The Sports Backdrop
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsSports got us together in the first place, but in this podcast, sports are the backdrop for way bigger conversations!
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Derek Bylsma | Dealing with Pressure as an Athlete
April 11, 2019 22:40 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBDealing with pressure is something every athlete must be able to do. Today we speak with Derek Bylsma, Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss dealing with pressure as an athlete. ------Derek specializes in recovery-related work, mental health disorders, and issues unique to athletic performance. He is enthusiastic about leading the sports division at his group as it marries two of his life-long passions; helping others and athleti...
SE07 | Derek Bylsma | Dealing with Pressure as an Athlete
April 11, 2019 22:40 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBDealing with pressure is something every athlete must be able to do. Today we speak with Derek Bylsma, Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, we discuss dealing with pressure as an athlete. ------Derek specializes in recovery-related work, mental health disorders, and issues unique to athletic performance. He is enthusiastic about leading the sports division at his group as it marries two of his life-long passions; helping others and athleti...
Marcus Fizer | A Basketball Journey
March 25, 2019 17:16 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBTake a walk in a basketball star's shoes. Our guest today is Marcus Fizer, former basketball player for Iowa State University and the Chicago Bulls. In this episode, we discuss a basketball career and the journey of an NBA player. ------Marcus is a former McDonald’s High School All American, an Iowa State Cyclone legend, the number 4 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, and a former Chicago Bull. He shares many stories from his playing days at Iowa State, his time in the NBA with the Bulls, and his l...
SE06 | Marcus Fizer | A Basketball Journey
March 25, 2019 17:16 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBTake a walk in a basketball star's shoes. Our guest today is Marcus Fizer, former basketball player for Iowa State University and the Chicago Bulls. In this episode, we discuss a basketball career and the journey of an NBA player. ------Marcus is a former McDonald’s High School All American, an Iowa State Cyclone legend, the number 4 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft, and a former Chicago Bull. He shares many stories from his playing days at Iowa State, his time in the NBA with the Bulls, and his l...
Eric Kasimov | The Future of Soccer in the United States
March 22, 2019 15:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSoccer is here to stay whether you buy it or not. In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why I’m a big-time buyer in the future of soccer in the United States. ------ Internationally, soccer is the biggest sport. It’s just that in the US it’s not. While it has grown over the years, it’s not there…Yet. But as I look ahead, I see an incredible future for soccer in the United States. After thinking, reading, studying, and asking, I have 7 reasons why I believe soccer has an enormous futur...
SE05 | Eric Kasimov | The Future of Soccer in the United States
March 22, 2019 15:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSoccer is here to stay whether you buy it or not. In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why I’m a big-time buyer in the future of soccer in the United States. ------ Internationally, soccer is the biggest sport. It’s just that in the US it’s not. While it has grown over the years, it’s not there…Yet. But as I look ahead, I see an incredible future for soccer in the United States. After thinking, reading, studying, and asking, I have 7 reasons why I believe soccer has an enormous futur...
SE05 | The Future of Soccer in the United States | Eric Kasimov
March 22, 2019 15:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSoccer is here to stay whether you buy it or not. In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons why I’m a big-time buyer in the future of soccer in the United States. ------ Internationally, soccer is the biggest sport. It’s just that in the US it’s not. While it has grown over the years, it’s not there…Yet. But as I look ahead, I see an incredible future for soccer in the United States. After thinking, reading, studying, and asking, I have 7 reasons why I believe soccer has an enormous futur...
SE04 | Jake Newton | Mental Health in Hockey
March 18, 2019 17:32 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBUsing your platform for good. Our guest today is Jake Newton, professional hockey player and mental health advocate. In this episode, we discuss mental health in sports and the life of a professional hockey player. ------Today we are chatting with Jake Newton, Professional Hockey Player and mental health advocate. In his career he has played in the AHL, ECHL and currently plays for JYP of the Finnish Liiga. Jake had a lot to say about mental health, battling recovery, and using his platfo...
Jake Newton | Mental Health in Hockey
March 18, 2019 17:32 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBUsing your platform for good. Our guest today is Jake Newton, professional hockey player and mental health advocate. In this episode, we discuss mental health in sports and the life of a professional hockey player. ------Today we are chatting with Jake Newton, Professional Hockey Player and mental health advocate. In his career he has played in the AHL, ECHL and currently plays for JYP of the Finnish Liiga. Jake had a lot to say about mental health, battling recovery, and using his platfo...
Ty Kelly | The Life of a Professional Baseball Player
March 04, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBEver wondered what it's like as a professional baseball player? Our guest today is Ty Kelly, professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels. In this episode, we discuss creating content as an athlete and the life of a professional baseball player.------In his career, he has played for the Mets, Phillies, Blue Jays, and Team Israel. Ty had a lot to say about creativity, adaptability, and of course, enjoying the journey! He has a lot to say about creating content, the travel of a b...
SE03 | Ty Kelly | The Life of a Professional Baseball Player
March 04, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBEver wondered what it's like as a professional baseball player? Our guest today is Ty Kelly, professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Angels. In this episode, we discuss creating content as an athlete and the life of a professional baseball player.------In his career, he has played for the Mets, Phillies, Blue Jays, and Team Israel. Ty had a lot to say about creativity, adaptability, and of course, enjoying the journey! He has a lot to say about creating content, the travel of a b...
SE02 | Mike Hollis | Professional Football Player Turned Entrepreneur
February 21, 2019 15:10 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBA true athlete turned entrepreneur. Our guest today is Mike Hollis, former professional football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this episode we discuss the life of an NFL Kicker and the transition from pro sports to entrepreneurship. ------ You remember Mike as the kicker that took down Eric's Buffalo Bills in the 1996 Playoffs! Mike played in the NFL for 9 years with the Jags, Bills, and New York Giants. Mike lives in Jacksonville, FL where he runs ProForm Kicking Academy and...
Mike Hollis | Professional Football Player Turned Entrepreneur
February 21, 2019 15:10 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBA true athlete turned entrepreneur. Our guest today is Mike Hollis, former professional football player for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this episode we discuss the life of an NFL Kicker and the transition from pro sports to entrepreneurship. ------ You remember Mike as the kicker that took down Eric's Buffalo Bills in the 1996 Playoffs! Mike played in the NFL for 9 years with the Jags, Bills, and New York Giants. Mike lives in Jacksonville, FL where he runs ProForm Kicking Academy and...
Galen Duncan of the Sacramento Kings | Professional Development in Sports
February 21, 2019 14:18 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBA true leader for athletes on and off the court. Today we are chatting with Galen Duncan, VP of Professional Development for the Sacramento Kings. In this episode, we discuss NBA Super Teams and the Kings Way. ------ Galen works with the Kings players inside the Kings Academy program with a focus on players maturing into well-rounded professionals on and off the court. He previously was the Senior Director of Player Development for the Detroit Lions. Galen had a lot to say about l...
SE01 | Galen Duncan via the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Lions | Professional Development in Sports
February 21, 2019 14:18 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBA true leader for athletes on and off the court. Today we are chatting with Galen Duncan, VP of Professional Development for the Sacramento Kings. In this episode, we discuss NBA Super Teams and the Kings Way. ------ Galen works with the Kings players inside the Kings Academy program with a focus on players maturing into well-rounded professionals on and off the court. He previously was the Senior Director of Player Development for the Detroit Lions. Galen had a lot to say about l...
SE01 | Galen Duncan of the Sacramento Kings | Professional Development in Sports
February 21, 2019 14:18 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBA true leader for athletes on and off the court. Today we are chatting with Galen Duncan, VP of Professional Development for the Sacramento Kings. In this episode, we discuss NBA Super Teams and the Kings Way. ------ Galen works with the Kings players inside the Kings Academy program with a focus on players maturing into well-rounded professionals on and off the court. He previously was the Senior Director of Player Development for the Detroit Lions. Galen had a lot to say about l...