Terps4Life Podcast
By Tampa Prep Athletics
Terps4Life PodcastOct 19, 2021
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Relentless with Layalie Abuoleim | Episode 47
On this Flashback Friday, we take a trip back to the fall and are joined by Volleyball player Layalie Abuoleim.
Relentless with Michael Frazier, Part 2 | Episode 46
On this episode, we are once again joined by professional basketball player Michael Frazier to talk about our core principle of relentless.
Relentless with Michael Frazier, Part 1 | Episode 45
On this episode, we are joined by professional basketball player Michael Frazier to talk about our core principle of relentless.
Goals and New Year Resolutions | Episode 44
Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie kicks off the new year talking about goals and resolutions.
Talking Excellence with Coach Fenlon, Part 3 | Episode 43
We conclude our three-part interview with the legendary basketball coach.
Talking Excellence with Coach Fenlon, Part 2 | Episode 42
We continue our three-part interview with the legendary basketball coach.
Talking Excellence with Coach Fenlon, Part 1 | Episode 41
We begin our three-part interview with the legendary basketball coach.
Long and Short Term Goals | Episode 40
Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie continues our conversation on the core principle of excellence.
Performance Pathways | Episode 39
Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie continues our conversation on the core principle of excellence.
The Pursuit of Happiness | Episode 38
Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie continues our conversation on excellence.
Success Leaves Clues | Episode 37
On this episode, we introduce our next core principle of excellence by sharing the story of Dan Gable.
Fountains and Drains | Episode 36
Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie wraps up our core principles of Energy and Effort.
Well, Better, How | Episode 35
On this episode, we share an idea about how you are using a balloon, and explain the concept of Well, Better, How.
Control What You Can Control | Episode 34
On this episode, we discuss the equation E+R=0.
The Story of Sisyphus | Episode 33
Talking Energy with Tristan Ruiz | Terps4Life Episode 32
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by soccer player Tristan Ruiz to talk about energy.
Make the Most of Break | Terps4Life Episode 31
On this episode Terps4Life, Chris Lavoie wraps up the core principle of effort.
What Would You Do With $86,400? | Terps4Life Episode 30
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie compares time and money in relation to effort.
Maiyah Hall on Effort | Terps4Life Episode 29
On this Episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by junior basketball player Maiyah Hall to talk about effort.
Penny Story | Terps4Life Episode 28
On this episode of Teps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares a story from his Grandfather about effort.
How do you know Thomas Mapother? | Terps4Life Episode 27
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares the story of Thomas Mapother.
Toughness Closer | Terps4Life Episode 26
On this episode of Terps4Life, we wrap up our core principle of Toughness.
GOOD | Terps4Life Episode 25
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares how you can turn any situation into a positive one by saying the word good.
Talking Toughness with Coach Zach Houghton, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 24
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Houghton to talk about physical and mental toughness.
Talking Toughness with Coach Zach Houghton, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 23
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Houghton to talk about physical and mental toughness.
Talking Toughness with Wyatt Bedke | Terps4Life Episode 22
On this episode of Terps4Life, Senior Wyatt Bedke joins the show to share his story of toughness.
Don't Run Away From The Storm | Terps4Life Episode 21
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie explains why you should strive to be tough like a Water Buffalo.
Talking Toughness with Jon Noland, Part Two | Terps4Life Episode 20
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined once again by Cross Country and Track Coach Jon Noland to discuss toughness.
Talking Toughness with Coach Jon Noland, Part One | Terps4Life Episode 19
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined once again by Cross Country and Track Coach Jon Noland to discuss toughness.
Toughness Opener | Terps4Life Episode 18
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie introduces our next core principle of Toughness.
Team Closer | Terps4Life Episode 17
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie gives a shout-out to one of the members of our team, the Red Shell.
Kevin Garnett's Study on Team | Terps4Life Episode 16
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares how Kevin Garnett was a great teammate.
Talking Team with Coach Jon Noland | Terps4Life Episode 15
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Cross Country Coach Jon Noland to discuss how his runners use the principle of team in a sport that is thought to be an individual one.
Volleyball Special | Terps4Life Episode 14
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie gives a special shoutout to our Volleyball Team.
Talking Team with Grant Gerardi | Terps4Life Episode 13
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by senior Grant Gerardi, a member of the Bowling, Basketball and Tennis teams, to talk about how the concept of team is used in individual sports.
Team and Turkeys with Jason Zook, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 12
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie transitions the conversation with Head Bowling Coach Jason Zook about how the concept is team is present in Zook's professional bowling career.
Team and Turkeys with Jason Zook, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 11
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Bowling Coach Jason Zook to discuss how the concept of team is present in an individual sport like bowling.
Talking Team with Myka Wenzel | Terps4Life Episode 10
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Myka Wenzel, a member of the bowling and soccer teams, to discuss how the concept of team is present in both sports.
Team Opener | Terps4Life Episode 9
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie introduces the core principle of Team, which will be our topic for discussion over the next two weeks.
Mamba Mentality | Terps4Life Episode 8
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, shares how the late, great basketball legend, Kobe Bryant, had a unique mindset when it came to trusting his teammates and how you can apply this philosophy to your daily life.
The Frog That Didn't Listen | Terps4Life Episode 7
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, shares a story of frogs that could not climb up a mountain until one frog tried something different.
How to Gain Trust | Terps4Life Episode 6
Talking Trust with Coach Leanna Taylor | Terps4Life Episode 5
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Volleyball Coach Leanna Taylor to go behind the scenes of how the Volleyball team has implemented phrases and cues to help reinforce the principle of trust. Coach Taylor also shares how she measures trust.
Talking Trust with Rylee Johnson | Terps4Life Episode 4
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, is joined by volleyball junior Rylee Johnson to discuss how the volleyball team has focused on the principle of Trust, and why it is important to them.
Core Principles with Kevin Plummer, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 3
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, continues our conversation with Head of School, Kevin Plummer. Today, they focus on how the Core Principles can be applied outside of Athletics in everyday life.
Core Principles with Kevin Plummer, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 2
On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, is joined by Head of School, Kevin Plummer, to discuss the development of the Tampa Prep Athletic Department's Core Principles as well as Mr. Plummer's experience as an All-American Lacrosse Player.
The Story of Fire, Water, and Trust | Terps4Life Episode 1
On this debut episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, shares the story about Fire, Water, and Trust to emphasize the core principle of trust, and how it can be applied to everyday life.
Welcome to Terps4Life!
Introducing Terps4Life, the official podcast of the Tampa Prep Athletic Department. Starting October 4th, join us every school day for a new episode discussing the 15 core principles with coaches, athletes, and administrators.
Core Principles
The Terrapins athletic programs are part of the fabric of the Tampa Prep community. Athletics at Prep promote individual dignity, personal development and social interaction in a supportive and highly competitive environment.
The acronym TERPS is the mission of the Tampa Prep athletic program. It’s a promise to see the unlimited potential in every student-athlete. Every day. We are here to push them. Challenge them. Believe in them. And help them move the impossible into possible. We are Tampa Prep Terrapins, and our athletic program inspires the next great swimmers, ballers, runners and more.
- Trust, Team, Toughness
- Energy, Effort, Excellence
- Respect, Responsibility, Relentless
- Present, Process, Productive
- Service, Sportsmanship, Success