While in Arizona, I had the privilege of interviewing 3 time World Series coach Trent Clark.

We were there for the Romain Gabrielle lll Sold out Youth Foundation, and we were talking about youth in sports.

This is a shorter interview, and maybe we can get Trent back into our studio to learn more about him and his business.

Jermaine is a father of two, an elementary school teacher, a coach, and an entrepreneur. Jermaine shares his fight with Multiple Myeloma and how he drew inspiration from deep inside, not only himself but the lessons he taught his own children as well as others. At the young age of 42, Jermaine was forced to shift his focus from mentoring others to caring for himself.

Jermaine hopes that sharing his story will inspire others to focus on their own wellness and never quit – no matter what life throws their way. In doing so, he had the opportunity to watch his children grow into their own, taking responsibility for their successes in life – bringing with them the lessons their father taught them. By supporting Grow On Windsor, you're showing Jermaine and all men living with cancer in our region that they are not alone. We Grow On Together.

JERMAINE'S DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

In the spring of 2020, Jermaine was feeling "off." He was overcome with the feeling that something wasn't quite right, but he couldn't point to anyone feeling that could be the source of his ailment. He kept monitoring himself, looking for signs or symptoms that he could then share with a doctor.

A few months later, in the summer of 2020, Jermaine felt unbearable back pain and took himself to the Emergency Room. Initial tests revealed alarming numbers in his blood levels, and he immediately received a transfusion. Jermaine remained hospitalized for three weeks. During that initial stay, at just 42 years old, Jermaine was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.

The coach in him knew he needed a 'game plan.' He started researching how he could help himself and assist the medical staff in executing an effective treatment plan. He knew that building a game plan for himself meant he had to pull his focus away from overseeing his son Quincy's success so closely. It was time for Quincy to step into his own and use Jermaine's lessons on the basketball court and in life.

Jermaine focused on what he could control; his nutrition, his rest, his activity levels, and most importantly for Jermaine, his optimism. He believed doing so would assist in the treatment he was receiving. This was the coach's game plan.

That coaching mentality stays with Jermaine to this day. He hopes his mentality and drive encourage others because he knows they're watching; he's coached and taught hundreds of kids and raised three children of his own. He knows they're still learning from his lessons.

To support Jermaine in his fight with cancer and make donations go to:

https://windsorcancerfoundation.org/gow-ambassador-meet.../

To connect with Jermaine, go to:

Instagram: jermain3jackson

Neptali Martinez is the founder and principal at NJM Career/Leadership Coaching, which provides career and executive coaching for professionals at middle and upper management levels, business owners, and entrepreneurs in diverse areas such as Information Technology, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, and other business organizations. 

As an author, Neptali has published more than a dozen articles in a trade magazine, and has published his first book, CoachAbility: Are you in the state or condition to be coached?

To connect with Neptali go to:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neptali-martinez-b635195/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neptali-martinez-b635195/

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I had the honor of meeting Austin in Arizona last week in Bell Bank Park.

Austin is the Executive Director of Legacy Cares, which is the owner of Bell Bank Park.

Bell Bank Park is the largest youth sports facility, with over 320 acres, and helps children from all ages and walks of life. They make sports and recreational activities affordable for all.

To find out more about Legacy cares, go to Legacycaresinc.org, and to connect with Austin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-j-jack-jds/

Susan L. Combs is President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. Susan started the company at twenty-six years old with a drive to “Do more, better.” This internal mantra has resulted in numerous successes and firsts, like being named the youngest National President over the eighty-five-year history of Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS) and the first female Broker of the Year winner for BenefitsPro.

Susan is “a Missouri girl in a New York world,” and the lessons she learned during her Midwestern upbringing and two-plus decades in New York City are the basis of this book. 

The insights contained in these pages come from family, friends, colleagues, and life in general. But the most important teachings are from her late father. His steady guidance in life set Susan’s foundation, and his passing inspired her new movement, Pancakes for Roger (www.PancakesForRoger.com). When Susan’s not running her business or trying to help others through their challenges, you can find her flipping tires at her beloved CrossFit gym, supporting the Missouri Tigers, KC Chiefs, and Royals, or slaying the dragons that have come her way.

To connect with Susan, go to:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-l-combs/;

 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/combsandcompany/; 

Facebook Corporate:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063797403039; 

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/InsuranceVixen; 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCei3_AQqJGaIsAlwlsSmYTw

www.pancakesforroger.com and www.combsandco.com

Krista Fee is an international speaker, published author, PTS Research Scientist, and Trauma Specialized Coach & Consultant. She is a Corporate Trainer and developer of RISEUP occupational traumatic stress systems for helping professionals  Founder and President of Battle2BE, bringing Mental health -trauma and occupational stress: prevention, protection, resilience & recovery- for military, 1st Responders, and other helping professionals. 

She holds over 60 certifications in trauma modalities, Eastern healing, hypnotherapy, neuropsychology, & Western psychology. She holds B.S. Degrees in criminal justice/forensics, National Security and an M.A. in Trauma Psychology. And has over twenty years of working in trauma recovery and advocacy. 

Her background in Emergency Room Medicine, Tissue Recovery, Human Trafficking Investigations, Search and Rescue & Disaster Response has proved invaluable in learning how to support others through the darkest and hardest times in their lives.   

To connect with Krista, go to:

www.Instagram.com/KristaPhoenixFee 

www.battle2be.org

 www.Facebook.com/KristaPhoenixFee

Michael Gier is an award-winning director/producer, but he got his start as an entertainer starring in Broadway shows all over the country. Currently, he works as a Television & Film actor.   In 2009 Michael started Gier Productions, LLC, a full-service global production company. 

Over the years, he’s directed/produced hundreds of TV commercials, corporate videos, short films, feature films, and documentaries.   In 2021 Michael released two documentary films, “Wounded Heroes” and “Healing the Heroes of 9-11.” Both films feature alternative treatments that help those battling post-traumatic stress get their lives back.  Currently, Michael is in production for three new film projects.

To connect with Michael, go to the following:

www.MichaelGier.com

https://www.facebook.com/actormichaelgier 

 https://www.instagram.com/michael_gier

He is an award winning speaker, has been featured on ABC Nightline, spoken on stages all across the country, has clients all across the world, delivered 4 TEDx talks related to Mindset Performance, and been chosen by TED global as the featured speaker of the week. 

He specializes in a Nobel Nominated process that teaches you how to think at a higher level and allows you to access different parts of your brain on demand. As a result of this training *most of his clients go on to double their income by purposely working half as many hours. 

His background as a classically trained musician has equipped him with a unique set of tools for leveling up your leadership. For recreation you’ll find him flying, skydiving, or mountain bike riding. But his most prized accomplishment is learning how to be a baseball dad.

To connect with Jarrod go to:

https://mindsetperformance.co

Patrick Laine is becoming the most vulnerable man on earth.

He is most passionate about health, being and love.

He is changing the cancer world.

To connect with Patrick go to:

Tezbrio.com

Angel Szalonek - CEO/President of SportsFaith (Green Bay Wisconsin) US Ambassador of Player Support Services and Board Counsel Founder of Inc Tank Management Consults Education from Bob Jones University and The Chicago Conservatory Music Owner of Angelic Productions Military Daughter and Mom Business Leadership Speaker Publisher of both Sports and Business Titles Christian Leader and Guidance Counselor for Players Support Services.

Please join us as we talk sports, faith and military. 

To connect with Angel go to:

sportsfaith.com

player-support.com

angel szalonek - linkedin