Athletes Over 70

"Aging up" is inevitable. Retirement may be inevitable. Many of us completely identify with our jobs and careers as our "purpose." But when that job, or career, goes away, how do you continue to find purpose in your life? In this episode  Partner in Aging's Jonathan Schwartz looks at the power and joy that comes from finding purpose at any stage in life.

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

https://partnerinaging.com

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as The Parkinson's Association of San Diego Microcast Episode #40.

Your "Path to Mastery" is a buzzword (or buzz-phrase) that's been around forever but, what does it really mean and how can you take your path to becoming great at one thing and apply it to becoming great at something else (like scuba)?

In this carcast, recorded on an endless, rainy drive from San Diego to Las Vegas, I explore the path to becoming good at something, then I define a structured way to use what you know to get really good at something else.

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #69.

This podcast originally appeared on Sasha Graham's "Sports Will Save Us All" podcast.

Thinking about getting into cycling — but not sure where to start?

In this No Huddle Pro Tips episode of Sports Will Save Us All, Sasha Graham sits down with master cyclist and coach Jeff Seckendorf to break down the essentials of getting started with cycling the right way.

From choosing the right bike and understanding why bike fit matters more than price, to finding a comfortable saddle, learning about clip-in pedals, preventing pain, fixing flats, and building confidence on the road, this conversation is packed with practical advice for beginner and returning riders alike.

If you've ever had a bike collecting dust in your garage because riding felt uncomfortable — this episode is for you.

Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active, Jeff explains how the right equipment, setup, and mindset can turn cycling into something you truly love.

Because sometimes the difference between quitting and joy is just a better-fitting bike.

In this episode, we cover:

    Why bike fit is the most important investment you can make
    How to choose the right type of bike for your goals
    Saddle comfort myths (and what actually works)
    Clip-in pedals explained for beginners
    What to carry on rides in case of a flat tire
    Budgeting for cycling gear
    How to make cycling fun and sustainable

Learn more about Jeff at: jeffscoaching.com

About Sports Will Save Us All podcast

Sports Will Save Us All is an inspirational sports podcast hosted by Sasha Graham, featuring powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, and changemakers about how sports shape mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Through real-life stories of women in sports, inclusive and adaptive athletics, and athletes overcoming adversity, the show explores how sports change lives—on and off the field.

Consistency and compliance. Or is it compliance and consistency? Either way, these are the two hallmarks of a great client relationship with their coach and coaching program.

In this carcast, Jeff takes a look at how consistency and compliance inform the best possible training for scuba divers. If you are just chasing a certification card, the UTD Coaching Program may not be for you. But if your goals and desires are to become the best scuba diver you can possibly be, then have a listen and give us call.

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

More on the Scuba Coaching Program
https://utdscubadiving.com/utd-scuba-coaching/

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

Setback happen. This is true for everything we are learning, particularly when moving to a higher level in any field. In scuba training, in Unified Team Diving, we have a thing called the "ebay dive." This is when you come out of the water after such a frustrating dive that you want to put all your gear on ebay, sell it, and take up another sport.

How we deal with the frustration of setbacks in scuba also informs how we deal with setbacks in life. In this short carcast, Jeff takes a look at the frustrations surrounding a setback and talks about how he deals with the days when everything goes sideways.

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #81.

Things don't always go quite as planned. Sometime the planning turns into a setback. What is the best way to deal with that? Take "no" for encouragement and take a setback for opportunity.

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #98.

Do you have goals?  In life? Sports? Work? In this episode Jeff Seckendorf takes a look at goals and goal setting and the process of training to reach those goals. If the point of the goal is just to get there, you run the risk of missing the most amazing parts of life. Listen to the episode, set some goals, and have some fun.

Jeff is the CEO of UTD Scuba Diving and co-founder of the Institute of Purpose. He is a masters athlete preparing to attempt to set an hour record on the bike at age 70.

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #43.

Do you feel like you are good enough? That is the core of this episode. In diving, and in sports, we are constantly comparing ourselves to others and that can be a huge impediment to any successful outcome in a class or training program. The most important thing in any training situation, or in a competition, is simple: you do you.

As usual, I tie diving to cycling. Regardless of whether these stories are about you, let us know if you need some guidance, some coaching, or some mentoring as you move though your career as the best scuba diving version of you.

Jeff

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #107

In the late 1970's or early 1980's I had an opportunity to take on something that looked really cool to me but my situation at the time blocked it. I've kept that dream alive until this past weekend when I fulfilled an unfulfilled dream. What are your unfulfilled dreams? What are you missed opportunities – in scuba or in life? Do you have the chance to close the loop now? In this short episode I look at how I completed something I started almost 50 years ago. No regrets, just fun. 

For more information and to contact Jeff, click here.

The Strength and Movement Alliance is a  non-profit organization providing financial assistance, scholarships, and support for exercise, wellness, and disease-management programs for individuals in need.

For the Strength and Movement Alliance, click here: https://strengthandmovementalliance.org/

This was originally published as UTD Scuba Diving Podcast Episode #80.

Welcome to the "Athletes Over 70" podcast! This has been a long time coming for me and I'm grateful to have it online and see the outpouring of guests interested in being on the show. The first 20 episodes are from other various podcasts I've either hosted or been on as a guest and after that we are moving on to athletes, coaches, doctors, physical therapists, psychologists, and many others who all have an interest in making life better for athletes who are aging up (or anyone working to stay fit as they age up).

The show is sponsored by the Strength and Movement Alliance, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which is raising funds to help athletes who need some financial support to join fitness programs.

You can donate to the Strength and Movement Alliance or request support here. You can also contact me through the website.

I look forward to seeing you for many, many episodes of "Athletes Over 79."