We are joined by Podium Sports Therapy & Wellness Centre’s very own functional medicine doctor Andy Thomas. We discuss the coming mental health crisis as a result of isolation and uncertainty. We ask our listens to keep talking, use your voice and stay connected to loved ones during these times.

In this episode of Athletic Insights we are joined by former USPORT athlete Jordan Ngantsi. We discuss the development of USPORT football athletes and the amount of growth that occurs over the course of a USPORT career. We touch on the recent USPORT decision and how it affects hundreds of University athletes.

Former Gaiter and current professional football player Ryan Hector joins us for season 2 episode 15 of Athletic Insights. We discuss his experience as an athlete and gives his perspectives on coaching, leading, and mindset.

Athletic Insights is joined by defensive captain and leader of the Bishop’s Gaiter’s men’s football program. We discuss Keagan’s journey from being under-recruited to becoming a captain, a leader, and a scholarship athlete. We dive into Keagan’s training philosophy and how he approaches leadership.

Athletic Insights is joined by former Bishop’s Gaiter and professional football player Jerome Valbon. Jerome shares his perspectives with us on being black in Canada. If you don’t think racism is HERE, you aren’t listening. Listen and ask questions because these conversations push us forward together.

Nathan Walker, a former standout for the Bishop’s Gaiters and current masters student and Ottawa GeeGee joins Athletic Insights to educate us. Nathan is a born leader who provides us his perspective as a young black man in Canada. Athletic Insights supports the black lives matter movement and is against all forms of oppression. We are lucky to have Nathan Walker share his story and open up about racism and injustice. Listen, ask questions and learn. We are all in this together.

Episode 11 of season 2 features PhD. Sports Scientists and Bishop’s University professor Xavier Roy. We discuss what fall semester will look like for University students, how to develop speed and better running mechanics as well as how to systematically build culture as a youth sports coach.

We are joined by 2013 National Player of the Year and former Bishop’s starting QB Jordan Heather and his brother and go-to wide receiver Nathan Heather. We discuss the success they had on the field at Bishop’s and this dynamic duo provides valuable insights for all athletes trying to understand mental toughness.

Athletic Insights is joined by Podium Sports Therapy & Wellness Centre owner and athletic therapist Ashley Hill, as well as our go-to physiotherapist Steve Pettem. We discuss what health care clinics will look like upon re-opening and how we can improve the health care model. Additionally, we discuss shoulder health and elaborate on what a holistic health routine should entail.

Returning guests Rhys Larry and Chris Cauley (former USPORT athletes) join us to discuss their experience and how culture and environment played an immense role in their team and individual success.