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"The best workout is the one you look forward to" - Alby Tam [Muay Thai]

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A discussion with Alby Tam a Muay Thai athlete and coach recently back from training in Thailand. Alby currently trains and teaches in San Francisco as well as New York. 

  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alby_tee/
  • Rise Combat Sports, San Francisco http://www.fightandfitness.com/fnf/
  • Woodenman Muay Thai, San Francisco: https://www.woodenmanmuaythai.com/
  • Neungsiam: https://www.instagram.com/neungsiampuma/
  • Kaensak: https://www.instagram.com/kaensak/
  • Kaensak's Muay Thai Gym: https://www.instagram.com/kaensakmuaythai/
  • Square Circle, New York: https://www.instagram.com/squarecirclenewyork/
  • Ajarn Wat, Thailand: https://www.instagram.com/ajarn_wat/
  • P.K.Saenchai Muay Thai Gym, Thailand: https://www.instagram.com/p.k.saenchaimuaythaigym/
  • Mejiro Gym, Amsterdam: https://www.instagram.com/mejirogym/

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    Chapters:

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 00:14 Start
    • 06:27 Training in Thailand
    • 17:50 What makes a successful coach?
    • 20:54 Coaching influences?
    • 26:26 Memorable advice from a coach?
    • 33:43 Advice for someone going into their first competition
    • 36:55 Common mistakes beginners make
    • 39:26 Rapid fire round


      • Today we have an incredible guest on the show. Oliver Prince.

      In the early 2000s Oliver was a top ranked high school basketball phenom in Toronto and overall in Canada. There was a single moment that changed the trajectory of his career and we touch upon that and more of his journey in this episode.
      Oliver Prince went on to play NCAA basketball for teams such as Florida A&M. Oliver has now transitioned to coaching youth basketball in the Greater Toronto Area.
      00:00 Intro
      01:15 Beginnings in Sports
      04:10 Coaching Influences
      08:05 High School Competition In Toronto
      09:10 Transitioning to Basketball
      10:46 Life Changing Moment
      18:00 Learning How To Move Again
      22:15 Mom & Brother's Support
      26:00 Motivation To Play Again
      32:00 Rehab
      38:50 4 Long Years
      43:45 Overcoming Adversity w/ A Positive Attitude
      46:45 Basketball is a way out
      49:15 Inspiring Young Athletes
      55:30 Coaching Philosophy
      01:00:00 Advice For Aspiring Basketball Players
      01:00:42 Rapid Fire
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      Intro Music:

      No Lie - Instrumental Version,  Niahn ft. GRP

      https://artlist.io/song/36439/no-lie---instrumental-version

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