Four Quarters Podcast

Holland College Hurricanes guard Logan Rempel joins host Tyler Bennett for Episode Seven in Season Three of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Bennett and Rempel start from the beginning of Rempel's collegiate career with the GPRC Wolves as a redshirt guard.  After a roller coaster three seasons with the Wolves, Rempel made the cross-Canada trek to Holland College in Prince Edward Island.  He then talks about the ups and downs that have come with the move across country, and how he's stayed motivated throughout.  For Rempel, hitting the lowest of lows on more than one occasion forced him to question whether basketball was for him any longer, but his ability to continue pushing and his ability to motivate himself consistently is second to none.  His purpose is to inspire others in life, and you could say he's done that already, and then some.  (MUSIC: bensound.com).

Lambton Lions Women's Basketball Head Coach Kendel Ross joins host Tyler Bennett for another Bonus Episode in Season Three of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Bennett and Ross have a candid conversation on a variety of topics and issues that have been brought to the forefront due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Off the top, Bennett and Ross discuss the impact that the pandemic has had on Mental Health of both coaches and athletes, and how it has put things into perspective.  Kendel shares her experiences with self reflection and self discovery over the last year, and what she has learned about herself, both as a person and as a coach.  Then, Ross and Bennett discuss work-life balance, when it's okay to say no, and how both of those factors tie into how you view and determine your self worth and value.  To close, Ross shares her thoughts on the representation of Women in Sport, and how we can keep things moving in the right direction.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Capilano Blues Women's Basketball Head Coach Chris Weimer joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode Five (in Season Three) of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  As the recording fell on the same date in which the Blues played their last game a season ago, Weimer and Bennett take a trip down memory lane and look at how things have changed over the last 365 days since the 2019-20 season came to an end.  The pair take a look at how the Blues have kept busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, what the training regiments have looked like, and what lies ahead for the program.  Then, Weimer talks about his coaching career, including how he got his start, the transition to coaching at the PACWEST level, and how smooth the transition actually was for himself.  To close, Weimer also shares his thoughts on how we can better grow the game in Canada, and some things he'd like to see done going forward.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Waterloo Warriors guard Vanessa Hughes joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode Four of Season three of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Vanessa chats about how she ended up at Waterloo, and why the University was the right fit for her.  Then, Hughes discusses how she balances everything in her day-to-day life, from pursuing a Biomedical Engineering degree to playing University basketball.  Hughes shares some of her time management tips that have set her up for success both on and off the court.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Danielle Emmons, the Coordinator of Coach Education and Special Projects for Canada Basketball, joins host Tyler Bennett on a Bonus Episode of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Canada Basketball is putting on the Women In Basketball Month from March 8 to April 1, coinciding with International Women's Day on March 8th, and Danielle discusses anything and everything with the event.  She gives insight into what led to the creation of the event, what attendees can expect to take away from the various seminars, workshops, fireside chats, etc., and what Canada Basketball hopes to achieve with the event.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)  (To register for the event, visit: https://pheedloop.com/womeninbasketball/site/home/).

Briercrest College Men's Basketball Head Coach Shane Sowden joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode Three, in Season Three, of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, the pair discuss Coach Sowden's career as a student-athlete, and ultimately why he chose to pursue baseball at the Division I level over basketball.  Then, Coach Sowden discusses the highs and lows that came with playing Division I baseball in Louisiana, and how his career played out.  That conversation led to a deep dive into mental health in sport, and Coach Sowden discusses some of his own battles with mental health, and how he was able to overcome those challenges.  A conversation on transactional vs. transformational leadership follows.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

UNBC Timberwolves Men's Basketball Head Coach Todd Jordan joins host Tyler Bennett on the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, as Season Three continues to move along.  Off the top, Bennett and Jordan discuss the community endeavours that the Timberwolves have been part of, including their Movember campaign and work with the Prince George Special Olympic basketball team.  Then, the pair discuss the maturity and successes of guard Tyrell Laing, both on the court with his play and off the court with using his voice and platform to create real change in the World.  Coach Jordan then takes a look back at how his UNBC career has played out thus far, and what excites him about the future of the program.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Season Three of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, is officially upon us!  Avneet Brar, Assistant Coach for both VIU Men's Basketball and Fraser Valley Women's Basketball, makes his return to the podcast, joining host Tyler Bennett to mark the occasion.  Bennett and Brar catch up on what life has thrown their way since their last episode back in Season Two on July 6th, and what they've been up to since then.  From there, the pair dive into the topic of Coaching Development, and Brar takes us all on a trip down memory lane, looking back at some of his experiences as he's progressed through his own Coaching Development journey.  There's a lot to unpack in this episode, and a lot that can be taken into any leadership role, sport or otherwise.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

DISCLAIMER: We are not trained medical professionals.  This episode is strictly a conversation between two regular people sharing their own experiences, thoughts, and opinions when it comes to Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness.  Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Algonquin College Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Brian Hutton for a conversation on Mental Health.  Bell Let's Talk Day falls on January 28th, 2021, and now more than ever, every action counts when it comes to Mental Health Awareness.  Topics in the conversation include self-care ideas, shared personal experiences with mental health, and why the conversation around mental health should be a 365-day conversation, among a plethora of other topics.  TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the stores shared showcase a heightened level of vulnerability, and the stories and experiences shared could cause some recollection on past experiences of others.  Please know that you are not alone in your fight against Mental Health. For help resources, please visit websites such as Bell Let's Talk (https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help) or the CMHA (https://cmha.ca/), or contact a trusted medical professional, a nurse practitioner, or your local Crisis Centre.  If you find yourself in a crisis and aren't sure where to turn, 9-1-1 is always available to help.  It's okay to ask for help, and it's okay not to be okay.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

DISCLAIMER: We are not trained medical professionals.  This episode is strictly a conversation between two regular people sharing their own experiences, thoughts, and opinions when it comes to Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness.  Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Capilano Blues alum Jennafer Palma for a conversation on Mental Health.  Bell Let's Talk Day falls on January 28th, 2021, and now more than ever, every action counts when it comes to Mental Health Awareness.  Topics in the conversation include self-care ideas, shared personal experiences with mental health, and why the conversation around mental health should be a 365-day conversation, among a plethora of other topics.  Jennafer shares her own experiences and battles with both Mental Health and Depression, sharing advice that she wish she knew when she was struggling, how she was able to keep pushing through the darkest of days, and words of encouragement for anyone who may be in a similar position right now.  TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the stores shared showcase a heightened level of vulnerability, and the stories and experiences shared could cause some recollection on past experiences of others.  Please know that you are not alone in your fight against Mental Health.  For help resources, please visit websites such as Bell Let's Talk (https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help) or the CMHA (https://cmha.ca/), or contact a trusted medical professional, a nurse practitioner, or your local Crisis Centre.  If you find yourself in a crisis and aren't sure where to turn, 9-1-1 is always available to help.  It's okay to ask for help, and it's okay not to be okay.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)