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Hey Coach!A Successful Career in Sports Business, Until: Interview with Eric Kussin: S5E9Interview with Eric Kussin: S5E9After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline.Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with s...2024-05-0257 minHey Coach!Become a Better Leader From the CEO of McClone: Interview with Dustin McClone: S4E10The Hustle Leadership: Interview with Dustin McCloneDustin McClone is the CEO of McClone, a leading insurance brokerage firm. Here Dustin oversees the strategic direction and growth of the company. In addition to being the CEO of McClone, Dustin is also the founder of the Hustle Leadership Network and co-founder/partner of the Hustle Nation Podcast. The Hustle Leadership Network was built to help people around the world become better and more productive leaders."My passion is building, coaching and inspiring teams, organizations, and individuals around the world to embrace a HUSTLE Mindset an...2023-05-2954 minHey Coach!Special Topic Episode: Networking with Andy Storch: S4 E9Special Topic Episode: Networking with Andy StorchAndy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same.He is the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures.Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat; Own Your Career; and My NFT Journey. He is the co-founder and host of The Talent...2023-05-1119 minHey Coach!From Floor Broker to Leadership Coaching: Interview with Kurt Bruckmann: S4E8From Floor Broker to Leadership Coaching: Interview with Kurt BruckmannAs an accomplished Athlete, Player then as a Coach for over 25+ years Kurt has always had an innate drive to lead by example and experience. He did this while helping Athletes in developing their understanding of performance through their combined physical, mental and energy makeup in becoming the most complete athlete he or she desires. Transition is part of all sports having outcome on all players. By assisting the Athlete in “Trusting the Process “through the empowerment of self-understanding of our inner energy flow...2023-04-2841 minHey Coach!Cracking the Stress Secret: Interview with Dr. Amir Rashidian: S4E7Cracking the Stress Secret: Interview with Dr. Amir RashidianAmir A. Rashidian was born in Iran in 1974. He was 5-years old when the rioting began, and the government was overthrown. Iran became the Islamic Republic of Iran and the world as he knew it changed. He still remembers the gruesome violence of that time and although several decades have passed, he can recall the scenes like they occurred yesterday.Before leaving Iran, Amir’s dad wanted to teach him about poverty and life in the underprivileged regions of Iran, the villages in the foothills of...2023-04-1451 minHey Coach!Diving In the Dirt: Interview with Lomax Edwards III: S4Ep6Diving In the Dirt: Interview with Lomax Edwards IIIBelmont HS Track, Basketball and Football Capt. With basketball being his main sport, he was approached by his track coach to play football. He said thanks but no thanks. Lomax had enough of football his freshman year and didn't want any part of it. Problem was that his track coach was also his math teacher and the football coach. He couldn't get away, but it was the call from his mother that changed his mind.He did so well that he was approached t...2023-03-3151 minHey Coach!Solo Episode: The Telescope Effect; S4E5Solo Episode: The Telescope EffectEver look in the sky on a really clear night and see all the stars in the sky? You marvel at the beauty and then you focus on a spot. It can be the brightest star or the big dipper or Orion's Belt or any of the millions of stars or planets in the sky. You get lost in the beauty. You didn't do anything to focus on that point yet it seems everything else disappears when you are focusing on that one spot in the sky.This is...2023-03-1310 minHey Coach!A Product That Changed a Life In More Ways Than One: Interview with Gary Stern: S4E4A Product That Changed a Life In More Ways Than One: Interview with Gary SternBorn in Baltimore, MD. He and his mom ended up in a small town near the Kennedy Space Center on the Atlantic Ocean. He was constantly in the ocean where he learned to surf and sailboard. He'd get to visit his brother in Colorado where he got the snowboarding and mountain biking bug. Gary, graduated as a Physical Therapist from the University of Florida. He had every job imaginable to help pay the bills. Lawn service, la...2023-02-1749 minHey Coach!The Wooden Way: Interview with Lynn Guerin, The CEO of The John R Wooden Course: S4E3The John Wooden Way: Interview with Lynn Guerin, The CEO of The John R Wooden CourseLynn Guerin serves as the CEO of The John R. Wooden Course, and the President and “Head Coach” of his family-owned coaching, training, and performance development firm, Guerin Marketing Services in Temecula, California. His mission is: “To make a powerful impact on the businesses we serve and the lives we touch; To help our clients and our team become the best they are capable of becoming in the marketplace and in life.”This mission is carried out in servi...2023-02-0242 minHey Coach!No Fear In The Arena: Interview with author John Willkom: S4E2No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive An interview with author John WillkomAn inspiring story of drive and determination to compete and be and lead.Amazon:Amazon.com: No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive: 9798364972613: Willkom, John, Diener, Travis, Wade, Dwyane: BooksBarnes & Nobles:No Fear In The Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive by John Willkom, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)John Willkom:Previous book:...2023-01-2511 minHey Coach!Coping with the Stress of Transitioning: Interview with Scott Landis: S4E1Coping with the Stress of Transitioning: Interview with Scott LandisAs a Certified Professional Coach with a degree in Psychology, Scott is a thought leader and expert in Relationship Intelligence. He works with highly successful and affluent couples, as a Relationship Fulfillment Coach, to help them build their life dreams together. He teaches workshops and seminars, and speaks on topics like: The Relationship Disciplines, The Relationship Key in Business, and Relationship Intelligence. Scott has the experience to coach leaders through any challenge or opportunity. Prior to launching Awakened Life Coaching & Training w...2023-01-1252 minHey Coach!Special Topic Episode: Goals: Getting a Fresh Start S3 Episode 38Special Topic Episode: Goals: Getting a Fresh StartWith the new year approaching everyone is setting goals. So, what better way to end this year than to talk about it. I bring back Coach Bru to chat about best practices on goal setting.John Brubaker is a highly sought after keynote speaker, award-winning author and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He has front line, high-stakes, high-stress experience as a championship coach. His 12 year coaching career ended with him getting fired – on his birthday! This experience taught John all th...2022-12-2838 minHey Coach!Bonus Episode Book Launch: Master of the Sea by Charles SchultzAuthor:Charles Schultz:Book:Master of the Sea — The Edge of Greatness ProjectBe Great: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Dirt — The Edge of Greatness ProjectWebsite:The Edge of Greatness ProjectTwitter:(9) Charles Schultz (@Coach_Schultz) / TwitterInstagram:Edge Of Greatness Project (@edge_of_greatness_project) • Instagram photos and videosLinkedIn:(1) Charles Schultz | LinkedInEric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach...2022-12-1910 minHey Coach!Special Topic Episode: Confidence, Cocky, Arrogance The Fine Line S3 Ep37Special Topic Episode: Confidence, Cocky, Arrogance The Fine LineIt's great to have confidence and a bit of swag (Cockiness) is fine too. But if you move to the side of arrogance, it is hard to turn that reputation back.Joining me in this conversation is Larry Long Jr. The Founder and CEO of Larry Long Jr LLC, which focuses on sales motivation, inspiration, training & coaching, and the host of the ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute’. He is also the author of JOLT! Get Zapped into Intentionality: Rediscover and Believe in Your Inner...2022-12-1314 minHey Coach!Work On Your Game: Pro Basketball Turned Entrepreneur: Interview with Dre Baldwin: S3E36Work On Your Game: Pro Basketball Turned EntrepreneurDre Baldwin has been an athlete since he was old enough to play outside. From football to baseball to track to basketball, Dre was always physically active and super-competitive. Even at his young age, Dre sought to compete, challenge and test both himself and his opponents in every sport, in constant search for a mental edge.Finally settling on basketball at the age of 14, Dre tried and failed to make his high school varsity basketball team for 3 years, finally making the team as a senior... only...2022-12-031h 00Hey Coach!Flow Follows Focus: Interview with Golf Mental Coach Jim Morrison:S3E35Interview with Golf Mental Coach Jim MorrisonJim Learned to play golf when he was 12 years old. In high school he played golf, basketball and ran cross country. But running around with the wrong crowd and having a problem with substance abuse took him away from what he loved. Being 1 of 5 children, he felt like he was letting his parents down. Jim decided to change his life and signed up into the Navy. Here Jim learned discipline and structure. He also came to the idea that he wanted to go to college and get...2022-11-2352 minHey Coach!Turning His Lifestyle into a Career: Interview with Bobby "Solez" Toub: S3E34Turning His Lifestyle into a Career: Interview with Bobby "Solez" TaubFrom Cortlandt Manor, NY, Bobby always loved baseball and basketball. He played both in high school but in college it was basketball. He played for a year and because of a situation with the basketball team there was no second year. But it was his entrepreneur class that gave him the best advice. You see Bobby had a side hustle before anyone knew what a side hustle was. Bobby was buying and selling shoes. So, he left college and continued his business. He...2022-11-0937 minHey Coach!Culture, Leadership and Service : Interview with A.D. Ed Kull; S3E33Culture and Serving: Interview with A.D. Ed KullA native of Queens, Kull earned his BA from SUNY Stony Brook, and his MBA from St. John's University. Kull served as Senior Vice President at GENYOUth Foundation, responsible for business development for its NFL Fuel Up to Play 60, NFL Flag Football, and AdCap programs. This NFL and National Dairy Council partnership impacts over 73,000 schools (K–12) and reaches over 38 million students nationwide.After his stint with the NFL Ed became the VP of Athletics at St. John's where he worked to create new...2022-10-2553 minHey Coach!Solo Episode: Integrity S3E32Solo Episode: IntegrityA story from my grandmother's doctor, West Point, coaching and my days on the trading floor.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook Group:(2) Hey Coach! Sports,Life and Business | FacebookInstagram :Hey Coach Podcast (@theheycoachpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos2022-10-2109 minHey Coach!Solo Episode: What if: S3E31Solo Episode: What ifThink about your mindset and start asking yourself, What if. Look at things through new eyes. Things are going well. What if you can make things better. Do yourself a favor and look around you and ask yourself what if you move something or pick something up or did something different from the norm. Try it and see what happens.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey C...2022-10-0613 minHey Coach!Solo Episode: Success Vs Fulfillment S3E30Solo Episode: Success Vs FulfillmentMy take on success. I also called Chip Baker of The Success Chronicles and asked for his take.Lisen in and let me know if this helps you. If you know someone who needs this, please share this podcast episode.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook Group:(2) Hey Coach! Sports,Life and Business | Facebook2022-09-2812 minHey Coach!Paying it Forward: Interview with Former Arkansas DL Marcus Shavers: S3E29Paying it Forward: Interview with Former Arkansas DL Marcus ShaversMarcus Shavers is the Head Football Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator at McKinney High School. Marcus grew up in Allen, Texas and graduated from Allen High School.But his journey just to just staying in Allen was a not easy. Thanks to the good heart of his friend, Tylar Fransisco's dad, Larry Fransisco who took him into his home so he could continue to stay at Allen HS. The only thing Mr. Fransisco wanted was that when given the chance, Marcus should pay it f...2022-09-2045 minHey Coach!A Step Towards the Uncomfortable: Interview with Former Georgia Bulldog Jeb Blazevich: S3E28A Step Towards the Uncomfortable: Interview with Former Georgia Bulldog Jeb BlazevichFrom Charlotte, NC, Jeb was always bigger than the rest of the kids. After his first hit, he was hooked on football. Jeb was a top 300 All-American, #7 ranked TE and #151 overall player in the country. Highly recruited he decided to commit to the University of Georgia. Playing all 4 years he graduated with a degree in risk management and insurance.After not being able to make it to the NFL and now engaged, he decided to fall back on his major. With...2022-09-0741 minHey Coach!From Jumping Hurdles to Navigating Leadership: Interview with James Elliott: S3E27 Interview with James ElliottJames Elliott is a certified leadership coach and trainer, aerospace safety and quality professional, aviator, and founder of High Adventure Leadership.James has been a student of leadership for over 35 years starting when he was a Boy Scout, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He has a degree in chemical engineering degree from the University of California at Berkeley and was an NCAA Track & Field Athlete.James has spent the last 25 years leading and managing highly effective teams in the areas of engineering, maintenance, safety, qu...2022-08-3052 minHey Coach!Addition Through Subtraction: Interview with Retired Soccer Coach Mandy Green: S3E26Addition Through Subtraction: Interview with Retired Soccer Coach Mandy Green"My need to manage my time between family and work, and become more efficient doing it, forced me to start looking at all that has been written about time, energy, and email management and might be applied to what we do as college coaches."This is where Mandy green is now with her company Busy Coach. Her journey started as a 4-sport athlete in high school. Soccer, though, was what took her to college. When she was convinced to coach a club...2022-08-1641 minHey Coach!Lineman to Lawyer, Always Looking to Help: Interview with Chima Okoli: S3E25Lineman to Lawyer, Always Looking to HelpOriginally from Nigeria, raised in Verginia Beach, education was always important in his family. He is the son of Dr. Emeka Okoli and Glayds Okoli. His father is a Fulbright senior scholar and visiting professor, University of Abuja in Nigeria, who is a professor of mass communications and journalism at Norfolk State University. This is why Penn State was where he decided to play football after consideration from many offers.When the NFL didn't pan out, Chima thought hard and decided to go to law school. He i...2022-08-0936 minHey Coach!Relax, Rejuvenate, Be Open: Solo Episode S3E24Relax, Rejuvenate, Be OpenWhen we go on vacation, what do you think about? Do we stop thinking about work and just enjoy ourselves, or do we think constantly about work and not enjoy the family or company we are with? We need to relax our body and mind, rejuvenate our minds but be open to new thoughts and ideas.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | Facebook2022-08-0207 minHey Coach!From Razorback QB to Dream Job: Interview with Casey Dick: S3 E23From Razorback QB to Dream Job: Interview with Casey DickFrom Allen Texas, Casey always knew he wanted to become a coach. Casey played high school football at Allen High School and was a 3-star recruit heading a small Texas group including Chase Daniel and Colt McCoy.He committed to the University of Arkansas and in his 4 years he beat 1st ranked LSU 2 years in a row.After college he was not drafted and after working with the Jets and the Dolphins, he went back to his childhood dream.Now he is...2022-07-2744 minHey Coach!Happy New Year! Why Wait for 1/1 to Reset Goals? S3E21Happy New Year! Why Wait for 1/1 to Reset Goals?You can reset your goals anytime, but you need to have a strong Why.If you want to send me your goals email at the below address and put on the subject line, My Goals. Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook Group:(2) Hey Coach! Sports,Life and Business | Facebook2022-07-1413 minHey Coach!With Over 55K Twitter Followers, Coaching Lessons From Former D1 Basketball Player Jon Beck:S3 E20Coaching Lessons From Former D1 Basketball Player Jon BeckJon Beck played 4 years of Division 1 college basketball at Arkansas State and was a graduate assistant coach at the D-1 level. He has coached AAU, youth, middle and high school boy’s and girl’s basketball and has 20+ years of coaching experience. He has worked Nike Elite camps and completed a summer internship in Los Angeles, CA in 2016 for Drew Hanlen of Pure Sweat Basketball. Coach Beck has a huge social media following on Twitter where he provides relevant, real life information and motivation for athletes, coac...2022-07-0857 minHey Coach!Having the Right People Around You: Pro Skateboarder to Private Equity Firm Owner Mikey Taylor: S3E19Pro Skateboarder to Private Equity Firm Owner Mikey Taylor"Mikey first found success with nearly two decades as a professional skateboarder. Early in his career, he was already thinking about life after skateboarding, which led him to become a co-founder in Saint Archer Brewing Company. This San Diego-based craft beer company saw great success, which caught the attention and lead to a multi-million dollar purchase by MillerCoors in 2015. With a unique perspective being an entrepreneur and skateboarder, he brings a unique take to real estate, one driven by community and purpose.Commune was...2022-07-0137 minHey Coach!A COVID Transformation: Tennis Instructor and Personal Coach: Interview with Jason Golden:S3E18 Interview with Jason GoldenFrom Colorado and a single-family home, Jason found a love for tennis. He then moved the love to basketball where he walked on to Colorado State University.Jason earned a B.A. degree in Coaching/Sports Management in 1996 from Lakeland University (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) after transferring from Colorado State University. While at Lakeland, he re engaged his love of tennis. He played #1 singles and #1 doubles for three years. He was named team captain in 1993 and 1994 and was awarded All-Conference (singles) in 1994.Jason has worked with over 500 coaches and le...2022-06-2036 minHey Coach!Mindset Lessons from a Crashed Computer: S3E16What can you learn when things go wrong? Well, I learned that my change of mindset helps me in the most unusual situations.Championship Mindset article:The 5 Traits of a Championship Mindset | SUCCESSEric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook Group:(2) Hey Coach! Sports,Life and Business | FacebookInstagram :Hey Coach Podcast (@theheycoachpodcast) • Instagram photos and vi...2022-06-0817 minHey Coach!Hey Coach! Podcasts 100th Episode100th Episode with Tami MathenyI'd like to thank all my guests, and all my listeners for all the support throughout the years. It is because of you that I continue to try and bring you the best each and every episode.I would also thank my family who have always encouraged me to continue doing what I love.Thank You AllTami MathenyInstagram:Tami Matheny (@refuse2losecoaching) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter:(7) Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching) / TwitterFa...2022-05-3131 minHey Coach!One on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 6: TechniqueOne on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 6: TechniqueTo round out the ASSERT Principle of Success is the how. What is the work that needs to be done in each step. In this episode we talk a bit on how to establish each step. We touch on just a few areas.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook G...2022-05-1820 minHey Coach!Leadership Lessons from Coaching and Business: Interview with Cathy Andruzzi: S3E14Leadership Lessons from Coaching and Business: Interview with Cathy AndruzziHer passion for basketball blossomed on the playgrounds of New York City. Later, as a player at Queens College, she led her team to a #2 national ranking. Andruzzi subsequently moved into coaching at Wagner College and after two successful seasons, headed to East Carolina University (ECU) where her courtside strategies put the Lady Pirates on the map. She led ECU to the school’s first and only AP Top 20 ranking and NCAA Tournament appearance. During her stint at ECU, Andruzzi served as creator, executive producer and o...2022-05-1052 minHey Coach!Catalyst, Coach and Connector: Interview with Jessica "JLo" Perez: S3E13Catalyst, Coach and Connector: Interview with Jessica "JLo" PerezIn this corner, at 4 foot 11, powerhouse Jessica Perez! Growing up her parents instilled many lessons like hard work and helping other. Her path led her to educating and with her love of sports, coaching.She moved to the parks and recreation industry, but she found that this did not satisfy her passion for helping others and it also had a ceiling. It was a friend that changed her direction and has fulfilled her life.She now helps others find financial freedom in the health industry as...2022-05-0441 minHey Coach!Following 2 Passions, The Navy and NASCAR: Interview with Jessie Iwuji: S3E12Following 2 Passions, The Navy and NASCAR: Interview with Jessie Iwuji: S3E12In all things Jesse Iwuji does, there are two constant elements: his devotion to service and his inspirational nature to many. Jesse went from competing at the top level of Division-1A college football to rising the ranks of the military as a Lieutenant Commander and is now the only current driver in all of NASCAR at the national levels that actively serves his country as a US Military member.It has been key for Iwuji, who is currently serving...2022-04-2617 minHey Coach!One on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 5: ResponsibilityOne on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 5: ResponsibilityEveryone has responsibilities, to yourself and to the ones around you.You have a choice to act on it or not but you have them. Not responding has a consequences, to you and to others. You have an obligation to be the best you, you can be. So take your responsibilities seriously. Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:...2022-04-1911 minHey Coach!Finding Intangibles from a College and NFL Coach: Interview with Evan Burk: S3E11Finding Intangibles from a College and NFL CoachIn his 20's, Evan Burk decided to become a football coach. Starting with a 4th grade rec team he started his journey. He moved up the ranks to a local high school and then he got his shot in the college level.Evan landed an operations job within the SMU organization. He moved around until he was able to get on the field and became a position coach. He decided at SMU to try his luck at the NFL. He wrote 450 letters to e...2022-04-071h 01Hey Coach!Helping Create Hope and Possibilities: Interview with Kayla Bradham: S3E10Interview with Kayla BradhamKayla knows firsthand what it's like to be in need. Growing up poor has had a lasting effect on her and this is why she is passionate about helping others. Kayla Bradham serves as the Executive Vice President for the Sports Philanthropy Network. Kayla is responsible for building relationships with athletes, sports teams, sponsors, sports organizations and their respective foundations.Kayla has extensive experience in the world of sports, business and non-profits having been a General Manager of Xperience Fitness. In that capacity, Kayla managed multiple clubs with memberships tot...2022-03-3044 minHey Coach!Growing from Not Making the Olympics: Interview with Natalie Allport S3E9Growing from Not Making the Olympics: Interview with Natalie AllportDealing with pressure and injuries is one thing but failing to make the Olympics is just too much. Or is it. For Natalie, this was a growing moment which has helped define the rest of her life.In her words: " I’m passionate about making an impact and have made it my mission to speak about issues I care about, as well as share mindful motivation & my journey to inspire others to go ALL IN on their own lives and goa...2022-03-2346 minHey Coach!One on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 4: ExperiencesOne on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 4: ExperiencesHow do your past experiences help you succeed?Well, what about your present and future experiences?Take a listen and find out!Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookFacebook Group:(2) Hey Coach! Sports,Life and Business | FacebookInstagram :Hey Coach Podcast (@theheycoachpodcast) • Instagram ph...2022-03-1510 minHey Coach!One on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 3: StrengthsOne on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 3: StrengthsWhat are your strengths? How do you find them? Where do you start?All these answers on this episode of Hey Coach!Jobcase Article:They asked, "What are your strengths?" Here's how to answer | JobcaseMotivation Job Article:What are your strengths examples? (motivationjob.com)Robinson College Article:What Is Your Greatest Strength: List of Strengths - Robertson CollegeEric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast2022-03-0108 minHey Coach!Fans First: Savannah Bananas' Jessie Cole: S3E8Interview with Jessie ColeJesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas.His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first year. Fans First Entertainment has been featured on the INC 5000 lists as one of the fastest growing companies in America.The...2022-02-2224 minHey Coach!One on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 2: StanceA.S.S.E.R.T. Principles of Success: StanceImportance of Core Values in Our Personal LivesValues InstituteWhat are Core Values, and Why are They Important? – Values InstituteScott Jeffrey's 7 Steps to Discover Your Personal Core Values7 Steps to Discovering Your Personal Core Values (scottjeffrey.com)Scott Jeffrey's List of Personal ValuesCore Values List: Over 200 Personal Values to Live By Today (scottjeffrey.com)If You Don’t Stand for Something, You’ll Fall for Anythin...2022-02-1510 minHey Coach!Be Authentic: Interview with NFL Strength Coach Jeff Friday; S3E6Interview with NFL Strength Coach Jeff FridayFriday began his coaching career at Northwestern in 1992 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. It was here where Jeff looked for opportunities to learn from any professional organizations that would talk to him while traveling with the team. Here is where an opportunity to help with some training within the Minnesota Vikings organization caught the eye of players and coaches. A few of years later he received that call.Friday spent 3 seasons (1996-1999) with the Minnesota Vikings as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. He then...2022-02-0851 minHey Coach!From Nothing to Lose to World Explorer: Interview with Ray Zahab S3E5Ray Zahab is a Canadian Explorer, ultra distance runner and Founder of non-profit impossible2Possible. A recent recipient of the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada, Ray is an Explorer in Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 2015 Canadian Geographic recognized Ray as one of Canada’s Top Explorers. He has ran 17,000+km across the world’s deserts, and unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet.On November 1, 2006, former “pack a day smoker” turned ultra runner Ray Zahab and two friends, Charlie Engle and Kevin Lin, set out...2022-02-0135 minHey Coach!One on One: A.S.S.E.R.T. Principle Part 1: AlignmentAlignmentAre you aligned with the right people, your faith, your mission in life?If not it's time to reset your life. Success starts from within. This is one of a six-part series where I talk about my ASseRT Principle to a successful lifeTwo of the resources are :Lance LoyaLance Loya | Author | Speaker | Coach (coachloya.com)Andy StorchAndy Storch – Performance Coachingand of course:Tami MathenyRefuse to Lose Coaching | Training the Mind and Body (r2lc.com)...2022-01-2507 minHey Coach!New Year, Your Why and New Goals S3E3New Year Your Why, New GoalsIf you've noticed The last few weeks I have concentrated on why and goals. I have put a lot content on my Facebook Group Hey Coach! As well as Instagram and twitter.Now I could do this whenever but since everyone uses New Years I will talk about it now. Its never too late though.Everyone talks about setting goals but they never ask themselves why I want to save money, workout, eat betterWhyNow some g...2022-01-1808 minHey Coach!Resilience by an NFL Legend: Interview with Reggie Williams: S3E2Interview with Reggie WilliamsReginald Williams was born on September 19, 1954, in Flint Michigan. The son of Elijah and Julia Williams. Williams was a star athlete and student at Flint Southwestern High School. He played competitive football and also wrestled. The recipient of an academic scholarship, Williams was a three-time All-Ivy League linebacker in football and Ivy League heavyweight wrestling champion in 1975 at Dartmouth College.In 1976, Williams was drafted in the third round by the Cincinnati Bengals, for whom he played 14 seasons, (including two Super Bowls, XVI (1981) and XXIII (1988)).Williams r...2022-01-1155 minHey Coach!NFL to Rock Bottom and Success: Interview with Marques Ogden: S3Ep1 Interview with Marques OgdenGrowing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. Even during the off season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.T.R...2022-01-0425 minHey Coach!A Teams Commitment to Protect the Coach: Interview with Tricia Roos S2E52Interview with Tricia RoosTricia Roos is a Dallas wife and mother who built a winning career in sports and high school admissions but found her greatest victory in loss. Against the advice of medical experts, Tricia carried full term a child she was warned would die at birth or before. That season Tricia’s team won every game, the child in her grew, and eventually she held and loved the daughter who wasn’t supposed to live. In six days of a brief and remarkable life, Annabelle Roos rewrote the medical chapter on a chro...2021-12-281h 00Hey Coach!You Get to Define Who You Are; Interview with Nick Pags; S2E51Interview with Nick PagsSoccer was what Nick thought was his future until it was taken from him. What would you do if you went to a school to play soccer and they said there was a try-out? And you didn't make the team. For Nick this became a challenge and defined who he became.Now Nick is a Growth Mindset Expert, Certified Behavioral Change Specialist and Inspirational Live Coach, who understands the desire to change, why you don’t, and the mindset shifts needed to find success – in any and all areas of your life...2021-12-2151 minHey Coach!From the NFL Strength Coach to Fixing Youth Sports: Interview with Jon Torine S2E50Interview with Jon TorineFrom Momouth County, NJ Jon always loved sports. But what he found was he loved the strength and conditioning aspect of the sport more. It was at Springfield College where a baseball coach got him in touch with a strength coach in the NFL. Jon got an internship with the Buffalo Bills and eventually a full-time job.First the Buffalo Bills, then the head strength and conditioning coach with the Indianapolis Colts. Jon Torine spent most of his career in the NFL, first as a strength and conditioning coach...2021-12-141h 12Hey Coach!Build Character, Then Football: Interview with Coach Deshawn Anderson; S2E49Interview with Deshawn AndersonAs his mother said, Deshawn was born to play football. Deshawn was a star high school player and was sought after by numerous schools. He decided to go to a HBCU school, Norfolk State University.Here he not only played football but found his love for education. After college he decided to become a high school computer teacher and a football coach, the two things he loved.And as a coach he followed his mentor and high school coach and instill character and discipline into these young men. THIS...2021-12-0734 minHey Coach!A Swimmer Finds His Flow: Interview with Cory Camp S2E48Interview with Cory CampCory Camp grew up a competitive swimmer, and for most of his life, that's all he really knew. In his senior year of high school, he found himself with a condition that no one could figure out. As he was looking at colleges, it was the coach from the University of Delaware who told him he didn't have to go through it alone. They would go through it together. He found out it was a condition in his heart and they were able to take care of it. Upon graduating...2021-11-3057 minHey Coach!Reaching Out to Find Your Way: From Soccer to Purpose: Interview with Leah Swander S2E47Interview with Leah SwandersFrom Grand Junction, Colorado, Leah was a soccer superstar. Recruited by many D1 universities she picked the University of Colorado. After a great 4 years she went pro in New Zealand. When situations changed, she was forced back to the US and she was forced to find herself.Little did she know that when Taj Dashaun reached out to her to help her in her transition that it would lead to a future call with a position. Now an author, podcaster and the Engagement Coordinator at Self Publish -N- 30 Days.2021-11-2330 minHey Coach!Lead Like A Pro: Interview with Dr. Matthew Raidbard, Ed.D.: S2E46Interview with Dr. Matthew Raidbard Ed.D.Growing up Matthew always wanted to become a coach. So much so he would coach his brothers teams. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts in history and classical studies from Indiana University, Dr. Matthew Raidbard decided to pursue his dream of being a college basketball coach. His first college basketball coaching job was at Western New Mexico University, where he also completed his Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership. In 2018, Dr. Raidbard conducted a study on how college basketball coaches perceived themselves as leaders, finding that many...2021-11-1644 minHey Coach!Own Your Career Own Your Life: Interview with Andy Storch:S2E45Interview with Andy StorchAndy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator specializing in helping clients turn strategy into action and people doing the best work of their lives. Andy’s purpose is to love and support his family and to impact the world by inspiring people to stop drifting, take control and live life with intention.Andy is also the host of two podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat and Andy Storch Show, and the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community.Andy is...2021-11-0951 minHey Coach!From "The Hitman" at USC to the NFL to Transition Specialist: Interview with Thomas R Williams S2E44Interview with Thomas R WilliamsThomas R. Williams is the author of Permission to DREAM and The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist.As a professional speaker Mr. Williams is a member of The Jon Gordon Speaking team and communicates with great passion and purpose on “The Energy Bus” and “Training Camp.” He impacts his audiences by helping them create a successful vision which leads them to greatness.One of Thomas’ main passions is coaching both college and professional athletes on the inevitable transition to life beyon...2021-11-0551 minHey Coach!Lessons on Simplicity: S2E43Lessons on Simplicity: S2E43Do things have to be that hard? Most of the time it doesn't. Trying to cancel a gym membership? How's that going?Games on the line and the call is easy, but no let's try something else.Why?Simple things become difficult because you make it difficult to see the simplicity.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedInFacebook:(1) Hey Coach | FacebookI...2021-11-0209 minHey Coach!A Must Win, Financial Literacy: Interview with Ryan Schachtner: S2E42Interview with Ryan SchachtnerRyan was a collegiate baseball player who had dreams and a path to play professionally until a career ending injury sidelined him. With his dream of playing professionally over, Ryan had to pivot and figure out what the rest of his life would look like. Using the skills he developed over the years of playing sports, Ryan set out on his own and started his own financial planning firm. His firm, Carolina Asset Management, has grown to become one of premier firms on the East Coast. After 21 years of building a...2021-10-2651 minHey Coach!Starts with Love-2X Ted Talk Speaker and More; Interview With Derrick Pearson:S2E41Interview with Derrick PearsonMOTTO: Loving and Learning Through SportsDerrick Pearson is a sportscaster, radio and television host, high school coach, and mentor, and has a special way with words. His 30+ years of coaching young people and talking one on one with the greatest athletes and coaches in the country has given him a perspective many will never have. He is known to many, simply, as Coach DP.4 Fence Post- Parent, Teacher, Coach, PlayerWebsite:Derrick Pearson LovePrintsDerrick Pearson (theticketfm.com)2021-10-2258 minHey Coach!Perseverance and Determination : Interview with Aaron Tiller:S2E40Interview with Aaron Tiller S2Ep40FromColumbus, Ohio, Aaron Tiller was always swimming against the tide. Too small for D1, he knew it wasn't true. He received a scholarship to Southern University. He was a 4 year started, 2 year captain. Tiller earned All-SWAC honors three times during his collegiate career and was named HBCU All-American in 2017. Following college, Tiller worked out with the Tennessee Titans for minicamp. Tiller spent time with the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football League then went into arena football. With the Albany Empire, Arron won the Arena Football C...2021-10-1253 minHey Coach!Would You Call a Penalty On Yourself? S2Ep39Lesson From The Legend of Bagger VanceWould you call a penalty on yourself? What line would you cross to achieve your goals. Or better yet, what wouldn't you do?Before setting goals you need to know who you are and why are setting goals.I took input from Tami Matheny and Jeff Heggie to get ideas on this topic.Tami MathenyTami Matheny (@refuse2losecoaching) • Instagram photos and videosJeff HeggieEntrepreneur | Success Coach (@jeffheggiecoaching) • Instagram photos and videosEr...2021-10-0512 minHey Coach!Beyond Football: Interview with Tobruk Blaine S2Ep38Interview with Tobruk BlaineFrom Idaho, Tobruk, loved sports but gravitated to cheerleading. She was a high school cheerleader and then went on to cheering at Oregon State.After graduation she was a high school and college cheerleading coach at Eagle and Rocky Mountain High Schools in Idaho and at Boise State University. Her high school teams won the Idaho 5A state cheerleading championships twice for Eagle High (2005, 2006 and 2008) and twice for Meridian's Rocky Mountain High (2010). The 2016 and 2017 Boise State teams were named the United Spirit Association's (USA) national champion in the Division I...2021-09-2838 minHey Coach!Take That Extra Step S2Ep37Take That Extra StepAre you taking those steps that are distinguishing you from all the rest?Are you taking on extra and showing you are a leader and team player?Or are you just doing what it takes to just get by?Leaders do extra, go the extra yard and lead from the front.Here are two stories that show what it is to lead.Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcastemail:eric@heycoachreyes.comLinkedIn:Eric Reyes | LinkedIn2021-09-2115 minHey Coach!At the Edge of Greatness: Interview with Charles Schultz:S2Ep36Interview with Charles SchultzCharles has always been enthusiastic about the pursuit of excellence, both personally and coaching others. This pursuit started early in life as an athlete. Charles had a constant drive to improve that led to him having a high level of success in baseball. Inspired by his high school coach he learned the value of committing himself to a goal and improving slowly over time. The power of trusting the process led Charles to become a Division 1 baseball player at Youngstown State University where he was a 1st Team Freshman All-American, as well...2021-09-1437 min