Best Charles Armstrong School Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 75 | Field Goals Spotlight | Lamont O. Hames | Entrepreneur & Triathlete 1:15:24

29d ago1:15:24

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Send us a text Lamont Hames, Entrepreneur, Triathlete, and corporate sponsor of My Field Goals, joins Glenn on the Field for the season finale of the Field Goals Spotlight. Lamont shares his personal story growing up as a multi-sport athlete and how his passion for playing baseball led him to achieving his goal of receiving an athletic scholarship …

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Ep 74 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Sydney Freeman | N.C. State Univ., Track & Field 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

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Send us a text Sydney Freeman, NC State University’s indoor-outdoor Track & Field female Hammer and Weight Throw champion, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. The 2x All-ACC Academic Champion, shares her personal journey growing up as a multi-sport athlete in Raleigh, NC and becoming …

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Ep 73 | Creating Influence Through Storytelling | Imani McCormick 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Send us a text Imani McCormick, Thought Leader and Cultural Strategist for the Minnesota Vikings joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how athletes can use the power of storytelling to create influence, build brand loyalty, and increase marketing opportunities. She shares how mastering storytelling builds emotional connections with fans, creates a co…

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Ep 72 | How Coaches Use Data Analytics to Recruit Athletes | Tenishia Benson 56:44

3M ago56:44

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Send us a text Tenishia Benson, Chief Player Development Officer at BallinAI, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how coaches and recruiters rely on statistics, metrics, and analytical tools to evaluate talent and recruit prospective student athletes. Tenishia shares how analytics are used to reveal players’ strengths and weaknesses, how Player Eff…

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Ep 71 | How Elite Athletes Master Focus | Charles Armstrong-Hicks 1:11:16

3M ago1:11:16

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Send us a text Charles Armstrong-Hicks, host of the All Mental for Athletes Podcast, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the power of focus and how elite athletes can develop laser-like concentration to perform their best during high-pressure moments. Charles breaks down essential techniques, including breathing methods, pre-game rituals, and menta…

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Ep 70 | Athlete CEO: NIL Contracts & Protecting the Athlete's Business Interests | Luke Fedlam, Esq. 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

Send us a text Corporate Attorney and Sports Law Advisor, Luke Fedlam, Esq., joins Glenn on the Field to discuss contract law, the legalities of an NIL contract, and why athletes have to start thinking like a CEO in the NIL era. Luke advises athletes on proper business formations and structuring, including developing an appropriate legal entity thr…

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Ep 69 | New Year, New Vision: Designing the Athlete You Want to Be | Corey Curties 1:09:01

4M ago1:09:01

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Send us a text Motivational Speaker and Leadership Coach, Corey Curties, joins Glenn on the Field to share tips on how athletes can achieve their goals and become the elite athlete they desire to be by envisioning their success over the next year and beyond. Corey talks about the value of creating a vision board, setting clear objectives, and build…

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Ep 68 | Adopting an Olympic Mindset for Peak Performance | Priscilla Frederick, OLY 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

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Send us a text Kicking off the 2025 new year, former Track and Field Olympian, Priscilla Loomis-Frederick, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite athletes should develop an Olympic gold-medal mindset to achieve their goals. She shares the key elements of an “Olympic Frame of Mind” – goal setting, mental training, visualization, focus, consis…

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Ep 67 | Health Coaching for Student Athletes | Katie Long 57:14

5M ago57:14

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Send us a text Katie Long, National Board-Certified Health Coach, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite athletes and teams should work with a specialized health coach to promote healthy practices that improve performance and broader wellbeing. She shares what health coaching is, the benefits behind it, and why the health coaching practice i…

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Ep 66 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Jennessa Groves | Loyola Marymount Univ., Soccer 1:10:41

6M ago1:10:41

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Send us a text Jennessa Groves, D-1 standout women’s soccer player for Loyola Marymount University, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. Jennessa shares her personal journey growing up in Palos Verdes, CA and how she twice led her High School to the California Interscholastic Federatio…

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Ep 65 | Overcoming ADHD & PTSD as an Elite Athlete | Nicole Alexander 1:06:16

6M ago1:06:16

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Send us a text U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball and former WNBA Connecticut Sun Head Athletic Trainer, Nicole Alexander, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how elite athletes can overcome ADHD and PTSD challenges while still performing at the highest levels of their sport. Nicole shares the connections between ADHD and PTSD, and how symptoms like i…

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Ep 64 | Wellness Strategies for Coping with Career-Ending Injuries | Jo Ann Pugh 1:13:41

7M ago1:13:41

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Send us a text Jo Ann Pugh, bestselling Author and Founder of “The 50 Yard Line Mom”, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss her life mission to increase the health and well-being of elite athletes at all levels, through education, advocacy, and reform. She shares her personal story of helping her son, Jordan, navigate through the complexities of beco…

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Ep 63 | The Truth Behind Playing D-3 Sports | Angel Mason, Ed.D 1:20:18

7M ago1:20:18

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Send us a text Angel Mason, Athletic Director for Berry College, joins Glenn on the Field for the next segment of the series, “The Truth Behind Playing D-I, D-II, D-3, JUCO, and HBCU Sports”. Angel discusses what it’s really like being a student athlete at a D-3 program, the benefits of playing D-3 athletics, and how D-3 programs are just as compet…

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Ep 62 | Transitioning from High School Sports to College Athletics | Demetrius Harrison 1:11:17

7M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Send us a text Motivational Speaker and the Founder of Showcase Sports Performance, Demetrius Harrison, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss tips on how HS athletes can transition successfully from playing High School sports to college athletics. Demetrius shares the differences between HS and College sports, what athletes can expect when playing at…

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Ep 61 | Field Goals Spotlight | Aisha Foy | The NIL Coach 1:12:19

8M ago1:12:19

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Send us a text NIL Educator and Consultant, Aisha Foy, joins Glenn on the field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Aisha shares her basketball journey of leading her High School to a State Championship and how playing AAU basketball in the Boo Williams Basketball Summer League, which is now the largest AAU basketball clinic and tour…

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Ep 60 | How to Play Professional Sports Outside of the United States | Tywanna Smith, PhD 1:13:34

8M ago1:13:34

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Send us a text Former Professional International Basketball player and International Sports Advisor, Tywanna Smith, PhD, joins Glenn on the field to discuss why elite athletes should consider playing professional sports overseas, the incentives and drawbacks of international athletics, and recruiting tips in order to get drafted to play internation…

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Ep 59 | The Benefits of Sleep and its Impact on Athletic Performance | Trudy Messer, PT 1:21:55

9M ago1:21:55

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Send us a text Physical Therapist and Founder of HEAL Wellness and Therapy, LLC, Trudy Messer, joins Glenn on the field to discuss the benefits of sleep, the impact sleep has on athletic performance, the required amounts of sleep for active athletes, and how sleep deprivation leads to negative outcomes for athletic performance and overall health. T…

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Ep 58 | Maximizing Scholarships to Fund your College Athletic Experience | Denise Thomas 1:10:11

9M ago1:10:11

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Send us a text International best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and coach to parents of college-bound teens, Denise Thomas, joins Glenn on the field to discuss the various ways student athletes can fund their college experience outside of their athletic scholarship, why every scholarship receiving athlete should always complete their FAFSA form, th…

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Ep 57 | Communicating with College Coaches for Recruitment | Ashley McDonough 1:08:53

10M ago1:08:53

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Send us a text NCSA Recruiting Coach, Ashley McDonough, joins Glenn on the field to discuss effective strategies to communicate with college coaches during the recruiting process. Ashley shares the four key steps to contacting college coaches, when you should start contacting college coaches, and what to say to a coach that lets them know you are i…

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Ep 56 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Rayquan Smith aka "The King of NIL" | VSU Football & Track and Field 1:10:31

10M ago1:10:31

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Send us a text Dual-Sport athlete, Rayquan Smith, joins Glenn on the field for the Field Goals Athletic Spotlight to discuss how he landed close to 100 NIL deals, dubbing him the "KING of NIL", in addition to becoming the co-founder of SportsPro, a two-sided digital marketplace that connects college athletes with local and nationwide businesses for…

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Ep 55 | Field Goals Spotlight | Monique A.J. Smith | Sports Leadership Strategist 1:07:38

11M ago1:07:38

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Send us a text Sports Leadership Strategist, and founder of Seeds of Empowerment, LLC, THE Monique A.J. Smith, joins Glenn on the field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Monique discusses how her passion for developing Athletic Departments, Sports Organizations, and Individuals has helped underrepresented woman in sports advance th…

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Ep 54 | Balancing Athletics and Academics | Kenisha Brown-Alexander 1:14:21

11M ago1:14:21

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Send us a text Renowned Sports Executive, Kenisha Brown-Alexander joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the significance of academic-athletic balance and how it sets the foundation for recruitment opportunities and life beyond sports. Kenisha discusses the five strategies that help student-athletes overcome the challenges of academics and athletics: …

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Ep 53 | The Legal Insights of NIL in Sports | Kassandra Ramsey, Esq. 59:47

11M ago59:47

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Send us a text Sports and Entertainment Attorney, Kassandra Ramsey, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the recent monumental $2.8B NCAA NIL settlement, it's impact on NCAA athletic programs, and what it means for collegiate athletes. Kassandra also discusses compliance and reporting requirements, how state NIL laws impact college athletes, the con…

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Ep 52 | Strength & Conditioning Training for Injury Prevention and Recovery | Seth Blee, DPT 1:04:27

12M ago1:04:27

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Send us a text Joining Glenn on the Field for the Season 4 premier of Field Goals for the FDA is former Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals (MLB) and Washington Spirit (NWSL), Dr. Seth Blee. Best known for his Physical Therapy work with 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Alex Smith, Dr. Blee talks about the benefits of physical and c…

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SEASON 4 Premiers Thursday, June 6th 1:55

12M ago1:55

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Send us a text Glenn Hames returns to the Field for the Season 4 premiere of Field Goals for the FDA, debuting on Thursday, June 6th. This season, Glenn collaborates with some of the top sports industry experts, players, and coaches to explore fresh topics affecting high school and collegiate athletes and its impact on amateur sports. Prepare to ga…

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Ep 51 | Life After Sports: Overcoming Post-Athletic Depression | Raylene Ross, PhD 1:14:34

1y ago1:14:34

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Send us a text During the Season 3 finale, Dr. Raylene Ross, Director of Sports Leadership and Mental Performance at the University of South Carolina, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss mental health issues and physical challenges that many amateur athletes often experience when their playing career ends. She opens up about the struggles of depres…

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Structured Literacy for Learners with Dyslexia 20:51

1y ago20:51

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In this episode of Dyslexia Unbounded@Armstrong, we explore the essential teaching approach known as Structured Literacy, particularly beneficial for students with dyslexia. Our guest, Cory Maiden, an instructional coach and Wilson Reading System Credential Trainer at Charles Armstrong School, shares her expertise and personal journey into special …

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Ep 50 | Leveraging Your Athletic Skills to Prepare for Career Success | Carey Loch 1:08:10

1y ago1:08:10

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Send us a text Carey Loch, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Successat Rutgers University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the many transferable skills that athletes unknowingly possess that will help them uncover their hidden talents, find their fit, and leverage their skills to carve out successful careers…

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A Parent’s Journey with Dyslexia 24:27

1y ago24:27

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In this heartfelt episode of Dyslexia Unbounded@Armstrong, we're joined by Adolfo Rydal, an alumni parent and former trustee, who shares the transformative journey of his family through the world of dyslexia. Adolfo opens up about the initial challenges and misconceptions they faced when his daughter, Ines, was first diagnosed with dyslexia and dys…

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the Neurodivergent Learner 16:50

1+ y ago16:50

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In this compelling episode of Dyslexia Unbounded@Armstrong, we delve into the intersection of neurodiversity and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) with Annie Fohn, the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Charles Armstrong School. Annie shares insightful perspectives on the importance of language and identity for neurodi…

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Ep 49 | Financial Tips for Student Athletes with NIL Deals | Courtney Altemus 1:10:58

1+ y ago1:10:58

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Send us a text Courtney Altemus, Managing Partner and Founder of ADVANCE NIL, an unbiased industry leader in Name, Image, & Likeness Education, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss financial strategies for student athletes who’ve received lucrative NIL deals. The former Wall Street Wealth Management Executive, shares how athletes can achieve their f…

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How Dyslexia Can Become a Strength in Art Class 18:50

1+ y ago18:50

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In this enlightening episode of Dyslexia Unbound@Armstrong, we delve into the transformative power of art in the education and support of students with dyslexia. Hosted at the Charles Armstrong School, a beacon for dyslexic learners in grades 2 through 8 on the West Coast, we explore innovative teaching methods with art teachers Nata Amador and Chr…

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Ep 48 | How to Hurt Your Athletic Recruiting Process | Shay Johnson 1:13:07

1+ y ago1:13:07

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Send us a text Former pro basketball player, now basketball skill development trainer and coach, Shay Johnson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how to hurt your athletic recruiting process, the do’s and don’ts of getting recruited, and mistakes athletes commonly make that will not get them recruited to play sports in college. Coach Shay also exp…

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Ep 47 | The Effects Concussions Have on Athletes | Tabia Pope, PhD 1:06:42

1+ y ago1:06:42

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Send us a text Dr. Tabia Pope, nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Instructor at the University of the District of Columbia and the Founding Chair and CEO of Head to Speech, Inc. joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how concussions affect an athlete’s cognitive functions and speech abilities, the link between brain health and …

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Ep 46 | How Intentional Behavior Can Improve Your Game | Kate Allgood 1:02:54

1+ y ago1:02:54

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Send us a text It’s a New Year and Mental Performance Coach and CEO of Quantum Performance Inc., Kate Allgood, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how she works with amateur and professional athletes to develop highly intentional skills with their focus of attention into things they can control – preparation, fundamentals, footwork, and communicati…

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Ep 45 | Why Athletes Need PR Management | Des Dickerson 1:14:11

1+ y ago1:14:11

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Send us a text Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and Sports and Entertainment Publicist, Des Dickerson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite amateur athletes should invest in a PR manager to help shape a positive image, manage their time and schedules, engage the media, and protect their reputation during a crisis. Des also discusses the differen…

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Ep 44 | Field Goals Spotlight | Kim Michelson | CEO, Honest Game 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

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Send us a text Kim Michelson, Co-Founder and CEO of Honest Game, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Kim shares her personal story of how Title IX changed her life when she became the first female in the state of California to play sports on the men’s varsity athletic basketball and baseball teams and how tha…

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Ep 43 | Should Athletes Take a Sporting Gap Year | Reggie Calhoun, Jr. 1:07:11

1+ y ago1:07:11

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Send us a text Reggie Calhoun, Jr., Senior Executive Director and Founder of RPA College, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss whether prospective student athletes should consider attending a post-graduate program to take an extra year out of high school before starting college. Reggie explains the reasons why athletes should consider a sporting gap…

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Ep 42 | Navigating the NCAA Compliance Rules | Kristina Minor 1:04:22

1+ y ago1:04:22

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Send us a text Northwestern University's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and former Assistant Director of Compliance for the Big 10 Conference, Kristina Minor, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of NCAA Compliance, what it is, why it is in place on college campuses, and its impac…

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Ep 41 | The Truth Behind Playing D-I Sports | Verge Ausberry 1:06:49

1+ y ago1:06:49

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Send us a text Verge Ausberry, Executive Deputy Director for Athletics and Executive Director of External Affairs at Louisiana State University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss what it takes for student athletes to compete at a D-1 program, how to balance the daily rigors of preparing for gametime while maintaining academics, what D-1 coaches a…

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1. How Schools Specializing in Learning Differences Teach Self Advocacy 21:48

1+ y ago21:48

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In this episode of Dyslexia Unbounded, Brian Barish, Director of Admissions, interviews, Brandon Lee, the Director of Middle school.By Charles Armstrong School

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Ep 40 | Suicide Prevention for Athletes | Michael Huber 1:12:58

1+ y ago1:12:58

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Send us a text Michael Huber, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and the founder of The Freshman Foundation Podcast, joins Glenn on the Field for Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, to discuss how to overcome pre-existing mental health conditions, the impact mental health has on student athletes, and why suicide has become the fourth leadi…

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Ep 39 | Creating Your Athletic Brand | Don Gibson 1:10:43

1+ y ago1:10:43

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Send us a text Accomplished former Senior Vice President/Acting President of Major League Baseball Properties and former Chief Executive of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the current Founder of Kavi Sports, Don Gibson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the keys to building a successful athletic brand, the differences between a…

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Ep 38 | Field Goals Spotlight | Damon Parker | Wrestling & Motivational Coach 1:13:01

2y ago1:13:01

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Send us a text Damon Parker, 4x High School State Championship winning coach for men and woman’s wrestling, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Parker shares his personal story of being a 2x state wrestling champion, what led him to take over the Washburn Rural High School men and woman’s wrestling program, a…

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Ep 37 | Understanding the NCAA Transfer Portal | David Kmiecik 1:10:16

2y ago1:10:16

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Send us a text David Kmiecik, NCSA’s Senior Recruiting Manager, returns on his second visit to rejoin Glenn on the Field, to discuss the critically acclaimed transfer portal; what it is, how it works and why it has quickly become a pillar for college sports. David shares how the portal should be used as a resource for athletes and a program-buildin…

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Ep 36 | Injury Prevention for Athletes | Micaiah Corley & Christina Toda 1:05:40

2y ago1:05:40

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Send us a text Micaiah Corley and Christina Toda, co-founders of SidekickAT, join Glenn on the Field to discuss how their online virtual rehab program and mobile recovery units help athletes prevent, treat, and recover from injuries within the comfort of their home. The two share prevention techniques and recovery methods that will help reduce inju…

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Ep 35 | Single Sport vs. Multi-Sport Athletes | Rusty LaRue 1:08:31

2y ago1:08:31

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Send us a text Multi-Sport Athlete, Rusty LaRue joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the pros and cons of athletes specializing in one sport versus playing multiple sports and why athletes who engage in multiple sports often achieve greater athletic success than their specialized counterparts. Rusty shares the physical and mental benefits that come …

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Ep 34 | Game Planning Your Life After Sports | Mack Brown 1:09:02

2y ago1:09:02

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Send us a text Season 3 of Field Goals for the FDA gets underway with former Univ. of FL football standout and NFL Veteran, Mack Brown. Mack shares his personal athletic journey as a Gator and sheds light on the emotional and psychological challenges that he and other athletes often face when their playing careers from college and professional spor…

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SEASON 3 Premiers Thursday, June 15th 1:37

2y ago1:37

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Send us a text Season 3 of Field Goals for the FDA returns Thursday, June 15th with more exciting guest from the sports industry, ready to share even more content, more tips, and more strategies to help elite athletes achieve their goals. Here's a sneak peek of what to expect. http://www.myfieldgoals.com. Support the show Follow Field Goals: Twitte…

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Ep 33 | Field Goals Spotlight | Ryan Jones | Lacrosse Coach 57:08

2y ago57:08

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Send us a text On the Season 2 finale of the Field Goals for the FDA podcast, lacrosse coach extraordinaire, Ryan Jones joins Glenn on the Field for another edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Serving as the head lacrosse coach at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, Jones has quickly become one of the most sought after and successful lacrosse coach…

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