Sportsology: Recent Episodes

Zachary Staden

Zach Staden talks all about the "mental side" of sport and more, bringing in fresh new guests from various sports every episode to chat 🎙. . Socials - instagram - @zach_staden - LinkedIn - Zach Staden - Twitter - @Zachstaden

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On Season 2 episode 7 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden discusses the tips and tricks to being able to relax and reset in moments of sport

Zach Staden talks about 

  • Relaxtion in sport, what is that? 

  • Strategies for relaxation 

  • Breathing 

  • A little bit about imagery 

And much more!

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This is my new segment for #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST called Mental Performance Tips and Tricks which provides a vast number of strategies to help YOU in sport while also explaining each strategy with examples! .  Episodes topic: Focus  - How to stay focused  - Looking to the positives  - Why is it important?

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On season 2 episode 5 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews mental health advocate and Humbolt Broncos survivor Tyler Smith 

Zach Staden and Tyler Smith discuss 

  • When Tyler became a mental health advocate 

  • Being passionate about mental health 

  • His time in hockey 

And much more 

Socials 

@smitty269

@zach_staden 

Tyler's podcast name: Speak Your Mind 

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On Season 2 episode 4 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews Canadian Olympic Swimmer Tess Cieplucha .  Zach Staden and Tess Cieplucha discuss  - Tokyo Olympics  - Competing with Penny Oleksiak and Kylie Masse  - Why she wanted to be in the Olympics  - Giving back  And much more  .  Socials  @zach_staden @tessciep

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On season 2 episode 3 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews Canadian Olympian and artistic swimmer Claudia Holzner .  Zach Staden and Claudia Holzner discuss  - How she became an artistic swimmer - Tokyo Olympics  - Eeriness of an empty olympic stadium  - Who inspirers her And much more  .  Socials  @zach_staden - Instagram @claudiaholzner - Instagram

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On Season 2 episode 2 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews former NHL goaltender and 2 time Stanley Cup winner Curtis McElhinney .  Zach Staden and Curtis McElhinney discuss  - The beginning of McElhinney's career  - Working his way up  - Experience in Toronto  - NHL bubble  - Tampa Bay culture  - And much more  .  Socials  @zach_staden - Instagram @mcelhinney_c30 - Instagram

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On Season 2 episode 1 of Sportsology, Zach Staden interviews Tim Peel a retired NHL official  .  Zach Staden and Tim Peel discuss  - The ups and downs of being a referee in the NHL - The mental toll of travel and work  - "Reset moments"/ Preparing for big nights  - 2014 olympics - 1000+ games  - And much more

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On episode 10 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews American born professional UFC fighter Dustin Stoltzfus

Zach Staden and Dustin Stoltzfus discuss 

  • Consistency through long periods of time 

  • Blocking out the "noise"

  • Why being mentally prepared is huge

  • Certain routines 

  • And plenty more!

Socials 

  • @zach_staden

  • @dustinstoltzfusmma

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On episode 9 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews 2x NCAA champion and Hershey Bears goaltender Hunter Shepard 

Zach Staden and Hunter Shepard discuss 

  • Pushing through adversity

  • Pre-game routines

  • Competing in a playoff atmosphere 

  • Who was Hunter's biggest source of inspiration?

But also - Was being un-drafted a blessing in disguise?

Socials 

  • @zach_staden

  • @shepdadyy

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On episode 8 of #Sportsologythepodcast Zach Staden interviews Memorial and OHL Cup champion Jeremy Brodeur

Zach Staden and Jeremy Brodeur discuss 

  • The influence of his father 

  • Being coached by Ottawa Senators D.J. Smith

  • How experience can benefit growth 

  • Keeping a positive mindset through rough times 

  • And many more great topics!

Socials 

  • @zach_staden

  • @jbrodeur30

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On episode 7 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews Canadian Professional MMA fighter Aaron Jeffery

Zach Staden and Aaron Jeffery talk about

  • The preparation that goes into each fight 

  • Mental skills in the octagon 

  • Aaron's first pro fight and what that was like

  • The motivation to go and fight professionally 

  • And lots more!

Socials

  • @zach_staden

  • @aajmma

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On episode 6 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews NWHL 1st overall selection in the 2021 draft and current Connecticut Whale Taylor Girard

Zach Staden and Taylor Girard discuss 

  • The feeling of being drafted first overall 

  • Playing college hockey with some ups and downs 

  • Should hitting be in women's hockey?... YES

  • Taylors biggest supporters and how that made her the player she is today

  • And plenty more topics!

Socials 

  • @zach_staden - Instagram

  • @Taylor_girard - Instagram

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On episode 5 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews former CFLer and Canadian Olympic Bobsledder Jesse Lumsden 

Zach Staden and Jesse Lumsden discuss...

- The pressures of performing at the highest levels in football

  • Jesse's career in pro football/Bobsledding 

  • Why it is important to use mental skills while playing 

  • Battling adversity

  • And plenty more topics!

Socials* 

  • @zach_staden - instagram 

  • @Jesse.lumsden

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On episode 4 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews Canadian Para Hockey veteran and 5 time Paralympian Billy Bridges

Zach Staden and Billy Bridges discuss 

  • Consistency in long careers

  • The use of mental skills before and when playing

  • Performing well in not just one aspect of sports but various aspects  

  • Career life/balance 

  • Training and competing through covid 

  • And plenty more topics!

Socials*

  • @zach_staden - Instagram

  • @billybridges18 - Instagram

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On episode 3 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews former WHL Prince Albert Raiders goalie and now USports athlete Max Paddock.

The podcast talks about the "highs" like starting your first game but also the "lows" in sports like getting traded. Zach and Max also discuss how to deal with pressure in the moment + playing consistent in various aspects of the game. 

Socials*

  • @zach_staden - Instagram

  • @maxpaddock - Instagram

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On episode 2 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews LA Dodgers Minor league coach Tony Cappuccilli. 

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Throughout the podcast myself and Tony go into depth about the in's and out's of baseball's tough schedule and how that can affect players mentally but also the experiences of being a coach in professional baseball.  

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Socials*

  • @zach_staden - Instagram

  • @19tcapp - Instagram 

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On episode 1 of #SPORTSOLOGYTHEPODCAST Zach Staden interviews former Kelowna Chiefs forward and CEO of MINDRIGHT for athletes society Myles Mattila.

Throughout the podcast myself and Myles discuss the ongoing struggles of mental health in sport plus past experiences in hockey with teammates/coaches.  

Socials*

  • @zach_staden

  • @myles_mattila12 + website - mindright.info/