On episode 114 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Matthew Parker who is
currently Running for USA Judo's At-Large Director board position.
Matthew is a former USA national team member and the current Chair of
the USA Judo Athlete Advisory Committee. We talk about issues with USA
Judo, what can be done and why these board positions and elections
matter for even the average recreational Judoka.
Follow Matthew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrayusa/
Matthews Email: matthew.cray.parkerATgmailDOTcom
Matthews BOD Statement:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDJRKbwdwAnOOkc6ykks8PoEr784uSCH/view?usp=sharing
USA Judo Board Elections:
https://www.usajudo.com/2024-usa-judo-board-of-directors-election
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0:00 Intro
04:47 Interview with Matthew Parker
14:48 USA Judo Board of Directors, veterans judo, USA Judo's marketing and Keith Bryant
41:56 Discussion on the role of the CEO and what USA Judo's focus should be
51:52 what is the at large director? Why is Mattew running for this position?
01:27:03 Why should your recreational non competing judoka care and vote?
01:56:06 USA Judo's promotion criteria compared to USJF/USJA, Rank tracking/searching system.
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