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For the those of our listeners who are into Sports Science and Innovation you are going to enjoy this interview. For those who are into all the above PLUS the sports of ice hockey and rugby ... You're going to LOVE this interview.

Jordan Troester Phd, is the Director of Performance - Sports Science and Innovation at the University of Oregon. His path to this incredible achievement is credited to the incredible sacrifices and dedication he and his family have made to attaining an amazing career accomplishment. Dr. Troester's journey to the University of Oregon covers almost all four corners of the Planet.

In doing such, the accumulation of insight and knowledge through the many sports experiences he has attained are beyond impressive. Added to this, he has also been able to develop Standards of Excellence for one of the most successful professional sports organizations to date. A professional program that has achieved their highest level of achievement (greatness) in arguably the shortest period of time. (The Las Vegas Golden Knights - Stanley Cup Champions in only their 6th season).

It was such a delight and honor to connect with this incredible person - Jordan Troester PhD.

The HeadSet Podcast was honored to have the opportunity to interview one of the best in world of performance psychology. Duncan Simpson PhD is the Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy.

Dr. Simpson, provides young athletes with a wealth of insight and information on what it means to dedicate your life to being/becoming an elite athlete. He also provides an incredible look behind the scenes of IMG Academy.

This is a great sources of insight for young athletes seeking the opportunity to learn more about attending an elite Sports and Educational institution.

Duncan Simpson is also a co-host of of the Performers PodCast that can be found on on Spotify.

It is beyond a rare experience to see someone re-define records of excellence. It is even more exciting when you are able to meet someone who has shattered the standards that have kept those records of excellence intact.

Jennifer Welter Phd, is that person who "shatters" standards set by all others. She is not only an elite level athlete, a professional coach, she is also an author, and PhD in the area of Sports Psychology. Jen has shattered not only one ceiling but three. In 2014 - she became the first female to play professional football for the Texas Revolution (arena football). In 2015 - she was the First Lady to be signed as a professional football coach for the Texas Revolution (Linebacker coach). Later that same year (2015), Jen Welter PhD, became the first lady to coach in the NFL, for the Arizona Cardinals during both their Training Camp & Pre-Season. During 2015, Jen would receive the Women's Entrepreneur Day - Pioneer Award for her outstanding achievements in sports. In this interview Jen shares with us; insights into the intellectual facets of how NFL players are evaluated as well as how she became a source of inspiration for so many.

For many of us ... We will go through life learning about individuals who defy the laws of nature ... and wonder if they will ever be fortunate enough to meet someone of this magnitude? ... I can now say .. "I have!". Several months ago, I found myself working late at night, using a movie playing in the background as a source of subtle distraction and timer. As the initial credits began to roll, I was drawn in to the movie by the caption "Based on a True Story". These are often my favorites. Almost instantly, the movie captured my attention, as it dealt with a former World Class hockey player who was trying to find his way in life as he overcame some of his inner demons.

The movie starred some incredibly talented actors. The lead character was played by actor Josh Hartnett, and the lead female actress was Mira Sorvino. Two incredible actors, with a long list of famous and acclaimed movies. The movie is "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain". This movie put forth the incredible story of a man's ultimate "will to survive". Eric LeMarque was a Division-I ice hockey player for Northern Michigan, an NHL Draft Pick of the Boston Bruins, and a former member of the France Men's Olympic team during the 1994 Winter Olympics. To many, Eric's story is almost a "Fairy Tale" come true. But hidden within this dream, rest a "Nightmare of Reality". Eric was preparing to enter a rehabilitation program to rid himself of addiction. On the eve of starting the program, he attempted to take a small escape from life by going on a snowboarding excursion in the Sierra Mountains - alone! This trip would change Eric's life forever.

Besides being an incredible athlete, Eric LeMarque is also an author (Crystal Clear ... a journey through life as person attempting to overcome addiction), an entrepreneur, event speaker, and a performance consultant for elite level executives. Needless to say, Eric is busy individual who is constantly striving to help others attain their personal goals while "Re-Setting" his own. Eric is a person who is constantly working to help others reach their optimal best, but in doing such he is constantly pushing the limits of becoming the best version of himself. He truly believes in helping others by setting a good example. Today, Eric is attempting to become an elite level athlete in a manner yet to be achieved. Eric is training within his second athletic passion - snowboarding! This is not just a passion for Eric ... it has become a mission ... Eric is training to become the first athlete to compete in BOTH the Able-Bodied and Disabled Winter Olympic Games (Italy 2026).

Upon learning about the numerous trials and tribulations Eric has endured throughout his life, one can easily say that he truly embodies the "Ultimate Will to Endure, Overcome and Survive". Eric is a person whose positive vigor to live life to its fullest is both invigorating and inspiring. But nothing can compete with his positive and energetic personality! Eric's vibrant and electrifying zest to live everyday as if it were his last can only be best described - once you've had the chance to experience him. Not mention ... he is a person who has first hand experience with feeling that today could be his last ...

Every so often, we are fortunate to be able to meet people who truly live their life they way many wish they would. For many years I have been awe-struck with the athletes who compete in the PBR (Professional Bull Riders). Their level of athleticism is only matched by their level of courageousness. The idea of riding an animal that is larger and heavier than the average pick-up truck on the highway is beyond comprehension. Years ago, I was fortunate to experience the PBR live. During this experience I had the opportunity to stand 10 feet away from one of the most menacing creatures I have ever witnessed. This beautiful animal weighed more than 1500 pounds, and had a muscle structure that looked as if it were a Marvel Comic creature. It was at that moment that I realized what elite athletes Professional Bull riders must be.

The idea of riding an animal with that much power, anger and rage, for 8 seconds, cannot be described with mere words alone. By realizing the fact that athletes who compete on the PBR can die every time they ride, makes this sport more than extreme. Curtis Anderson was one of these incredibly brave and extreme athletes. Curtis was raised in Northern Alberta, Canada on a farm where he attributes the grown and development of his intense work ethic. It would be this sense of work ethic that would help him regain his life.

In 2002, while competing in the World's 5th Largest PBR event, the Ponoka Stampede, Curtis Anderson's would embark upon the toughest ride of his life. While riding the bull "Real Handy", Curtis would sustain 2 traumatic brain injuries on one ride. These major concussions would change his life forever. The injuries Curtis sustained caused him to have be medically induced into a coma to help relieve the pressure in his brain. Since his departure from the University of Alberta hospital, Curtis began a rehabilitation process that would last almost 2 decades. The up-hill battles he has had to face and overcome would make many quit and find refuge in the realization that things will never be the same. Fortunately for Curtis, his work ethic and mindset to always push forward and push beyond the boundaries placed before him - caused him to never accept the limits placed upon him.

Curtis Anderson has taken his injury and created a life line for so many athletes. Today he shares his story, as well as insight regarding TBI's (Traumatic Brain Injuries), and what it means to live life "Resiliently" to youth/adolescents, College/University students, as well as businesses and corporations. When he is not sharing his story, and lifting up others as they attempt to overcome the limits placed upon them as a result of a TBI, Curtis is working on the Canadian Trail Ride - a non-profit event that tries to raise funds and awareness for those suffering from a TBI. It is because he has chosen to live a life under the motto of "Never Give Up ... Don't EVER Give Up" ... This is not just a saying for Curtis. This is how he has chosen to live his life - every day. It is this same message that he shares with his others.

If you are looking for a motivation speaker who can provide a powerful message of what it means to be resilient - contact Curtis Anderson.

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Whenever we think about the definition of "Resiliency", we often think of those that must overcome great obstacles that care placed before them. At times, we may even think of the person who seems to get "knocked to the ground" again and again. A "real life" Rocky Balboa. For some, it is the combination of both that makes their accomplishments so exceptional. But for only a select few, not only have they had to overcome mountains of obstacles, while also having to weather the seemingly endless storms of defeat ... they somehow were able to conquered both as well as use their experiences to then help others. This is not only true example of "resiliency", this is the sign of an incredible champion in life! This is the story of Kendra Fisher.

Once an elite goaltender and member of Team Canada's National. Kendra Fisher represented Team Canada as both an In-lIne and Ice hockey player. In doing such, her ability to face adversity was second none. Facing 70 mile per hour shots from less than 10 feet from her net was not an issue. Feeling the pressure to win on a team, whose entire nation lives and breathes the sport of hockey ... she calls that "just and average day". Where did fear and anxiety live within her ... it lived in the simple tasks of every day life, and the every day routine of being an elite athlete. For years, Kendra suffered from extreme levels of anxiety and depression, which grew into OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and over time Agoraphobia. Simply having leave her home, so that she could attend practice, became more difficult than having to climb Mount Everest. In the same manner, she would often find herself overwhelmed with fear and worry, so much so, that a simple 20 minute drive to the arena could take over an hour. A simple drive to a game would cause her to become so overcome with fear that it was cause her to become nauseous and then become sick, all while begging her family to please turn the car around so that she could go back home. Kendra's story is truly one that movies are based upon (hopefully this will happen some day for her).

But today, Kendra is something different ... to say the least. Today, Kendra is on a speaking tour where she addresses high school, college, and university students about her struggles and victories battling mental health. She shares incredible stories of pain, suffering, and defeat, while subtly sharing in the most modest manner her incredible victories along the way. As an athlete, Kendra Fisher was one of the best in the world at her position. Today, not only is she saving lives by sharing her story, her insights, and the lessons she's learned along her incredible path ... But she is also saving lives as a Fire-Women.

Throughout our lifetime, people will enter and exit our lives. Each of these people will leave some form of impression upon us. At times these impressions can be either positive or negative, while others will simply become "Life Changing" ... This was my experience in meeting Andrew Kurka. Not only is is Andrew, presently one of the TOP para-skiers in the world, he is also a boat captain, and is soon to become an airplane pilot!

Very few times our life are we able to meet someone, who's life story completely takes our breath away and leaves us saying ..."WOW" ... Benjamin 'Benji' Alexander is that kind of person! The story of Benji Alexander is one that Disney movies are based upon. It embodies courage, resiliency, tenacity, an incredible sense of sacrifice that is coupled with sense of FEARLESSNESS that is only second to his incredible work ethic.

With less than two years of complete dedication to becoming a World Class athlete, Benjamin Alexander pursued an interest that made him an Olympic inspiration. During the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Benji became the first person to represent the country of Jamaica as an Alpine Skier. At the age of 38, Benji turned a business trip into a DREAM. Not to mention ... he accomplished this incredible achievement "without" a coach.

While on a trip to Canada, he would experience the excitement and energy of skiing. Instantly, he fell in love with the speed and adrenaline rush skiing provides. This experience would go on to change his life forever.

In true "movie style" fashion, Benji's story begins with numerous trials and tribulations as a young child, growing up in Northamptonshire, England. The son of working class parents, Benji had to overcome numerous challenges both in school and in life. These challenges would only make him "stronger" and more resilient than anyone could ever imagine. Throughout life, his hard work and captivating personality would provide opportunities to meet and befriend people that would help open doors for him. As he pursued his education, he found himself studying finance in University. Soon he would become a money management executive, a dream career for many. But achieving this milestone was not enough. It seemed lack the creativity and personal appeal he seemed to have in his life. It was at this time, that the financial wizard would chose to leave the fortunes he helped build and manage for others as well as himself, to pursue his passion for music. Benjamin Alexander the financial executive, would become a world class DJ for events taking place all over the world. 

One of the most inspirational facets of Benji's story rests in his ability to pool together many of his talents. Whether it's his incredible work ethic and passion for overcoming challenges that would inspire world class athletes and coaches to come to his aide as coaches and/or mentors, or it was his business acumen that helped him raise the funds needed to pursue such a dream and attain the equipment sponsorship he needed just to compete. Benji's story truly displays a mindset that can be an inspiration for so many. It is this "CAN DO ..." mindset that now fuels his new passion ... to help children experience the same dream he reached!

For many of us, "dreams" are a mere source of motivation to keep that we pursue in "hope(s)" that good fortune will shine upon our efforts ... some day. But for others, living out our "dreams" is simply a way of life. Chasing a vision of major importance and significance to us as individuals. For decades we have heard that the jewel of our efforts rests within the "journey" not "the destination point". It is the journey of chasing the "dream" that Christopher Golden has created as simply a part of his everyday life.

Chris Golden is the Founder of Golden Racing. He is also the promotion and marketing director for the team, as well as director of sponsorship, and creative development. This incredible individual is "driven" to attain the success he has dreamt of as a child, when his grandfather took him to see racing at a local race-track. Did we mention that Chris Golden is also the HEAD MECHANIC and DRIVER of his fast dream - dirt track race car?!  Week after week, during the racing season, Chris is working hard to keep his car on the track. Every weekend, he travels to mandatory events that he must appear in so as to attain the points needed to remain in the elite league he is presently a part of. Based out of Elk City, Oklahoma - Chris works to keep his race car on the track(s), while also maintaining a full-time job as the General Manager of a local restaurant. 

The Golden Racing story is one that will grab your help in numerous ways. But it's true essence rests within a "real life" Rocky Balboa-like story. It will inspire you, it will grab your heart, and it will provide you with an emotional charge to pursue your very own dreams.

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He's "arguably" the "BEST" strength and conditioning coach in the world, that specializes in training the National Hockey League's (NHL) most elite players. Not only is this Matt Nichol a World Class inspiration provider, but he is also an World Renowned innovator in performance training and entrepreneur (Former co-founder of BioSteel). During this interview, Matt shares with us some of the inspirational stories he has experienced during his 25 year career, as well as his first hockey client, and a potential mistake that could have cost him the career he has developed today.

Matt is also the creator of the brilliant Summer Training Program, that takes place in Toronto during the off-season which brings together the Top 25 players in the NHL and the Top Up-and-Coming players, into a program that combines off-ice training, rehabilitation, sports nutrition/performance, and on-ice training/playing. Each summer this incredible program is run out of his training facility and St. Michael's High School. 

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When you have the chance to speak with Cara Morey, you can feel that you are in the presence of a person who is not just a "winner" but someone who is meant to do "more". Cara Morey is the Head Coach of the Princeton Tigers - Women's Varsity Hockey team. She was named head-coach in 2017-18, and since she had done nothing else but ... "Win" ...

Since her inception as head coach during the 2017-18 season, the team has; won its first ECAC title, won an Ivy League Championship, had two NCAA Quarter Finals Appearances, and set the team record for the most wins as coach. This former member of the Canadian National Team Program member as an athlete for two years, has gone back to coach within the program as well. As a player she's won Gold (Nations Cup), and as a coach, she has won Gold, Silver, and Bronze. She was a two sport athlete at Brown University - Ice hockey and field hockey. As an ice hockey player, she was an All-ECAC and Ivy League Player. She also was able to lead her team to three National Tournament appearances, of which she had two Runners-Up/Finalist appearances. She is also the FIRST female coach to be invited to work with the Philadelphia Flyers.

This interview is filled with tons of insight and incredible coaching nuggets of gold!  After speaking with Cara, you can't help but feel as if she has just made you "smarter" ... Her perspectives as a coach, athlete and mentor display her tremendous insights regarding the mental make-up and mindset of an athlete. Cara's ability to tap into her athlete's mindset so as to get the "most" out of each of them provides both an understanding of what each athlete may need (individually) as well as a heightened level of emotional intelligence needed as both a coach and leader of future champions ... on and off the ice! 

Cara's leadership style has fueled her to not only win at every level she has competed within, as both an athlete and coach -  it has now allowed her to develop her own leadership company which has been dubbed ... "Lead With Cara" ... If her career statistics could talk about accomplishments as both an athlete and as a coach ... Her future as a developer of future leaders is bound to be a success as well ...

Justin Landry is a 12 year professional in the world of strength and conditioning, who's career has taken him to some of the "Top" athletic programs in the US. This interview is a unique and interesting one, that spans across the understanding of the trials and tribulations one goes through, while attaining the skills to pursue a dream career and then taking those skills and parlaying them into an entrepreneurial venture. Justin Landry is the strength and conditioning coach for San Diego State University's mens' and women's Division-I basketball teams, as well as the school's women's golf team. 

This interview is packed with some incredible references to the mindset and habits of today's young athletes. Justin then took the initiative to take his skills as an elite strength and conditioning coach, and address some of the ongoing problems that coaches face today. It was then, that he co-founded Great Day Squad. The interview provides a deep look at today's athletes, today's world of training, and the mindset that runs within them both. 

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Jessie Niles is a mobile and agile athlete, who empowered her teammates by "setting them up" for success! But now she's taking those athletic skills to the next level. Jessie shares with us; insights on what it means to be able to face adversity, ride the wave of momentum, and being able to "Stay in the Moment" ...

Today, Jessie is now taking her athletic talents to the "next level" as an aspiring entrepreneur. She is the Co-Founder of two start-ups. The first is Ready in Five Inc., and VolleyIQ. Both encapsulate the inner dimensions needed to become an elite athlete.

A Legion consists of 6000 warriors. The leader of such a cohort is referred to as Legatus legionis. One who hold this responsibility, must be courageous, insightful, a person who inspires others to perform miraculous feats of determination and commitment, while being able to keep a clear vision of the task "at hand", all while not losing a sense of honor, grace and commitment to representing those he defends. This person must be a leader with vision. A leader who can take their vision and not only share it but make those around him believe in it - so much so, that they'd be willing to give their life to attain it and then defend it! This type of leader is Robert Hoadley.

Robert Hoadley is the 2019 MLR (Major League Rugby) Coach of the Year.  It was Rob's vision of what a Legion is, and what it represents that provided the San Diego Legion  with two winning seasons and a chance to become Season Champions. It is the same leadership and vision that brought World Class talent to San Diego, California to play for the Legion. 

Some of Rob's greatest talents rest in not only developing a "Vision" that inspires others to strive for and up-hold ... but to do such, in manner that makes others "want" to do this.  Rob has a very unique way of inspiring and coaching his athletes. His intensity to compete, is matched only by the level of compassion and care he has for each and every one of his athletes. This incredible balance of fierce competitiveness and care for those who fall under his leadership help create a "Family-like" environment that has helped athletes from all over the world - come together and care for each other.

Robert Hoadley is a fantastic interview for HeadSet followers in that he is able to embody the perfect blend of sports psychology and athletic pralis. Rob provides insight to Pillar Process ... which oddly enough falls right into line with that of the HeadSet Sports process.

He is an incredible athlete, with an even more interesting life story. Chris Mordetsky ... aka .. The Masterpiece joins the HeadSet PodCast to discuss his trials and tribulations through his professional wrestling career, as well as the mental toughness needed to push through all of the various challenges he faces in being a professional athlete - with an incredibly difficult schedule.

Unlike other professional athletes, the amount of travel Chris undergoes is incredible.  With the added pressure to be mentally "On" and to have to physically overcome the pain he endures after performing back-to-back and sometimes ... 3 events in 3 days performances ... while having to travel from venue to venue - Chris provides the very grueling insight as to what it means to be a professional athlete and entertainer. This "behind the scenes" insight provides an interesting perspective on the importance of being mentally and emotionally strength needed to become and maintain a career as a professional athlete-entertainer at the most elite level as a part of a multi-billion dollar industry - known as "Professional Wrestling".

Chris' story explains the need and value of HeadSet Sports ...

She is SO much more than a television personality, producer, and play-by-play voice. Lisa Bowes is not just a "ground breaker" ... She is a champion! (The female Rocky). Lisa has worked for TSN (Canada's ESPN), TSN 2, TSN SportsDesk, SportsNet, The Score, and Sports Axxess. 

Lisa Bowes shares with us, some of her most personal stories as a professional in the Sports World. These stories cover some of her numerous trials and tribulations, where she was forced to prove herself time-and-time again ... no matter how hard she had worked and successful she had become.  Lisa  talks about how she found power and strength from being vulnerable - while also striving to achieve the goals she had set for herself. 

One of Lisa's great accomplishments, rests in being the voice for the 2010 Winter Olympics where she covered Women's Hockey. Todate, her coverage stands as one of the all-time most watched events on television. It was during this time, that Lisa would receive one of the biggest sources of inspiration in her life. This inspiration led to the creation of "Lucy Tries ..."

Lisa  is the creator of inspiring series of books known as Lucy Tries ... This Five Pack series stars an incredible source of energy and inspiration in a "pint size" body of one Lucy. This incredibly kind and energetic character, leads her readers to try such sports as; basketball, luge, short track, soccer, and hockey. Lucy is an eager child who encourages her friends to join her in trying new sports. Her stories are inclusive, warm, and inspiring. This series of books is perfect for our young children of today. Not only does this series of books display the incredible "Life Lessons" that exist within youth sports, but it also highlights the importance of being able to work with others through playing sports. 

The Lucy Tries ... Series has been recognized by numerous elite athletes, coaches, and sports programs throughout North America as a source of inspiration and encouragement to never stop trying new interests, always remain active, and forever be open to helping others. Lucy Tries ... has also been spot-lighted during National Hockey League games. One of which was a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues during the 2019-20 Stanley Cup playoffs. 

Lisa Bowes shares with a complete circle of events that has encapsulated much of her life today. She shares with us her passion of sports, her relentless efforts to pursue her passion, and an ability to never be swayed but what others may say or do - to place limits in front of her. In many ways, her creation of Lucy Tries ... is a message to children, from all of the lessons she has gathered in life ... to realize your passions can also become your vehicle to achieving your dreams and to realize the "power" of simply continuing to try.

He is considered one of the best football players in Notre Dame history. After 24 years in the NFL, he is the "All Time" Scoring leader for the San Diego Chargers, the 5th All-Time Scoring Leader in League History, and he's a Super Bowl Champion. But even more amazing than all of these athletic accolades,  is that John Carney is an even more incredible person! 

We were "beyond" fortunate to have John Carney as our guest on the HeadSet Sports Podcast! This interview covers John's many athletic accomplishments, and several stories beyond each. But what is even more impressive are the Sports Psychology Rules of Engagement he passes onward to the athletes he trains today.

John owns and operates Carney Coaching - coaching and mentoring the next generation of kickers and punters, in San Diego California. His program provides far more than mere technique.  It provides young athletes with the opportunity to be understood, supported, and guided through the pressure of playing a position that only a few athletes will ever experience and/or understand. 

Marco Nunez is a very interesting interview. His passion for helping athletes excel both on and off the court is second to none!

As a Human Movement Specialist, Marco's credentials and specializations are endless. The only thing that could rival this passion is his level of "Compassion" for wanting to help both those around him, and those he works with. His levels of experience are vast and this provides us with some insightful discussion points with regards to the various athletes/ sports he has worked with.

Marco also shares with us, his "New" Passion Project that he has embarked upon with a former LA Laker!

John and Christian Vande Velde, join the HeadSet Sports PodCast to share some of their incredible experiences, accomplishments, and present projects.  Both are amongst  the most elite cyclists cyclists to have ever represented the United States in a combined 3 Olympic Games (1972, 2000 & 2008). To add to this incredible accomplishment - John's daughter/Christian's sister (Marisa) represented the United States as a National Cycling Team member. 

This incredible interview shares a tremendous amount of insight into the sport of cycling from numerous perspectives. John Vande Velde shares with us his perspectives of "today's" cycling athlete - compared to the elite cyclist from the 70's and 80's. He also shares with us his "AMAZING" new ideas and concepts for the growth and evolution of sport of cycling! This concept and insight is incredible ... (awesome!)

Christian is one of the greatest riders to have ever represented the United States as an International Professional. His accomplishments have made him one of the most elite cyclists in the World at the professional level. As a professional, Christian competed in all 3 races that comprise the Grand Tours - The Gyro (Italy), The Tour de France, and the Velta (Spain). In 2008, he attained the "Pink" Jersey during a stage at the Gyro. That same year, he finished the Tour de France 4th Overall.

Presently, Christian is the voice for NBC Sports (covering cycling), and he is also scheduled to be the voice of cycling for NBC's coverage of 2020-21 Olympic Games. At the same time, Christian hosts one of the Most Popular classes for Peleton!

Both John and Christian discuss the underlying mental skill sets needed to succeed in cycling. This sharing then exposes the extreme "Ups and Downs" that these incredible athletes experience mentally and emotionally. The mental skills portion of this interview are both powerful and thought provoking!

Lori Okimura is a dynamic leader in the sport of volleyball. Her passion for the game has taken her around the world as an International delegate, as well as provided her with the opportunity to creatively thrive within a sport that she has loved since childhood.  Her accomplishments through hard work, dedication, and commitment to pursuing her passions are truly inspirational for all athletes.

One of the incredible facets to Lori's story rests within her ability to mould a passion for sport (volleyball) into a multi-faceted career that encompasses numerous aspects of business within sport (ie., sales, marketing, communication, development, leadership ...) her zest for business, her entrapreneirial and creative mindset have been able to not support her passion for volleyball - but expand her experience and access to the all that the sport offers. As a result, Lori's experiences have propelled her to that of an International Expert within the both the Sport and Business of Volleyball.

Added to her incredible insights to the game. Lori provides young athletes with some incredible insights as to; how one can best evolve as a leader within the business-side of sport,  the riches found within volunteering, the power of networking through social gatherings, and the value of being able to relate and communicate with others.

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Amy Bilquist is one of the most exceptional interviews on the HeadSet Sports PodCast yet! She is a "Missel" in the pool and a "Rockstar" on land. She is ranked in the Top 10 ... in 4 Events ... ALL-TIME at Cal, as well as holding records school records in relay! Added to this she is 2-time Scholar-Athlete award winner (winning both the Neufeld and Warren Helman Scholar-Athlete Awards ...as well as the Kathie Wickstrand Leadership Award.

But not only does she provide an exceptional perspective as a student-athlete ... she also provides a "behind the scenes" understanding of some of the most captivating topics in sport! She discusses "Games-wo-man-ship", playing with a "Poker Face", "Faking it ... Till you Make it", battling back from injury (again and again), and Learning the Skill of "Sucking It Up!" ... These are true "Gems" of insight and perspective that young athletes can only dream of hearing and learning from a World-Class athlete like Amy. In sharing these tremendous insights, Amy shares her trials and tribulations as 3-time Olympic "Hopeful", having to "recalibrate" her Olympic preparations and plans, as well as "Finding her Happy Place".

In addition to sharing POWERFUL stories of her development as a young athlete, her interactions with a "pivotal" coach in her life - as a young and developing athlete, she also shares insights into her educational path ... These stories are not only powerful, but they are inspiring as well as somewhat funny (wait till you hear about one of the classes she had in college ... wow!).

Amy Bilquist is that athlete - that makes you proud to have on your team! She is also the person you "WANT" to cheer for!  ... 

Go Get it Amy!!! ...

In keeping with our theme of bring our listeners the inside information regarding the world of sport today – we have an incredible guest who educates us on insights of training, teaching, and inspiring athletes today! Steve Adams is the Founder of The Inside Edge Hockey Development Program – based in St. Albert, Alberta. The Inside Edge Development Program has helped hundreds of young aspiring hockey players (males/females) not only excel in the game, but also progress within it.

Steve Adams was the spear head of an incredible program, that brought a tremendous amount of attention to Central Canada for many young hockey players who would never have had the opportunity to showcase their talents to those that can “Make Dreams Come True”. Through his tremendous efforts to help develop a fully encompassing combine experience for hockey players in Central Canada has been an incredible task that has benefitted hundreds of young male and female athletes (players). His list of players that have trained with him is long and very impressive.

As a full-time trainer for elite level athletes, Steve Adams spends a tremendous amount of time focused on strengthening the “Mindset” of the athletes he works with. Many of these athletes will share how they are “beyond” prepared for their combines, tryouts, training camps, and season ahead … not only physically but mentally. This is how Steve Adams fits “perfectly” into the HeadSet Sports PodCast … His athletes not only “out power” their competition, they “our GRIND” their competition! This is to say, that as their competition increases … so too does their ability to “out-perform” their competition.

All one has to do is merely talk to Steve on the phone, and instantly one is welcomed with intensity, genuineness, and raw un-edited authenticity! It is for this reason that his program is so successful, and his athletes feel so empowered – from the support and direction they receive from Steve and his staff!

Graham Johnson has coached in the best amateur leagues in the United States.  From the USHL to NCAA Division-I athletics - in the sport of Men's Ice Hockey. He discusses some of the most fundamental elements to sport that are also the most important.  As well as, how today's athlete have so many career options ... to their detriment. 

Coach Johnson, discusses the difficulty of having to balance getting the most out of his student-athletes, while also realizing the extreme level of stress and anxiety his student-athletes face on a daily basis, as well as the importance of having to balance a healthy life-style for his student-athletes. 

One of the most powerful topics Coach Johnson discusses rests within the importance of experiencing "failure",  facing "the fear of failure", and the importance of the lessons within "falling down"! This interview reached into topic areas that many coaches would often avoid or shrug-off and re-frame. 

For the young hockey players seeking to move on in their career - Coach Johnson welcomes EVERY player to reach-out to him. His experiences in Elite Junior Hockey, NCAA Division-I hockey, and Division-III hockey are second to none. We encourage all young hockey players to reach out to him with questions.

This episode provides a unique and in-depth look at the controversial topic that has been all over the headlines at "every" level of sports today ... Concussions. Brady Kramer, was an outstanding World-Class athlete. He was one of the all-time best players to have represented the Providence Friars Men's Varsity Hockey Team. He would also be selected as a member of the United States 1992-93 World Junior Hockey Team.  Entering into his senior year at Providence, Brady would be selected as team Captain. Soon after, he would go to become a highly regarded draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens. For thousands of young hockey players - this story is a "dream" that is almost too amazing to comprehend. Unfortunately, this story is one that does not provide a Happy Ending. 

Jeff Gould, is National Best Selling author on Amazon.  His story is one that is gripping and mouth dropping. As the author describes ... "I am not the person who fell 5 stories to the pavement! I'm the person who fell 10 stories to the pavement AND was then DRAGGED for at least 10 miles ...". This memoir resembles a Rocky Balboa-like story filled with stories that are not only true but astonishing - when you realize that a human actually survived such on-going trauma.

Both guests share personal stories that are "mind-blowing". They share deep dark secrets of emotional, physical, and psychological trauma that are the results of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI's). Thanks to the incredible research of Dr. Bennet Amolu, these Traumatic Brain Injuries are what we now know/refer to as the disease of called ... Concussion.

Carrie Taylor is an "incredible" source of inspiration for so many! She is the real-life essence of the person who is "blind" to what reality attempted to place before her, and instead forged ahead allowing nothing to stop her pursuit of excellence, bettering herself, and creating a career in the world of professional soccer! This interview is a long one, BUT it is filled with a "Ton" of "Golden Nuggets" for parents, coaches, and athletes of every level.

Some of the incredible pieces of insight she shares rests in her insights as to how we can develop "better" and more "creative" athletes. She shares with us, the "Power" of Goal Setting (at the Pro Level ... and ANY level), as well as the power of communication and relationship building skills. As Assistant Coach for the San Diego Loyal (San Diego's Professional Soccer team), she will be working along-side the most prolific American soccer player to have ever represented the United States - Landon Donovan.

Her story is one of inspiration, mental strength (determination), and a strong sense of "openness" to opportunity. Carrie shares with the HeadSet Sports PodCast numerous opportunities that she pursed, out of passion. Only to later realize how impactful and advantageous her sacrifices would grow to become.  Carrie's career is the culmination of the pursuit of one's passion! ... (This ... and many more traits ... are what make her a true role model and source of inspiration!).

One of the added amazing things about this professional coach, is that she is a person who believes and "follows through", with the worlds many of us say ... but never act upon! Carrie doesn't just talk about "Paying it Forward" or "Remembering where you came from ...". She has created the Carrie Taylor Scholarship fund for young athletes in home town (Flint Michigan), that will continue to provide educational opportunities for young ladies for "many" years ahead! 

You can follow Carrie on Twitter and through the San Diego Loyal's website:

This interview is one that can act as a resource for Athletic Director and High School athlete today! Amanda Waters is one of the most insightful and progressive thinking AD's in the country.  While overseeing a "Booming" athletic program of more than 1600 student-athletes, she also must support a tremendous coaching staff that is attempting to help navigate a student athlete community, that is filled with "uncertain" and "fear of missing out" (FOMO) ... on the opportunities they have worked so hard to develop and parlay into a potential collegiate future.

Carlos "Q-uperman" Quentin, was an incredible athlete who's statistics are worthy of Hall of Fame discussion. As a young athlete, growing up in San Diego California, this three sport "Elite" high school athlete won major awards outside of his primary skill sets in baseball. As a football player he awarded Defensive Player of the year as an outside linebacker.  As a basketball player, he would play a major role in his school winning the State Championship. All of which helped him earn a scholarship to Stanford. That same year, he would finish he would be selected as one of Five Finalists for the Golden Spikes Award.

As a member of the Stanford baseball team, Carlos led the team to the playoffs each of the three years he played for the Cardinals. In his final year (Junior year), he led the team to the National Championship series versus Rice University. Unfortunately losing in the end. Nevertheless, Carlos would go on to become a 2nd Round pick (29th Overall) for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Carlos would go on to play 9 seasons in the Major Leagues for Arizona, the Chicago White Sox, and his hometown San Diego Padres. At the end of his second season, he was nominated as a Finalist for the America League Most Valuable Player Award.

As a leader for Professional Cycling’s - Team Wildlife Generation Sam Boardman shares with a “Behind the Scenes” look at his passion for riding and for helping others. This in-depth conversation provides a deeper look into the life of Sam and his incredible zest for helping people in our community.

Continuing our series with Team Wildlife Generation - Kent Ross - shares with insights as to how he prepares for races both on and off the bike. In doing such, Kent shares with us stories about his upbringing and how he stumbled into the world of professional cycling.  Also, Kent provides a very interesting perspective to how he mentally prepares himself for the adversity he faces each race. 

Kent takes the time to share insight to the better understanding of performance titration, as it revolves around training.  This interview provides an in-depth perspective to how one's mental strength collaborates with our individual mindset.  The power of this interaction can be "limitless" ...

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This interview reveals the behind the scenes life of yet another incredible professional athlete, who like several others we've talked with was an incredible "multi-sport" athlete. Colby Lange shares with us, his upbringing and early life experiences living in a dynamic home that was filled with influences of some of the greatest downhill skiers in American history! In doing such, he shares with our listeners how these early life experiences provided him such incredible "Life Lessons". These "Life Lessons" helped shape the person Colby is today. Moreso - these experiences helped Colby form the professional perspective he embodies!

Colby shares with us, incredible perspective on "Life" and more importantly "The Balance of Life". He provides us with deep insight into how his experiences with some of the most elite athletes in world helped him develop the mindset that has allowed him to "unpack" frustration! ... He shares with our listeners a deep sense of being able to keep things in perspective ... "The result isn't going to validate things ...it's the relationships that you develop along the way that matter ..."

Being able to embody such a strong sense of calm within chaos is what makes Colby "The Chief ..."

Today we continue our series with the elite athletes of Team Wildlife Generation, where we have the chance to meet the "Young Gun" on their team ... Ryan Jastrab. This episode reveals some of the very interesting and unique elements that comprise this young elite rider, while once again revealing how every Pro is "more" than  the athlete we see in competition! This episode reveals personal insights as well as a glimpse of fire that burns within him to compete.

Ryan shares with us his pre-race regimen that allows him to control his emotions and reserve, what would normally be "nervous energy". He opens up with us about his unique interests in engineering and how he has taken that inquisitiveness and transferred it to his bike and racing! We will also learn how this rider's inner engineering talents may one day lead him to "$ Millions" ...

One the best elements of this interview is the feeling you get just from hearing this young athlete share his life with us. You can feel his smile, as he speaks, and you can sense the kindness that exists within him.

Don't forget to check-out his Instagram page.

This interview provides a great perspective on much more than cycling! Cormac Mcgeough (procouced Mc-Yeo ...) provides an incredible amount of insight as to how he keeps life and racing in healthy perspective. Like many of the guys on the team (Team Wildlife Generation), Cormac has a jovial heart and personality to match. The abundance of  "openness" and "easy-going-ness" he provides is enough to make you "WANT" to cheer for this guy! 

Throughout the conversation, Cormac shares what it's like to live in Washington State, and how fortunate he was to be introduced into the world of cycling.  During this exchange, he provides a deep sense of gratitude to the Fort Lewis Collegiate Cycling team and coach that provided him with not only an opportunity to ride, the encouragement and support to persevere. He discusses some intimate family stories as well as deep appreciation for his entire family's perspective on life. In doing such, we both share an odd similarity, that we have in common, which was grown within us both as children ... thanks to our parents.

With regards to racing, he shares insights and perspective to racing and life.  He shares with us, his incredible ability to put forth BOTH the competitive "monster"  of a professional athlete, while also balancing a "Budah-like" sense of calm - both in racing and in life. It's this sense of balance that make Cormac an incredible athlete and person as a whole. 

We hope you enjoy this interview.

This is an incredible interview with the "Bo Jackson" of the National Hockey League. The first NHL player to go pro in two sports at once! As amazing of an athlete is ... he is even more of an amazing human being! Clint shares with us the story of his famous career, the "accident" that scared the world and almost cost him his life, his battles with addiction, his life-long struggles with mental illness, and now the AMAZING work he is doing as a guest speaker and author. Clint shares with all those he comes into contact with the journey he calls "Life"!

Clint Malarchuk played 11 season in the NHL and won more games than he lost. But his true achievements in life have come from his incredible acts of resilience and how he has been able to inspire so many people, simply by sharing his story. Talking to Clint, is like "Chicken Soup" for the Soul. His life journey is one that Academy Award winning movies are based upon.

Eric Condra - NHL /AHL player shares insights and stories regarding his career.