On this episode of Chekpoint, we sat down with Mike a former Harlem Wizards Entertainment Basketball for 13 years, and now directs his signature Bounce Out the Stigma Basketball Program across the country helping children with special needs learn the game of basketball and become empowered leaders of tomorrow.

On this episode of Chekpoint, we sat down with Danielle who is the Founder & CEO of Tackle What's Next who serves athletes when they lose their team and are searching for a new identity and purpose in their lives by providing structure and a community of accountability so they can go all-in on their future, no matter what the playing field. 

We talk:

- Athlete transition

- Life after sport

- Making the best of your time as an athlete and setting yourself up for success

- Diversifying your identity

https://www.tacklewhatsnext.com/

On this episode of Chekpoint, we sat down with Tim who is the Sr. Associate AD for External Operations & Chief Marketing Officer at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

We talk:

- His journey in college sports and to #UNCG

- NIL and the future of athlete marketing

- How important it is to "set the tone"

- & much more!

On this episode of Chekpoint, we sat down with Bennie Fowler of the New Orleans Saints. From his time at Michigan State University to the National Football League (NFL) we hear about his amazing journey, and his Amazon #1 bestselling book Silver Spoon.

We talk:

- Why you should steal inches?

- Life after football

- What does success look like?

- Racing for improvement

To learn more about Bennie and your imperfect guide to success connect with him here on LinkedIn.

Cam is currently with the Calgary Stampeders in the #CFL and a #GreyCup Champion. He is also the teammate of our Host Scott Garber from their days at the University of South Alabama #goJags

We talk:

- Journey from to the CFL

- What it takes to be successful on and off the field

- Mental Conditioning

- Life outside of football

We "Chek" in with Doug Smith & if you haven't heard his story your perspective of life is about to change!

Doug was the youngest player to be selected by the LA Kings in 1981 where he was drafted 2nd overall into the NHL. He played 11 years of professional hockey until his career took a tragic turn...

Be sure to tune in as Doug's journey is nothing short of a #miracle!

Also, Chek out the website for GREAT resources on trauma & how to deal with it:

https://lnkd.in/e4b85FB

“Once we know better, we are bound to do better.”

-Doug Smith

Neeta is currently the COO @ INFLCR - a SaaS platform for sports team properties to store, track and deliver their content across their influencer network of athletes, coaches, former athletes, media, etc.

We talk:

- Neeta's journey from playing D1 basketball to INFLCR with stops at the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN, and IGN.

- The #1 thing athletes can be doing off the field to prepare for success

- The X's & O's of NIL

- How important it is for athletes to build their brand

Angel Mason a former D1 basketball player and now the AD for the Vikings at Berry College! 

We talk:

-  How Basketball shaped life

- The transition to life after sport

- How Berry College is handling COVID & Fall Sports

-  Is MJ the GOAT

- Engage in other cultures… It has profound effects!

Khadevis Robinson is a 2 time Olympian who is now the head Cross Country coach at The Ohio State University!

KD is a native of the Dallas / Fort Worth area where he would harness his craft and go on to attend college at Texas Christian University which was right in his back yard! Robinson was a multiple NCAA National Champion and earned his undergraduate degree in Social Work. While at TCU, Robinson was a multiple Conference #Champion in the 800 meters and the 4x400 meter relay.

After college, KD would go on to have a decorated professional career where he would have appearances in 2 Olympics. After hanging up the cleats KD still makes an impact by taking all of his perspectives and giving back through his non-profit, his coaching at #OSU & his powerful speeches that he delivers all around the country!

On this episode we talk:

- When was KD born & why was KD born?

- The real path to the #Olympics

- Did you go to the opening ceremony at your first Olympics? A MUST hear story

- Even the GOAT’S have coaches, why don’t you?

- Once you make it, why it’s important to give back

- LEARN YOUR WHY!

Ford Dyke is a professor of Kinesiology at Auburn University, a member of USA Team Handball, and Founder and CEO of Perfor[Hu]mance!

Dr. Dyke specializes in Performance and Exercise Psychophysiology and is a subject-matter expert in Mindfulness-Based Performance and Health Optimization©. 

Among his accomplishments, he was awarded the 2019 Undergraduate Teaching Award and nominated for the 2020 Outstanding Faculty Outreach Award. Dr. Dyke teaches courses in Kinesiology such as Pillars of Health, Motor Learning and Performance, and Performance-Based Psychology.

On this episode we talk:

- Life growing up in Florida #floridalife

- Why it’s important to stay true to your roots

- Journey to becoming a member of USA Team Handball

- How to balance #school | #sport | #life

- The power of #sleep & why it’s so important

- Leaving your hometown & embracing not being comfortable