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- Episode 152- Carl Evans: Hope For Us Network CEOGoodAthleteProject.comThis week, we sit down with Carl Evans, an author and a leader in suicide prevention. Carl has spent the last decade pioneering Mental Health Awareness. He is the CEO of Hope For Us Network and a Senior Director for Hope For the Day. By developing the Proactive Suicide Prevention Theory, Carl aims to disrupt the highest risk factors for mental health crises. He works with all different communities and institutional levels nationwide, to implement lasting change in mental healthcare. This guy is seriously the real deal when it comes to understanding mental health in a new light. We can’t wait for you to listen to this episode, and make sure to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Carl Evans.Follow Carl Evans and his work at HopeForUsNetwork.orgFollow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com1 hr 28 min
- Episode 151- Jodi Marver: Women's Basketball Coach of the YearGoodAthleteProject.comThis week, we sit down with Jodi Marver, the 2023 IBCA Illinois Basketball Coach of the Year and Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Willows Academy. Jodi has been an athlete all her life, from playing in the Maccabi Games in 2008 to playing basketball for Knox College. Jodi studied elementary education and paved the way for the future of Knox Basketball. Additionally, Jodi is Chicago’s 16U Maccabi Girls Basketball Coach and continues to give back to the Maccabi community. And most recently, she was inducted into the Knox College Hall of Fame for her impact as an athlete and as a coach for turning the whole program around. If you want to learn the secrets to a successful team culture, pay close attention to Jodi’s story. Also, remember to subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode! And now, Jodi Marver.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comJodi Marver: @willowshoops @j0di_23 on Instagram and Twitter55 min
- Episode 150- Dominique Robinson: Chicago Bears Defensive End #90GoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Dominique Robinson, Defensive End for the Chicago Bears. Robinson was picked up in the 2022 NFL Draft in the 5th Round by the Bears. Growing up in Canton, Ohio, he played basketball and was the starting quarterback for Canton McKinley High School. Robinson was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to playing college football at Miami University of Ohio. During this time, he experimented with various positions, until finally landing on the defensive line. This ultimately led to his incredibly successful rookie debut with the Chicago Bears during Week 1 of the Season. But more than a football player, Robinson is an incredibly humble and down-to-earth guy that anyone would be lucky to meet. He’s currently living with his lovely wife, Emma Robinson, and preparing for his next upcoming season. If anyone out there follows the NFL, I’m sure you’re just as excited as us to see what he’s bringing to the table. Get ready for Dominique’s amazing story and incredible life lessons that you’ll hear nowhere else. If you like what you hear… Follow the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode and Share your favorite moment on social media!Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comDominique Robinson on Instagram: @domrob221 hr 10 min
- Episode 149- Lawrence Rubin: The Mosaic of LifeGoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Lawrence Rubin, a brilliant psychologist and play therapist specializing in working with children, teens, and families. He’s co-authored many journal articles and books for the Popular Culture Association and is an editor for Psychotherapy.net. As a professor of Counselor Education at St. Thomas University and adjunct online professor at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, he shares his knowledge with countless people each year. To this day, he’s also a golfer, father, husband, mosaicist, citizen of the world, collector of antique bicycles, and just an all-around awesome guy.Remember to follow the Good Athlete Podcast so you never miss an episode. Also, remember to share your favorite moment on social media! We thank you for listening, and let’s get right to it.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.comLawrence Rubin (editor): https://www.psychotherapy.net38 min
- Episode 148- Tom Mietus: Titans today, Titans for lifeGoodAthleteProject.comHello Everyone! Today, Jim sits down with Tom Mietus, the Athletic Director of Glenbrook South High School, home of the Titans. Tom graduated from Carthage College and earned several master’s degrees from North Park University, NIU, and Northeastern. And ultimately, he found himself back in the suburbs he grew up in. He knew this was where he was meant to be. Starting as an assistant director for the Titans about a decade ago, Tom’s mission has always been to empower students, athletes, and coaches to be their best. Being a former wrestler himself, Tom understands the value of athletics, and preaches the mantra: “Athletes today, athletes for life”. Sit back as we dive into the tactics that Tom uses to create an effective strength program and team culture.If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy!Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com55 min
- Episode 147- Mike Gattone: Empowering Olympians for LifeGoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Mike Gattone, the Senior Director of Sports Performance and Coaching Education for USA Weightlifting. Mike is not new to the scene, he’s spent decades in the sports business. From being an assistant strength coach for the Chicago Bulls to managing Sports Intelligence for Gatorade, he has amassed a great deal of experience and knowledge in training high-caliber athletes and all-around good human beings. In addition to being a successful strength coach, he’s also an incredible husband and family man. Get ready as Mike shares the life lessons learned through sports, that go beyond strength. If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy!Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com34 min
- Episode 146- Sven Erlandson: Intro to Badass CounselingGoodAthleteProject.comToday, Jim sits down with Sven Erlandson- a former D1 football player, spiritual counselor, author of the “Spiritual but not Religious” movement, and much more. Working as a spiritual counselor for over 20 years, Sven continues to help people unlock the powerful voice inside them, so that they can begin living their truth and experience happiness and true aliveness. He attended undergrad at the US Air Force Academy and graduate school in Berkeley. With his education and incredible life experiences, from living in the streets to becoming a Pastor, he authors numerous books that continue to inspire and change people's lives today. One of the main ways he does this is through his own podcast, The Badass Counseling Show. Check it out!If you enjoy today’s episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share! We thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy.Sven Erlandson’s Website/Podcast: https://www.badasscounseling.com/Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com55 min
- Episode 145- Mark Thompson: Viking BrotherhoodGoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Mark Thompson. Mark is a former football player, originally from the United Kingdom. He has also been a long time, close personal friend and former teammate of Jim! Together, they played football in the UK and Ireland, for the University of Limerick Vikings. Michael has won multiple football championships in the Irish American Football League- the Shamrock Conference for the Vikings both in Ireland and in the UK. Join us, as Mark and Jim reminisce about their days as teammates and the important life lessons they learned.Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com46 min
- Episode 144- Michael Polydoris: Achieving Clarity on Your VisionGoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Michael Polydoris. Michael joined HUB International in 2020 as a senior consultant on the HRCS team. Michael partners with his clients on HR strategy, talented performance management, organizational design and structure, executive coaching, and employee development and helps them build high-performing team. Prior to Hub, Michael was an HR and management consultant for ADP, working with their largest national PEO clients. Michael has also held multiple director roles in HR, finance, and operations with several Chicago marketing and technology agencies. He has served on the board of directors of Chicago non-profits, and is currently president of the board of the non-profit animal rescue, Alive Rescue.Visit HUB International: hhttps://www.hubinternational.com/Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com47 min
- Episode 143- Max Newlon: Training the Mind with BrainCoGoodAthleteProject.comFor today’s episode, Jim sits down with Max Newlon. Max is the President of BrainCo, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company incubated in the Harvard Innovation Lab that is unlocking the potential of BCI technology for every person on the planet.BrainCo’s products provide amputees with the world’s most intuitive prosthetic hand, give students hands-on neurotech learning experiences, and offer Olympic teams, F1 drivers, and everyday people a brain-sensing wearable and app to live calmer and more focused lives with FocusCalm. Max spent the last decade studying cognitive science and neuroscience, human development, and mind-body approaches to wellness and performance. Before BrainCo he earned his master’s degree from Harvard University, worked in leadership development, and conducted fMRI research at some of the best hospitals in the world on the impact of meditation and yoga on the brain, as well as the impact of invasive BMI technology on people with Parkinson’s disease. Now as President of BrainCo, he leads the visionary team that is bringing BCI technology to the world so that millions of people can benefit from the next technological revolution that will unlock human potential.Visit BrainCo and FocusCalm: https://brainco.tech/ or https://focuscalm.com/Follow FocusCalm on Instagram: @focus_calmFollow BrainCo on Twitter: @BrainCo_TechFollow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4KindnessVisit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com44 min
About The Good Athlete Podcast
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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.