Navigating Youth Sports with Morgan Stewart
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Navigating Youth Sports with Morgan Stewart

We dive into the intricate world of youth sports, focusing on the influence of parents and coaches in shaping young athletes. Understand the crucial role of body awareness, the invaluable lessons learned from failure, and the pressures parents face in their child's sports journey. Morgan Stuart, former softball player turned instructor, shares her remarkable journey from her sports-oriented upbringing to becoming a University of Washington Hall of Famer.

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From the Ice to Innovation: Daniel Carcillo's Journey Through NHL Triumphs and Mental Health Advocacy
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From the Ice to Innovation: Daniel Carcillo's Journey Through NHL Triumphs and Mental Health Advocacy

This episode takes you on a ride from the chilly rinks of  Ontario to the hallowed grounds of the Stanley Cup, and into the boardroom where Carcillo now leads with a mission to innovate mental health treatment. It's a story of resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of healing that can change the game for concussion survivors and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the victories, both with the Stanley Cup and in the ongoing battle for a healthier mind.

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Nurturing Champions: The Mental Game of Youth Sports
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Nurturing Champions: The Mental Game of Youth Sports

In an era where every setback and success is amplified, we emphasize the power of mentorship and the irreplaceable role of parents in guiding their children through the rigors of sports. The episode culminates with uplifting stories of hope, courage, and the indomitable spirit of young athletes who, with the right support, learn to channel their inner champions.

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Ice Wisdom: Chuck Gridley on Inclusivity, Coaching, and Shaping Youth Hockey
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Ice Wisdom: Chuck Gridley on Inclusivity, Coaching, and Shaping Youth Hockey

As the frost of the Erie Canal thaws into the warmth of inclusivity, Chuck Gridley, a true stalwart of New York's hockey community, shares his journey from ice-cold beginnings to nurturing the next generation of athletes. You'll find yourself captivated by tales of his transition from player to coach, and his profound advocacy for disabled athletes. Stand by, as Chuck weaves us through the victories and challenges of fostering a sports environment where every player, regardless of ability, has the chance to glide across the ice with pride.

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Gliding Beyond the Game: Coach John Sacco’s Tale of Hockey and Humanity
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Gliding Beyond the Game: Coach John Sacco’s Tale of Hockey and Humanity

Feel the pulse of the hockey family in this episode, where the raw emotion of loss and the complexities of raising young athletes come to light. John's narrative not only captures the essence of coaching but also the delicate balance of mentorship and leadership that shapes young lives both on and off the ice. Witness the love stories that emerge amidst adversity, and the unexpected ways in which hockey can write its own version of a fairy tale.

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David Lindsay
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David Lindsay

David Lindsay has been a Full Time Coach and Trainer for over 20 years. He has helped change the bodies, minds and lives of thousands of people, as well as helping teams work together to achieve much higher results than anyone expects of them.

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Lou Pedatella and Paige Dundas
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Lou Pedatella and Paige Dundas

We explore girls hockey, traits of a successful athlete, communication between parents, kids, and coaches, kitchen talk, and more. Lou shares the perspective and a struggle of a director of marrying business with competitive youth sport teams, while Paige shares her thoughts on mental preparation and key trait development in successful athletes.

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Dr. Jenelle Stone
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Dr. Jenelle Stone

In this episode, we talk about social media impact on young athletes and families, how parents should prepare for their children's games, and we speak about the real reason to join a sport, coping with stress, and more.

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Dan Blackburn
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Dan Blackburn

Dan Blackburn is an Author, Coach, TEDX speaker, President of National Training Center (NTC) with over 20 years of coaching and leadership experience with amateur and professional athletes. In this episode, we will discuss developments that are post covid and what we are seeing as a cultural change in sports.

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John Morello
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John Morello

In this episode, John shares his incredible journey as an athlete, as a parent, and as a coach. He also provides an inside glimpse at the hearing process for disciplinary suspensions. Take a moment and really dive into this episode to gain real perspective on parenting from different angles.

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Vsevolod Berkolayko and Roshen Shapiro
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Vsevolod Berkolayko and Roshen Shapiro

You will not want to miss this talk as we dive into a journey you only see in movies. During this show we will discuss everything form championships to drugs, preparation and prison, gym and street. Join us to learn what it takes to rebuild yourself and how sport plays a part.

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Dr. Jenelle Stone
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Dr. Jenelle Stone

Dr. Jenelle is a licensed counselor, school psychologist, and mother of three. She played college basketball and competed in track and field. In this episode we explore dealing with stress and anxiety, how to deal with growth and changes in your family, self-esteem, etc. This is a wonderful episode with a wealth of information.

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Hank Levin
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Hank Levin

You will not want to miss this talk as we dive into a journey you only see in movies. During this show we will discuss everything form championships to drugs, preparation and prison, gym and street. Join us to learn what it takes to rebuild yourself and how sport plays a part.

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Shawnee Harle - Reflection
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Shawnee Harle - Reflection

For this episode Shawnee and I sit down to reflect on the conversation we had with young athletes and their parents throughout the special season 2 edition of The Podolskiy Method podcast. In this episode we can draw parallels and trends around "the cost of not changing", fearing the fear and how to face it, FOMO, making the change long term rather than forcing the way you talk to your athlete, growth mindset, and more. This is an absolute must listen.

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Featured Episode: Jason Pieri
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Featured Episode: Jason Pieri

(JP) is from Buffalo, New York. He graduated from St. Bonaventure University, where he also played hockey. After graduation, JP served in the US Army for 22 years, commanded an Infantry Battalion, served in combat overseas, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He lives with his family in South Carolina.

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Featured Episode: Ross and Brigitte Wehrs
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Featured Episode: Ross and Brigitte Wehrs

Ross and Brigitte Wehrs live in Newburg, Md. Ross is originally from just outside Kansas City, MO, and Brigitte was born in The Netherlands, but both ended up in Southern Maryland. They have 2 girls who are very active in school, community service, 4-H, Pony Club, equestrian sports, and the youngest plays Ice Hockey. Both girls have found the sport that they love - its pretty neat when you have a kid who wants to go to practice, wants to play, wants to work hard to make it to the next level. They found Shawnee’s program on Mental Toughness when looking into ways to improve their younger daughter, Sophia’s, ice hockey game. Navigating sports is hard enough - then you add emotion, teenage feelings, and friends - they wanted an expert to help with the mental side of the game.

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Featured Episode: Shannon Rogers
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Featured Episode: Shannon Rogers

Hailing from Western Ontario, Shannon is a proud mother of two elite waterpolo athletes, as well as two other children that play junior tennis. She's experienced being an athlete first-hand as a ballet dancer, ran track, and played basketball. As an athlete and parent of athletes, she understands the dedication and challenges that coaches face today in pushing kids to perform their best. Shannon is an advocate for awareness of mental and emotional development for athletes and the coaching approaches that affect this.

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Stephane Matteau
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Stephane Matteau

In this episode I sit down with an incredible professional hockey player, Stanley Cup champion, coach, father, and educator Stephane Matteau. Stephane is incredibly generous in sharing what it was like growing up, how he coached his kids and what he would do better, his thoughts on parenting kids, what it's like moving away from home, winning and losing, and so much more. This is a must hear episode.

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