Sports Veteran Spotlight!

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) resumes talk with veteran athlete and coach Mark “Stenny” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. In this episode, Mark reflects on his 17 years coaching high school runners. Marks hits on the value of tactical empathy (#1 secret sauce),  team camps (more secret sauce),  emotional intelligence, leadership, and listening and guiding skills.

If you think Stenny's coaching approach sounds a bit too effective, well, tell that to the folk who awarded him the 2018 USTFCCCA XC High School National Coach of the Year. 

Coach Stenbeck shares some healthy advice for aspiring high school and college coaches.

Reads Referenced in Episode: Dr. JoAnn Jung, Call to Follow. Jim Collins, Good to Great. 

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Sports Veteran Spotlight!

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with veteran athlete and coach Mark “Stenny” Stenbeck. Runner. Coach. Mental health worker. Aspiring author. Mountain Man Mark reflects on his lower elevation collegiate running days and shares what he knows NOW that he wishes he knew THEN (his answer will surprise you…did Dr. M.)

Mark maps his post collegiate pursuit of the U.S. Olympic Trials via a near Nor'easter Boston Marathon qualifier, and concludes with candid thoughts about the injury that took down his running career (stupid treadmill).

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 Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Daniel “G-Man” Garrison, current DII student-athlete with a major in electrical engineering. Daniel gives a special shout-out to family, friends, and a few Weenies. Daniel reflects on his running career, transition to engineering school, professional internship, faith, leadership, and the power of “Honey Bunches of Oats.” Daniel concludes with perspectives on taking the POSITIVE from whatever we encounter and understanding that there is more to the moment than “grinding.”

The text referenced in the episode is The Call to Follow by Dr. Joanne Jung and Dr. Richard Langer.

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Evan “Revvin’” Smith, current DII student-athlete and bound for graduate school. Evan gives a special shout-out to family and friends. Evan reflects on his early running career, injury, and his school record in the 1500 meters. Evan spices it up with his very own “Star Wars Character Affiliation” list.

Are you on the list? WORTH THE LISTEN! Finally, Evan reflects on the importance of “presence.” Something many ignore but need to develop. 

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mark “Q” Venable, former DII student-athlete now out in the workforce. Mark gives a special shout-out to those who have blessed his life. 

Mark takes us on a journey from his injury-riddled freshman year and academic major change to his current pursuit of fiscal knowledge he wishes his knew in the early years. 

He shares his vision for future “fun” family travel with a side story about…well…the bear. 

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Colby “Colonel” Sanders, former DII student-athlete and newly minted graduate. Colby gives a special shout-out to his future bride and admits to his favorite music group. Colby takes us on a journey from his less than stellar freshman year to his more savvy senior year.  

He ponders his genius roommates and reflects on the gain and loss in the WPD areas: academic, athletic, social, and spiritual. 

Finally, Colby shares what he wishes he knew then that he knows now.

 Hmmm...the question is whether the young freshman Colonel would have listened to his more mature senior self. 

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Carter “TAOG” Adams, former DII student-athlete and adventurer. Self-proclaimed “GOAT,” Carter takes us on a journey from his freshman to senior year, pondering the gain and loss in the WPD areas: academic, athletic, social, and spiritual. 

The “GOAT” storyteller guides us to his final collegiate race and the merriment that follows. What merriment? Hmmm…episode title is a clue. Finally, Carter shares what he wishes he knew then that he knows now.

Content Warning: If you are sensitive to a minion fart gun sound, please listen anyway and loosen up a bit (wink).

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Terry “Mr. T.” Fenske, former DII student-athlete and goofball.  Once a 135-pound lean meat locker, Terry now bulks a bit while surfing the corporate wave. 

Terry shares perspectives on his collegiate academic, athletic, social, and spiritual ups and downs. Finally, Terry shares what he wishes he knew then that he knows now. 

His answer WILL surprise you!

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Jacob “Professor” McCrackin, former DII student-athlete and current doctoral student (physical therapy). Jacob gives a very special shout-out to his family. 

He shares perspectives on his collegiate academic, athletic, social, and spiritual ups and downs. Jacob reflects on his near-fatal accident and how that impacted his life choices. 

Find out who “Charlotte” is. Finally, Jacob shares what he wishes he knew then that he knows now. 

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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Daniel “Baywatch” Frazee, former DII student-athlete and co-owner of Sweat Fitness (sweatfitness.net). Daniel gives a very special shout-out. He shares perspectives on his collegiate academic, athletic, social, and spiritual ups and downs. 

Daniel explains why he is historically so tan. Daniel champions personal community. He reflects on his awkward yet sweet pursuit of the love of his life. 

Finally, Daniel shares what he wishes he knew then that he knows now.

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