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- Episode 54 - Andy Milne: Slow Chat Healthgoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down with Andy Milne, health and physical education teacher at New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL. Andy has been teaching health and physical education teacher for the past twenty years and in 2017 was recognized as the SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year. He received his BA in Sports & Recreation at Staffordshire University and his PGCE in Physical Education & English at Exeter University, both in England. He emigrated to America in 2008 where he began working at Barrington High School before moving to Carmel Catholic and ultimately ending up at New Trier. He is also the founder and creator of slowchathealth.com. The #slowchathealth blog is aimed at health teachers working with students of all ages with the goal to promote online discussion, the sharing of resources and inspire all of us to provide a better experience for the students that we teach.You can follow Andy on Twitter: @carmelhealth or head to his website slowchathealth.comToday's Episode brought to you by Remind Recover. You can find them at RemindRecover.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @RemindRecover.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/49 min
- Episode 53 - Dr. Aaron Horschig: A Lesson from Squat Universitygoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down with Dr. Aaron Horschig, founder of Squat University and physical therapist at Boost Sports Performance in Kansas City, MO. Aaron works with such athletes as olympic weightlifters, powerlifters, CrossFitters, international level soccer players, MLB and NFL athletes. Aaron published his first book “The Squat Bible” in spring of 2017 and has also been published in numerous professional journals. Aaron has competed in Olympic weightlifting since 2005 and placed sixth in the 2011 US Nationals. He currently lives in Kansas City with his wife Christine.You can follow Aaron on Instagram: @squat_university, Twitter: @SquatUniversity, or on his website squatuniversity.comYou can pick up a copy of his book “The Squat Bible” on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Squat-Bible-Ultimate-Mastering-Strength/dp/1540395421/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1546386698&sr=8-1&keywords=squat+bibleToday's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them at handarmorchalk.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @HandArmorChalk.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/46 min
- Episode 52 - Dana Santas: Mobility Makergoodathleteproject.comEpisode 52 – Dana Santas: Mobility MakerFor today’s episode we sat down with Dana Santas, AKA the Mobility Maker. She is a breathing, mobility and mind-body coach in professional sports, the yoga expert for CNN Health, a best-selling author, and an international speaker/presenter on ways to help people breathe, move and feel better in their bodies and be happier and healthier in their lives. Dana has worked with hundreds of professional athletes over the course of her career and currently serves as a consultant for the Orlando Magic, Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the WWE. She also proudly trains U.S. military and veterans in recovery techniques and previously served the Boston Fire Department.You can follow Dana on Instagram and Twitter: @MobilityMaker or at her website: https://mobilitymaker.com/Today's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them at handarmorchalk.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @HandArmorChalk.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/1 hr 3 min
- Episode 51 - Raph Ruiz: Hero Initiativegoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down with Creator of the Hero Initiative and strength and conditioning coach, Raph Ruiz. The Hero Initiative program serves preparation for selection, current Special Operators, elite SWAT LEOs and Fire Rescue, as well as return to quality-of-life for the retired. Raph also works with athletes ranging from youth to the professional level. He has worked with a number of different professional teams including the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Mutiny, and Buccaneers. He served as Director of Performance at the University of Tampa where his athletes won a combined 5 National Championships.You can follow Raph on Instagram and Twitter: @RaphRuizHeroUp or find him at his website: raphruiz.comToday's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them at handarmorchalk.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @HandArmorChalk.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/1 hr 13 min
- Bonus Episode - Giving Tuesdaygoodathleteproject.comFor Today’s Episode Jim and Alex sit down to talk briefly about the past year as well as giving some insight into what’s next for the project. Please visit at as our website goodathleteproject.com to learn more about the project, find our other podcast episodes, pick up some merch, and reach out!If you’d like to donate to the Good Athlete Project, follow this link: https://www.goodathleteproject.com/donate/You can follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessYou can find out more about his foundation at: https://www.charlestillman.org/Today's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them on Social Media: @HandArmorChalk as well as their website: handarmorchalk.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/22 min
- Episode 50 - Charles Tillman: Cornerstone Foundationgoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down with 13-Year NFL Veteran Charles Tillman. He played college football at University of Louisiana at Lafayette before being selected by the Chicago Bears with the 35th pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Tillman spent his first 12 years with the Bears, where he earned Pro Bowl honors in 2011 and 2012. Charles was also named the 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year - an award which honors a player's volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. He started his own foundation, the “Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation” in 2005. The mission of the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation is to provide opportunities and resources to children and their families who are in need. Since 2005, Charles Tillman's charitable efforts have impacted the lives of thousands of critically and chronically ill children and their families.You can follow Charles on Instagram and Twitter: @peanuttillmanYou can find out more about his foundation at: https://www.charlestillman.org/Today's Episode brought to you by Remind Recover. You can find them at remindrecover.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @RemindRecover.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/46 min
- Episode 49 - Darien Pyka: SoCal Strengthgoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down Darien Pyka, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at USC. Prior to working at USC she served as Performance Director at ProSport Performance and Physical Therapy in Laguna Hills. Darien played four years of NCAA Division 1 soccer at Loyola Marymount University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Sciences. She went on to receive her master’s degree from Cal State Fullerton in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Exercise Science.You can follow Darien on Instagram and Twitter: @coachpykaToday's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them at handarmorchalk.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @HandArmorChalk.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/47 min
- Episode 48 - Jared Ka'aiohelo: Ohana Over Everythinggoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sit down once again with Jared Ka’aiohelo, better known as Coach K. He joined us at the 2018 NSCA National Convention in Indianapolis. Coach K is the owner of Athlete Inc. in Oklahoma City. Prior to starting Athlete Inc. Coach K was a strength coach at University of Central Oklahoma, University of Kansas, and Rice University. He is also a former professional football player spending time with the Houston Oilers, Indianapolis Colts, and the Scottish Claymores where he won a World Bowl Championship in 1996. You can find out more about Athlete Inc. at their website: athleteinc.net or in Twitter and Instagram: @athleteinc_.Today's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them at HandArmorChalk.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @HandArmorChalkFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/1 hr 1 min
- Episode 47 - Carrie Sampson Moore: Physical Education at MITgoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down with Carrie Sampson-Moore, Director of Physical Education and Wellness at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to working at MIT, Carrie served as Assistant Director of the Aquatics Program at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Program and Event Director at Miami University in Ohio. In November 2017, Carrie received the “Distinguished Alumni” award from the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. You can follow Carrie on Twitter: @clsmooreToday's Episode brought to you by Remind Recover. You can find them at RemindRecover.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @RemindRecoverFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/54 min
- Episode 46 - Zach Even-Esh: Strong Mind, Strong Body, Strong Lifegoodathleteproject.comFor today’s episode we sat down with Zach Even-Esh, Founder of the Underground Strength Gym in New Jersey. He is also the creator of the Underground Strength Coach Certification and the author of the “Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning”. Zach has nearly two decades of coaching experience in strength and conditioning including serving as the head strength coach for both the Lehigh and Rutgers wrestling program. To connect with Zach, visit his website at: zacheven-esh.com. You can also find him on Twitter and Instagram: @zevenesh.You can purchase a copy of “The Encyclopedia of Underground Strength and Conditioning” at this link: https://smile.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Underground-Conditioning-Life-Using-2014-05-03/dp/B01FGOFMNO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540236259&sr=8-1&keywords=encyclopedia+of+underground+strengthToday's Episode brought to you by Hand Armor Chalk. You can find them at handarmorchalk.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @handarmorchalk.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4KindnessFollow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/58 min
About The Good Athlete Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The Good Athlete Project is a movement - a new way of thinking - which maximizes the potential of athletics as education.
On The Good Athlete Podcast, we provide an opportunity for leaders of all backgrounds to join the conversation. We talk about the methods they use, effective messaging, and aim to maximize the potential of all leaders to use athletics as education.