December 07, 2023

Chalk Talk w/ Charlie Hoppes - Mental Health, Stepping Away From Empire, Pushing the Ceiling | Ep 35

2 hours 5 minutes

Coach Charlie Hoppes recently stepped down as coach of the New York Empire after downturns with his bipolar and anxiety. Charlie has long advocated for the importance of mental health awareness. During his 3 years with the team Charlie and Anthony Nuñez led the New York Empire to a 42-3 record, are currently riding a 30 game win streak, and have won back to back AUDL titles. Charlie gives us insight on what the Empire has focused on during their dominant run.

We also talk about what players should be focusing on to push the sport forward. Charlie believes that thrower are only scratching the surface of what we can do with a disc.

Kikko Socks⁠⁠

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Chalk Talk w/ Charlie Hoppes - Mental Health, Stepping Away From Empire, Pushing the Ceiling | Ep 35

2 hours 5 minutes

We also talk about what players should be focusing on to push the sport forward. Charlie believes that thrower are only scratching the surface of what we can do with a disc.

Kikko Socks⁠⁠

Use discount code: POD15 for 15% off your next order.