Podcast and The Stories

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Mike Rozzi is a Strength and Performance Coach with Coliseum Strength and Conditioning. He coached at the collegiate level at UCONN and Coastal Carolina, played college football at SUNY-Cortland, and Arena football with the New Jersey Revolution.

From the start of the episode, Mike brings a positive energy that carries over to his work. He speaks about commitment to the process to go along with hard work, as well helping others along their journey. As a strength coach, Mike gets to positively impact others, and tells us how rewarding it is to “see the looks on their faces” when they reach their goal.

He provides an in-depth and common sense definition of the words “coach” and “coaching,” as well as what type of mindset is required to accomplish any sports or life goal.

He also discusses the importance of resiliency, the impact of his Grandfather and his family on his life, and how sports can teach the positive character traits of teamwork, work ethic, and stick-to-itiveness.

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Blake Brewer founded Prime All American Baseball, a travel baseball program based in Southern California. They use the core values of hard work and family to help players not only become better on the baseball diamond, but also off the field.

We discuss Blake’s time playing with the Miami Marlins organization, and how that has impacted the program in a positive way. He and his coaches stress the importance of acting like a professional, and being a good teammate. Blake also speaks about the many lessons learned in baseball that can be applied to all aspects of life.

Which coach in any sport would Blake choose to speak to his players? And what advice would he give to young athletes? It is a simple phrase but resounding and impactful…

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Jonathan Freedman is the founder of the Team Gino Bartali, where their mission is to keep Gino’s legacy alive through helping others. Gino was a cyclist from Italy who won both the 1938 and 1948 Tour de France, but much more importantly, was part of a team that saved many Jewish people during the Holocaust. His actions of courage and bravery provided the necessary documents, shelter, and food to help bring many to safety.

Jonathan’s team keeps the same strength and courage through charity cycling rides to help others, as well as retracing Gino’s path on a bike in Italy with the Israeli National Cycling Team.

His articles on Linkedin provide great insight to cycling, and there are lessons in his writing that any sports coach, player, or fan can use to be a better teammate.

For more information on Jonathan and Team Gino Bartali, visit him @TeamGinoBartali on Twitter and Instagram

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Jeremy Arcaro is a Team Coach for the New York Reign Lacrosse Club. He played lacrosse at Dominican College, and uses his background in the game to help his players become “champions” within the game, and in life.

“Lacrosse changed my life, in return, pass that down.”

We talk about the importance of commitment and doing all the extra homework and “little things” to become a better player and teammate. We also discuss how he and his coaches strive to create a competitive environment that is family orientated.

“Our number one priority is to create a positive experience for our players to grow and develop into the best players on and off the field.”

Jeremy also provides insightful thoughts on how the game of lacrosse can continue to grow, and how anyone can handle be “doubted” when trying to accomplish their goal and mission.

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For more information on Jeremy and the NY Reign, visit:

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www.laxology.net

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Ray Traitz is the creator of AMRAP CrossFit, where he coaches and trains through work ethic, mindset, and positivity. From the second you walk into his training facility, you can see that Ray cares about each of his athletes.

 

“Get uncomfortable to see results.” Ray’s unyielding focus has made an impact on his athletes in their overall health and fitness level. As important, we speak about how his community at AMRAP Crossfit has put together many events to help various charitable causes. including Jawonio, Tackle Kids Cancer, and many military organizations.

We discuss the one scrimmage while playing College Football at Kutztown University that set his foundation for hard work and achievement. All coaches and players in any sport can learn from Ray in this episode on how to take your training, mindset, and focus to the next level, all while having a positive impact on others.

“Work hard, do something you love and what you are passionate about,” Ray Traitz.

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AMRAP Fitness

@traitz_training_cfsr

 

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Ed Hearn joins us on the Foundation of Sports. He was a Catcher for the 1986 World Champion New York Mets, whose battles on and off the field forged his career as a Professional Speaker, Author, and Founder of the Bottom of the 9th Foundation.

His book, “Conquering Life’s Curves: Baseball, Battles, and Beyond,” reflects his journey. Ed shares his insights on his time in baseball, including being part of the 1986 World Series Mets, and the impact of his teammate Gary Carter. After baseball, he showed strength and toughness through not only his 3 kidney transplants and health issues, but also helping others through character by creating the Bottom of the 9th Foundation.

 

From an invite from a friend who played for the Kansas City Chiefs to fill in as a speaker at a local Rotary Club event, he used that as a bridge to become the first current professional athlete to have received the coveted CSP designation from the National Speakers Association.

He was recently part of the book, “Champions: 15 Inspiring Comeback Stories from Sports and Life,” written by George Castle and John Schenk. To quote Ed, “It’s the lives you impact along the way that is most important.”

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John Hoke is the Owner of JVH Performance, where he and his team train athletes of all ages to be successful on and off the field. In addition, John is the Head Wrestling Coach at North Rockland High School.

“The life lessons they’ll learn on their journey to achieving their vision will lead to success in sport, but more importantly, success in life! Our main goal as passionate Coaches is to have each athlete become a Champion in Life.” This is the mission of John and his team, to prepare their athletes for “their next chapter,” in their sport, and in life.

We discuss the impact of sports and training, and the importance of physical and mental toughness, while maintaining a strong mind. John’s background as a college football player at Western Connecticut State set the foundation for him to use his athletic skills to help others.

John also speaks about his 5 things that require no talent or skill that show how committed an athlete is, as well as his 3 Non-Negiotables.

John emphasizes doing, “everything with integrity,” and to strive for progress and working to get better each day. We also discuss how he turned negatives into positives, and doubters into fuel to follow his dream, as well as his thoughts on how sports can play a positive role in the future.

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For more information on John Hoke and JVH Performance:

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Coach Chris Sperry is a baseball coach that helps his players on the field, but also, “navigate a path that leads to their Big League in life,” off the field. He has coached at every level, including 18 years at his alma mater Div. 1 – University of Portland. He now operates, Sperry Baseball Life,” which provides skill instruction, college life guidance, and youth coach mentoring.

He has positively impacted many of players. Coach emphasizes being prepared, and while pursuing your hopes and dreams on the field, have a backup plan for doing something you truly enjoy in life after baseball.

He is the author of the article, “Stay at 17 inches,” which uses the metaphor of home plate for life. In the article, he speaks about being accountable to yourself and your teammates, and connecting the lessons learned on the Baseball Diamond to everyday life.

STAY AT 17 INCHES.

In the episode, Coach uses the analogy of hardware and software (hardware being the physical tools, and software as the character traits) to speak about not only the 5 tools on the baseball field, but what characteristics are necessary to use every ounce of your potential on and off the field.

And we also discuss the meaning of the quote, “The name on the front of the jersey represents who you play for, the name on the back of the jersey represents who raised you. Do them both justice.”

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