Especially for Athletes Podcast

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Especially for Athletes Podcast episodes

March 22, 2022 Bullying, how can athletes, parents, and coaches help eliminate it?
On this week's episode of the Spotlight Podcast we are going to talk about bullying. What is bullying? Why do people bully others? What impact does bullying have? We talk specifically about how athletes can help with this societal issue that is needlessly crushing so many young people.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin & Dustin Smith
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
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39 min
March 15, 2022 Taking Social Risk in Order to Do Good
This week on the Sportlight Podcast we talk about having the courage to do the work even when it requires you to take some social risk. We talk about doing the work with individuals in our schools and communities in a way that makes a difference instead of just clearing a conscience.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin & Dustin Smith
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
46 min
March 08, 2022 Desi Lomax - What Can Athletes Do To Help Eliminate Racism?
In this episode Shad and Dustin talk with Desi Lomax. Deis is a former college football player, retired Law Enforcement Officer and current trainer for the Arbinger Institute. They discuss racism and what athletes can do to try to address this issue in appropriate ways. Desi is a very engaging guest with heartfelt feelings and a lot of personal experiences relating to this very important issue.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin & Dustin Smith
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
58 min
March 01, 2022 How Can We Help Our Children and Athletes Be Elite Teammates?
In this episode we discuss 4 Questions:

Q-1 What do parents sometimes do to ruin team chemistry?
Q-2 What does it look like to be a great teammate during a game?
Q-3 What does it look like to be a great teammate during practice?
Q-4 What does it look like to be a great teammate outside of the sport? What social responsibilities does a great teammate have?

This would be a great episode to listen to with your child, your team, and/or team captains.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin & Dustin Smith
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
58 min
February 22, 2022 The Relationship between Talent and Work Ethic
In this episode, Shad shares a concept that the Especially For Athletes team shares with athletes in their presentation. They share about the relationship between Talent and Work Ethic. This is a great episode to listen to with your children or your team and to discuss the importance of work ethic in their lives.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 min
February 15, 2022 A Trip down Memory Lane - Eric Weddles Super Bowl Postgame Interview
A 12 U Football Coach was called out of retirement to play in the NFL playoffs and helped lead his team to a Super Bowl. Sounds like a Disney Movie but Eric Weddle did just that. We review some of his post-game comments and look back on some of the things he taught us a few months ago. It is a great listen from a great man.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 hr 3 min
February 08, 2022 Fear, How Can We Mitigate It's Negative Impact In Sports
In this episode, Shad and Dustin talk about Fear, the negative impact on athletic performance, and how athletes can deal with it. They also talk about what coaches, parents, and team leaders can do to increase fear and what are some things they can do to help their athletes play loose instead of tight.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39 min
February 01, 2022 The Importance of Respecting and Protecting Others' Dignity
In this episode, Shad and Dustin talk about how to instill within our young athletes the desire to respect and protect the dignity of all. They talk about a video on their TikTok channel that went viral wherein a young man talked of learning from Dustin to use the phrases "yes sir" and "yes ma'am" as a young man and then tells of the impact that simple practice has had on his life.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38 min
January 25, 2022 MLBs and long Time E4A Member Payton Henry
In this episode, we talk about the price that Payton paid at a young age to make it to major league baseball. Have you ever wondered what a major league baseball player practiced like when he was in high school? Payton talks about it. He also talks about the importance of learning from others, the importance of using your sportlight to lift others, and gives advice to parents who coach their own children. Payton also recounts his experience of making his major league debut. It was a fascinating and enlightening discussion.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49 min
January 18, 2022 Are you a Builder or a Wrecker? Mark Larsen Part 2
In this episode, Shad and Dustin are once again joined by Mark Larsen. They talk about building a wrecking, how easy it is to wreck others, and how it takes much more skill to build. This message is at the heart of the E4A program. The podcast closes with a few of the social media messages that have been shared on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can find especially for athletes on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook by searching especially for athletes, or on Twitter by searching e4afamily.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 min

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Especially for Athletes (“E4A”) is a movement designed to inspire athletes, and those with whom they associate, to maximize their athletic potential and to use their talents, social influence, and…