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Dropping DimesSeason 3 - Episode #28: Dr. BlakelyOn this episode we discuss:- Dr Blakely's background and her journey to becoming a sports psychologist- common trends in athletes mental health- advice for young athletes, coaches and parents- building resilience through self-reflection- different techniques to help with anxiety and stress- navigating the fight or flight response- balancing mental toughness and emotional engagement- recognizing signs for professional helpPlease see all of Dr. Blakely's links below:Steve Magness...
2025-04-181h 00Dropping DimesSeason 3 - Episode #27: Leslie Vorpahl, Kyra Lambert & Kiana WilliamsOn this episode we discuss:- their basketball journeys and backgrounds- the evolution of AAU ball- importance of skill development vs games- skills trainers- Kyra's adversity and strength through injuries- life beyond the game- future aspirations when the ball stops bouncing- importance of daily routines- close on Quick Hitters
2025-04-1156 minDropping DimesSeason 3: Epsiode #26: Xavier Martinez & Gavino RamosOn this epsiode we discuss:- early basketball beginnings- AAU journey- high school experiences- the recruiting process during COVID- the importance of basketball IQ - handling pressure in big moments- X's journey through his ACL injury- advice for young PG's- Quick Hitters to close
2025-04-0457 minDropping DimesSeason 3 - Episode #25: Kingston Flemings & Camden CowgillOn this episode we discuss:- Kingston Gatorade Player of the Year- their basketball journeys- overcoming adversity during middle school years- Importance of family- the bond between them growing up together- the impact of playing up- recruitment journey and college decisions- advice for young athletes- Q&A's - quick hitters closure
2025-03-2248 minDropping DimesSeason 3 - Episode #24: Bella Flemings & LA SneedOn this is episode we discuss:- their personal basketball journeys- the role of family in the game- the impact and differences between AAU & HS ball- advice for young athletes- balancing life outside of basketball- daily routines and habits- off season goals and development- leadership styles- importance of recovery and rest- recruiting process- quick hitter fun to closeBella Flemings YouTube channel "...
2025-03-1439 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #23: Chris Dial & Forrest BlackwellOn this episode we discuss:- The Basketball Embassy- Current state of SA basketball- Texas A&M San Antonio new program- Recruitment landscape- Skill gaps with US & European players- Advice for young coaches- Advice for unsigned seniors- Quick Hitter closeout
2025-03-0457 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #22: Tim Littlefield & Michael TimminsOn this episode we discuss:- Current state of basketball in San Antonio- D1 aspirations and realities- Impact of the transfer portal & JUCO rule- Challenges in HS recruitment- The role of media- Media landscape between SA & Dallas- The impact of storytelling in SA- Creating a buzz- Closed on Quick HittersNEXT GEN Registration link:https://www.greatamericanshootout.com/project/next-gen-showcase/
2025-02-2151 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #21: The GASO guysOn this episode we discuss:
- The history, evolution, mission and goals of GASO
- Brennan and Kingston Flemings
- The art and science of player rankings
- Social media's role in recruitment
- Showcase camps and their importance
- Predicitions for state champions
All GASO links below:
https://open.substack.com/pub/gasofastbreak?r=1wz7xs&utm_medium=ios
https://recruitingsimplified.carrd.co/
https://www.greatamericanshootout.com/
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2025-02-0755 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #20: Fetima Jordan & Jessica Brown"A Parent's Perspective"
On this epsiode we discuss:
- Current landscape of youth basketball
- The Gap in youth sports
- Sacrifices and balancing sports and life
- Navigating the right organization and coaches for your athlete
- The impact of the car ride home
- Values learned through youth sports
- Balance vs Burnout
- Life outside of sports
- Q&A
- Quick Hitters
2025-01-2458 minDropping DimesSeason 2: Episode #19: Jay Govan & Stacey MooreOn this episode we discuss:
- State of high basketball in the city
- Accountability and expectations for their coaches
- New Rules ans their impact
- Gym space and facility rentals
- Officiating challenges and solutions
- The path and hiring of coaches
- Player participation rules in MS
- Understanding eligibility and transfers
2025-01-1754 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #18: Raymond Briggs & Ky O'DellOn this episode we discuss:
- Late Bloomers in the game
- Size in the city
- Value of JUCO ball
- Collaborative coaching for the cities success
- Focus areas for youth basketballs improvement
- Training in one gym vs multiple gyms
- Importance of physical development and recovery
- Understanding levels in the game
2025-01-1057 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #17: Mark ReedOn this episode we discuss:
- Mark's basketball journey and experiences
- Establishment of Strength n' Motion
- Comparing European and American styles of basketball
- The recruitment process
- Understanding the new JUCO rule
- Building community back to SA
2025-01-0347 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #16: Moe Harrison & Mitch LewisOn this episode we discuss:
- current state of basketball in San Antonio
- importance of levels in AAU
- High school vs AAU ball
- Athletes leaving for Prep Schools or the city
- The art of recruitment and team placement
- Rankings in youth sports
- The evolving landscape of scholarships
- Solutions to improve our city
2024-12-2045 minDropping DimesSeason 2 - Episode #15: Behind the ScenesOn this episode, the BTS coaching staff — Tony Crocker, CJ Miles, Dom Johnson, and Lo'Ron Smith — discuss:
Their basketball backgrounds and experiences
The birth of BTS
The current landscape of San Antonio basketball
Training philosophies and mental resilience
Challenges in youth sports
The D1 dilemma in the city
Raising the bar of the current culture
Real conversations about commitment and readiness
Finding solutions to improve youth basketball
2024-12-131h 07Dropping DimesEpisode #14: JaVasse Kearney & Eric StewartOn this episode we discuss:
- The state of girls basketball vs boys basketball
- Building relationships with players and parents
- The importance of development over winning
- Navigating coaching challenges
- Q&A's from listeners
2024-12-0646 minDropping DimesEpisode #13: Ivan Keene & Lorenzo SmithOn this episode we discuss:
- their coaching journeys
- current state of basketball in the city
- improving IQ in youth athletes
- zone vs man defenses
- the role of parents in youth sports
- solutions for grassroots basketball and improving the game together as a community
2024-11-2256 min
People Doing ThingsLiving Things - Ben VearSay hello to Ben Vear. He's the co-founder of Living Things, the low sugar, all natural, prebiotic soda taking London by storm, exporting to five countries and selling a can every minute with more bubbles on the horizon. Backed by Brewdog co-founder James Watt, the gut loving brand raised a large family and friends pre-seed round, and is now looking to raise further funds to grow the team and expand the business internationally. Stocked in over 700 tastemakers stockists from Delli Ap to Amazon, Wholefoods and Ocado, they are arguably the UK's answer to Poppi and Olipop, who ar...
2024-11-1946 minDropping DimesEpisode #12: Mike Clarkson & Theresa NunnOn this episode we discuss:
- the Rohawks & Hoyas days
- current state of basketball in San Antonio
- Importance of grassroots coaching
- parenting and coaching balance
- their athletes lives outside of basketball
Check out JC & DK Camps below:
https://www.jclarkson.com/
https://dejakelly.com/
2024-11-1558 minDropping DimesEpisode #10: Mike Daniel & Mark OchoaOn this episode we dive into the tournament space and discuss:
- understanding the pricing structure
- the cost of running tournaments
- certification and training for referees
- tier system with teams
- future plans for tournament improvement
- some possible solutions
2024-11-0846 minDropping DimesEpisode #11: Marco Rivera & Taylor SutliveOn this episode we discuss:
the current state of skills training in the city
Importance of staying with the basics
The negative impact of social media
Skills training vs coaching
Importance of watching basketball
Work ethic with todays generation
Skill development vs player development
Strength vs weaknesses approach
Communication as a key skill
2024-11-0157 minDropping DimesEpisode #9: Kenny & Raphael BelinfanteIn this podcast, we explore:
- The current state of AAU officiating in the city
- The influence of weekend warrior officials
- The topic of pay and a tiered system for officials
- The necessity for certified officials
- Establishing a certified organization
- Increasing the number and operation of referee camps
- Suggested solutions to address the challenges
2024-10-2541 minDropping DimesEpisode #8: Reggie Eggins & Rufus LottOn this episode, officials Reggie Eggins and Rufus Lott discuss:- their officiating journeys- current state of officiating in the city- aiming for high standards in the craft- refereeing styles in different cities- expectations and accountability- importance of a strong community- solutions for improvement- recruitment and opportunities
2024-10-1853 minDropping DimesEpisode #7: Marcus Alvarado & Joe MartinezOn this podcast Coaches Alvarado & Martinez discuss:
- their path to coaching
- the importance of mentorship
- coaching styles and team culture
- revisiting the structure of youth basketball
- referee dynamics in high school
- parent and player expectations
Make sure to check out Marcus Alvarado's podcast "Coaching Connections" on youtube. Link below:
https://www.youtube.com/@coachingconnectionswithmar8459
2024-10-1154 minDropping DimesEpisode #6: Annissa Jackson & Tina CamachoOn this episode Annissa & Tina discuss:
- The state of girls basketball in the city
- The role of parents in youthsports
- Balancing coaching and being a parent of Annissa's athlete
- Investing in their feeder programs
- Refereeing challenges in the city
- Advice for athletes and parents in high school
2024-10-0442 minDropping DimesEpisode #5: Devon Agusi & Kris MooreOn this episode Devon & Kris discuss:
- Grassroot basketball opportunities and challenges
- Essential skills for the average basketball player
- Mental toughness in youth athletes
- Advice and guidance for youth athletes at different levels and stages in their development
- Advice for anyone interested in becoming a skills trainer or select coach
2024-09-2739 min
Come on RefEpisode #32: S.H.E Officiating with Victoria FrancisOn this episode we discuss what Victoria is doing to help grow women in the game of basketball officiating:
We dive into her:
- Journey, building a community to support female officials, her S.H.E officiating academy, the new book, and where the women's game is today:
PLEASE check out Vicki's social, website and book links below:
Website: https://www.she.stripedscience.com/home
Book: https://sites.google.com/stripedscience.com/arefereedevotional/home
2024-09-2329 minDropping DimesEpisode #4: Cole Martinez & Ryan TaplinOn this episode Cole & Tap discuss:
- The challenges in Youth Basketball
- Coaching philosophies and development
- Engagement with Middle School programs
- AAU and High School Coaches relationships
- Referee challenges
- Tryouts & Roster selections
- Advice for players and parents
2024-09-2048 minDropping DimesEpisode #3: Koty Cowgill & Dee FlemingsOn this episode Koty & Dee dive into:
- The establishment of SA Future
- Skill development and college preparation
- Their transition from Independent to the Puma circuit
- Advice for parents of young athletes
- Improving communication with all coaches involved in an athletes journey by putting the need of the athlete first
- Possible solutions to improve SA basketball
Bella Flemings platforms
IG:
https://www.instagram.com/official.the.journey?igsh=bmxoaHh1YXlhZWMy
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2024-09-1357 minDropping DimesEpisode #2: Lupe NunezOn Episode 2 we dive into:
1. The challenges and shortcomings of the SA basketball community
2. Insights from college coaches on SA players
3. Navigating the basketball landscape through trust and opportunities
4. The importance of a plan and communication in player development
5. Addressing the lack of D1 opportunities in SA
Hope you enjoyed the content. Up next Episode #3 with Koty Cowgill & Dee Flemings
Lupe Nunez IG handle: @thelupenunez
2024-09-0648 minCome on RefEpisode #31: Community with Brian "BG" GarlandOn this episode we discuss many topics in the world of basketball officiating.
Brian touches on his Genesis projects, the importance of self care, building a strong referee community, mentorship and his new book dropping this week, and the growth and excitement of the women’s game today
Enjoy!
Please make sure to follow BG on his social media account and listen to his Inside the Genesis Poscast. Links below
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theofficiallifecoach?igsh=MTd0Z3RpcnJvbm0xNA==
2024-09-0337 minDropping DimesEpisode #1: Terence "Booman" JacksonOn our first episode we have special guest, Terence "Booman" Jackson
We discuss many different apsects of youth basketball, from the history, to where we are today, to advice for parents and many other great information to help educate everyone in San Antonio.
Booman also touches on how we need to get back to "Community" to improve the state of youth basketball.
Make sure to follow us on IG at the following link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7DujOrfkhzJ5DfRWQt4wsE?si=_STHslRKSKuqbmk05QFpzQ&nd=1&dlsi=129cf33c531f49b1
2024-08-3046 minDropping DimesIntroQuick intro to get the podcast rolling. Make sure you follow and click on the notification bell
2024-08-2603 min
Authority Builder Podcast | Client-Winning Strategies for Coaches, Consultants, and Creatives Who Want to Lead With Authority.Greatest Hits: Ben Vear, Commercial Director At Minor FiguresWe're excited to republish one of our favourite episodes on the Kaffeen Espresso podcast.In this episode, Ben Vear, Commercial Director at Minor Figures discusses the nuances of ambiguous creative assets, the challenges of rapid global scaling, and the journey to becoming a carbon-neutral brand.Tune in for valuable insights into how rapidly scaling companies prioritize their business goals and the crucial role of branded pack design in their growth strategy. Enjoy!>> https://minorfigures.com/
2024-08-1943 min
Dans la jungle des affaires#617 - Pierre-Olivier Vear, Courtier Immobilier.🌟 Rencontrez Pierre-Olivier Vear et son équipe, les champions de l'immobilier à Québec ! Ils incarnent le "wow qui fait vendre" dans l'industrie. Récoltant les prix les plus prestigieux pour leurs performances hors du commun, ils éblouissent leur clientèle avec des stratégies de vente innovantes, basées sur l'humain, la famille, les proches, et le bonheur chez soi.🔍 Nommé "Jeune personnalité d'affaires − Construction et Immobilier 2021" par la Jeune Chambre de commerce de Québec, Pierre-Olivier Vear ne craint pas de "sortir du cadre". Son ambition déborde de tout cadre connu. Son charisme, sa générosité, et son enthousi...
2024-03-2124 min
The Spotlight Series - Don’t just survive, thrive!The freedom and frustrations of working in a tech startup with Luke Vear, CTO at YQueueNicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, speaks to Luke Vear, the CTO of YQueue, a startup which is tackling the challenges faced by the Food and Beverage industry.Luke begins by explaining how he was drawn to tech and how he secured his first role in software development. His advice to aspiring leaders is to make sure taking on a leadership role is something that you 100% want to do and to grab every opportunity that presents itself. Luke explains that his biggest challenge is the non-engineering elements of being a CTO including managing relationships bet...
2024-02-1333 min
2023-12-0435 minCome on RefEpisode #30: “Learning to Love The Dark Places” - PART IIIClosing out our 3 part series on learning to love the Dark Places with Brian Garland. Hope you enjoyed the series and have grown through each part 👊🏻
2023-05-2930 minCome on RefEpisode #29: “Learning to Love the Dark Places - PART IIOur Part II series of our zoom recording with Brian Garland. Hope you enjoyed Part I
2023-05-2330 minCome on RefEpisode #28: “Learning to Love the Dark Places” - PART IZoom #2 with guest NCAA women’s official, Brian Garland. This is a 3 part series where Brian talks about how to learn to love the dark places in officiating. Enjoy!
2023-05-1827 minCome on RefEpisode #27: Communication with Coaches by Jennifer WhiteRecorded Zoom meeting with NCAA Women’s Official Jennifer White discussing the best ways to talk to coaches.
2023-05-011h 04
How to HardscapeAdding Hardscape Maintenance to Improve Lifetime Value with Andrew VearToday we are joined by Andrew Vear. He is a hardscape consultant and speaker, and we discuss adding hardscape maintenance to your business to improve the lifetime value of a client.
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2023-04-2440 min
Buddy Weaver PodcastModern Western Square Dancing in 1980 - Singing Calls by Chris VearOne of the more recognized names in square dancing during the seventies and into the eighties - Chris Vear. One of the prominent callers and leaders in Europe, Chris moved to the United States in 1976 and became a sought after caller in America.
Here is a cassette recording of a live dance singing calls from 1980.
If you are enjoying this podcast, please subscribe to American Square Dance publication (or purchase a gift subscription) - americansquaredance.com
2023-02-2628 min
At This Moment with Jim Jefferies & Amos Gill[Patreon Preview] Impressions with Dan VearRemember that one dude from Tiktok that did an impression of Jim? Well, his name is Dan Vear and we got him in the studio! And he shuts us all up with his spot-on impressions. Follow Dan on Tiktok @DanVearComedy to check out his videos and find him performing comedy! Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/IDKAT for ad free episodes, bonus episodes, and more exclusive perks! Tiers start at just $2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-08-1905 minCome on RefEpisode #26: “Your Assignor is Always Right!”Misleading title to get you guys fired up. A short podcast discussing how to be a better listener with phone calls from your assignor about plays
2022-02-2614 minCome on RefEpisode #25: “Assignor’s Nightmare Part II”Part 2 discussing ways we can handle our schedules in a more professional manner. Let’s get better together!
2022-02-0517 minCome on RefEpisode #24: Assignor’s NightmareDiscussing ways officials can really help your assignment team and become a low maintenance official. Hope it helps you become better off the floor
2021-12-3117 minCome on RefEpisode #23: “A-L-D”Using the ALD approach can help us communicate with coaches effectively.
2021-11-1310 minCome on RefEpisode #22: “Be Good Where You Are!”Discussing some ideas and your thoughts process heading into 2021-22 season
2021-10-2313 min
Date a Week32. Dan Vear - Comedian, Impressionist, TiktokerWe are thrilled to have John C. Reilly, Christopher Walken, and Donald--- just kidding, it's all Dan Vear!! He's a comedian, TikToker and impressionist extraordinaire. Not only does he share some of his favorite impressions, he's got some crazy dating stories to boot, like when he dated a stripper! So press play and be amazed! Dan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/danvearcomedy/Date a Week on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dateaweekthepodcast/
2021-09-1736 min
Can I Get Some RanchEp. 4-20!! Women Power, Impersonations & Using your Server Voice with Dan VearWelcome to Episode 4-20 The stoned episode! I sit down with comedian, Tik Tok influencer and my friend Dan Vear! We dish about video games, different types of ranch, putting on our server voice and much more all while getting super baked! Enjoy, like and subscribe!Disclaimer: This episode is best listened to stoned.Dan Vear is an L.A. based comedian, impersonator & Tik Tok influencer. Dan performs all over the U.S. with some of the biggest names in comedy! Dan is the producer of The Jungle House Show and has...
2021-09-171h 30
Rich in RelationshipHow To Find The Right Man And Keep Him With Tony VearHow do you know when you find the right person for you? How can you be sure he won´t hurt you as others did before and that this time, he really is the ONE?
Today´s guest, Tony Vear, a relationship coach shares with us the secret formula to choosing the right man, how to see who men really are and how to qualify how compatible you will be in the future. Is he a narcissist? Why does he say what he says? Is he really mature?
Once you know you are with the ch...
2021-07-0525 minAuthority Builder Podcast | Client-Winning Strategies for Coaches, Consultants, and Creatives Who Want to Lead With Authority.Ben Vear, Commercial Director at Minor FiguresBen Vear, Commercial Director at Minor Figures talks to Charlotte about ambiguous creative assets, rapid global scaling, being a carbon neutral brand and more. Listen in for insights into how rapidly scaling clients feel about business priorities and the role of branded pack design.Show notes:>> Free agency marketing mini course https://kaffeen.mykajabi.com/kaffeen-free-agency-marketing-mini-course>> https://minorfigures.com/>> Charlotte's favourite MF insta post Spa Day Ken https://www.instagram.com/p/CGiQNoEhpfE/
2021-05-0341 minCome on RefEpisode #21: “Positioning, Movement & Whistle Discipline!”Simple ways to improve on our positioning, movement and whistle discipline
2021-02-2115 min
Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterWhat British basketball can learn from the US – with Steve Vear – Ep. 88For Episode 88 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Head of Basketball Operations for Luol Deng, founder of recruitment and scouting service She's Got Next, and assistant coach at Sierra Canyon High School, Steve Vear.Vear, a former England junior international, played the majority of his career in NBL Division 1 with a season in the BBL with Leicester Riders, before making the move into to his own coaching business and working with Deng, heading up the UK arm of the Luol Deng Foundation. As part of that role he oversaw Deng Camp, and the...
2021-01-072h 55
Bookoo Fiya PodcastBookoo Fiya Ep#1 w/ Nate Welch & Dan VearStand up comedians Nate Welch & Dan Vear discuss how they got to Los Angeles, Dan does impressions, and much more on the first episode of Bookoo Fiya.
Recorded at @melrose_podcasts in West Hollywood, CA.
2020-09-0139 minCome on RefEpisode #20: “Speak the same Language”Discussing ways officials can talk referee terminology to help with our consistency. Share and enjoy!
2020-07-1423 min
The Property DiariesSelecting the right property manager is essential for any investor. Special Guest Jacinta VearSpending time to find the right property manager is a crucial but often overlooked step by investors. Today we’re joined by our special guest Jacinta Vear, a property manager veteren and partner at Nelson Alexander Flemington. We explore some common questions, challenges and misconceptions buyers often have with property management, and how hiring the right property manager can be the difference between a smooth ride and some headaches along the way. To connect with us, visit www.thepropertydiaries.com.au.
2020-05-3132 min
Bite of CourageChicago Nurse, Alicia Bean, Isolates Fear to Find JoyAlicia Bean is one of our country's frontline nurses putting her life at risk in an effort to save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. She is generously blessed with humility, compassion, and determination to care for others and is deferential to courage. Instead of ascribing it to herself, she attributes it to her colleagues, essential workers and volunteers alike. Alicia, who says fear lives in the lizard brain — the part of the brain that triggers our fight or flight response (like the rush to buy toilet paper during a pandemic) — tells us how she isolates fear to find...
2020-05-0441 min
Bite of CourageJudi Langley - Life, Love, Marriage: One Woman's JourneyMy initial intention for today's episode was to talk to my guest, Judi Langley, about her twenty-five year marriage to her husband, Gotham. I quickly realized, however, that Judi is one of those people who has as much knowledge as she does depth, on a variety of topics. From her bi-racial, bi-cultural marriage and an illustrious thirty-five year career that she recently left behind, we talk husbands, kids, careers, family, and friends and the gifts that come to our communities when women have the courage to lift up and support each other. Visit...
2020-03-301h 212020-02-2021 minCome on RefEpisode #18: “Taunting & Players Behavior”Ways we can be more consistent on how we adjudicate plays that may or may not be considered taunting. Enjoy!
2020-01-2737 minCome on RefEpisode #17: “Freedom of Movement”Need more consistency on how we allow Freedom of movement for all players and the way the rules are written. Enjoy
2020-01-1526 minCome on RefEpisode #16: “Preventive Officiating”Discussing ways we can prevent issues in our ball game and make them run smoother.
2019-12-3032 min
Bite of CourageCan a Relationship Survive After Deportation?Have you ever had to leave someone you love behind? My guest today is Ray. Over 8 years ago, Ray's partner, who was an illegal immigrant, was deported. Separated now longer than they were together, Ray travels back and forth to see him, but every time he's getting ready to go, he needs all the courage he can muster to go through with it. He knows the possibility of them ever returning to the U.S. together, and the place they once called home, is undetermined. "It's the hardest thing I've ever had to do," Ray says. "Each time I...
2019-12-1627 minCome on RefEpisode #15: “Talking plays & Quiz Answers”Discussing many missed quiz answers that can help us adjudicate rules correctly. Let’s get better together. Enjoy
2019-12-1131 minCome on RefEpisode #14: “The Crew”Discussing how we can all be better partners and communicators in our games. Remember - #1: the game, #2: our partner, #3: ourselves. Enjoy!
2019-11-1340 minCome on RefEpisode #13: PART II: “Responding to Coaches!”Part 2 - ways we can be better communicators with coaches
2019-10-2824 minCome on RefEpisode #12: PART I: “Responding to Coaches!”How we can better communicate and respond to coaches
2019-10-2727 minCome on RefEpisode #11: “Rookie Season”Some advice for our brand new officials to help with preparation for season #1. Enjoy the process! Thanks for listening
2019-10-2522 minCome on RefEpisode #10: “Level-Up!”Simple - improve your current situation. Starts with a change in thought, a shift in mindset, brave action fueled by passion
2019-10-2121 min
Bite of CourageLaura Alberts — The Courage of a Breast Cancer SurvivorCan a positive attitude help us heal? My guest today is Laura Alberts. While Laura is a breast cancer survivor, she isn't defined by it. In fact, after undergoing chemo and radiation treatments, Laura claimed to have her "breast year ever" in real estate. One of Coldwell Banker's top realtors in Orland Park, Illinois, Laura is also a musician, dancer, and vocalist and the winner of both Senior American Idol and Seniors Dancing with Seniors Dance Competition. "Things happen in life, but I've developed a skill set to deal with them. I have faith. I have courage...
2019-10-2136 min2019-10-0219 min
Bite of CourageDawan Warren - From Ex-Felon to Returning CitizenAre you free, really? My guest, 41 year old Dawan Warren, has had a lot of time to think about this question. He's spent half of his life in prison. Indicted at the age of 18 for a series of robberies, Dawan was facing 40 years. Charged with 16 years at the age of 20, he had served 8 by the time he was released. 11 months later, he proceeded to commit bank robbery for which he was given a 34 year sentence. Dawan had no way of knowing that he'd be released twenty years early for good behavior, yet he found the courage to ch...
2019-09-3045 minCome on RefEpisode #8: “Back to the Basics!”Often we forget our foundation of officiating and need to focus on the basics. Keep it simple. Know your rules and get your plays right! Enjoy Get the Zoom app www.zoom.us
2019-09-2022 minCome on RefEpisode #7: New beginnings, relationships and seasonIt’s a new season! Let’s build better relationships with coaches and co-officials. Link below for Dependable Positions https://deepdiveref.com/blog/dependable-positions/
2019-09-1119 min
Bite of CourageDr. Charles Vear - Catching Your Dreams and Changing Careers… Mid-LifeHow do you hang on to your dreams when you have a family to feed and a mortgage to pay? My guest today is Dr. Charles Vear. Ninety-three years young, he is a retired medical doctor, a navy veteran and an author who, along with his wife Gloria, wrote their memoir called Love, Laughter & Dreams: We Prayed for Twelve Children. But at the age of 34, with his wife and 8 children, he received, perhaps, his greatest call to courage. "I didn't want to die with my dream still inside of me," he says. So, with Gloria's support, he...
2019-08-2656 min2019-08-2312 minCome on RefEpisode #6: You are who you are because of you!”Accountability and ways to communicate effectively with coaches. Info below:
2019-08-2234 minCome on RefEpisode #4: Refs vs. Everyone else Part 2Part 2 - we discuss how officials can become better communicators with coaches, players and fans Link below as discussed on podcast: https://www1.arbitersports.com/Groups/110617/Library/files/The%2025%20Most%20Important%20Things%20to%20Know%20About%20Basketball%20Officiating.pdf
2019-08-1421 min2019-08-0634 min
Bite of CourageElaine Gabalac - Living With EpilepsyCan accepting and embracing your adversities be the key to living out your wildest dreams? My guest, Elaine Gabalac, opens up for the first time about living with epilepsy. Diagnosed at fourteen, she was angry, sad and scared. But things had to get a lot worse before she realized that the very thing destroying her life was also the very thing she needed to embrace — and that thing was fear. "Fear is useless," she says. "You can't summon courage to meet fear from a place of emptiness." Grateful now for having epilepsy, it's taught Elaine how to ac...
2019-08-0551 minCome on RefEpisode #2: Pre game, half time discussions & post gameCommunication is key for us to be successful. Pre game, half time discussions and post games are essential for our growth as officials
2019-07-2926 minCome on RefEpisode #1: Off Season Work & Summer BallEpisode #1 discusses the approach we should take as officIals entering the off season and into summer ball. Enjoy!
2019-07-1719 min
Bite of CourageChristine & Jean Bosco Rutagengwa - Hotel Rwanda: Love Prevails Over The Rwandan GenocideIs love stronger than death? My guests, Christine and Jean Bosco Rutagengwa, talk about surviving the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Inspired by his love for Christine, Jean Bosco recounts what happened and why, and how he found the courage to leave Hotel Rwanda to get Christine—hopefully, alive, and return with her to the hotel. An unplanned refuge with only a thin layer of protection, Hotel Rwanda was the only place to get away from the killers. "Love gives us courage," he says. "I accepted death, instead of failing to go get Christine." This isn't just a story abou...
2019-07-151h 172019-07-0902 min
Bite of CourageLivia Gazzolo - Musician; Jazz Vocalist; Music ProducerLivia Gazzolo is a musician and jazz vocalist with a residency at the Atwood Cafe in downtown Chicago, Illinois. She also produces a monthly cabaret variety show at The Mouse House called "When the Cat's Away." © 2019 Mo Vear Visit: HumorMeWithMo.com Email: humormewithmo@gmail.com Facebook page HumorMeWithMo @BiteOfCourage on Twitter Mo on LinkedIn Bite of Courage on Instagram Trio Productions. All Rights Reserved. In Association with Podcast Prowess.
2019-07-0118 min
The Hooper's Voice PodcastTHV POD EP.11 - Coach James VearIn the podcasts 11th instalment we have our first British coach guest James Vear, Coach Vear U16 GB & Barking Abbey Head Coach has an oustanding journey that he shares with us, plus discussions on youth basketball, funding in the country around our sport, the BBL and the NBA.
This isn't one to miss!
2019-06-1700 min
Bite of CourageAlbert Ancel - We're All Recovering From SomethingCelebrate your powerlessness? That's just crazy talk. I thought. I'd have to relinquish control! Can giving up control and embracing my pain and feelings of powerlessness really be the key to healing? It's hard to imagine, but that's how it began for my guest today. Albert Ancel, a grateful recovering alcoholic, says that once he embraced his pain and his fears of feeling powerless, he could celebrate. His whole attitude, outlook and perception changed, and life got better. That was over nineteen years ago. Devoted to the practice of the twelve step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al spends much...
2019-06-1750 min
Bite of CourageVince Auricchio - Husband, Dad, Friend, AttorneyCan an act of defiance help to cultivate courage? My guest thinks so. An attorney by trade, Vince Auricchio is used to having the odds stacked against him, but this was personal. His daughter was about to undergo brain surgery and the reality of losing her was more than his heart could bare. But in a moment of defiance, Vince, a Christ follower, found the courage to win the fight of his life by relying on his faith and surrendering to the outcome. In this heart-felt episode, Vince gives us a behind the scenes look at what...
2019-06-0359 min
Bite of CourageSkyla Stillo - High School Senior, Writer/Blogger, Free SpiritHigh school senior, Skyla Stillo, talks about finding her courage after an attempted suicide and how it led her to start her blog: Unlabeled.blog about self-love, mental health, and fashion. "It's not who you wear, it's who you are." © 2019 Mo Vear Visit: HumorMeWithMo.com Email: humormewithmo@gmail.com Facebook page HumorMeWithMo @BiteOfCourage on Twitter Mo on LinkedIn Bite of Courage on Instagram Trio Productions. All Rights Reserved. In Association with Podcast Prowess.
2019-05-2043 min
Bite of CourageLesia Cartelli - Speaker, Author, Founder & CEO of Angel FacesAfter suffering from traumatic burns over 50% of her body, Lesia decided she didn't want to be known as the "burn girl." Determined to be known as an ordinary girl who endured an extraordinary experience, Lesia learned how to face rejection, conquer her fears and live in the moment by unlocking her courage with vulnerability and turning her pain into purpose. Now, the founder & CEO of Angel Faces, a nonprofit organization for other burn and trauma patients, Lesia is teaching them how to not be defined by their circumstances and to heal from the inside out. "What happens to you...
2019-05-061h 06
Bite of CourageDr. Allison Kessler Vear - The Good DoctorDr. Kessler Vear, who is currently the inpatient attending physician at Chicago's Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, specializes in physical medicine, neurological rehabilitation, and spinal cord injuries. Paralyzed in a skiing accident at sixteen, she shares her story of courage, recovery and ultimately, her desire to live her best life, despite her physical limitations! © 2019 Mo Vear Visit: HumorMeWithMo.com Email: humormewithmo@gmail.com Facebook page HumorMeWithMo @BiteOfCourage on Twitter Mo on LinkedIn Bite of Courage on Instagram Trio Productions. All Rights Reserved. In Association with P...
2019-04-2256 min
Bite of CourageKirsten Alberts - Stand Up Comic, Writer, Podcast Producer, Social Media ProfessionalKirsten Alberts is a stand-up comedian, writer, podcast producer, and social media professional who can be seen at comedy clubs across the country. On this episode of Bite of Courage, she shares openly about finding the courage to overcome an eating disorder and her journey to manage it. © 2019 Mo Vear Visit: HumorMeWithMo.com Email: humormewithmo@gmail.com Facebook page HumorMeWithMo @BiteOfCourage on Twitter Mo on LinkedIn Bite of Courage on Instagram Trio Productions. All Rights Reserved. In Association with Podcast Prowess.
2019-04-0841 min
Bite of CourageMarzie Ghasempour - Iranian Playwright, We Have To Stop Meeting Like ThisA chance meeting in Chicago, Marzie Ghasempour and I met because we happened to be sitting next to each other at the musical Hamiliton and we couldn't contain our excitement that night. During intermission, we picked up our pre-show conversation. Born in Iran, Marzie feels privileged and proud to be living and working in the United States where using her critical thinking skills is celebrated. Reluctant to speak about her own courage, she opens her heart on BOC and shares things about her day-to-day struggles that we all deal with. Marzie is many things: a woman, daughter, fiction writer...
2019-02-0431 min
Bite of CourageStephanie Erin Brill - MusicianSinger, songwriter, Stephanie Erin Brill, whose music Save the Day is the title track for Bite of Courage, shares her incredible story of strength. As she takes us on her journey and tells us about her love for music, family and friends, she talks candidly about how she overcame a tragic event in her early childhood. From Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Stephanie's been singing and composing music since the age of five and recorded her first album when she was thirteen. Her triumphant story lends itself seamlessly to her soulful, indie tone, and her captivating personality. She is wise beyond her...
2019-02-041h 53
Bite of CourageJim Gaffigan - Stand Up Comic, Actor, Writer, AuthorJim Gaffigan doesn't need a lot of introduction. He's one of America's funniest and most well-recognized comedians. He's also been a friend of mine since high school so I have lots of dirt on this clean comic. From high school to show business, Jim talks honestly about life's ups and downs and the courage it takes to be true to yourself. © 2019 Mo Vear Visit: HumorMeWithMo.com Email: humormewithmo@gmail.com Facebook page HumorMeWithMo @BiteOfCourage on Twitter Mo on LinkedIn Bite of Courage on Instagram
2019-02-0459 min
SplitFocusSports Podcast NetworkJames Vear Barking Abbey Div 4 Mens Head Coach post game interview vs Cambridge 13.1.18James Vear Barking Abbey Div 4 Mens Head Coach post game interview vs Cambridge 13.1.18 by SplitFocusSports Podcast Network
2018-01-1401 min
The Mindset Athlete PodcastJames Vear - Coach education within basketballIn today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with James Vear. James is the current GB U-16 basketball Head Coach. He joined Barking Abbey in the 2014-15 season, bringing a wealth of international experience with him. Having started coaching with Sevenoaks Suns, he stayed there four years before taking over Medway Park Crusaders' Academy, helping them gain promotion to NBL Division 1. James would then move to Canada to take up a lead assistant role at Dalhousie University before taking a lead assistant position with the Great Britain under 20 Men in the summer, helping...
2017-10-131h 53Hoopsfix Podcast - British Basketball with Sam NeterJames Vear – Barking Abbey & GB U20 Coach – Hoopsfix Podcast #21After Kevin Routledge said the coaching was crucial to push the Leicester Riders forward, it was suggested that we get a top coach on the podcast to talk coaching across the UK, which is exactly what we did! In episode 21 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we spoke with James Vear, a member of the GB […]
2016-11-151h 11
Proven: This podcast will change the way you think about breadChristmas Pudding Ice-cream with Ben VearBen is a 22 year old, fourth generation master ice cream maker from the heart of the Cotswolds, having learnt his craft through generations of his family. Ben's Great Grandfather Albert Winstone started Winstones Cotswold Ice Cream in 1925 near Stroud, Gloucestershire, where the business still flourishes today under Ben's mother Jane Vear who sits as managing director and Ben's father Colin who acts as General Manager.
Ben is not just passionate about ice cream. He also inherited his grandfather's insistence on sourcing the finest and freshest ingredients, if possible from the local community. His recipes encourage use of...
2011-11-2025 min