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This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Dave Stubbs, a veteran Montreal sports journalist and, since 2016, historian and columnist for NHL.com. As Dave approaches 50 years in sports journalism, he reflects on a remarkable career that began in 1976 and has taken him from local newspapers to the Olympic Games, and eventually, to chronicling the history of the NHL itself.

We discuss his journey through the Montreal Gazette, his time working with national sports organizations, the transition from newsroom management to storytelling, and what it means to spend a lifetime documenting the people and moments that shape sports. Dave brings humor, humility, and perspective to a conversation about writing, history, and the enduring power of sport to connect us all. I really enjoyed this conversation, and I think you will as well.

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This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with one of the most iconic figures in college hockey history—Coach Jack Parker.

Jack’s coaching career began in 1968, immediately after captaining Boston University’s Terriers. Just a few years later, he stepped behind the bench as head coach, launching a remarkable 40-season journey that would define both his career and the program.

Across four decades, Jack led BU to three NCAA titles, 24 NCAA tournament appearances, and 897 wins—the third-highest career total in NCAA history at the time of his retirement in 2013. His loyalty and leadership cemented him as the winningest coach at a single school in NCAA history.

He was named NCAA Coach of the Year three times, and in November, he will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder, recognizing his extraordinary impact on the game.

In this conversation, we explore what it takes to sustain excellence, the lessons Jack learned along the way, and what legacy truly means when you dedicate your life to a craft. Please enjoy.

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This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Mike Muir — Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mike has been in the game for over 35 years. His journey began with Canada’s National Basketball Team, carried through university sport at Mount Allison, and launched his hockey career in Billings, Montana. From there, he climbed through the ranks: from the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL (winning the Calder Cup in 2015) to witnessing the LA Kings lift two Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014.

Since 2017, Mike has been with the Golden Knights, playing his part in their historic 2023 Stanley Cup victory. Beyond the rink, he’s a husband, father of two, and—like me—born in the same year.

Mike’s story is one of consistency, resilience, and decades of dedication to human performance. Please enjoy!

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This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with Keenan — CEO, entrepreneur, father, and the author of Gap Selling. But this conversation isn’t about sales tactics. Instead, we dive into his remarkable life story: growing up adopted in a mixed-race family in Boston, chasing dreams of football and modeling, finding his way into sales, and becoming a father of three daughters.

Keenan shares what selling really means (hint: it’s about helping, not convincing), how curiosity shapes his life, and why teaching — not protecting — has been his guiding philosophy as a parent. We also unpack how sales thinking translates into human performance, coaching, and leadership.

This episode is full of lessons about resilience, curiosity, and creating your own path.

Keenan is the CEO of a sales training and consulting company, widely known for his best-selling book Gap Selling. Beyond business, he’s an entrepreneur, speaker, and father of three daughters. Adopted into a mixed-race family in Boston in the late 1960s, Keenan has built a life defined by curiosity, courage, and an uncompromising commitment to living on his own terms.

This is where you can find anything and everything he's into!

https://salesgrowth.com/keenan/

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This week's guest is Cory Kennedy. Cory is a leader in high-performance sport, most recently the Director of Performance with the Sacramento Kings. 

He formerly served as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Chicago Cubs organization, and before that, he was the lead of performance for the Institut National de Sport in Montreal.

Cory is a proud Canadian and loves to spend vacation time at his cottage in Prince Edward County with his wife and French bulldog. 

He loves reading, drinking coffee, and enjoys weekend camping trips, most recently in Monterey, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite. 

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This week’s episode features Danielle (Dani) Langford, a lifelong athlete whose journey in sport began on the basketball court. With a coach for a father, Dani grew up immersed in team environments and quickly found her passion for basketball. That passion carried her to represent Canada internationally and compete at the collegiate level, experiences that gave her lifelong skills, memories, and connections.

Today, Dani brings that same love of sport to her role as Manager of Player Rehabilitation with the Golden State Warriors, where she has worked for the past four years. She thrives on helping athletes return to what they love, viewing each case as a unique puzzle to solve. For Dani, the greatest reward lies in the people—learning from colleagues, supporting players, and being part of a team built to set athletes up for success.

Beyond the court, Dani is also a proud mother of two, balancing the challenges of family life with the demands of elite sport. I was thrilled to have her on the show to share her story, her passion, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Enjoy!

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This episode features Gavin Pratt, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute. Gavin leads the global physical development of elite MMA athletes across the UFC PI’s programs in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City.

With a Master’s in Exercise Science (MExSc) in Strength & Conditioning, Level 3 ASCA Elite Coach status, and over 25 years of experience, Gavin has forged an unconventional path to the top of his profession—and his journey is as inspiring as it is unique. Please enjoy this episode.

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EP 435 – Lisa Vonnegut
Lisa Vonnegut’s career began as a Recreation Therapist in acute psychiatric and rehab units, where she developed a deep understanding of how mental health and movement intersect. In 2000, she transitioned into coaching and personal training, bringing that same supportive, motivating approach to help clients push their limits in safe, empowering ways.

A student and instructor of applied neurology, Lisa runs Body Synergy, blending brain-based strategies with strength and conditioning to help people move, perform, and feel their best.

In 2007, a solo trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast sparked a new passion. What started as personal exploration evolved into Body Synergy FitCation—active escapes that merge her love of travel, health, and fitness. Today, she splits her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Germany, guiding groups through stunning landscapes, great food, local wine, and guilt-free joy.

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This week's EP features Derek Hansen. Derek is an international sports performance consultant and educator. He has worked as a sprint coach for over 30 years. 

He has been consulting with professional teams (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLB, Bundesliga), national team organizations (Olympics and World Championships), and collegiate athletic programs (NCAA) for over 20 years.

Derek specializes in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-play protocols, and electrical stimulation technologies. He offers consulting services through SprintCoach.com and educational courses via RunningMechanics.com.

Since 2014, Derek has provided in-person and virtual professional development in-service sessions to performance and medical staff for over 50 professional and collegiate sport teams from all over the world, including North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He is also a husband and father of two kids. Please enjoy our conversation

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🎙️ NEW PODCAST DROP – EPISODE 433 - Building the Master's Degree We All Wish Existed

What if the future of human performance education wasn’t found in lecture halls or outdated syllabi—but in a coffee shop in the UK?

That’s where this week’s Leave Your Mark episode begins.

Six years ago, Richard Clarke sat down with the CEO of ALTIS World and floated a radical idea: What if we created a Master’s program that actually reflected the real world of human performance?

Fast-forward to today, and that conversation has evolved into one of the most innovative educational offerings in our industry—the ALTIS Master’s in Strength, Conditioning, and Coaching Practice.

In this special episode, I sit down with Richard Clarke and my good friend Stu McMillan to unpack the journey behind the program—what sparked it, what shaped it, and what it could mean for you.

🚀 Inside the episode:

Why traditional education doesn’t cut it anymore

How real-world mentors and hands-on experiences beat textbooks and theory

The role of Phoenix, London, and a global cohort of hungry coaches

And the deeply personal “why” that drives this movement forward

🎓 This isn’t just an academic conversation—it’s a blueprint for the next generation of practitioners who want to lead, not follow.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your coaching journey, this one will challenge the way you think about learning, performance, and purpose.

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