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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Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan

Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrows

Intro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickert

Cover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproduce

Podcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk

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