Adversity University

Episode 55 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Author, Martin Sawa. Co-Host's Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Martin's path to America and his real estate career and the adversity that comes with it. The son of Ukrainian Immigrants has put the world on his shoulders and found success against all odds. Listen to his inspirational story now! Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 54 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Nashville Predators Assistant Coach, Dan Lambert. Co-Host's Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Dan's path to his his hockey coaching career and the adversity that comes with it. Lambert was drafted 106th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 53 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Humbolt Broncos Crash Survivor, Ryan Straschnitzki. Co-Host Sean Giles takes some time to break down Ryan's path to his his hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. On April 16th, 2018, 16 people were killed and 13 injured due to a vehicle crash involving the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). Ryan was paralyzed and suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury, listen to his story here. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 52 of Adversity University featuring our guest, former NHL veteran and Verbero Hockey CEO Andy Sutton. Co-Host's Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Andy's path to his his hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Andy played 672 games in the NHL across 14 seasons and now runs a hockey equipment and apparel company. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

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Episode 51 of Adversity University featuring our guest, US Army Chemical Response Team Leader, Brayden Reince. Co-Host's Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Brayden's path to his his military career and the adversity that comes with it. Brayden is also currently a medical student at the University of South Carolina. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 50 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Former ECHL and Robert Morris Hockey Captain, Robb Mann. Co-Host's Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Rob's path to his hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Rob played 4 years of NCAA D1 Hockey at Robert Morris and 3 full professional seasons in the East Coast Hockey League. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 49 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Former NHL Goalie, Jean-Sebastien Giguere. Co-Host Sean Giles takes some time to break down JS's path to his hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. JS is a Stanley Cup Champion and World Championship Gold Medalist. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 48 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Outreach Specialist Zookeeper, Jawnie Payne. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jawnie's path to her zoo-keeping career and the adversity that comes with it. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 46 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Arizona Coyotes High Performance Director, Devan McConnell. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Devan's path to his strength/conditioning career and the adversity that comes with it. Devan previously spent 2 seasons with the New Jersey Devils as the Director of Performance Science and Reconditioning. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 46 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Professional Bull Rider, Cody Nance. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Cody's path to his Professional Bull Riding career and the adversity that comes with it. Cody is currently ranked #38 in the world and has 45 event wins to date. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 45 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Canada Bobsleigh National Team Member, Mike Evelyn Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Mike's path to his current position and the adversity that comes with it. Mike played collegiate hockey in Canada for Dalhousie University before joining the Canadian National Bobsleigh Team. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 44 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Professional Gamer (FaZe Clan) and D1 Hockey Player, Freddy Gerard. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Freddy's hockey and gaming experience and the adversity that comes with it. Freddy is also the co-founder of the lifestyle brand, boom boom tuck Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 43 of Adversity University featuring our guest, MLB Pitcher, Patrick Weigel. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Patrick's baseball experience and the adversity that comes with it. Patrick has played baseball at three different universities and has been drafted twice in the Major League Baseball Draft. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 42 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Colorado Eagles AHL Goalie, Parker Gahagen. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Parker's hockey experience and the adversity that comes with it. Parker played NCAA D1 at Army West Point and has had an interesting experience to start his professional hockey career. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 41 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Ontario Reign AHL Forward, Nick Halloran. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Sam Thrutchley take some time to break down Nick's hockey experience and the adversity that comes with it. Nick played grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and played youth hockey in Colorado before playing D1 NCAA for Colorado College. Garrett was out this week due to illness. Feel better Garrett! Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

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Episode 40 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Bachelorette Contestant, JJ Lane. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down JJ's Bachelorette experience and the adversity that comes with it. JJ appeared on season 11 of the Bachelorette as well as season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise. He is a former investment banker and currently resides in Denver, CO. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 39 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Retired NHL Player, Phil Crowe. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Phil's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Phil played in the NHL for Kings, Flyers, Senators, and Predators. He is currently the co-owner of an oil and gas directional drilling company called Total Directional. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 38 of Adversity University featuring our guest, NBCSN Announcer, Pierre McGuire. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Pierre's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Pierre played hockey, baseball, and football at Hobart College where he earned his English degree. He has been a coach and scout most notably winning the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 and 1992. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 37 of Adversity University featuring our guest, ECHL Maine Mariners Head Coach, Riley Armstrong. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Riley's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Riley played professional hockey in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and numerous leagues in Europe. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 36 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Retired NHL player, Jim Thomson. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jim's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Jim was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1984 NHL Draft. He is a motivational speaker through his organization called Jim Thomson's "Dreams Do Come True". Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 35 of Adversity University featuring our guest, US Army Special Forces Major, Jeff Schmidt. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jeff's military career and the adversity that comes with it. Jeff is from Mansfield, MA where he grew up playing hockey. He played NCAA collegiate hockey for Sacred Heart University before joining the Special Forces. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 34 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Tulane University Baseball Pitcher, Jake McDonald. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jake's baseball career and the adversity that comes with it. Jake plays NCAA D1 Baseball for Tulane University and is from Texarkana, Texas where he was a four-year letter winner. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 33 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Texas Rangers 8th Overall Pick, Josh Jung. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Josh's baseball career and the adversity that comes with it. Josh played NCAA D1 baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raider before being drafted in the 2019 MLB draft. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley

Episode 32 of Adversity University featuring our guests, MLB and AHL Equipment Managers, Numan Arango and Mark Riepe. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Numan and Mark's equipment managing career's and the adversity that comes with them. Co-Host Sean connected with Numan and Mark during his time playing junior hockey in the North American Hockey League for the Lone Star Brahmas. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 31 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Team Building Expert and Founder of The Hockey Think Tank, Topher Scott. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Topher's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Topher played 4 years of NCAA D1 Hockey at Cornell University and captained the team his senior season. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 30 of Adversity University featuring our guest, cancer survivor and D1 NCAA hockey player, Eric Otto. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Eric's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Eric was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2018 and is back 2 years later ready to continue his hockey career with American International College. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 29 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Air Force Hockey Alumni, Jacques Lamoureux. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jacques hockey career and the adversity that comes with it.  Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 28 of Adversity University featuring our guest, UMass Lowell Men's Soccer Alumni, Carter Hochman. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Carter's soccer career and the adversity that comes with it. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 27 of Adversity University featuring our guest, University of Central Florida Volleyball Alumni, Jordan Pingel. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jordan's volleyball career and the adversity that comes with it. Jordan attended Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs and continued her volleyball career at UCF where she holds a handful of individual records. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Adversity University would like to send our thoughts and prayers to our personal friend and hockey teammate, Luke Ciolli. Luke faces surgery to remove a mass that has developed in his brain. Luke grew up in Colorado Springs, CO where he played hockey for Air Academy High School and the Colorado Rampage before continuing his hockey career with his current team, the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the North American Hockey League. He is also currently committed to play NCAA D1 Hockey at Army West Point. Below is a link for an organized fundraiser to help Luke and his family during this time. 

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Episode 26 of Adversity University featuring our guest, NASA Flight Director, Ron Spencer. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Ron's NASA career and the adversity that comes with it. This is the half year mark for Adversity University, we want to thank our listeners for enjoying out episodes and we look forward to the future. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 25 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Army West Point Head Hockey Coach, Brian Riley. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Brian's 17 year Army coaching career and the adversity that comes with it. Brian Riley played hockey at Cornell University before transitioning to coaching, where the Riley family is a common name in NCAA hockey coaching. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 24 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Retired NHL Goalie, Eddie Lack. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Eddie's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Eddie Lack played 7 seasons in the NHL and is now the goaltending coach at Arizona State University for the Men's Division 1 program. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 23 of Adversity University featuring our guest, NLL First Overall Pick, Tyson Gibson. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Tyson's lacrosse career and the adversity that comes with it. Tyson attended Robert Morris University where he played Division 1 NCAA Men's Lacrosse before his current professional lacrosse career. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 22 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Grey Hound Trainer, Michael Bewley. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Michael's training career and the adversity that comes with it. Michael was born in New Zealand but currently resides in Australia where he races grey hounds. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 21 of Adversity University featuring our guest, 14 year NHL Defenseman, Jack Boxer. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Jack's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Jack Boxer was the first American drafted in the NHL where he played for the Detroit Wings. He played college hockey at Michigan Tech where he also coached later in his life for a number of years. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 20 of Adversity University featuring our guest, 14 year NHL Defenseman, Rich Pilon. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Rich's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Rich Pilon is currently the GM/Head Coach of the Weyburn Red Wings in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 19 of Adversity University featuring our guest, leadership and culture expert, JB Spisso. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down JB's leadership skills and the adversity that comes with it.  JB Spisso has worked with numerous NFL and NHL teams and is currently the Executive Director of Leadership and Cultural Development for the NHL. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 18 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Denver Broncos Super Bowl XXXIII Champion, Justin Armour. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Justin's football career and the adversity that comes with it.  Justin Armour played college football at Stanford and is the owner of Crystal Park Cantina in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 17 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Washington Univ. Biology Professor, Dr. Erik Herzog. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Dr. Herzog's research and the adversity that comes with it.  Dr. Herzog's lab studies the cellular and molecular basis of circadian rhythms in mammals. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 16 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Pro Roller Hockey HOF Player, CJ Yoder. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down CJ's roller hockey career and the adversity that comes with it.  CJ Yoder has played for Team USA Roller Hockey and is currently a youth hockey instructor with the Colorado Rampage AAA program . Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 15 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Heart Attack Survivor, Holden Rieping. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Holden's road to his heart attack, the adversity that comes with it and his recovery.  Holden Rieping grew up as a military kid but landed in Colorado Springs for high school where we all met. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 14 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Hockey Hall of Fame Legend, Larry Robinson. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Larry's playing career and the adversity that comes with it.  Larry Robinson is a part of the "NHL 100 Greatest Player's List" and has won 10 Stanley Cups. Listen now, to learn the insights on his unbelievable hockey career. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 13 of Adversity University featuring our guest, hockey goalie instructor, Mark Sample. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Mark's coaching career and the adversity that comes with it.  Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 12 of Adversity University featuring our guest, The Voice contestant and Country Singer, Presley Tennant. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Presley's singing career and the adversity that comes with it. They also dive into maturity at a young age, pushing for your dreams, sports, and much more. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 11 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Orlando Pride and Denver University Soccer Alumni, Brittany Wilson. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Brittany's soccer career and the adversity that comes with it. They also break down team culture, the NCAA transfer portal, at home struggles, and much more. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 10 of Adversity University featuring our guest, AHL and ECHL Head Coach, Pat Bingham. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Pat's hockey career/coaching career and the adversity that comes with it. They also break down Spittin Chiclets story featuring Curtiss Patrick and his story relating to Pat Bingham. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 9 of Adversity University featuring our guest, Humboldt Broncos Survivor, Tyler Smith Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Tyler's hockey career and the adversity that comes with it. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 8 of Adversity University featuring our guest, former Navy Seal, Stew Smith. Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Stew's Navy Seal journey and the adversity that comes with it. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley.

Episode 7 (Part 2) of Adversity University featuring our guest, Olympic Gold Medalist Speed Skater, Derek Parra Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Derek's speed skating background and the adversity that comes with it. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley and Executive Director Anea Ferrario.

Episode 6 (Part 1) of Adversity University featuring our guest, Olympic Gold Medalist Speed Skater, Derek Parra Co-Hosts, Sean Giles and Garrett Metcalf take some time to break down Derek's speed skating background and the adversity that comes with it. Executive Producer Sam Thrutchley and Executive Director Anea Ferrario.