical value in the fitness space, he has become a developmental leader offering courses like Coach’s Prep 101 that drives adaptation in coaches looking to improve their craft and Business Prep 101 to help entrepreneurs build a developmental organization. As an athlete, Gelbrich was a professional baseball player before moving on to compete in Crossfit and Strongman competitions. He recently released a book titled “Going Right: A Logical Justification for Pursuing Your Dreams” which unveils a decision-making framework that clears the way for men and women to pursue their peak expression.
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Episode 70 – Jim Kielbaso: IYCA
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For today’s episode we are joined by Jim Kielbaso, President of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) and Director of Total Performance Training Center. He has previous experience as a Strength Coach at the D1 level and is the author of multiple books and dozens of articles published in a variety of publications. He runs a successful NFL Combine Prep program and is a consultant to programs like University of Michigan football and University of Kentucky Basketball. Jim has experience working with athletes of all ages, at all levels, in a wide variety of sports.
To find out more visit his website: http://jimkielbaso.com/ or follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @JimKielbaso
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Episode 69 – Phil Andrew:
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For today’s episode we are joined by Phil Andrew, Principal of Pax Group and former Special Agent with the FBI. He’s served throughout the Midwest, New York and overseas with expertise in crisis negotiation, undercover work, counterterrorism, national security, violence prevention, crimes against children, and social media. He has deployed regularly on domestic and international kidnappings/hostage takings and has received numerous FBI/DOJ Awards. Phil leads the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Violence Prevention Initiatives where he is responsible for all aspects of safety, programs, and partnerships for 209 schools and 316 Parishes. He is also an Adjunct Instructor of Negotiation, Business Intelligence and Leadership at DePaul University Business School’s Department of Management & Entrepreneurship. He has served on the City of Chicago’s Office of Violence Prevention Advisory and the Governor of Illinois Public Safety Transition Committee. Prior to the FBI, Phil practiced law in Chicago and managed a violence prevention organization. He is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law and the University of Illinois, which he attended on an athletic scholarship and twice captained the Illini Swim Team. Phil is a recipient of a U.S. House of Representatives Award for Outstanding Courage and Heroism, an Illinois State Bar Association Service Award and is an inductee into Loyola Academy's Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Episode 68 – Dr. Pat Ivey: Beyond Sets and Reps
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For today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Pat Ivey, Assistant VP/ Associate Athletics Director for Student Athlete Health and Performance at the University of Louisville. Prior to Dr. Ivey’s arrival to Louisville, he served as the Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Performance at Arkansas State University. He oversaw the Athletic Performance Staff and was responsible to the training and development of all ASU’s sports teams. He also oversaw the Sports Nutrition department and was the primary deliverer of Mental Performance to the Football Team as well the Athletic Performance Staff. Pat Ivey lettered as a defensive end at Missouri from 1993-95. In 1995, he was honored as being the strongest athlete in the history of Missouri. In 1996, he was signed as a free agent by the San Diego Chargers. Beginning in 1998, Ivey worked as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, at the University of Missouri. He started his graduate assistantship after spending time with Denver Broncos and during his time with the Green Bay Packers in 1999.
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Episode 67 – Reilly Dampeer: OKC High Performance Rowing
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For today’s episode we are joined by Head Coach of the Oklahoma City High Performance Rowing Center, Reilly Dampeer. Coach Dampeer has coached various national team athletes since 2010, at events including Senior, U23 and U19 World Championships, Pan American Games, and World Cups. Dampeer came to Oklahoma in 2016 from Washington, DC, where she was the coach of a high-performance club rowing program for eight years. She has also coached many athletes to the podium at National Championships, National Selection Regattas and other international events like Henley Royal Regatta and the Australian National Championships. Coach Dampeer is a participant in the U.S. Olympic Committee National Team Coach Leadership and Education Program. As an athlete, Dampeer rowed for Santa Clara University for four years, and after college trained at several clubs around the country. She won a National Championship title in the Single and represented the U.S. at the 2007 Pan American Games in the Single and Quadruple Sculls, taking silver in the Quad.
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Episode 66 – Steve Estes: The Current State of PE
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For today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Steve Estes, professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee State University. Dr. Estes did his undergraduate and masters studies in kinesiology at San Diego State University, and received the doctorate from The Ohio State University with an emphasis in sport culture. After completing the doctorate Dr. Estes taught at California State University - Fullerton, State University of New York - Cortland, East Carolina University, and Missouri Western State University before coming to Middle Tennessee State University. His administrative appointments include Director of the Center for Technology in Education at Cortland, Department Chair at East Carolina University and Middle Tennessee State University, and Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Missouri Western State University. He has also served twice as President of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education, Faculty Senate Chair at SUNY Cortland, and as the keynote speaker at academic and professional conferences in his specialty areas.
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Jim and Alex sit down and discuss the cell phone policy recently announced by Kliff Kingsbury, Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
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For today’s episode we sit down with Kurt Hines, Head Coach of Coronado High School Football team. Before taking over at Coronado, Coach Hines was head coach at Bedford High School in Bedford, New Hampshire. While at Bedford, his teams made three State Championship appearances in four years. In addition to coaching football Coach Hines also has his own podcast, “For What It’s Worth Coaching” and in his own words, “as passionate as I am about the game of football, I’m even more passionate about the platform I’ve been blessed with, to empower those I coach and coach with!”.
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Episode 64 – Nick Alfieri: Unicorntown
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For today’s episode we are joined once again by Nick Alfieri. Nick is a linebacker for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, a youtuber, and a documentary filmmaker. Nick played college football for Georgetown where he finished his career as one of their all-time leading tacklers. Since joining the Unicorns, he has won back to back German Bowl Championships with the team.
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For today’s episode we sit down with Beth Hersman, Associate Professor in the Kinesiology and Health Department at Wright State University. In addition to serving as an associate professor she is also the Program Director for the Health and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education programs. As an athlete, Beth played college soccer for three years at Indiana Wesleyan University, and two of the three years won National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) championships. She also competes at the national level in the Bikini division of National Physique Committee competitions. In her free time, she volunteers in local disability sport activities such as Special Olympics, Wheelchair Rugby, and running races with Team Heart and Sole.
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For today’s episode we sit down with Peter Callahan. Peter is a Belgian-American middle-distance runner who competed for Belgium at the 2016 European Athletics Championships. He first attended and ran at Princeton University, where he graduated in 2013. While at Princeton, he was coached by Steve Dolan and set the school record in the indoor 1,000 meters. Callahan earned 7 Ivy League titles, 1 NCAA Division I Indoor Track title as a part of the Distance Medley team. He was granted a fifth year of NCAA eligibility and enrolled in a graduate program at University of New Mexico. While at University of New Mexico, Callahan placed fourth in the NCAA outdoor men's 1500 meters finals for two consecutive years, in 2014 and 2015. Callahan earned a Mountain West Conference Outdoor Track 1500 meter title.
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Episode 61 – Robin Lyons: Know Your Why
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For today’s episode we sit down with Robin Lyons, Founder and Director of Coaching at MTN Lab. She has over 18 years of combined experience as both an athlete and a coach. Prior to starting MTN Lab, Robin was a coach for Opex Fitness in Arizona. She holds a Master degree in Sports Conditioning and Human Performance and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS). When Robin is not coaching she is either mountain biking, floating the river, snowboarding or adventuring outdoors.
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For today’s episode we sit down with Paul Zientarski, education consultant and retired teacher. Paul was first inspired when he heard a Harvard professor speak about the positive influence physical activity has on the brain. He teamed up with a few like-minded individuals and together they developed the Learning Readiness PE (LEPE) program to prove physical activity has a positive impact on brain function. The Program has received worldwide attention and Paul has traveled the country presenting his brain research findings, explaining the effects of fitness and exercise on academic performance.
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For today’s episode we sit down with Charlie Tilson, outfielder for the Chicago White Sox. He was born and raised in Wilmette, IL and attended New Trier Township High School where he played baseball and football. He graduated in 2011 and was named the Gatorade Baseball Player of the year for the state of Illinois. He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 79th overall pick of the 2011 MLB Draft. While in the Minor Leagues, Charlie was twice named to the Mid-Season All Star team in both 2014 and 2015. On July 31st, 2016 he was traded to the Chicago White Sox, the same team he grew up rooting for. On August 2nd, Charlie made his minor league debut against the Detroit Tigers.
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For today’s episode we sit down with former Former NFL Running back and ESPN Football Analyst. At Idaho State, Merril was a four-year football starter who set 44 school and conference records and two NCAA football records, one for most receptions by a back in a season and the other for most receptions by a back for a career. In 1987, Merril was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played until 1993 and led the team in rushing and receiving in four of his first five years, setting a record in his third year for receptions by a running back. Merril joined ESPN in 1995 as a football analyst and sideline reporter, where he quickly distinguished himself through his in-depth knowledge of the game and his strong relationships with the coaches and players in the National Football League. He has since served as a host and analyst for a wide variety of ESPN programs on television, radio and the Internet, including ESPN’s SportsCenter and NFL Live; Friday Football and Fantasy Insider on ESPN News; The NFL on ESPN Radio; and alongside Ron Jaworski on the highly acclaimed State Farm NFL Matchup, which is the only show that uses coaches’ tape to provide an inside look at the game. Merril is also a regular contributor to ESPN.com and to ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Football and Super Bowl and NFL Draft coverage.
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Episode 57 – Rachel Balkovec: Riding the Wave of Strength & Conditioning
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For today’s episode we sit down with former Major League Baseball strength & conditioning coach Rachel Balkovec. Rachel had just completed her third season with the Houston Astros this fall before she relocated to Amsterdam, Netherlands to pursue her second master’s degree in research and biomechanics. Previous to working with the Astros, she was the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the St. Louis Cardinals for 2 seasons after working in various positions with EXOS (Formerly Athletes' Performance), Louisiana State University, The Chicago White Sox, Arizona State University and Los Tigres Del Licey Beisbol. She is a former NCAA Division I softball catcher and has special interest in organizational culture and behavioral psychology in relation to coaching.
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For today’s episode we welcome back Hugh Williams, former linebacker and defensive captain for the Northwestern Wildcats. Today, Hugh works for Avison Young in Chicago. He sits down to talk with us about a wide range of topics including the public perception of Tim Tebow, current controversies surrounding college admissions, and his thoughts on the NCAA and amateurism in sport.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Tom Sroka, World Class Strength Athlete and Owner of The Strength Agenda in Elmhurst, IL. Tom earned his bachelor’s at Aurora University in health and physical education and was a three-time All-American with their Track and Field program. He then transitioned to the sport of weightlifting where he won the superheavyweight division at the 2013 American Open and 2014 Arnold Classic. Tom has also competed in strongman competitions, the highland games, and GRID. Today, he is one of the most respected weightlifting coaches in the nation serving as head coach of Chicago based TeamSAW.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Andy Milne, health and physical education teacher at New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL. Andy has been teaching health and physical education teacher for the past twenty years and in 2017 was recognized as the SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year. He received his BA in Sports & Recreation at Staffordshire University and his PGCE in Physical Education & English at Exeter University, both in England. He emigrated to America in 2008 where he began working at Barrington High School before moving to Carmel Catholic and ultimately ending up at New Trier. He is also the founder and creator of slowchathealth.com. The #slowchathealth blog is aimed at health teachers working with students of all ages with the goal to promote online discussion, the sharing of resources and inspire all of us to provide a better experience for the students that we teach.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Aaron Horschig, founder of Squat University and physical therapist at Boost Sports Performance in Kansas City, MO. Aaron works with such athletes as olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, CrossFitters, international level soccer players, MLB and NFL athletes. Aaron published his first book “The Squat Bible” in spring of 2017 and has also been published in numerous professional journals. Aaron has competed in Olympic weightlifting since 2005 and placed sixth in the 2011 US Nationals. He currently lives in Kansas City with his wife Christine.
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Episode 52 – Dana Santas: Mobility Maker
For today’s episode we sat down with Dana Santas, AKA the Mobility Maker. She is a breathing, mobility and mind-body coach in professional sports, the yoga expert for CNN Health, a best-selling author, and an international speaker/presenter on ways to help people breathe, move and feel better in their bodies and be happier and healthier in their lives. Dana has worked with hundreds of professional athletes over the course of her career and currently serves as a consultant for the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the WWE. She also proudly trains U.S. military and veterans in recovery techniques and previously served the Boston Fire Department.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Creator of the Hero Initiative and strength and conditioning coach, Raph Ruiz. The Hero Initiative program serves preparation for selection, current Special Operators, elite SWAT LEOs and Fire Rescue, as well as return to quality-of-life for the retired. Raph also works with athletes ranging from youth to the professional level. He has worked with a number of different professional teams including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Mutiny, and Buccaneers. He served as Director of Performance at the University of Tampa where his athletes won a combined 5 National Championships.
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For Today’s Episode Jim and Alex sit down to talk briefly about the past year as well as giving some insight into what’s next for the project. Please visit at as our website goodathleteproject.com to learn more about the project, find our other podcast episodes, pick up some merch, and reach out!
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For today’s episode we sat down with 13-Year NFL Veteran Charles Tillman. He played college football at University of Louisiana at Lafayette before being selected by the Chicago Bears with the 35th pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Tillman spent his first 12 years with the Bears, where he earned Pro Bowl honors in 2011 and 2012. Charles was also named the 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year - an award which honors a player's volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. He started his own foundation, the “Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation” in 2005. The mission of the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation is to provide opportunities and resources to children and their families who are in need. Since 2005, Charles Tillman's charitable efforts have impacted the lives of thousands of critically and chronically ill children and their families.
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For today’s episode we sat down Darien Pyka, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at USC. Prior to working at USC she served as Performance Director at ProSport Performance and Physical Therapy in Laguna Hills. Darien played four years of NCAA Division 1 soccer at Loyola Marymount University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Sciences. She went on to receive her master’s degree from Cal State Fullerton in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Exercise Science.
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For today’s episode we sit down once again with Jared Ka’aiohelo, better known as Coach K. He joined us at the 2018 NSCA National Convention in Indianapolis. Coach K is the owner of Athlete Inc. in Oklahoma City. Prior to starting Athlete Inc. Coach K was a strength coach at University of Central Oklahoma, University of Kansas, and Rice University. He is also a former professional football player spending time with the Houston Oilers, Indianapolis Colts, and the Scottish Claymores where he won a World Bowl Championship in 1996. You can find out more about Athlete Inc. at their website: athleteinc.net or in Twitter and Instagram: @athleteinc_.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Carrie Sampson-Moore, Director of Physical Education and Wellness at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to working at MIT, Carrie served as Assistant Director of the Aquatics Program at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Program and Event Director at Miami University in Ohio. In November 2017, Carrie received the “Distinguished Alumni” award from the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Carrie on Twitter: @clsmoore
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For today’s episode we sat down with Zach Even-Esh, Founder of the Underground Strength Gym in New Jersey. He is also the creator of the Underground Strength Coach Certification and the author of the “Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning”. Zach has nearly two decades of coaching experience in strength and conditioning including serving as the head strength coach for both the Lehigh and Rutgers wrestling program. To connect with Zach, visit his website at: zacheven-esh.com. You can also find him on Twitter and Instagram: @zevenesh.
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We have a bonus episode for you today! We will be talking about a recent panel Jim was a part of regarding the opioid epidemic, our upcoming clinic on Sunday and the Power Athlete Symposium going on in Austin, Texas this December. Hope you enjoy!
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For today’s episode we sat down with Justine Finn, Founder of Relation-Shift. Relation-Shift’s mission is to help make schools places where every student can thrive; teachers are empowered to prevent and respond to sexual bullying and harassment; and administrators are successful in their implementation of policies to create safe, healthy environments for their students. Prior to her work at Relationshift, Justine has also worked in social services and development at the Tahirih Justice Center and served as the Washington DC Respect Challenge campaign manager for Futures Without Violence.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Mike Powell, Executive Director of Beat the Streets Chicago. Beat the Streets Chicago (BTS) is a non-profit organization that aims to develop the Urban wrestling community into a self-sustaining entity that is based on the core values of wrestling: hard work, dedication, discipline and determination. Prior to his work at BTS Chicago, Mike was a coach for the Oak Park River Forest High School wrestling program. In a decade of coaching, he led the OPRF Huskies to two dual team state championships, a dual team runner-up finish, a total of six appearances in the dual team state finals tournament, and top team scores at the individual state wrestling tournament four times. Powell coached 10 individual state champions and 31 all-state wrestlers. His overall dual meet record was 213-44. As an athlete, he was a 1994 state champion for OPRF High School in Illinois. He continued his competitive career at Indiana University, earning All-America honors in 1996, before completing his collegiate career three years later with an overall record of 68-21.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Eric Torres. Eric is a PhD Student at Harvard University and a former sponsored Rollerblader. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis and his Master’s Degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University. Eric has taught classes in adult education at various non-profits in Austin and has also served two terms with Americorps and Americorps VISTA.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Lisa Feldman Barrett. University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to her book "How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain", Dr. Barrett has published over 200 peer-reviewed, scientific papers appearing in Science, Nature Neuroscience, and other top journals in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as six academic volumes published by Guilford Press. You can find her on Twitter: @LFeldmanBarrett and at her website: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/
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Episode 41 – Brandon Lilly: Power, Purpose, & Growth
For today’s episode we sat down with Brandon Lilly. Brandon is a top ranked powerlifter, author of "The Cube Method", and "365STRONG", as well as a respected strength coach. Brandon is ranked as one of the strongest powerlifters of All-Time, having world class totals in multiple weight class, raw, and equipped. He has worked, and consulted with athletes from Seal Team 2, Seal Team 4, Norwegian Seal Team, University of Kentucky Football, Cincinnati Bengals, Numerous Crossfit Gyms and Juggernaut Training Systems among others. You find Brandon on Instagram: @BrandonLilly3 and on Twitter:@LillyBrandon3
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For today’s episode we sat down with Kyle Jean, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Notre Dame.Prior to working at Notre Dame she earned her Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and served as the strength and conditioning coach for the UMHB softball team as well as the graduate assistant for the university’s Wellness Program. She has also spent time at the National Strength and Conditioning Association World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO and also received the NSCA Assistantship to work as a Sports Performance Assistant at the University of Kansas. You can find her on Twitter: @IAmCoachKJ and on Instragram: @_thegirlkyle.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Brett Bartholomew strength and conditioning coach, author, adjunct professor, and Founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, The Bridge Human Performance as well as the coach education platform ArtOfCoaching.com. His book, Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In, achieved “Best Seller” status in the categories of “Sport Coaching” (#1), “Business/Money” (#8) ,and was ranked in the “Amazon Top 100 Books Overall” in 2017. You can find Brett on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach_BrettB.
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For today’s episode we sat down with JP Nerbun. J.P. is a speaker, writer, mentor, and coach. He started and now runs Thrive on Challenge, which is a sports consulting business. He hosts two podcasts: The first one, Coaching Culture facilitates discussions and shares principles on building culture. The second one, Culture Builders provides daily tools for coaches in 2-minute episodes, you can find both of his podcasts on the iTunes store. Check out Thrive on Challenge at https://www.thriveonchallenge.com/. You can also find JP on Twitter and Instagram: @jpnerbun.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Jay Civetti, Head Football Coach for the Tufts University Jumbos. Civetti had joined the Jumbos after working at North Carolina State University and Boston College under Tom O'Brien for five seasons from 2003-07. Civetti is also a former NESCAC football player; he played offensive line for Trinity College from 1997-2000. You can follow Coach Civetti on Twitter: @CoachCivs.
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For today’s episode Jim and Alex sit down to answer some frequently asked questions submitted by listeners. If you have a question you’d like to hear answered on the podcast, you can send them to alex@goodathleteproject.com or leave a comment on Instagram or Twitter: @Coach4Kindness.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Ron McKeefery, Vice President of Performance and Education for Plae. Prior to his role at Plae, Coach McKeefery served as a strength and conditioning coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Berlin Thunder, Eastern Michigan University, University of Tennessee, and University of South Florida. You can find a copy of Coach Mckeefery’s book “CEO Strength Coach” at this link: https://smile.amazon.com/CEO-Strength-Coach-Ron-McKeefery/dp/1515203328/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529252263&sr=8-1&keywords=ceo+strength+coach . You can follow Coach McKeefery on Twitter and Instagram: @rmckeefery.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Powerlifter Tyson Meyers. Tyson holds 17 National Records in Unequipped Powerlifting with the Natural Athlete Strength Association. In addition to competing in Powerlifting Tyson is also a police officer in Texas. You can find Tyson on Instagram: @top_dog_ty.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Aaron Moorehead, NFL Veteran and Wide Receivers Coach at Vanderbilt University. Before his time at Vanderbilt, Aaron coached at Virginia Tech, Stanford, and New Mexico. Aaron joined the Indianapolis Colts in 2003 as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Illinois and spent five years with the team which included a victory in Super Bowl XLI. You can find Aaron on twitter and instagram: @Amo8685.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Giles Warrington, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology in the Department of PE and Sport Science at the University of Limerick. He previously worked as a Senior Lecturer for 10 years in the School of Health and Human Performance at Dublin City University. Prior to moving into academia Dr Warrington worked for 12 years at the National Coaching and Training Centre where he was Head of Player/Athlete Services. He was also previously employed by the British Olympic Association where he worked as an Exercise Physiologist at the British Olympic Medical Centre. You can find a list of Dr. Warrington’s publication at the link provided: https://www.ul.ie/research/content/dr-giles-warrington. You can also find Dr. Warrington on Twitter: @geeves2012.
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Episode 31 – Dr. Kate Kalnes: The Fit Female
For today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Kate Kalnes, Kinetic Wellness teacher at New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL. She is also an adjunct professor at North Park University and Co-Owner and Technical Director of Police Kinesiology Company in Illinois. You can find Kate on Twitter: @TheFitFemalePE
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For today’s episode we sat down with Derek Woodske, longtime strength & conditioning coach and lecturer. Coach Woodske has worked at just about every level imaginable in the strength world, from the private sector to the NFL and many more stops in between. You can find more about Coach Woodske at his website: ecobolic.com.
Check out his own podcast “Ecobolic Radio” available here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ecobolic-radio/id1348799701?mt=2. You can follow him on Instagram: @derekwoodske and on Twitter: @manimalsguide
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For today’s episode we sat down with NBA Veteran Nate Robinson. Nate attended the University of Washington where he played both basketball and football. He was selected with the 21st pick in 1st round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns before his draft rights were traded to the New York Knicks. Nate was a 3x Slam Dunk Contest Champion and appeared in the playoffs on three different occasions. Nate can be found on the HOLDAT with Carlos Boozer & Nate Robinson podcast available here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/holdat-with-carlos-boozer-nate-robinson/id1348103437?mt=2 . He can be found on Twitter: @nate_robinson and on Instagram: @naterobinson.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Nick Alfieri, linebacker for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns and documentary filmmaker. Before arriving in Germany, Nick played football for the Georgetown University Hoyas. He recently finished production on his documentary “Unicorn Town” which he hopes to release to the public soon but in the mean time check out his YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLG1yRkWZq_0-K5aBPJi6Vg and find him on twitter and Instagram: @nalfamale.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Aloiya Earl, a physician currently finishing residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Starting in July, Dr. Earl will be subspecializing in sports medicine at the University of Alabama, working specifically with their football, basketball, and gymnastics programs as a team doctor. Previously, she held research positions at the American Sports Medicine Institute and Ohio State. She graduated from South Carolina with a degree in Exercise Science before continuing on to the University of Toledo College of Medicine where she graduated with her M.D.. You can find Aloiya on Twitter: @Aloiya_Earl.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Gary Ryan, UL Beo Project Manager, Physical Activity, Health, Lifestyle and Sports Initiative at University of Limerick. Prior to his work at University of Limerick Gary has served in number of different coaching positions including Chair of High Performance at Student Sport Ireland, Elite Sports Development Officer at NUI Galway and Director of Coaching for Athletics Ireland. Gary is also an accomplished track and field athlete; He won 14 sprint titles at the Irish Universities Athletics Association Championships, and added seven victories in relay events. Internationally, he won a bronze medal with the Irish 4x400 relay team at the 2004 World Indoors. You can follow Gary on Twitter at: @GaryJohnRyan
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For today’s episode we sat down with Jared Ka’aiohelo, better known as Coach K, Head Coach at Athlete Inc. in Oklahoma City. Prior to starting Athlete Inc. Coach K has been a strength coach at University of Central Oklahoma, University of Kansas, and Rice University. He is also a former professional football player spending time with the Houston Oilers, Indianapolis Colts, and the Scottish Claymores where he won a World Bowl Championship in 1996. You can find out more about Athlete Inc. at their website: athleteinc.net. You can also find Athlete Inc. on Twitter and Instagram: @athleteinc_.
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For today's episode we sat down Dr. Andy Galpin, Professor at the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. In addition to his work at the university, Dr. Galpin also works as a coach for a wide variety of professional athletes. Check out his website andygalpin.com where you can find free & entertaining health, human performance, and nutrition education information. You can also find Dr. Galpin on Twitter and Instagram: @drandygalpin.
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Episode 23 - Georgia Page: Train, Study, Rugby
For today's episode we sat down with female rugby star Georgia Page. Georgia previously played rugby for Lindenwood University as well as on the international circuit. Currently, she is a master's student in Osteopathy in Australia. You can find Georgia on Instagram and Twitter: @Geopage. Also check out her other page: @osteosisters where Georgia and her classmates share mobility and strength tips to minimize musculoskeletal aches and pains.
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For today's episode we sat down with Scott Caulfield, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the NSCA. In addition to his role as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott is also the Coaching Education Manager. Prior to joining the NSCA staff he served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Dartmouth College for football, men's and women's swimming, and rugby. You can find Scott's most recent article in issue 5.1 of NSCA Coach available at this link: https://www.nsca.com/publications/reports-and-journals/nsca-coach/. You can also find Scott on Twitter: @ScottCaulfield and on Instagram: @CoachCaulfield.
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For today's episode we sat down with freelance journalist Tanya Lee. Tanya has spent many years writing about the role that sports play on Native American Reservations. She has also served as managing editor of the Najavo-Hopi Observer and the Native American Journal.
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For today's episode we sat down with Nate Augspurger, Captain of the USA 15s Rugby team and member of Old Blue in New York. He played collegiate rugby at the University of Minnesota and was a traveling reserve for the 2016 US Olympic team. In his free time, Nate works as a Youth Development Mentor for Play Rugby USA. You can find Nate on Twitter and Instagram: @Nthanielchannel.
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For today's episode we sat down with Melissa Molitor, President of Embrace Mental Health. Embrace Mental Health is a group of young professionals speaking out to eliminate the stigma of mental illness by educating college-aged students about depression and suicide. You can find Embrace Mental Health at their website: https://www.embracemh.org/. They can also be found on Twitter and Instagram: @embracemh.
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For today's episode we sat down with former Bears Head Coach and Hall of Fame Tight End, Mike Ditka. Enjoy today's episode pick up Good Athlete Project gear at: http://store.3eprints.com/categories/the-good-athlete-project
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For today's episode we sat down with former Bears Tight End Dez Clark. Dez had a highly successful career in the NFL finishing with the second most catches by a Tight End in Bears History. In addition to his NFL accomplishments, Dez is also the ACC all-time leader in receptions and currently serves as the President of NFL Alumni, Chicago Chapter. You can find Dez on Twitter and Instagram: @dclarkonelife88.
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For today's episode we sat down with Eric Feigl, owner of Eric Feigl Personal Training in Cincinnati, OH. In addition to his personal training business, Eric is also an instructor at Cincinnati State and the host of the Fitness Candor Podcast available on Itunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2). You can find Eric on Instagram and Twitter: @EricFeigl.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Amber and Spenser Remick, husband and wife strongman competitors. In addition to competing all over the world in Strongman, they also run The Remick Method, a remote coaching platform. If you are interested in the Remick Method, you can send them an email at Remickmethod@gmail.com. You can find Amber Remick on Instagram: @amber_remick, and Spenser Remick on Instagram: @spenserremick.
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For today’s episode we are going to be answering some frequently asked questions from our listeners. If you have a question that you would like answered on a future episode you can reach out to us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness. You can also purchase Good Athlete Project t-shirts and sweatshirts at goodathleteproject.com and clicking the merchandise link at the top of the page.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Nicole Roundy, World Class Snowboarder and Paralympic athlete. Nicole is the first ever above-knee amputee to compete in adaptive snowboarding and in addition to her athletic career Nicole also travels the world as a motivational speaker. You can find Nicole on Twitter and Instagram: @NicoleRoundy and also at her website Nicoleroundy.com
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For today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Amy Bender, Clinical Program Director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance. In addition to her work at the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance, Dr. Bender is also an adjunct professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. Her research interests stem from being an athlete herself; she is a Hall of Fame basketball player, has summited a number of volcanoes, and completed an Ironman in 2009. You can find Dr. Bender on Twitter: @Sleep4Sport and learn more about the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance at their website centreforsleep.com
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For today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Rick Weissbourd. Dr. Weissbourd is a senior lecturer and the faculty director of the Human Development and Psychology master's program at Harvard University. In addition to his work at Harvard, Dr. Weissbourd directs the non-profit Making Caring Common. Making caring common is an organization dedicated to helping “educators, parents, and communities raise children who are caring, responsible to their communities, and committed to justice.” You can learn more about Making Caring Common at their website: https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Tex McQuilkin and Luke Summers of Power Athlete. Power Athlete is a strength and conditioning movement operating out of Austin, Texas. The Power Athlete Symposium is happening on December 8th-10th at the Power Athlete headquarters and you can buy tickets to the symposium and learn more about Power Athlete at their website powerathletehq.com. You can find Tex and Luke on Twitter @TexMcQuilkin and @lukesummers, respectively. You can also find Power Athlete on Instagram @powerathletehq.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Jay Jean-Louis, Student Engagement Counselor/ Community Field Coordinator at Jeremiah E. Burke High School. After playing at UCONN Jay continued his football career overseas in France before beginning his work in the education sector. You can find Jay on Instagram: @Jay_jeanlouis.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Dave Fils-Aimé, Founder and Executive Director of Basketball to Uplift the Youth (BUY). In addition to his work with BUY, Dave also serves as Director, Culture and Education Section at the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, DC. You can find BUY at their website: haitibasketball.org, on Instagram: @haiti_basketball, and on Twitter: @haitibasketbal.
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For today’s episode we listen in on a presentation Jim gave to members of our advisory board regarding concussions in football. We encourage our listeners who have any questions or comments to reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or through email.
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For today’s episode we sat down with legendary Virginia Tech Coach Frank Beamer. During his time at Virginia Tech, Coach Beamer racked up 238 total wins, making him the winningest active head coach at the time of his retirement as well as the 9th winningest head coach in College Football history. Coach Beamer was also recently named as a finalist for the College Football Hall of Fame’s 2018 Class of Inductee’s.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Chris Livatino, Athletic Director at Evanston Township High School in Evanston, Illinois. In addition to serving as Athletic Director Chris is also a co-founder of the non-profit Girls Play Sports. Girls Play Sports is an organization that has dedicated itself to fostering leadership skills and confidence in girls through their participation in a wide variety of sports. You can find Girls Play Sports at their website teamgps.org and on Twitter @GirlsPlaySport1.
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For today’s episode we sit down with Hugh Williams, former linebacker and defensive captain for the Northwestern Wildcats. Today, Hugh works for Avison Young in Chicago and talks with us about how the lessons he learned on the playing field have helped him lead a successful life off of it.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Tommy Christian, Director of Training at TC Boost Sports Performance in Northbrook, IL. Tommy was formerly an inside linebacker for the Northwestern Wildcats and also served as their Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning before opening TC Boost Sports Performance. You can learn more about TC Boost at their website tcboost.com and they can also be found on Twitter and Instagram: @TCBOOST.
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For today’s episode we sat down with Lavonte Stewart Sr., the founder of Lost Boyz Inc. Lost Boyz is an organization located on the south side of Chicago and uses baseball as a platform to teach local youth lessons on cultural awareness, service learning, and civic engagement. You can learn more about Lost Boyz at their website lostboyzinc.org and they can also be found on Twitter @LostBoyzInc.
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For our very episode we sit down with our Founding Director, Jim Davis. Jim enjoyed a long and successful athletic career before his work with The Good Athlete Project. We talk about the people and coaches from his past that influenced his work today, his unique academic background, and why he believes that sports is the most unique and powerful educational platform in the world.
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