Season 2 ends with great accomplishments and personal growth. Thank you for showing this podcast love from the beginning & being apart of something special. as 2021 begins our journey on this podcast comes to an end with bigger and better things coming from these two individuals. listen to this episode as we went live and talked about all the things we have going on and all of the goals we have in 2021 & beyond. We Raised (as of January 7th) $135 dollars to donate to the Black Emotional ...
Jan 09, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
New Years Eve Episode comes with a Reflective outlook on the relationships we have in our life’s presently & how we handled having relationships during our playing days. Host Kingtif bring family and special guest to the podcast Dale Rodick follow him @D_R_Performance on Instagram.
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE!! Now we the recording episode at the beginning of December, but we had the holiday spirit in our hearts. Christmas 2020. We have had one hell of a year but with the season of Joy here the podcast decided to go off script and come and give some updates on life and how things are going. I hope you have the time to remember what and who your thankful for and who has blessed you and who you have blessed. A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS. #Xathlete
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This Episode host Kingtif brings season 1 family back to catch up and talk cancel culture, the effects of COVID 19 and the free agency in the NBA. They do their best to break down contracts from NFL to NBA to MLB and why it makes sense for organizations and for players to sign these contracts. Thank you for listening. Comment, subscribe, Review. Donate: $BLMXathlete
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This Episode we have a very special guest to the podcast. Not only did she coach both of our host but she also is a inner city track legend that recently has been inducted into the Cleveland metropolitan school district Athletic HALL OF FAME. We go in-depth into her story of how she became one of the most prolific tracks stars to come of John Adams and the whole inner city school district of Cleveland. She talks about her transitioning from being an athlete to coaching athletes. Finally she talk...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today, we brought in TWO HBCU Graduates to talk about their Historical Black College Experience. First timer John hay coach, & miles college Alumni Coach Berry along side Family member to the podcast cast & Fisk University Graduate Coach Parker speaks on their experiences. Coach berry also speaks on his journey of how he found his way growing up rough in the inner city of Cleveland into a full ride scholarship at an HBCU. Thank you for listen. Don’t forget you can donate to the Emotional...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Happy Thanksgiving From the The Life of an Ex Athlete Family.. This Episode we take a moment and talk about what we are thanks for. This 2020 has been hard for all us but with a lil over a month left we have to take a second & look back on where we were and where were going. Special Guest in the Devo Geer school teach, John hay Alumni & Turkey bowl Organizer. He talks about the 9th (Or 10th) anniversary of the John hay turkey bowl, how things will be different with COVID 19, favorite tha...
Nov 26, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This Episode we sit down with two former Cheerleaders and poss the Question: “Is Cheerleading A Sport?”. The Easy answer is yes, but we go deeper into why cheerleading doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Our Two guest Janae Hughes makes her second appearance on the pod & New Comer Zhvryia (@_zhvyia) both have Extensive backgrounds in Cheerleading. They both go deep into their history of cheerleading in the inner city of Cleveland. We pose the differences of cheerleading in low income commun...
Nov 19, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This Episode we sit down with Jon Teske an NBA Prospect who is close to making his dreams come true. We talk about growing up in medina, Ohio. why he chose to Commit to the Michigan University as a sophomore in high school. Becoming 7'1" and his experience playing at Michigan University. Finally we talk about his training process, his thoughts on the draft process & Playing at the Next Level. Thank you for listen Subscribe, Comment, Share. Follow him (IG) @jonteske15 Jon Teske is a Michigan ...
Nov 12, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
How do you describe a leader? What characteristics make a good Leader? This episode host Kingtif brings heights own & fellow podcaster Donald Jones (1/3 of the Outrightous podcast. we start off the show talking about his college baseball career and the making of DC Athletics. Then switch topics to Identifying Leaders Good & Bad. They break down personal Examples of each & some characteristics that make up a leader. Thank you for listening Subscribe, rate, review follow our guest: @Do...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This Episode the Ex Athlete team sit down and talk about the power of the media throughout the years. From social media to ESPN to the podcast space exploding. The power of the media is at an all time high. Special Guest: Devin Thomas @Troop_tv 1/2 host of the only2things podcast.
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This weeks episode the Ex Athletes crew talk about The Important Community Outreach, Activism and voting. Special Guest Ex Athlete Timothy Roberts jr. uses his expertise on these topics and his long history of community activism to break down the importance of bringing the city together, and the reason behind protesting. He also breaks down voting in Ohio with facts and better understanding on where to vote, how to vote and the importance of voting. November 3rd is National voting day but (WE ha...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
IG: @thelifeofanexathlete Follow: @_kingtif, @chanitta77 Rate, Review, Like, Comment Episode features Special Guest Cam pollards (for a short time), Coach Parker, first timer Michael J. Ricks whose Personal IG Pages is Mike24._ ,Twitter: _michaeljRicks And Business Pages: (IG) @_mjrfitness & @Motivatejoyrespect Website: MotivatejoyRespect.com This episode starts with facts and notes on The Know your rights camp organization. The Ex Athletes sit down and talk about Ownership in the sports wor...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Rest In Peace: Breonna Taylor, Elijah Mcclain, Ahmoud Arbery, George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Jacob Blake & All of the individuals that lost their lives to Social Injustice. This Episode is the most important Episode of this podcast to date. Today & forever we morn the lost of every Individual that has been done wrongly gun down, discriminated against and has sadly become a victims to police brutality. This episode we sit down and talk about the Athletes who have used their platform to speak o...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 2
WE ARE BACK!! SEASON 2 in Full Effect!! Welcome back to The Life of an Ex Athlete Podcast. Episode 1 our host Kingtif wanted to formally introduce his new co-host Chanitta Westbrook’s (@Chanitta77) and let her take the floor on some of the businesses & hobbies outside of the podcast she does. We come together to summarize season one & look forward to what’s in store for season 2. We finished episode 1 with a topic on being a Student-Athlete & conversing a hypothetical situation about...
Oct 01, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This was recorded Pre-Rona aka Covid-19 Our host had the opportunity to sit down with Warrenville heights tigers middle school head coach and overall leader in his community coach Troop. Partnered with us we were headed into the underdog wars, but unfortunately it was canceled until further noticed. He still dropped a whole bunch of gems for all coaches, players, & people A like. He has also recently started his own podcast "Only 2 things" Check it out Now! Thank you for your continued suppo...
Apr 09, 2020•27 min
Season finale of season 1. Thank you for coming on this journey and becoming apart of the X Athlete Family. This not goodbye this is see you later. Season one comes to an end with a huge amount of appreciation and thanks to the listeners, and the guest. We started something here.. stay safe in these times and just know we got your back 🤞🏽🙏🏾 Subscribe to “Kingtif All in” on YouTube for upcoming visuals from this season. Follow us on Instagram @thelifeofanexathlete for Exclusive content SEASON...
Mar 19, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What does supporting an athlete look like as they are in the midst of chasing their goals and dreams? This question is answered during this latest episode of the podcast. We dive into what support looks like, what support actually is, and where we may fall short when it comes to supporting ourselves and our own dreams. This episode has been brought to you by Network Fifty Two owner Ms. Maria Jeancola. Website for any upcoming networking events http://www.mariajeancola.com/
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week Kingtif goes on location to Interview with owner and operator JOHN “HUTCH” HUTCHINGS from hutch sports academy. Graduated from the University of Toledo after playing college football on a full ride scholarship. Mr. Hutch Dreamed of owning his own Sports faculty to train the next generation of top athletes. We sit down and go through his ups and downs while pursing this dream from working a 9-5 while traveling back and forth to Atlanta to train athletes, to raising his son and Instillin...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Full circle Moment for the podcast. This week 2/24 Episode 12 feature Coach Parker hit Triple digits officially becoming the First Episode to hit 100 views or more if you havint listened what are you waiting for?? This is a full circle moment because we have Coach Parker back on the podcast for an Exclusive Interview dropping gems & talking about his up bringing, becoming a coach and some wild stories from college, This interview is for any and all coaches that seek relationships with their ...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, On All Major Podcast Platform Special Guest: @Agentcarter7 (IG) Would you be on your high school’s All Time Team? Would you be on your high school’s All Time Team? On this episode, Kingtif invites his old high school football coach to discuss the topic of sacrifice, but before diving into this subject matter, they reflect on his high school days and the all-time greats the host had the opportuni...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Podcasting platforms NCAA we need answers...Kingtif brings on old friend @chris7sanders to talk about the NCAA, Money and How broke they were as College Athletes. In All seriousness Financial Literacy is important to Every living Human on this planet Athletes included. Thank you for listening.
Feb 20, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 21
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Podcasting platforms The title is pretty direct behind the Importance of stretching. This is a very important episode because we have our first podcast cross over episode from the host of the "Outrightous Podcast" @Devthe_voice. Your never to cool to stretch. enjoy the Episode.
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This "the life of an Ex Athlete" Episode will be Dedicated the Late Great Kobe Bryant. #LegendsNeverdie #MombaMentality IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Platform Kingtif sat down during the holiday season with basketball Phenom Nigel Martin. Graduated from Cleveland Heights University and able to eclipse 1000 points during his three seasons at John hay. He is current in his freshman year Starting at Shaw University...
Jan 30, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Podcasting platforms This Week Kingtif Brings on his friend @codyterrell_ to talk The Art of Chasing Dreams. Turning dreams into reality sometimes seem impossible. Impossibility is only a state of mind. Enjoy the episode. Thank you for Listening.
Jan 23, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 17
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Platforms Picture the most talented young Athlete you have ever seen, than remember he still in youth sports. We break down the mindset and situations they go through for a second....
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe On All Major Podcasting Platform Happy New Years!! This new Episode Kingtif brings on a host of familiar voices and an old friend to talk about Coaching. His friend is now a baseball trainer and coach for Darrah’s All Star Academy in Ravenna, Ohio. They start off with some experiences good and bad they had with coaches, then dive into coaching styles and beliefs about how Coaches should treat players f...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
@ThelifeofExAthlete FB: “The X Athlete Group” #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, On All Major platforms. At what point does the emotion to quit over take an athlete? This episode Kingtif brings in a veteran coach of the portage county area. His guest , Coach Lucky, has had to deal with a lot of the new age childhood emotions and feelings toward being corrected like an old school coach knows how ( Extra Running & short out Burst that might involve a ...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Passion vs Pressure A Bonus Episode for the holiday season. Passion vs Pressure what is going to take you past your initial talent. Bonus episodes will come out from time to time when we here at "The life of an Ex Athlete" hit mile stones and during the off season. Full clips will be uploaded to "Kingtif all in" YouTube page. (after this one)
Dec 26, 2019•19 min
IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif Please Rate, Subscribe, Like, On All Major Podcasting Platforms In this episode, Kingtif invites a special guest and personal friend by the name of Dj Swahlay to touch on the subjects of roadblocks and adversity. The two began by revealing the biggest roadblocks that they are currently facing, and later revisited those that came their way during their time as athletes. They reflect upon how they persevere through these roadb...
Dec 19, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 13
