Black Flag Radio

We are firing ourselves and closing up shop on BFR. The last two and a half years cannot be expressed in words but we try our best to reflect on our community, ourselves, our guests, the podcast, changes, challenges, and opportunities that we have presented themselves. We are very proud of what we were able to accomplish with the show and immensely honored to share the mic with incredible athletes, coaches, authors, and experts. We did it our way, we had the time our lives, and we hope you did too!

Daire Fitzgerald of Sika Strength is an Olympic Weightlifting Coach who transitioned into competitive weightlifting after a severe injury. From his early teen days of weightlifting for sports performance through postgraduate studies in Sport Psychology Daire has become a highly knowledgeable and trusted coach. On this episode, we dig deep on why we train, on what motivates us, the process of training, goal setting for long term success, and the importance of having a life outside your sport, enjoy!

Suzy Sanchez, the current Director of Outreach & Scouting for USAW, is our guest for this week's episode. There is little that Suzy has not accomplished and she is now tasked with spearheading USAW efforts to continue to grow the sport of Olympic Weightlifting in a very unique environment. We discuss her path to her current role, how we can pivot as coaches, brainstorm ideas for continued growth and success of our teams, the variety of resources available, as well as her special powers - enjoy!

On episode 133 we get inside the mind of the creative genius behind Make WODs Great Again, John Wooley. Banking executive by day, he has taken MWGW and the associated podcast, from very humble beginnings to becoming two of the most popular channels in the functional fitness space. To coincide with the growth of his brand, John has been able to take his health and fitness to another level. Tune in to find out how John continues to thrive as meme lord, podcast host, and fitness enthusiast.

Aimee Everett, coach and co-owner at Catalyst Athletics, is our guest this week. One of only 3 female International Coaches in USA Weightlifting, she has devoted almost 25 years to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting as an athlete and coach. As we find out, her goal is to help her athletes become better in life and sport. On this episode we uncover her sixth sense when working with athletes; the power of intuition, the having a personal connection, and showing our true strength, enjoy!

LeCharles Bentley of AMDG Sports was one of the best NFL offensive linemen to play the game at this position. Ever since retiring he has evolved to a fantastic teacher, successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. We discuss the value and importance of standing for something, continually paying it forward, finding fulfillment, taking steps back to take steps forward, having a clear vision & purpose, the realities of being pro football player, and exemplifying your tribe - enjoy!

Episode 130 of Black Flag Radio brings us back home. For this week's episode we have a very special co-host, Dave Ricci, and amazing guest, Dave's younger brother Scott Ricci. Scott was born with VATER syndrome, an extremely rare condition. What many might see as a disability, Scott has always seen it as an opportunity to develop as a person and an athlete. Find out what and how he shaped his mindset, what drives him everyday, and what the future holds for this already very accomplished young man, enjoy!

Jocelyn Forest of Catalyst Athletics is our guest this week. A brilliant Olympic Weightlifter, she has experienced success at every stage of her athletic career, from Softball, to CrossFit, to now the platform. We unravel the weightlifters journey; from being present looking inward, living on the plateau, the highs and lows, loving the craft, tending to both mind and body, as well as training and motherhood. A fantastic conversation and insight from an elite athlete worthy of everyone's attention, enjoy!

Episode 128 Black Flag Radio welcome Eoin Murphy of Sika Strength. Eoin is an Olympic Weightlifter who has competed at the European Championships multiple times as well as multiple time National Champion and National Record holder. We discuss his career, what currently drives him in his training, how we can up our game as athletes, how hard you have to train to be the best at what you do, value of the growth mindset and self awareness, and what is the most important thing to become a great Weightlifter!

A couple of close friends of the Fam join us for episode 127 of Black Flag Athletics Black Flag Radio. This week we are joined by Dr. Matt Stevens and Dr. Ryan Summers of Pure Physio. We explore their growth and evolution during the pandemic, demonstrating value, filling the gap, staying ahead of the curve, developing coaches, and determining the future of the physical therapy profession. Can you have your cake and eat it too? Tune in to find out.