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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.
September 28, 2020"Murph Man" - Jessup PawelczykIn this episode Coach Bratland and Coach Foley talk with First Class Cadet wrestler Jessup Pawelczyk. Jessup is taking on a physical challenge of completing Hero Workout "Murph" Listen in as he talks about his challenge and how it has changed him both physically and mentally....more45minPlay
September 21, 2020Lucky or Good w/ Tom Mills - USCGA Alum '70In this episode Coach Bratland and Coach Foley speak with United States Coast Guard 1970 graduate Tom Mills. Tom wrestled at the Coast Guard Academy where he was a 2x New England Conference finalist and 2x NCAA Qualifier.Tom tells some exceptional stories about his time at USCGA and how this guided him to becoming a lawyer and opening his own law firm. Tom was either "Lucky or Good", but he always found a way to surround himself with great mentors to guide him on an upward traject......more59minPlay
September 14, 2020Character and Culture - Coach Mark ThomasIn episode 13 of the SPAR Life Coach Bratland and Coach Foley talk with the Coast Guard Academy's new Head Volleyball Coach, Mark Thomas. Coach Thomas tells them how things came full circle when he was hired as the Head Volleyball Coach at USCGA. Coach Thomas talks of his values and philosophy as he looks to build Coast Guard Volleyball into a national contender!...more56minPlay
September 07, 2020The Pursuit of Happiness - Ayn Rand's ObjectivismIn this episode of The SPAR Life, Dr. Snow educates Coach Bratland and Coach Foley about the philosophy of Objectivism. What it is and how it can be implemented it your life in the pursuit of happiness....more1h 2minPlay
August 31, 2020USCGA Wrestling SecretsIn Episode 11 of The SPAR Life Coach Bratland and Coach Foley welcome back a fellow host. They also answer a few questions from listeners in regards to money, passion, and the trade secrets of coaching at USCGA....more1h 2minPlay
August 24, 2020Swab Summer w/ Senior Chief LercaraIn this episode Coach Bratland and Coach Foley continue to talk about Swab Summer (Boot Camp). They interview Senior Chief John Lercara as he takes us through Swab summer through the eyes of someone that has boots on the ground. Senior Chief Lercara talks about his role in Swab summer, the value of it to the so-to-be cadets, and about his career in the United States Coast Guard....more34minPlay
August 17, 2020Swab Summer...what?As the Coast Guard Academy's Swab Summer just ended, Coach Bratland and Coach Foley discuss what Swab Summer is and what type of experience the young men and women of the United States Coast Guard Academy just had for the last seven weeks....more36minPlay
August 10, 2020LFtF continued w/ LTJG Matt McAllisterIn S2, Episode 8, of the SPAR Life, Coach Bratland and Coach Foley talk with LTJG Matt McAllister. Matt is a former Coast Guard Academy grad and wrestler. His email to Coach Bratland sparked the Lead From the Front episode, so we decided to get him on the show to discuss the email, what he is doing now, and the lessons he learned at the Coast Guard Academy and on the wrestling team that has allowed him to LFtF or Lead From the Front. Matt's Lead From the Front mentality help......more47minPlay
August 03, 2020Lead From the Front!In this episode Coach Bratland and Coach Foley discuss an email they received from a former Coast Guard wrestler on leadership, culture, and its importance in not only coaching wrestling, but in any team, unit, family, etc....more43minPlay
July 27, 2020The Newlywed GameIn this Episode of The SPAR LIFE Coach Bratland and Coach Foley test their knowledge of each other as show host Dr. Snow presents the first ever USCGA Wrestling Coaches, "The Newlywed Game!...more49minPlay
FAQs about THE SPAR LIFE:How many episodes does THE SPAR LIFE have?The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.