Innovators Anonymous

Today we sit down with The Founder of The Players Locker which is a company that connect sports fans with athletes so they can purchase exclusive items directly from them. We start of the conversation discussing his experience as the team manager for Syracuse basketball (3:15). We then discuss his company and how it is the first of it's kind in this field (20:15). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous

Today we sit down with Dr. Mary Jo Yannacone who is the assistant superintendent of the school district of Springfield Township. She first shares the importance of having a good teacher when growing up (9:00). We then discuss problems that current students are going though (24:10). After that, we talk about the growing concern of student safety with recent attacks on schools and how they prepare and prevent them (37:00). We then finish the conversation on leading students through the current pandemic and how education has changed (43:30). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous

Today we sit down with hall of famer, former professional athlete, business owner, and athlete Vera Jo Bustos. Vera starts by discussing the importance of mental toughness and how to improve it (12:30). We then discuss "GAILS" and how our self talk can limit our ability to perform (22:00).  We then get into the importance of good coaching (46:15) before finishing our conversation looking back at her professional career (54:30). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous 

Today, we sit down with New Jersey Devils Account executive Jake Snyder who shares his journey of losing over 100 pounds. First, he shares how he first fell in love with sports and knew this was the career path for him (4:30). Then, we get into his biggest motivations (21:30) and what made him want to lose weight (25:45). After that, we discuss the importance of goal setting and how to stay focused on what important (35:30). We then close out the conversation covering an average day for Jake during his weight loss (47:37). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous 

Today we sit down with Colin Cerniglia who is the author of Culture of Excellence: What we Can Learn From the Yankees About Leadership as well as CEO and founder of Talent 409. Colin first tells us about his original passion for baseball (2:15). Then, we discuss overcoming adversity (12:30) and what his company, Talent 409, does for aspiring athletes (18:30). After that we talk about talent altitude and how you can increase your potential (31:30). Finally, we conclude our conversation discussing Colin's book and dissecting  the Yankees dynasty and how they have sustained such greatness (44:30). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous

Today we sit down with Dr. Meghan Braun who is a physical therapist, coach, business owner, athlete, and much more. We start off our conversation discussing lacrosse and the impact that it has had on her life (1:00). We then get into her lacrosse training company, psychical therapy clinic and difficulties she had starting those (25:00). After that,  we discuss the mental aspect of returning from an injury and how that pays a huge part on the return to play (34:30). Then, we dive into the article she wrote, "Do You Have What it Takes", and go over the necessary traits to be a champion (40:15). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous  

Today we sit down with coach, author and former student athlete Dan Horwitz. We start the conversation discussing how he fell in love with basketball (3:00) and the great support system he has had (16:45). We then get into his book (21:30) and what are some common threads of successful teams (24:15). After that, we close our discussion talking about work ethic (40:45). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous

Today, we sit down with Penn State basketball player John Harrar. We start off the conversation discussing how he first got into basketball (3:30) and what his high school recruiting process was like (7:00). John then tells us what it's like being a Division 1 athlete (14:00) and how a few certain events changed everything (21:00). We then get into what makes someone successful (31:15) and what it was like to win the NIT tournament (37:00). After that, John tells us about his podcast, The Midnight Domino Show, and what we can expect next (58:15). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous

Today, we sit down with Tami Matheny who is a coach, business owner, and author of The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Ways to Build and Maintain Confidence. We start off our conversation talking about how she got involved in coaching and what it's like to coach a men's team as a women (8:00). We then get into the ways that an athlete can become a better version of themselves though different exercises (22:30). After that, we get into the topic of cockiness vs confidence and what it means to be both (42:30). We then finish up our conversation talking about the importance of getting out of ones comfort zone if you want to find true success. If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous

Today, we sit down with professional baseball player Zach Johnson who tells us about his journey in the sport (2:00). Zach then tells us about battling his shoulder injury which dramatically effected his draft stock in the MLB and was one of the first barriers in his athletic career (14:30). He then talks about how baseball has helped him travel the world and experience cultures he would of never experienced in his home town of British Columbia, Canada (21:30). We then discuss why it's important to never quit on your dreams and the importance of taking smart risks (38:30). After that, we dive into how COVID has effected his baseball career and what it means for his return to play (48:00). We then finish up our conversation talking about Zach's podcast, Limitless Possibilities, and how he got started (1:07:30). If you enjoyed the show make sure you subscribe, leave a rating, and share the show! Do you want more content? Follow us on Instagram @innovators.anonymous