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UndressTheJerseyThe Transition to Life After Sport with Vernelle JohnsonGrowing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Vernelle Johnson was a basketball player his entire life. In his last year at the University of Prince Edward Island he realized the love he had for the game was slipping away when his eyes were set on a much bigger future; financial freedom.2021-11-0858 min
UndressTheJerseySerial Entrepreneur, NBA Manager and Athlete Tech Group | Randy OseiMeet the man, Randy Osei aka Randy Rozaay, serial and social entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of Athlete Tech Group and Rozaay Management, Executive Director of Return the Love, Co-Founder of Atlas 365...the list goes on. Randy comes on the UndressTheJersey podcast to discuss his journey as a university and college basketball player, working with Toronto AAU powerhouse CIA Bounce and travelling the USA with soon to be NBA stars like Andrew Wiggins. We talk about his love for entrepreneurship and the keys to developing relationships with some of the biggest names in the sports and entertainment industry...2021-03-211h 13
UndressTheJerseyFinding Your Purpose with Nick Del Bianco of Athlete Wellness AcademyNick Del Bianco is a former professional volleyball player and currently runs his own company called Athlete Wellness Academy that aims to help athletes connect their physical and mental performance together. Nick played professionally for a number of years throughout Europe after winning national championships and being named CIS Volleyball Player of the Year at Trinity Western University. As the conversations around mental health in sports continues to rise, this episode of the podcast looked at how Nick personally dealt with the mental pressures of sport and how he's helping athletes do the same. We touched...2021-03-1146 min
UndressTheJerseyOmer Abdallah - Immigrant Family, Sports as a Vehicle, and Hardening the Mind - Saint Mary's University FootballOmer Abdallah is a former defensive lineman for the Saint Mary's University men's football team in Halifax Nova Scotia. Omer's family hails from Djibouti where sports is played mainly for recreation. From an early age Omer was taught the importance of working for what you want, taking care of business in the classroom and staying true to his values. Between attending a Junior College in San Francisco to being selected for the CFL combine during his time at SMU, Omer is now an IT consultant and youth football coach where he is giving back to the sport that taught...2021-02-151h 16
UndressTheJerseyJackie Marciano - From Train Accident to Canadian ParalympianJackie's right leg was amputated below the knee at age nine after he fell while trying to jump between train cars. He spent a total of eight months in hospital. This moment not only shaped him into the person he is today, but it fuelled a competitiveness to prove to himself that this accident wasn't going to hold him back in life. With numerous hurdles both mentally and physically, Jackie found himself competing at the highest level of track. This is his story.
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UndressTheJerseyKyle Milley of Air Institutes - Mental Resilience Training for AthletesWe sat down with Kyle Milley, a product and market developer for Air Institutes (Halifax, NS) and former soccer player for Mt. Allison University (New Brunswick). Air Institutes is a mental resilience training company that focuses on helping individuals and organizations work on building resilience. "Just as you can go to the gym to strengthen your body, you can leverage the power of neuroplasticity to gain mental resilience. Your brain has “mental muscles” too!" Athletes are constantly in a state of building resilience through defeat, conflict with teammates, and often times battling injuries. We sat down with Air Inst...2021-01-211h 12
UndressTheJerseyNick Voci - York Football and Host of The Gut Hut PodcastNick Voci is a former football player for York University in Ontario. I came across Nick's podcast, The Gut Hut, while scrolling on Tiktok and invited him to be a guest on UndressTheJersey. Nick's inspiration for starting his podcast came after looking back on the conversations he would have with his teammates and wishing they were recorded. We talk everything from the perception of being a university athlete, to the grind, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy.2020-12-1250 min
UndressTheJerseyDylan Bell - StFX Football, Gr. 12 Kinesiology TeacherDylan Bell is a former U Sports football player for St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. During his time at X, Dylan was an outstanding leader within the football program and studying kinesiology. After his undergrad, Dylan stayed at X where he obtained his Bachelor of Education degree. He is now a teacher at St. Mary's secondary school in his hometown of Brockville, teaching grade 12 kinesiology. One of the biggest lessons Dylan tries to share is the importance of learning from everybody. Athletes must be willing to learn from coaches, and coaches must be willing to...2020-11-2200 min
UndressTheJerseyJarred Ogungbemi-Jackson - Canadian Professional Basketball PlayerJarred Ogungbemi-Jackson is a Canadian professional basketball player from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, Jarred found his passion in basketball. He played at the University of Calgary, was a member of the Canadian national team, and as of this recording, is in his 6th year playing professionally overseas. Jarred has played in Spain, Portugal, France, Finland, and now currently for Donar Basket in Holland. We spoke about everything from his upbringing, his decision process for University, building life skills, mentorship, his relationship with time, using basketball as an escape, and the value in travelling the...2020-11-0800 min
UndressTheJerseyDejuan - Football Player Turned RapperDejuan is a rapper from Toronto, and with over 174.8k streams on spotify, he's been able to make a name for himself in the rap game. Dejuan has been featured by Apple Music in The New Toronto playlist and currently has a series titled JuanderTales where he releases 45 second raps around relevant topics going on throughout society.
Before rap, Dejuan was a standout football player for the StFX University X-Men where he sits 4th overall in the AUS record book for most receptions in a single season.
Some of his most notable stats include:2020-10-2900 min
UndressTheJerseyHugh Smith - Canadian Gold Medal Gymnast Shares Love for TeachingMeet Hugh Smith, a former long time Canadian National Team Gymnast and current Cirque Du Soleil coach.
Hugh Smith is the veteran of the Canadian gymnastics team who won his first senior national all-around title in 2013 at the age of 29. He went on to make his FIG World Championship debut in 2014, after having been an alternate for the world team in 2010. Also in 2014, he won silver on vault and helped the team win bronze at the Pacific Rim Championships. Smith missed out on qualifying for Canada’s lone men’s artistic gymnastics berth at London 2012, after which he t...2020-10-2400 minUndressTheJerseyTroy Crema - Dartmouth Hockey, EntrepreneurMeet Troy Crema, a 4 year Dartmouth College hockey graduate and former professional hockey player with the Rochester Americans in the AHL.
Troy is now the co-founder of Green Cube Analytics, a big data marketing technology company and currently working for Gamma Capital Partners here in Toronto.
Growing up in Toronto, Troy was met with a spleen problem during his final year of minor midget, that sidelined him and affected his stock in the OHL draft. At 16, Troy had a soft commitment to go to Yale but due to a poor performance in a prep school...2020-10-0600 minUndressTheJerseyAidan D'Souza of Ontario RunnersAidan is the creator of the instagram community, Ontario Runners, a Seneca College Student Ambassador and a Skechers Canada athlete. We talk everything from his motivation behind creating Ontario Runners, why people should add running to their routine (even if they don't consider themselves an athlete), and his goal of one day becoming a police officer.
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Tristen Ross...2020-09-1959 minUndressTheJerseyTyrell Vernon - StFX Men's Basketball CoachTyrell Vernon is a former player for the StFX University X-Men. With the retirement of legendary Canadian basketball coach Steve Konchalski, Tyrell is taking over the legacy and looking to bring StFX back to the top of U Sport basketball. As a former player, we chat about all the things basketball players deal with growing up like role acceptance, balance between fun and sacrifice, and how to get the most out of your game.
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...2020-09-151h 06UndressTheJerseyWill Silver (TheTopoftheFoodChain) InterviewWill Silver is the founder of Top of the Food Chain which is a fitness brand that promotes a growth mindset in life. Will was a 5 year member of the StFX University Men's Basketball team where he worked himself from a walk-on to a 2-time Atlantic University Sport All-Star, team MVP, and many other awards. Most recently, Will is known for his intense workouts and incredible fitness challenges which can be found on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetopofthefoodchain/2020-07-2300 minUndressTheJersey#3 - Nina KucheranNina Kucheran is a Sudbury, Ontario native who started swimming when she was 5 years old. From the Youth Olympic Games in Panama, to the International University Sports Games (FISU) in Italy, Nina now competes for Florida State University in the NCAA. From the day in the life as a Division 1 athlete, to some of her biggest influences and obstacles, it was a pleasure to chat with Nina about her journey through swimming.2020-06-2236 minUndressTheJersey#2 - Kaza KeaneWe caught up with Professional Canadian Basketball Player Kaza Kajami-Keane. Kaza most recently played for MBC in Germany, one of Europe's top professional leagues. Kaza is also a member of the Canadian Senior Men's National team, a 2x National champion of the Carleton University Ravens, played NCAA Division 1 for Illinois State and Cleveland State University, and spent a year in the NBA G League playing for the Raptors 905.
Some of his accomplishments include: 2x National Champion 2x All Canadian 2x First Team OUA World Cup Participant 2019 Dutch Basketball League 1st Team All...2020-06-2240 minUndressTheJersey#1 - David ThomsonWe caught up with OUA Athlete of the Year David Thomson (@thommer13) of the University of Toronto @varsityblues. From his beginnings with Hockey, living 5hrs from Mexico to play in the @nahlhockey , to earning bronze for Canada in the 2019 @usportsintl FISU games, and being recognized as one of the top hockey players in the country, David shares his story and goals of making it to the NHL.2020-06-2241 min