In this episode of Athletic Insights we are joined by 6 x National Champion and former Carleton Raven men’s basketball player Gavin Resch. Gavin also completed degrees in Math, Physics & Computer Sciences at Carleton and plans to attend UOttawa for his masters in Applied Physics. Gavin provides insights into his experience as an elite athlete in a program of champions and how in the end the things we remember aren’t the rings, but the experience itself.

In this episode of Athletic Insights we are joined by Cape Breton’s own Ava Prosser. A Brockville, ON native with a burning internal motivation to improve Ava discusses her beliefs on sports and life as a USPORTS athlete. Ava is a believer that you should work as hard as you possibly can as a student athlete, but to make it the least impressive thing about you. Motivating young athletes is a passion of Ava’s and the advice she provides young female athletes looking to develop is invaluable.

In this episode of Athletic Insights we are joined by Kevin Mackey. Coach Mackey is an energetic and outgoing football coach dedicated to developing young men into leaders. Coach Mackey has played and coached CIS football (western mustangs & Bishop’s) and is currently the head coach for Thetrord (CEGEP) in Quebec. We discuss the route of CEGEP sports for Ontario athletes, how to make specific decisions for your academic future, and how to develop leadership qualities.

Former USPORT offensive linemen Tommy Kanichis of the Carleton Ravens discusses his transition to assistant offensive line coach with the Waterloo Warriors, and his new role as the offensive coordinator for the St. Mary’s Huskies. As the youngest OC in the country Tommy discusses his journey and leaves advice for young athletes/football players aiming to get next level.

In this episode of Athletic Insights we are joined by former NCAA soccer player and recent graduate from the University of Toronto Med School program Aidan McParland. Aidan was born and raised in Brockville where he attended BCI and ultimately chose to play NCAA soccer for the University of New England where he completed his undergrad and a masters in Neurobiology. Aidan offers invaluable information about the Med School process for high school and University students looking to pursue medicine.

In this episode of Athletic Development neuropsychologist Walter Marcantoni discusses mental health, mindset, visualization, stress and how all that effects elite athletes. As a former competitive body builder Walter’s passions are the brain, sports, and working out. If you are a young athlete looking for a mindset edge, listen up.

Shayne Cowan-Cholette is a proven leader: a professional educator, a Golden Key International Society member and a provincial level award-winning athlete and stage performer. In 2016, Shayne was named the R.S.E.Q Russ Jackson Award winner as well as the Bishop’s Gaiter’s Defensive M.V.P. What is Shayne most proud of? Being honored as the Valedictorian of his graduating class (2018) and turning his entrepreneurial idea of the “Purple Canada Tour” into a reality.

“The Purple Canada Tour” was a social project that took Shayne across Canada to spread kindness and tell the stories of the nation’s unsung heroes.

Shayne sees the world as a place of never-ending opportunity. He has spent the last six years of his academic and professional career finding ways to inspire others to live through curiosity, to think outside the box and to take risks. Now, Shayne is embarking on another journey of self discovery and vulnerability, as he aspires to be a professional Canadian actor.

During this Podcast, you will hear Shayne talk about his mission to teach others, and inspire potential innovators to ‘go where the fear is’.

So you want to go pro? You want to play NHL hockey? Find out from local product Ben Hutton who has done it all. From Jr. A to Division 1, and currently the LA Kings Ben shares his journey.

On this episode of Athletic Insights we are joined by 3x AUS champion Dylan Bell. Dylan touches on his experiences being an American born athlete transitioning to Canadian football/athletics. Dylan provides very raw, honest, and genuine advice to the next generation chasing greatness.

In this spirited episode of Athletic Insights Brockville native Chris Cauley discusses his experiences at OFSAA, medaling provincially in multiple track events at Western, and warns athletes about burn out in elite sport.