Inside the Athlete's Mind: Recent Episodes
David Strukel
This is a show that Sports Psychologist Dr. Andrew White and I record to discuss topics in sports that involve the athlete's mind and what they are thinking.
Andrew White and I chatted 9-11, Chadwick Boseman, LeBron James, and revisited Myles Garrett and Mason Rudolph.
I took the show on location...outdoors at Hiram College! Andrew and I chatted about President Trump's remarks about the NBA and athletes having a platform to speak. We also discussed Ohio high schools playing a 6 game schedule.
We discussed Corey Kluber's injury, the NBA's start of the season vs. the MLB's start, Cam Newton's vegan diet, and the NFL Top 100 voting...and I conclude with a soap box rant about the need to verify information in social media posts and stories.
In this episode, we discussed the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians name changes, the conditions the WNBA players are seeing at the IMG Academy, and the OHSAA leaving decisions up to individual high schools.
In this episode, Dr. Andrew White and I discussed Bubba Wallace and NASCAR, the National Women's Soccer League and the National Anthem, two Utah Jazz players getting back at a fan on Twitter, and a study that was done on officiating soccer when there's no fans in the stands.
We discussed the Kendrick Perkins and Bill Russell twitter conversation, Kevin Love getting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, and Kevin Stefanski taking his kids to a peaceful protest to educate them about issues in our country.
On this episode, Sports Psychology Professor Dr. Andrew White and I discussed Drew Brees's comments and the reaction, the role athlete's have as influencers, and the NBA's approved shortened season.
Sports Psychologist Dr. Andrew White and I discussed Hiram College's new men's basketball coach Taylor Roth and what he needs to do joining the program and getting things in order. We also talked about the James Harrison and Mike Tomlin $75,000 envelope.
Andrew White and I discussed the passing of Don Shula and the conditioning of Ben Roethlisberger.
On this episode, Andrew and I discussed the Tyronn Lue to Nets rumors, Michael Jordan's rookie season, and Tua to the Dolphins.
Sports Psychology Professor Andrew White and I chatted about the recent story about Jerry Stackhouse saying his one year with Michael Jordan on the Wizards was not a great experience. Plus we talked about the Lakers having virtual workouts and how they can be successful.
On this show, Andrew White and I discussed how athlete's seasons have been cut short, the notion of playing in front of no fans, and Tom Brady leaving New England.
Communication major Amber Downes interviewed Nicole Gatrell, Hiram College's Director of International, Commuter, and Transfer Student Services, about the various challenges commuter students face.
Men's Lacrosse player and Business Management major Matthew Valentin interviewed Hiram College Athletic Director Todd Hibbs about the search for a new head football coach. Mr. Hibbs also shared some exciting news about updates on facilities.
Todd Hibbs is Hiram College's Athletic Director. He replaced longtime athletic director Ellen Dempsey. Todd shared his ideas for the position and what he hopes to bring to Hiram College. This interview was recorded on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Below is a link to the news release of his hiring at Hiram College.
https://www.hiram.edu/hiram-news/hiram-college-names-todd-hibbs-director-of-athletics/