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Two college wrestling coaches who discuss their passion for NCAA Wrestling, the United States Coast Guard Academy, and what they believe it takes to optimize human performance for those who are chasin... more
FAQs about THE SPAR LIFE:How many episodes does THE SPAR LIFE have?The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.
December 07, 2020The Making of Coach Foley Pt. 20:00 - Intro1:00 - Coach Foley talks about his recruiting process and how he ultimately makes his college decision.7:00 - Another coaching change for coach Foley10:00 - Coach Foley let's go of the University of Iowa dream11:00 - Freshman Season - and the start of developing new mentors and support system14:00 - Sophomore season begins15:30 - Cutting weight breakdown story19:20 - How not placing at Regionals drives Coach Foley reevaluate how he views himself21:30 - Coach Foley develops a "Mant......more47minPlay
November 30, 2020The Making of Coach Foley Pt. 10:00 - 2:45 - Coach Foley's athletic and coaching accomplishments3:00 - 4:50 - What it was like growing up and wrestling in Massachusetts 4:50 -6:15 - Coach Foley's wrestling start - the story.7:00 - 9:000 - Coach Foley's wrestling coach is a hockey player, and the start of his competitive wrestling journey.9:00 - 10:00 - Coach Foley gives credit to his support system.10:00 - 11:30 - I am having fun and but I got a lot better!11:30 - 13:00 - Wrestling just got serious!13:00 - 17:00 - Wre......more32minPlay
November 23, 2020The Coast Guard Does What??? Missions of the CG with 2/c Phil Rogers0:00-7:00 - Rundown of the week in Coast Guard Wrestling7:00 - 10 :00 - Phil Rogers talks about the Running Light and it's value.10:00 - 11:00 - Missions of the Coast Guard from the Running Light11:00 -14:30 - Missions straight from the USCG Website and Phil Rogers explains that some missions every boat in the Coast Guard performs. 14:30 - 17:00 - The color of the boast matters! Knowledge bomb!17:00 - 19:45 - Phil Rogers talks about his journey to USCGA and why he chose the S......more32minPlay
November 16, 2020Ten USCGA "Lore" You Won't Know!Some true stories, some maybe not so true stories...you decide! Ten folklore stories that you might hear while at the United States Coast Guard Academy.0:00-8:30- Catching up with USCGA wrestling-updates of the past week. National Gratitude month, CGA Crossfit Games, Scavenger Hunt and more!! Tune in for the story about the spicy donut!8:30-10:45- 1. Chapel Light Story10:45-13:20 - 2. USCGA Bear Mascot Story13:20-14:40- 3. The Chase Hall riddle14:40-17:35 - 4. The Hidden Museum17:......more33minPlay
November 09, 2020The Making of Coach - The Final Episode!0:00- 2:10-Accomplishments aren't a big deal to Coach Bratland. Coach Bratland tells the tattoo story!2:10-3:25-Coach Foley tells a story about his tattoo!3:25-9:45-Coach Bratland talks about his path to being hired and why he decided to apply for the head wrestling coach position at the United States Coast Guard Academy.9:45-13:30Coach Bratland talks to his wife Lindsi and decides to take the position as the Head Wrestling Coach of the United States Coast Academy. Coach Bratland ......more31minPlay
November 02, 2020The Making of Coach - Pt. 20:00 - 2:50 - Coach Bratland makes easy recruiting work for Milboy2:50 - 6:30 - The Wartburg Experience, Coach Bratland's first tournament in a Wartburg singlet, Coach Bratland gets ejected!6:30 - 8:00 - Coach Bratland discusses Lollipop Moments (Ah Ha Moments), what they are.8:00- 12:30The Ravil experience and how this Lollipop Moment helped Coach Bratland turn the corner, and break down mental barriers preventing him from being successful. Once you make up your mind to not quit.......more34minPlay
October 26, 2020The Making of Coach - Pt. 10:00-2:03 - Introduction of guest Coach2:03-4:51 - Not bragging, but bragging talk - a list of guest Coaches credentials not only in wrestling, but Strength and Conditioning credentials as well.4:51-10:00 - Guest Coach introduces himself and gives some background information about himself such as where he grew up, where he went to high school, and drops some BIG names such as a world champ that are also from this tiny rural town. These guys along with a wrestling family provided role mo......more25minPlay
October 19, 2020The Tail EndIn this Episode Coach Bratland and Coach Foley discuss The Tail End. This article was written by Tim Urban and can be found on his blog at www.waitbutwhy.com. We encourage you to check it out!! This article puts in perspective not only how important time is, but also what we do with our time. Live with intention!...more49minPlay
October 12, 2020Only the "Essentials"In this episode Coach Bratland and Coach Foley discuss the topic of Essentialism. Made popular by Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism" The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Also, check out "Chasing Excellence" podcast episode 145 where Greg interviews Ben Bergeron. Do more by doing less!...more41minPlay
October 05, 2020This is the SPAR Life!In this episode of The SPAR Life Coach Bratland and Coach Foley revisit what living the The SPAR Life means. They revisiting a few topics from their very first podcasts and ultimately the reason this podcast was started....more39minPlay
FAQs about THE SPAR LIFE:How many episodes does THE SPAR LIFE have?The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.