Andddd….we are back!

Welcome to the Pro Athlete Academy podcast - Season 2. I am excited to be back recording episodes. It has been a bit since the end of season 1 - had the opportunity to work on another project, spend some time with the family + get clear on the direction I wanted to take the podcast/business as a whole.

Today is going to be a re-introduction to who I am + what to expect from the show. Things are going to look a bit different from Season 1.

Isn't it a kick to the gut when you find yourself at the bottom of the depth chart? This doesn't only happen in sports, but also in the professional world. Whether it is your first job out of college, a change in companies or a career change - there will be many times that we all will find ourselves at the bottom needing to work our way to the top. It is a mental challenge, but one we can accomplish with persistence and staying consistent. 

Today we talk to my good friend, Ross Gaudet. Ross's story is based on his ability to stick with the process in order to see the reward at the other end.  He got this experience when he worked his way from a walk on to a staple in the line up at Boston University. Then was able to leverage the lessons learned into the professional world by building a network that helped him get started in software sales and then eventually meeting with hundreds of brokers before getting his shot in the commercial real estate world. 

If you take one thing away from this show, it is to keep moving forward. No matter what the odds are, if you continue to show up every day and execute to the best of your ability - the reward will be there. 

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College athletes have the difficult task of balancing life as an athlete, a student and a kid in college. Ever wonder what type of mindset it takes to be successful in both? 

Today's guest is my brother, Mike Gilroy, and he shares how he manages a full course load, social life and staying on top of his game on the ice. Being a collegiate hockey player can overwhelm the other areas if you let it. Mike has developed the proper mindset through high school and has been able to stay focused on enjoying life as a college athlete, but keeping his eye on the bigger picture as to why he is at college: to get a degree. 

Enjoy!

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We have all heard that energy drinks are not a staple in a healthy lifestyle. Yet, the products are extremely effective in enhancing our abilities to stay focused, accomplish a task and perform at a higher level. We are willing to sacrifice a little bit of health for the results. What if there was an option that tasted great, performed well and was made from natural ingredients that fit a healthier lifestyle? 

That is the question our guest today is in the process of solving. 

Jack McNamara is the co-founder of Tru Inc.,  a beverage company that is focused on disrupting the energy drink market by pursuing healthier ingredients that perform better than their counterparts. Jack has a great back story that I encourage all of you to look more into. We get into it a little bit - but it is definitely worth diving deeper into. 

Today we talk about the basics of creating a product in the beverage industry. Developing a formula, partnering with distributors, manufacturing processes and where to start. Jack shares a ton of insights that will help anyone get their idea off the ground. 

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This week Austin from HockeyGear.com shares his start in business that led to him purchasing HockeyGear.com and now running the e-commerce site successfully. From running a pro shop to slinging payroll services to purchasing a business - Austin was able to navigate his way by being self-aware of what he wanted to do and taking advantage of opportunities because of it. 

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Co-founder/owner of Hoser Hockey, Sean McVey, joins the show today to share his experience building a company based on his love to the game of hockey. The main focus of the show is around whether to work with a manufacture to source products or produce them in-house. 

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Pro ice hockey players, 2x world champion roller hockey player, and entrepreneur John Schiavo (@jschiavo44) joins the podcast to talk all things hockey. John touches on how his love for the game growing up on Long Island set the tone for his career on and off the ice. His work as a player, entrepreneur and his work in the community is all about growing the game he loves as much as possible. 

Enjoy!

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This week's episode is a special one for me. Craig Churchill is the head coach of Women's hockey at New Hampton. Many years before that, Coach Churchill was my prep school coach and the catalyst for my success not only on the ice but off. One of best human beings around, great coach and if you or your child has the opportunity to play for him: DO NOT PASS IT UP!

Coach and I talk all things prep school from how to get noticed, what to look for in a school and if prep is a right fit for you. 

Playing low minutes in a game is going to be a reality for most athletes. Whether it is getting benched for bad play or just the role that the athlete finds themselves in. In today's episode I talk about how to approach these situations to keep your spirits up, be ready to play and build trust with your teammates and coaches. 

Building connection is crucial to relationships. Coaching is no different. Understanding how to connect with your athletes, know how to push them and how they respond will give you the ability to get their best. 

Anthony has refined the skill of connection while training elite athletes, youth athletes and the everyday individual. Today we talk about how to build our relationships to have influence in the weight room.

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