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@FFOProductions presents Foundations For Opportunity, a passion project aimed at highlighting the impact of the opportunities sport as a platform has had on individuals from eclectic backgrounds. The ... more
FAQs about Foundations For Opportunity:How many episodes does Foundations For Opportunity have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.
November 19, 2019Roundtable #3: The Crew Reacts To Don Cherry Firing, Colin Kaepernick Workout, and moreThis week our roundtable: The Crew Reacts To Don Cherry Firing, Colin Kaepernick Workout, Potential #1 NBA pick James Wiseman NCAA eligibility and much more......more52minPlay
November 12, 2019EP6: Billy Bridges InterviewThis episode on Foundations for Opportunity, 5 time Paralympian, Paralympic gold medallist, and 4X world champion in sledge hockey, Billy Bridges joins us in studio to discuss growing up with spina bifida, and his journey to success and becoming a role model through the barriers he faces....more45minPlay
November 05, 2019EP5: David Amber InterviewToday on Foundations For Opportunity, Toronto's very own David Amber join us in studio. He is one of the hosts of Hockey Night in Canada and a black man in the sports media industry covering a predominantly white sport.Growing up as the son of broadcasting legend Arnold Amber, from his time at McGill and Syracuse to working for a number of different networks, David shares his experiences and details his journey on how he got to where he is today....more41minPlay
October 30, 2019EP4: Scott MacArthur InterviewThis episode on Foundations for Opportunity, host of The Lead Off from 6AM-9AM on Sportsnet Fan590, Scott MacArthur joins us in studio to discuss his story of coming out as a gay man and his journey in the sport media industry, plus the barriers he faced professionally and personally throughout his life....more59minPlay
October 25, 2019Roundtable #2: The Crew Reacts To Kayla Grey and Rex Kalamian Interviews, Willie O'Ree Documentary and MoreOn this week's Roundtable #2: The Crew Reacts To Kayla Grey and Rex Kalamian Interviews, Willie O'Ree Documentary; David Shares His Sports Story, and much more......more42minPlay
October 22, 2019EP3: Rex Kalamian InterviewThis episode on Foundations for Opportunity, Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach, Rex Kalamian called in to discuss the barriers he overcame as the only Armenian in the NBA, coming from a single parent household and his passion for player development.His career has come full circle as he returned to the Clippers organization in 2018, where he began in 1994 as a scout. Being back home with his family and reflecting on his Armenian heritage, Coach Kalamian talks about his core values on what’s allowed him to become a successful assistant coach....more44minPlay
October 16, 2019EP2: Kayla Grey InterviewThis episode on Foundations For Opportunity, Toronto’s very own TSN Anchor and Reporter Kayla Grey joined us in the studio. She is a first-generation Canadian, and back in February 2018 Kayla became the first woman of colour to host a sports flagship show on a major network in Canada.Being a part of the Raptors first ever championship, hosting Amazing Race Canada, and being a mom -- she is dominating the sport industry, breaking barriers, and making it look easy....more59minPlay
October 13, 2019Roundtable #1: The Crew Reacts to Theo Fleury, Fair Pay To Play Act and MoreRoundtable #1: The Crew unpacks the Theo Fleury interview, Michael Calls Out the NCAA response to Fair Pay To Play Act, Alex shares his Sports Story and much more......more34minPlay
October 06, 2019EP1: Theo Fleury InterviewWe got the chance to speak in-depth with retired Canadian NHL player, Theo Fleury. Fleury is a decorated athlete with an abundance of accomplishments, including a gold medal with Team Canada in 2002, and a Stanley Cup in 1987. On one hand, our guest was exciting to watch in the league -- recording four 90+ point seasons and two 100+ point seasons. On the other, he was battling something much bigger than those games. He was battling drug and alcohol addictions which forced him out of the league. He now provides survivors of traumatic life events with the treatment and support needed to reclaim their lives. Join us as Fleury details his journey through stories of him surrendering to his addictions, the importance of helping others and helping yourself, and the stigma around mental health to where he is today....more37minPlay
FAQs about Foundations For Opportunity:How many episodes does Foundations For Opportunity have?The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.