We Are JOX

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Telling the stories of incredible, everyday athletes on their transition out of sports.

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Episodes

Where do you sit in the classroom? With Classye James, Founder & CEO of Shakeout

Do you consciously think about where you sit in the classroom because of how it contributes to your stereotype as an athlete? In this episode, Marina and Classye James discuss how the student athlete infrastructure recently exploited contributes to the negative stereotype of athletes in the classroom, and how it further stigmatizes minorities of race & gender. They also discuss how when done right, the student athlete infrastructure contributes to a well-rounded college experience for all. L...

Mar 28, 2019•43 min

Ep. 13: Taj Dashaun, Athlete Transition Specialist on finding what makes you come alive

Taj's successful transition started when he changed the question he was asking himself. The question went from, “Who am I now?” to “Who do I want to become?” From there, he was able to form a new vision he had for himself. Ok, maybe he wasn’t going to the NFL or make millions right out of college, but he was going to build a life for himself that made him come alive. Taj is on a mission to build his own system and give one on one help to athletes who are struggling thru the transition into life ...

Mar 04, 2019•42 min

Ep. 12 Sarah Ditmars Sports Performance helping former athletes overcome fear of losing athleticism.

Sarah Ditmars is a kinesiologist and physical therapist who has committed herself to also helping retired athletes feel the passion and intensity of training again even after the “glory days” are over. To boast about her accolades as a PT, Sarah was Ontario Junior Hockey League 2017 Trainer of the Year, Ontario Hockey Association 2017 Trainer of the Year, awards she received for her incredible work the last 6 years with one of Canada’s best ice-hockey farm league programs. Her work with retired ...

Feb 25, 2019•41 min

Ep. 11: Marina Paul, Founder of JOX, Creating the Clubhouse for Athletes

Marina Paul founded JOX in November 2018 with dreams to create a physical clubhouse for athletes. She discusses how throughout life transitions, sports lifestyle has always been the thing to save her. She dives deep into her transformation from a 9 year old who couldn't juggle a soccer ball to overcoming bad relationships & two blown out knees to going to the Final Four with her soccer team, and what she's doing to build a sports team for life.

Feb 11, 2019•25 min

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