Max Prokopy addresses the serious problem athletes face when they follow the 10,000 hour rule, so famously written about by New York Times Best-Selling Author, Malcolm Gladwell in his book "Outliers".
Tony has lost people in his life to cancer, so this cause is very close to his heart. Tony makes a make a difference by carrying his fridge over long distances all over the world. He does so to promote the cause and to continue to raise money for the ongoing research for earlier detection, more effective treatments and ultimately a cure for cancer. "If you have lost somebody you love to cancer. If you are fighting cancer right now. If you have been affected by cancer in any way. Every step I tak...
"Bob Bigelow" is one of the foremost "youth sports" speakers and youth coach trainers in the country. As a former professional and collegiate player, Bob played for the Kansas City Kings, Boston Celtics and San Diego Clippers as well as for Hall-of-Fame coach Chuck Daly at the University of Pennsylvania. Bob has been featured dozens of times in the media, and co-authored the groundbreaking book about improving youth sports: “Just Let the Kids Play”.
As the well-known Indian-American author and physician Deepak Chopra so eloquently writes, “There will never be a time when you life is not this moment.” Casey Jennings, professional Beach Volleyball Player and 2016 Olympic hopeful, lives by this mantra. Casey Jennings is the youngest of 5 brothers. As any younger sibling knows, being born on the bottom branch of the family tree only means you figure out a way to climb to the top. And climb to the top, Casey has. Casey has a remarkable gift. His...
Winter Vinecki’s father was diagnosed with prostate cancer when she was 9 years old. He passed away 10 months later, just before his 41st birthday. Competing since Age 5, Winter aspires to be a summer and winter Olympian In memory of her dad. Winter and her mother Dawn Estelle join us for this powerful mother-daughter Podcast interview. An interview about a family of champions born from two loving parents who valued free play, hard work and grit! Winter Lee Vinecki “Winter” Winter was born on De...
Alan Stein is the co-host of the popular Podcast, Hardwood Hustle. Alan is also the owner of Stronger Team and the strength & conditioning coach for the nationally renowned, Nike elite DeMatha Catholic High School basketball program. Alan brings a wealth of valuable experience to his training arsenal from over a decade of extensive work with elite high school, college, and NBA players. Alan’s passion, enthusiasm, and innovative training techniques make him one of the world’s leading experts ...
Joshua Sweeney started playing hockey in middle school and then played for Ironwood High School in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. He joined the United States Marine Corps upon his graduation in 2005 to support his country and travel the world. In October of 2009 while serving in Afghanistan Josh was severely injured by an improvised explosive device. Due to this horrific injury, both of Joshua's legs had to be amputated above the knee. While undergoing intense rehab, Josh gravitated back to t...
For 17 years, Rod Dixon was one of the best runners in the World. He is an Olympic Medalist; two-time World Cross Country Championship Medalist and the 1500m Champion of the United States, France, Great Britain, and New Zealand. And, to this day, his victory in the 1983 New York City Marathon remains one of the most dramatic finishes the event has ever seen. Rod is now a passionate advocate of the worldwide children's health and fitness movement. He knows that kids around the world are not getti...
Erik Weihenmayer lost his vision at the age of 13 due to a degenerative eye disorder called retinoschisis. Despite his blindness Erik has become one of the most accomplished adventurers in the world. Determined to rise above his disability, Erik has redefined what it means to be blind, leading a fulfilling and inspiring life with his beautiful family. The most recent proof that no barrier, in Erik's words, will stop him from finishing the story is the No Barriers challenge he has casted. The lan...
Chase Jones experienced the childhood cancer world first-hand; in 2006, as an eighteen-year-old college freshman, he was diagnosed with Stage IV brain cancer. As a byproduct of community help and national research, Chase attests his status of six years cancer-free to a combination of the two. Since beating cancer, Chase has had the chance to collaborate with multiple childhood cancer organizations, from local children’s hospitals to international efforts in the constant battle to help more kids....
Jeff Serowik attended Lawrence Academy Prep School and went on to play four years at Providence College, a Division I Hockey East School. Jeff received a scholarship to attend and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree as a successful student-athlete with the Friars. Highlights of Jeff’s 10-year professional career include: winning the Eddie Shore Award and earning Best Defenseman AHL honors. Jeff also is the current record holder for most goals in a season by a defenseman in the NHL. Hi...
Jim Baron is the Head Basketball Coach for the Canisius College Golden Griffins men's team. He previously held the same position at Saint Francis University, St. Bonaventure University and the University of Rhode Island where he had a 20-season stint as coach in the Atlantic 10 Conference, between nine seasons at St. Bonaventure and eleven seasons at Rhode Island. Jim was a four-time recipient of the A10 Conference Coach-of-the-Year award. More importantly, all but two seniors that have played f...
Listen in to hear exclusive access to a behind-the-scene interview where Michael reveals the impact Johnny Unitas had on his life.
Michael Watson is from Baltimore, MD where he grew up playing Hockey, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Football. After High School, Michael attended the University of Virginia where he was a four-time All American in Lacrosse. Michael played for Team USA in 98 World Lacrosse Games and played 8 seasons in Major League Lacrosse for both Boston & Los Angeles and capped off an amazing career by being inducted into National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He is also the template us...
Jamie speaks about her own goals and how much of an honor it is for her to be able to help others.
Jamie Watson grew up Towson, MD loving sports - playing mostly on the boy’s soccer and baseball teams. While in High School, Jamie Earned an impressive 9 varsity letters in 6 different sports during only a period of 3 years. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst as an exceptional student-athlete, Jamie has continued her positive contributions hosting radio shows, golf instruction and providing hydration solutions. The "Tee Off with Jamie Watson" sports radio talk show ai...
Pamela Boteler is a world-class athlete and advocate who has been making waves in her sport since 2000. She made USA Canoe/Kayak history at the 2000 National Championships by becoming the first woman to compete in sprint canoe – against the men, and won gold and bronze medals. She continued to race against the men in 2001, winning gold in the Men’s C4 (4 person canoe). Finally, in 2002, influenced by her success on the water and lobbying off the water, USA Canoe/Kayak changed its by-laws to allo...
Jerry goes more in depth about his first monday night football game and how Howard Cosell attempted to blame everything on the dominating Sherk!
Jerry Sherk has a masters in psychology with an emphasis in counseling, and he has almost two decades of experience being a mentoring consultant. In addition to the one-on-one model, Jerry has an expertise in group mentoring, as he created and ran group mentoring programs in the school setting for more than six years. Jerry recently co-wrote a manual for Public/Private Ventures on how to develop ex-prisoner mentoring efforts. An author or co-author of over 15 workbooks on youth and employee-to-e...
TIME magazine named Dean Karnazes as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World." Men's Fitness hailed him as one of the fittest men on the planet. An internationally recognized endurance athlete and NY Times bestselling author, Dean has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 350 continuous miles, foregoing sleep for three nights. He's run across Death Valley in 120 degree temperatures, and he's run a marathon to the South Pole ...
We are treated to a number of short stories. Including: an announcement about horse in the street and funny moments on the air!
Jake Brown has hosted shows on ESPN Radio, WGBB and WRHU, and appeared as a guest on radio shows and podcasts around the country. Jake has been able to interview Hall of Famers, current and former players, and some of the most experienced broadcasters in the world of sports. Jake’s dream as a child was to talk sports for a living. As Jake says: “Getting behind the microphone isn't a job, it's a hobby and it's something that I want to do every day for the rest of my life.” As one of the most pass...
Damian Orslene is a 28 year US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, life long lover of Leadership and Honor, was medically retired from wounds received following his third deployment, this one to Kirkuk Iraq. Despite many physical limitations, and suffering from both Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and a Traumatic Brain Injury, Damian has dedicated his life to reaching into the darkest corners caused by PTSD/TBI and shine a saving light. Through his Motivational Speeches he helps save veteran's lives...
Elana Meyers-Taylor is an Olympic Bobsledder who has competed for the United States Olympic Team since 2010. Now she sets her goal not only 2018, but also in 2016 in Rio as she fights for a spot on the first Women's Rugby Olympic Competition. Elana was named to the United States Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics and along with Erin Pac won the bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. In 2014 Elana along with Lauryn Williams won the "silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Did we men...
Olin Browne is a professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and now the Champions Tour. Olin has won the PGA Tour three times and has featured in the Top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking. He captured his first Champions Tour victory at the 2011 U.S. Senior Open, making his maiden win on tour a senior major championship. Browne held off the challenge of Mark O'Meara on Sunday to prevail by three strokes and become only the fifth player in professional golf history to win on the Nationwid...
Justin Shares The Ups & Downs Of An Olympic Athlete
Justin Spring is an Olympic medalist in gymnastics and now spends his time helping others to perform at their best. Justin was a member of the bronze medal winning U.S. team at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. He was also a top gymnast in NCAA competition, where he represented the University of Illinois. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Burke, Virginia Justin graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School in 2002. His father, Sherwood Spring is a Vietnam Veteran and retired NASA astronaut. His s...
You better ask Scott's wife to clear this one up.
Scott Lonergan is a graduate of Rice University in Houston, Texas. Scott was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 Major League draft. As a professional, Scott was the first Red Sox player from the 2007 draft class to play at the Triple-A level. Scott also played professionally in Europe for the Regensburg Legionaere. In 2010 Scott transitioned his playing career into a career working in the Front Office as an Advance Scout with the San Diego Padres. After two years working in San Diego, he ...
Why Is Tom Brady Still So Upset? Jamie Recounts A Story That Ron Jaworski Shared About One Of The Best NFL Quarterbacks Of All Time
