In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Travis DiLeo, an exercise physiologist whose journey weaves together elite performance training, soccer coaching, and groundbreaking public health work. With a bachelor’s in kinesiology from Penn State and a master’s in exercise science from the University of Pittsburgh, Travis brings a unique blend of academic insight and real-world application to athlete development.

A former soccer player at the club, high school, and collegiate levels, Travis has also coached at Penn State Altoona and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy. Beyond the field, he served as a scientist with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), where he coauthored an award-winning project designed to protect Ebola health care workers.

Tune in as Travis shares lessons from coaching, the science of strength and conditioning, and what it's like to pivot from sports to global health and back again.

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Travis DiLeo, an exercise physiologist whose journey weaves together elite performance training, soccer coaching, and groundbreaking public health work. With a bachelor’s in kinesiology from Penn State and a master’s in exercise science from the University of Pittsburgh, Travis brings a unique blend of academic insight and real-world application to athlete development.

A former soccer player at the club, high school, and collegiate levels, Travis has also coached at Penn State Altoona and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy. Beyond the field, he served as a scientist with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), where he coauthored an award-winning project designed to protect Ebola health care workers.

Tune in as Travis shares lessons from coaching, the science of strength and conditioning, and what it's like to pivot from sports to global health and back again.

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Travis DiLeo, an exercise physiologist whose journey weaves together elite performance training, soccer coaching, and groundbreaking public health work. With a bachelor’s in kinesiology from Penn State and a master’s in exercise science from the University of Pittsburgh, Travis brings a unique blend of academic insight and real-world application to athlete development.

A former soccer player at the club, high school, and collegiate levels, Travis has also coached at Penn State Altoona and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy. Beyond the field, he served as a scientist with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), where he coauthored an award-winning project designed to protect Ebola health care workers.

Tune in as Travis shares lessons from coaching, the science of strength and conditioning, and what it's like to pivot from sports to global health and back again.

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Derika Legg—a dynamic brand builder, leadership development coach, and athletic coach—who brings a wealth of experience in Sales, Marketing, and team development. Derika shares how she blends her professional background with her passion for coaching to help individuals and teams navigate change, unlock potential, and perform at their highest level. We also dive into her work in the community, where she volunteers as a rugby coach, and explore how sports and leadership intersect in powerful ways. Whether you're leading a business, building a brand, or developing a team, Derika’s insights will inspire you to lead with purpose and impact.

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Derika Legg—a dynamic brand builder, leadership development coach, and athletic coach—who brings a wealth of experience in Sales, Marketing, and team development. Derika shares how she blends her professional background with her passion for coaching to help individuals and teams navigate change, unlock potential, and perform at their highest level. We also dive into her work in the community, where she volunteers as a rugby coach, and explore how sports and leadership intersect in powerful ways. Whether you're leading a business, building a brand, or developing a team, Derika’s insights will inspire you to lead with purpose and impact.

In this episode, Kirsten sit's down with Derika Legg—a dynamic brand builder, leadership development coach, and athletic coach—who brings a wealth of experience in Sales, Marketing, and team development. Derika shares how she blends her professional background with her passion for coaching to help individuals and teams navigate change, unlock potential, and perform at their highest level. We also dive into her work in the community, where she volunteers as a rugby coach, and explore how sports and leadership intersect in powerful ways. Whether you're leading a business, building a brand, or developing a team, Derika’s insights will inspire you to lead with purpose and impact.

In this episode of Raising Athletes, Kirsten Jones sits down with Dr. Jo Polich, founder of ActivMend, to discuss the challenges of sports injuries and how her groundbreaking product is helping athletes recover faster. Dr. Jo, a chiropractor with three engineering degrees, shares her journey of developing a patented, high-potency Arnica patch that accelerates healing and reduces inflammation.

They dive into the epidemic of overuse injuries in youth sports, the dangers of masking pain with medication, and real-life success stories of athletes—like a high school pitcher increasing his throwing speed and a basketball player returning to play within a week after a severe ankle sprain.

If you're a parent, coach, or athlete looking for a game-changing approach to injury recovery, this episode is a must-listen!

🔗 Learn more about ActivMend: www.activmend.com

#SportsInjuries #YouthAthletes #FasterRecovery #AthleteHealth #ParentingTips #RaisingAthletes

In this episode of Raising Athletes, Kirsten Jones sits down with Dr. Jo Polich, founder of ActivMend, to discuss the challenges of sports injuries and how her groundbreaking product is helping athletes recover faster. Dr. Jo, a chiropractor with three engineering degrees, shares her journey of developing a patented, high-potency Arnica patch that accelerates healing and reduces inflammation.

They dive into the epidemic of overuse injuries in youth sports, the dangers of masking pain with medication, and real-life success stories of athletes—like a high school pitcher increasing his throwing speed and a basketball player returning to play within a week after a severe ankle sprain.

If you're a parent, coach, or athlete looking for a game-changing approach to injury recovery, this episode is a must-listen!

🔗 Learn more about ActivMend: www.activmend.com

#SportsInjuries #YouthAthletes #FasterRecovery #AthleteHealth #ParentingTips #RaisingAthletes

In this episode of Raising Athletes, Kirsten Jones sits down with Dr. Jo Polich, founder of ActivMend, to discuss the challenges of sports injuries and how her groundbreaking product is helping athletes recover faster. Dr. Jo, a chiropractor with three engineering degrees, shares her journey of developing a patented, high-potency Arnica patch that accelerates healing and reduces inflammation.

They dive into the epidemic of overuse injuries in youth sports, the dangers of masking pain with medication, and real-life success stories of athletes—like a high school pitcher increasing his throwing speed and a basketball player returning to play within a week after a severe ankle sprain.

If you're a parent, coach, or athlete looking for a game-changing approach to injury recovery, this episode is a must-listen!

🔗 Learn more about ActivMend: www.activmend.com

#SportsInjuries #YouthAthletes #FasterRecovery #AthleteHealth #ParentingTips #RaisingAthletes

In this episode, we sit down with ESPN college basketball analyst Sean Farnham to discuss his journey from playing for UCLA to coaching at Pepperdine, and ultimately, to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in college basketball. Sean shares stories from his days as a Bruin, his transition into broadcasting, and the insights he’s gained covering the game at the highest level.

Beyond basketball, Sean opens up about his most important role—being a devoted father. He shares how he balances his career with family life, the lessons he hopes to pass on to his children, and how fatherhood has shaped his perspective on and off the court.

Tune in for an inside look at the game through the eyes of one of college basketball’s most knowledgeable analysts!