The life of an Ex-Athlete

Season 2 ends with great accomplishments and personal growth. Thank you for showing this podcast love from the beginning & being apart of something special. as 2021 begins our journey on this podcast comes to an end with bigger and better things coming from these two individuals. listen to this episode as we went live and talked about all the things we have going on and all of the goals we have in 2021 & beyond. 

We Raised (as of January 7th) $135 dollars to donate to the Black Emotional &mental Health Collective, You Have until january 28th to send any dontaions in. Lets get this to $200 for the fight of mental health in the black & brown communities. Cashapp: $blmxathlete 

New Years Eve Episode comes with a Reflective outlook on the relationships we have in our life’s presently & how we handled having relationships during our playing days. Host Kingtif bring family and special guest to the podcast Dale Rodick follow him @D_R_Performance on Instagram.

This Episode we have a very special guest to the podcast. Not only did she coach both of our host but she also is a inner city track legend that recently has been inducted into the Cleveland metropolitan school district Athletic HALL OF FAME. We go in-depth into her story of how she became one of the most prolific tracks stars to come of John Adams and the whole inner city school district of Cleveland. She talks about her transitioning from being an athlete to coaching athletes. Finally she talks about Covid effecting her coaching opportunity & her new business endeavor that she started in during quarantine: carmeneyez creations. Thank you for listening. Donate: cashapp $Blmxathlete

Today, we brought in TWO HBCU Graduates to talk about their Historical Black College Experience. First timer John hay coach, & miles college Alumni Coach Berry along side Family member to the podcast cast & Fisk University Graduate Coach Parker speaks on their experiences. Coach berry also speaks on his journey of how he found his way growing up rough in the inner city of Cleveland into a full ride scholarship at an HBCU. 

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Happy Thanksgiving From the The Life of an Ex Athlete Family..

 This Episode we take a moment and talk about what we are thanks for. This 2020 has been hard for all us but with a lil over a month left we have to take a second & look back on where we were and where were going.

 Special Guest in the Devo Geer school teach, John hay Alumni & Turkey bowl Organizer. He talks about the 9th (Or 10th)  anniversary of the John hay turkey bowl, how things will be different with COVID 19, favorite thanksgiving moments & being having pride in being an alumni. 

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This Episode we sit down with two former Cheerleaders and poss the Question: “Is Cheerleading A Sport?”. The Easy answer is yes, but we go deeper into why cheerleading doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Our Two guest Janae Hughes makes her second appearance on the pod & New Comer Zhvryia (@_zhvyia) both have Extensive backgrounds in Cheerleading. They both go deep into their history of cheerleading in the inner city of Cleveland. We pose the differences of cheerleading in low income communities vs higher End come Communities. We finish off with posing a theoretical PROFESSIONAL CHEERLEADING ORGANIZATION to give Ex & Future cheerleaders a chance to continue to pursue their dreams. Thank You for listening Subscribe, Comment, & Review. DONATE: $blmxathlete

This Episode we sit down with Jon Teske an NBA Prospect who is close to making his dreams come true. We talk about growing up in medina, Ohio. why he chose to Commit to the Michigan University as a sophomore in high school. Becoming  7'1"  and his experience playing at Michigan University. Finally we talk about his training process, his thoughts on the draft process & Playing at the Next Level.  Thank you for listen Subscribe, Comment, Share.  Follow him (IG) @jonteske15 Jon Teske is a Michigan University Alumni  here are just a few of the accolades he acquired during his 4 years 129 games played at Michigan University, Two time Big Ten Tournament champion, Played in a national Title game in 2018, 5th all time (MU) in blocks with 165, UM Team Caption (2019-2020), Battle 4 Atlantis Most Valuable Player (2020), All-tournament Team (2020), Senior year states (Under Juwan Howard)  11.6pts, 6.7 rebs, 1.8 blocks per game, 7’1 265lbs from Medina, Ohio

How do you describe a leader? What characteristics make a good Leader?  This episode host Kingtif brings heights own & fellow podcaster Donald Jones (1/3 of the Outrightous podcast. we start off the show talking about his college baseball career and the making of DC Athletics. Then switch topics to Identifying Leaders Good & Bad. They break down personal Examples of each & some characteristics that make up a leader.  Thank you for listening Subscribe, rate, review follow our guest: @Donjones216 check out his business page: @DC_Athletics26 Congratulations to the 'EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE'' for being chosen as this seasons non profit organization that we will be donating too at the end of this season. Thank you for everybody who made their voices heard. Donation Cashapp: $BLMXAthlete 

This weeks episode the Ex Athletes crew talk about The Important Community Outreach, Activism and voting. Special Guest Ex Athlete Timothy Roberts jr. uses his expertise on these topics and his long history of community activism to break down the importance of bringing the city together, and the reason behind protesting. He also breaks down voting in Ohio with facts and better understanding on where to vote, how to vote and the importance of voting. November 3rd is National voting day but (WE have a whole Voting Month that Started October 5th) in Ohio YOU CAN VOTE TODAY . Thank you for listen.  Subscribe, Review, Rate & Like this podcast   Special Guest Timothy Roberts, Jr. @_TTtim11 Activist, Greek, College Graduate, Ex college athletes at Lake Erie College, John hay Alumni WAYS TO DONATE Cashapp: $BLMXATHLETE Monthly Donation LINK: https://anchor.fm/kingtif/support 1, 5, 10 a month through January DM us for any questionegments  Spotlight of the Week  John Hutchings Owner of Hutch sports academy Follow: @HutchXPE Website: https://hutchsportsxpe.com/ Hutch Sports Academy offers personalized training programs for athletes, youth, adults and entire athletic teams of all ages and skill levels. This multi sport indoor complex located in the heart of Medina is open year round, seven days a week.  Motivational Song: Not a Regular person by A boogie  Motivational Qoute: ”Everyone and everything does not deserve your energy” At the End of this Episode our host break down Organization Number 2: Emotional & Mental Health Collective (BEAM) 

IG: @thelifeofanexathlete Follow: @_kingtif, @chanitta77 Rate, Review, Like, Comment Episode features Special Guest Cam pollards (for a short time), Coach Parker, first timer Michael J. Ricks whose Personal IG Pages is Mike24._ ,Twitter: _michaeljRicks And Business Pages: (IG) @_mjrfitness & @Motivatejoyrespect Website: MotivatejoyRespect.com This episode starts with facts and notes on The Know your rights camp organization. The Ex Athletes sit down and talk about Ownership in the sports world, Entrepreneurship, the benefits and the difficulty of starting up a business or a brand. Becoming well established enough to provide a livable wage to become a full time Entrepreneur. Betting on yourself. Elevating past Friends & Family and where you should start investing your money as an inspiring entrepreneur. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. Ohio Trainer Spotlight of the week Don Jones – DC Athleteics Follow: DC_Athletics216 Their Goal: “To assist Athletes, Give them the tools to become great at their craft and maximize to their full potential” Motivational Song of the week: 1. Hustle & motivate by Nipsey Hussle 2. Ambition by Wale Motivational Quote of the week: “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable”

Rest In Peace: Breonna Taylor, Elijah Mcclain, Ahmoud Arbery, George Floyd, Tamir Rice, Jacob Blake & All of the individuals that lost their lives to Social Injustice. This Episode is the most important Episode of this podcast to date. Today & forever we morn the lost of every Individual that has been done wrongly gun down, discriminated against and has sadly become a victims to police brutality. This episode we sit down and talk about the Athletes who have used their platform to speak out and speak against all the wrongly victimized seen & unseen. We speak on how the NBA protesting lead to muti teams & players in other sports sitting out and speaking out. We spoke on how organzations in the sports industry & affliacted have used their resouces to make changes and make Awareness to social Injustice. Kingtif, Chanitta Westbrook’s & family time the podcast Coach Parker speak on their personal mindset when it comes to the Black live matters movement, the Breonna Taylor verdict & Being ppl of color in America. Thank you for listening. SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW, RATE, COMMENT.   The X Athlete Call to Action  Our hosts have decided to donate all proceeds and donations accumulated from season 2 to one of three Organizations. We Need our X athlete family to help choose which one of these organizations we are choosing. 1. Know your rights camp  2. Emotional and mental health collective  3. Justice for Breonna Taylor GoFundMe Decision will be made by Episode 6 on this season with brief segments in episodes 3, 4, 5 about each organization  WAYS TO DONATE  Cashapp: $BLMXATHLETE  Monthly Donation LINK: https://anchor.fm/kingtif/support

WE ARE BACK!! SEASON 2 in Full Effect!! Welcome back to The Life of an Ex Athlete Podcast.  Episode 1 our host Kingtif wanted to formally introduce his new co-host Chanitta Westbrook’s (@Chanitta77) and let her take the floor on some of the businesses & hobbies outside of the podcast she does. We come together to summarize season one & look forward to what’s in store for season 2. We finished episode 1 with a topic on being a Student-Athlete & conversing a hypothetical situation about being a college student- Athlete in 2020. SEGMENTS:  Ohio Trainer of the week - Dale Rodick  Motivational song of the week - Deep Reverence by big Sean,  Motivational quote - “Our Strength grows out of our weakness”   Thank you for continuing this journey to becoming better People and Ex Athletes. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST, leave a rate, Review, & like. Follow us on IG @Thelifeofanexathlete

This was recorded Pre-Rona aka Covid-19 Our host had the opportunity to sit down with Warrenville heights tigers  middle school head coach and overall leader in his community coach Troop. Partnered with us we were headed into the underdog wars, but unfortunately it was canceled until further noticed. He still dropped a whole bunch of gems for all coaches, players, & people A like. He has also recently started his own podcast "Only 2 things" Check it out Now! Thank you for your continued support. We hope this small bonus episode helps through just a little bit & stay tuned for more bonus episodes, YouTube drops & seek peeks into season 2. - X Athlete 

This week Kingtif goes on location to Interview with owner and operator JOHN “HUTCH” HUTCHINGS from hutch sports academy. Graduated from the University of Toledo after playing college football on a full ride scholarship. Mr. Hutch Dreamed of owning his own Sports faculty to train the next generation of top athletes. We sit down and go through his ups and downs while pursing this dream from working a 9-5 while traveling back and forth to Atlanta to train athletes, to raising his son and Instilling in him the work ethic of an Entrepreneur , & finally impacting the lives of athletes and people in the community of Medina and ultimately the world. Thank you for sitting down with us. {This interview also has a full video version with Exclusive looks into his faculty coming to (Kingtif All In) on YouTube Release date TBD.}  Follow Mr. Hutch on Instagram at: @hutchxpe  Here are Mr. HUTCH  Official CERTIFICATIONS: NSCA in  Speed & Agility NFL “Combine” Instructor – Exclusive “Shuttle” Instructor for top high school athletes in Ohio XPE Certified  Official website for Training Opportunity below:  https://www.hutchsportsxpe.com/

Full circle Moment for the podcast. This week 2/24 Episode 12 feature Coach Parker hit Triple digits officially becoming the First Episode to hit 100 views or more if you havint listened what are you waiting for?? This is a full circle moment because we have Coach Parker back on the podcast for an Exclusive Interview dropping gems & talking about his up bringing, becoming a coach and some wild stories from college, This interview is for any and all coaches that seek relationships with their players after the years of blood sweat and tears they put Into the success of their respective teams. Thank you!! This Interview does have full video version with some Exclusive content coming soon to YouTube “Kingtif All In” (Date to be determined). #Subscribe #Like #Comment 

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, On All Major Podcast Platform  Special Guest: @Agentcarter7 (IG) Would you be on your high school’s All Time Team?   Would you be on your high school’s All Time Team?   On this episode, Kingtif invites his old high school football coach to discuss the topic of sacrifice, but before diving into this subject matter, they reflect on his high school days and the all-time greats the host had the opportunity to play with and who special guest coach Parker had the pleasure of coaching. Furthermore, the two break down "The List," one in which Coach Parker and his former teammates included the names of the best players from their high school’s All Time Team. This list was posted on social media, which in turn stirred up a bit of controversy regarding who was on the list and who wasn’t. Coach Parker did, in fact, admit to having potentially made some mistakes by leaving a few key players off of it, but both he and Kingtif debated how it is possible to end up on such a list, the meaning behind being on it, and how he created the list to catalyze a discussion. Now, of course Kingtif was a part of this list, but even he saw that a mistake or two had been made. They conclude the episode by refocusing on the topic of sacrifice and what that looks like to the both of them, and by discussing why it is so virtual to success and the types of sacrifices one needs to make in order to achieve it. Motivational Song of the Week: land of the harvest by bone thugs & Harmony (Cleveland Legends)  Motivational quote of the day: "there is no decision that we can make that doesn’t come with some sort of balance or sacrifice"     

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Podcasting platforms NCAA we need answers...Kingtif brings on old friend @chris7sanders to talk about the NCAA, Money and How broke they were as College Athletes. In All seriousness Financial Literacy is important to Every living Human on this planet Athletes included. Thank you for listening. 

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Podcasting platforms The title is pretty direct behind the Importance of stretching. This is a very important episode because we have our first podcast cross over episode from the host of the "Outrightous Podcast" @Devthe_voice. Your never to cool to stretch. enjoy the Episode.  

This "the life of an Ex Athlete" Episode will be Dedicated the Late Great Kobe Bryant. #LegendsNeverdie #MombaMentality  IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Platform  Kingtif sat down during the holiday season with basketball Phenom Nigel Martin. Graduated from Cleveland Heights University and able to eclipse 1000 points during his three seasons at John hay.  He is current in his freshman year Starting at Shaw University. 

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Podcasting platforms This Week Kingtif Brings on his friend @codyterrell_ to talk The Art of Chasing Dreams. Turning dreams into reality sometimes seem impossible. Impossibility is only a state of mind. Enjoy the episode. Thank you for Listening. 

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, on All Major Platforms Picture the most talented young Athlete you have ever seen, than remember he still in youth sports. We break down the mindset and situations they go through for a second.... 

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe On All Major Podcasting Platform  Happy New Years!! This new Episode Kingtif brings on a host of familiar voices and an old friend to talk about Coaching. His friend is now a baseball trainer and coach for Darrah’s All Star Academy in Ravenna, Ohio. They start off with some experiences good and bad they had with coaches, then dive into coaching styles and beliefs about how Coaches should treat players from the star to the bottom of the bench. They finally end the conversation with tips to handle players better and how players interact with coaches for a better prosperous long term  Relationship. Business website:  darrahsallstaracademy.com Facebook:  Darrah’s All Star Academy Motivational quote of the week: “I hated every minute of training, but I said “Don’t Quit” suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion” – Mohammed Ali

@ThelifeofExAthlete FB: “The X Athlete Group” #Xathlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, On All Major platforms. At what point does the emotion to quit over take an athlete? This episode Kingtif brings in a veteran coach of the portage county area. His guest , Coach Lucky, has had to deal with a lot of the new age childhood emotions and feelings toward being corrected like an old school coach knows how ( Extra Running & short out Burst that might involve a vain pop or two). They dive into reasons behind quitting, the mindset of the athlete & how to over come the emotions of wanting to quit. Happy hoildays- X Athlete

IG: @ThelifeofExAthlete #XAthlete on twitter & Instagram, @_Kingtif Please Rate, Subscribe, Like, On All Major Podcasting Platforms In this episode, Kingtif invites a special guest and personal friend by the name of Dj Swahlay to touch on the subjects of roadblocks and adversity. The two began by revealing the biggest roadblocks that they are currently facing, and later revisited those that came their way during their time as athletes. They reflect upon how they persevere through these roadblocks and conclude with offering advice based on personal experience concerning how to battle adversity. This is a very fun episode that reminds us all that we do not have to go through our roadblocks alone.  Tips and Tricks:  1. GO HARD at whatever you’re trying to accomplish   2. Remain Positive 3. Set Goals 4. Seek advice from others   Motivational quote of the day: “Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that’s lay before you”

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This Episode Kingtif Recruits some life long friends to talk about stress. They go in depth on past stresses they went through in high school personally & in sports. They also talk the kinds of stresses they face now. They give the ways they battled stress and ways they let stress overwhelm them at times. Ultimately through their past encounters with stress they learned something deeper about how to handle stress when it comes and understood stress was only a temporary feeling that they all would overcome. 

Tips and Tricks to Battle Stress : 1. Good Routines + Mental Positivity  2. Pick what you choose to stress over 3. Talk to somebody 4. Moderation  

Motivational Quote of the week: "The Greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another"

IG: TheLifeofanexathlete #ExAthlete on Twitter, Follow me @_Kingtif please Rate, subscribe, like, Anchor, Spotify This Episode kingtif brings on a lifelong friend and up & coming artist youngKB to speak on the correlation between music and sports. In hip hop 2chainz made a whole album entitled Rap or Go to the League so its safe to say Music plays a large role in hip hop, but with artist like Justin timberlake and others performing at the super bowl halftime shows the presence of music is greatly influenced to any and all sports.  Motivational quote of the day: “Music is the greatest communication in the world. Even if people don’t understand the language that you’re singing in, they still know good music when they hear it”

IG: TheLifeofanexathlete  IG: @ShanePerry_, Twitter: @Shanesheazy  #Exathlete on Twitter & Instagram  please Rate, subscribe, like, Tell A friend To Tell a Friend  This Episode Kingtif Brings on Life long friend Shane Perry to discuss Commitment as it Pertains to Athletes and personal Experiences. We open up the day by telling our back story behind how kingtif actually started playing Football and how shane played a major role in that decision. They than dive into the topic at hand & start the conversation at how they feel our generation deals with commitment. They than break down what commitment actually means and looks like for athletes on and off the field. They finally finish how all topics will finish with some tips and tricks athletes can use to stay committed  and feel confident on the commitment they chose.  #ExAthlete   Motivational Song of the Week: I aint going back by russ  Motivational Quote of the week: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of commitment to excellence, Intelligent Planning and Focused Effort”

IG: @TheLifeanExathlete IG: @Chekkmate  #Exathlete on Twitter & Instagram  This Episode Kingtif has the opportunity to sit down with former D1 QB looking to tell his story about his experience on and off the field the hardships he went through and his return to the field. He wants to put the world on notice that he is in the transfer protocol and looking for his next opportunity . We than went into the topic of school and how athletes must find balance to remain successful. Please SHARE, POST AND RETWEET THIS EPISODE. THIS IS OUR FIRST OPPORTUNITY AS A NEW FOUND COMMUNITY TO EVOKE CHANGE IN THE WORLD AND IN THE LIVES OF OUR FELLOW ATHLETES.   Motivational Song of the Week: Dreams & Nightmare by Meek Mill Motivational quote of the day: “Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal handle mistakes, and cherish growth opportunities”

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This episode Kingtif bring on former Lake Erie (College) Football Player Desmond Stanley (Ceo_dez) to talk about the art of taking a loss. They first dive in to the topic by explaining in athletics and in life there will be winners and losers, and when losing does happen how we respond is what matters the most. They finish off the topic by giving their examples and outlook on loses being lessons if you choice the right mindset to have. 

Motivational Song of the Week: faneto by chief keef

Motivational quote of the week: “Everybody has losses, and Sometimes they’re worse than others, but you can always bounce back”

IG: TheLIfeOfanExAthlete This Episode kingtif speaks on Athletes experiencing all different forms of doubt. Inner doubts that can come between us and the goals we have. Outside doubts aka Doubters (Haters) and how easily there fears and limitations can be put on us. Finally, how we overcome these doubts and continue to progress in our lives. Kingtif will always leave a couple tips you can implement into your athletic careers & everyday life.  Motivational song of the week is: Double Up by Nipsey Hussle.  Motivational quote of the week is “Inaction breeds Doubt and Fear. Action Breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy”