Breakin the Norm

Youth sports in America has become highly specialized; because of this trend, it's also become highly competitive. As college programs seek out talented athletes as early as grade/middle school, parents are searching for programs that will help their kids get exposure and potential scholarship offers. Some probably aren't worth the time and money, but former NCAA/NFL player Jordan Campbell is doing it right! Welcome to "Winner Circle Athletics", Campbell's training facility and fully accredited charter school in CA that's helping student athletes meet and maintain high academic, athletic and nutritional standards on their way to success!

In arguably one of the greatest documentary films ever made, award-winning director/producer/writer Gabe Polsky brings us a deep look inside what makes the best of the best truly great at what they do...and the answers may surprise you! How does he do that? How long did he practice? How much of it is talent and hard work, or is it just luck? These questions, and many more, are answered by some of the greatest athletes in history, such as Wayne Gretzky, Jerry Rice, Pele and many more! Visit www.insearchofgreatness.com for tickets, showtimes in your area and more information.

Appearing in hit movies and TV shows such as "Sons of Anarchy", "Saving Grace", "Bates Motel" and on the current CBS Hit Series "SWAT" as 'Dominique Luca', Kenny Johnson has done it all. He's played college baseball and football, modeled, and was even the #1 world ranked arm wrestling champion!! But it wasn't easy. As an actor, reading the script is everything...but when you have dyslexia, how is it possible? From a Vermont farm to Hollywood elite, hear the inspirational story of a guy that turned a major life difficulty into a lesson of finding a different way to succeed, and he's done it with hard work and humility!!

Growing up in jersey as a wise-cracking, undersized Italian kid, Peter Onorati used lessons from his dad to become a driven student/athlete. Never one to let circumstances define him, he briefly played in the long-defunct World Football League before heading to Wall Street to secure a job as an executive with McCall's magazine. On a bet with his then girlfriend, he tried his hand at acting, and soon found himself starring in TV commercials. A move to Hollywood brought about roles in the final season of "Kate & Allie", as well as the hit movie "Goodfellas". Over the years, he's rooted himself as a phenomenal character actor, and currently appears in 2 hit TV shows: NBC's "This Is Us" and CBS's "SWAT". In one of my all-time fave interviews, Onorati talks life lessons, his drive to succeed, and the most important role he's ever played: father to 3 boys. www.peteronorati.com

Co-star of ABC's Hit Drama Series "The Good Doctor", Nicholas Gonzalez' portrayal of 'Dr. Neil Melendez' is garnering high praise. The veteran character actor is not only great at his craft, but he's also learned a thing or two for his role by his physician father and brother! Hear the Stanford grad talk about his days as a HS champion runner, his love of exercise/books/sports/video games, and his BIGGEST loves, his family (he's a new dad!) and acting!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Hope House CEO MaryAnne Metheny discusses the epidemic, how victims can find hope, and what 'Hope House' does for those victims, as well as how people can help. Also, join Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jay Rapley, discuss youth sports injuries, how to treat/prevent them, and ways to be safe for future participation.

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We all remember them. John Hughes classic movies like "The Breakfast Club", "Weird Science", & "Sixteen Candles" were anthems to high school kids everywhere, and John Kapelos played memorable characters in each one. From 'Carl the Janitor' to 'Dino' to 'Rudy the Oily Bohunk', his career started with instant classics, and his broad range as a character actor has him involved in countless TV and movie projects to date. Go behind the scenes with the former Second City Alum, actor, writer and record company mgr John Kapelos!

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