Kicking it with Tob

Kicking it with me this week is Lamarr Pottinger. Leadership can be shown in multiple ways. Some people are born leaders and others are educated with the tools needed to become a leader. Listen to how Lamarr speaks about his mindset towards leadership and how being a servant leader has allowed him to impact and touch the lives of many. Everyone wants to become a leader - finding your nitch will allow you to maximize your talents and become an EFFECTIVE leader! Sit back, catch a vibe, and enjoy the conversation with Lamarr!   Support the Show.

Kicking it with me this week is P'hariz Watkins. Patience is key he says. Being patient has allowed P'hariz land a highly competitive position with the Lady Vols. Come kick it with P'hariz as he speaks about his passion for basketball and what he hopes to teach all players through his leadership.New episodes drop every other Monday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform, and follow the show on Instagram for all the best moments from the show.Instagram: @Kicking_it_with_tobDownload the full podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vALps9...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Buzzsprout: https://kickingitwithtob.buzzsprout.c...Support the show

Jake Forrester is kicking it with me this week. He moved to the Westchester area to pursue his basketball career at 16. he played Division I Basketball at Indiana University, Temple University, and the University of St. Louis. Jake is now playing basketball overseas in Germany. Come kick it with Jake as he speaks about his basketball journey. #KickingItWithTob #podcast New episodes drop every other Monday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or your preferred podcast platform, and follow the show on Instagram for all the best moments from the show.Support the show

Come kick it with Ayo Akinwole. Ayo is currently playing basketball professionally overseas in Spain. He is originally from Papillion, Nebraska where he was a star high school athlete averaging 17.2 points and 5.2 assists. Ayo went on to play Division I Basketball at the University of Omaha and completed his graduate year at Drake University. After his graduate year, he stayed at Drake as a graduate assistant with the basketball program but was still determined to keep his playing career alive. Being dedicated to the game has allowed Ayo to experience a new country and play the game he dearly loves. When determination meets dedication anything is possible! Follow the podcast on Instagram: @Kicking_it_with_tob Support the show

In this episode, Tob talks about how to position yourself to succeed professionally and personally in 2024.  2023 was a year full of accomplishments, detours, and more.  2024 is a year to build off the last.  Let's go into the new year with a mindset that prepares you to be the best you in all facets! Be Great, Be a Winner, but most importantly Be YOU!  Support the show

This is the seventh episode and season finale of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Thomas Deatsch (Former NCAA Postgraduate Intern) coordinator of Women's Basketball at the NCAA, speaks about his journey from being in college to working with the NCAA. He provides insight into his transition with the NCAA. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you!

This is the fifth episode of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Gillian Burns (Former Division I Women's Rower Student-Athlete) and Brittney Jackson, interns for the NCAA, speak about their journey from being in college to working with the NCAA. They provide insight into their transition with the NCAA. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you!

This is the fifth episode of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Therese Pitman ( Former Division I Women's Lacrosse Student-Athelte) and Natasha Reyes, interns for the NCAA, speak about their journey from being in college to working with the NCAA. They provide insight into their transition with the NCAA. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you! 

This is the fourth episode of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Grant Kelly an intern for the NCAA, speaks about his journey as a student from being in the Airforce to Central Michigan University to working with the NCAA. He provides insight into her transition from being a student to becoming an industry professional. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you!

This is the third episode of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Carly Lyvers an intern for the NCAA, speaks about her journey from being a Division I athlete to working with the NCAA. She provides insight into her transition from student-athlete to becoming a sports industry professional. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you! Follow Carly on Twitter: @CarlyLyvers

This is the second episode of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Karlee Curtis an intern for the NCAA, speaks about her journey as a student from the University of Colorado Boulder to Creighton University to working with the NCAA. She provides insight into her transition from being a student to becoming an industry professional. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you! 

This is the first episode of the Post Graduate Internship Program (PGIP) series. In this episode, Madison Burrier and Solomon Siskind, interns for the NCAA, speak about their journey from being Division I athletes to working with the NCAA. They provide insight into their transition from student-athlete to becoming sport industry professionals. If you like learning from some of the most personable/ intelligent people this is the episode/series for you! This is just the first of a five-episode series!           

In this episode, I will be talking about how you find success, and what not to do when finding success. I want everyone to sit and envision what success looks like to you and not what it looks like for others! Always remember that you are great!   

In this Kicking it with Tob episode, you will learn how to unstuck yourself! So card is an exercise that allows you to think about the unthinkable. There are things in this world that we do on a daily basis but never really think of why. If you want to engage in deep conversations, improve your mental health, and grow as a person, give this podcast a listen!! Kicking it with Tob is about growing your mindset and being the best YOU! This is a podcast where everyone is comfortable being themself and speaking freely. Welcome to Season 3!!

We all deny our feelings. When do we ever accept how we feel? In this podcast, I express how it is important to accept your feelings in order for you to grow!  Everyone goes through things, but now we need to accept when things do not always go as planned and keep a positive outlook on life!  

Challenges can get the best of anyone. It can change one's mindset on life. I ask is anything possible; even the impossible? In my opinion, the impossible is meant to be turned into the possible.  Listen to my podcast to learn how to turn your dreams into a reality!  

It is Friday, the end of the week! In this episode, I am giving my intake on frustration and ways to help overcome frustration. When looking into frustration it is important to think as a team instead of an individual.   

In this podcast, I talk about the 3 words that define me. What are 3 words that define you? What words do people associate with you? This is very important because when you look at words we only know the dictionary meaning of the word. We normally do not really understand what the words mean and how they correlate to everyday life. My 3 words are Courage, Enthusiastic, and Focus, what are your 3 words? Leave your 3 words in the comment section. 

Education is a tool that can set someone apart when searching for a job. In this episode, I have an entrepreneur and current Ph.D. student give his insight into education, society, and his business. He also expresses why he is pursuing his doctorate degree as well as what he wants to do with this degree. His business "REAL" which stands for "Recognize Education And Learning".  This is a non-profit organization that brings awareness to education. Listen to the podcast so you can get to know Devon and learn more about his brand! Below are the links to his website where you can read blogs and more! https://realest2020.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/recognizeeducationandlearning/https://twitter.com/REAL_est2020https://www.facebook.com/RecognizeEducationAndLearninghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y96PTSGhttps://www.instagram.com/recognizeeducationandlearning/

We are going into the new year which means we have 365 days to accomplish great. The only way to accomplish goals is by writing them down and tracking your process towards that goal. In this podcast, I will express how I strategize to accomplish my goals and continue to stay dedicated on a daily basis!     

It is easy to blend in with others. How do you set yourself apart when going into your career field? Listen to this podcast I have given tips about setting yourself apart because that is crucial when starting your career!

Keeping a healthy mental is important. Being able to work through situations and staying positive is not easy! I have brought a great friend of mine onto this episode to give his insight on how to handle real life situations. Let's grow together and be awesome!

Giving an insight on my move from PA to NY. How I am adapting to the new culture! As well as starting up my life! 

I will be giving an example where I knew who I was and where I wanted to be. You can't be successful without knowing who you are! Let's find our calling and pursue it!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

We will be talking about how communication, building relationships, believing in yourself helps you prepare for a great future. Only you can be great nobody can be great for you! Lets build a growth mindset and keep striving to be the best! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

In this episode we are talking about multiple topics such as basketball, graduation, life and more! This was a time to relax and laugh. Hope you guys enjoy!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Emotions can hinder a persons thought process. When you think off of emotions you tend to think unclear. You tend to say things that you do mean or do things that you normally wouldn't do. Think, process and then evaluate, are the steps you should take when reacting to situations!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Holding yourself is accountable Is very important! In the work force your boss expects you to be responsible and trustworthy. I will tell you ways that I hold myself accountable in this episode!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Social media is a way to connect with people. We have to use social media to our full advantage not for the likes and followers!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Braly Keller is someone that wants to make change not only in sports but also for the athletes. Hear what he is doing to make his dream a reality! The knowledge he has given is something that will always stick with you!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

You can not solve problems with the same mindset that caused them. You have to see that problem from different point of views and figure out which solution is best for that problem.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Do not say no to opportunities. They are meant to help you not hurt you. Take on knowledge no matter if it pertains to your career field. Every opportunity is a way to gain knowledge!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Learn how to reach mastery. Learn what type of mindset it takes in order to reach mastery. Mastery is something that everyone can reach you just need to have the right mindset to reach it! Let's reach mastery together and become happy with the life that we are living.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Wedesnday is like the third quarter in a basketball game. You have to push through and strive to make the fourth quarter a lot easier for yourself and your team. This week I am talking about mamba mentality and how the process of being successful is more important than just becoming successful.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Motivational Monday is set to help people go into every week thinking nothing but the best. We want to go into every week happy and ready to be the best person we can be!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Up and coming artist gives his insight on how he transitions from basketball to the music industry. He has been making his statement in the music industry wrapping up 2020 with almost 300k streams on Spotify. listen to how he was able to make that happen! Also he freestyles at the end of the podcast!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

This is the best day of the week let's start off the week with a positive mindset. We all need to take on this week wanting to succeed and that is exactly what we are going to do!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Building relationships take patience. Listen to way to maintain and build healthy strong relationships!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Today is Thanksgiving a day of giving thanks and enjoying time with family. I will talk about the true way to give thanks and what it means to give thanks. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

We are more than athletes get to know Marlon Sharpton the father of two beautiful twins. What challenges does he face being a father and a student athlete. What is his definition of success. You will obtain all of the answers to these questions in this podcast!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Negativity can stop you from becoming the person that you want to be. It is a success blocker. Let's all show appreciation to those that we love and give helping hands to those that are in need!!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Who is P'hariz Watkins? What does he stand for? What are his values and morals? All of those questions will be answered in this podcast! I am bringing motivating people onto this podcast so that you can hear other people's perspectives on life!!!! Lets Keep working together we are all in this together!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

When you set effective goals its helps drive you to become successful!! lets use the tool of goal setting to make our dream a reality.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

We all hurt we have to find ways to cope with the hurt. Lets help each other instead of hurting each other.

Finding your identity is important. Everyone is different find out what about you makes you special. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Its okay to get help! Everyone goes through things in life. Don't let depression take over your mind and body. We are a family and we going to fight this mental illness!

Some motivation for Friday. We are all back in school. So we have to stay focused so that we can reach our goals. Yes I said our because we are all in this together!!

I will be talking about failure and how to not let failure block you from success!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

You have to play your present to have a successful future! Always remember self love is the best love! Cover art done by: Travis Lebron IG: @travlebron @lebron.designs Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

Self doubt hurts everyone. This is something that can make or break you. Lets find ways to break those negative thoughts!!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/summary)

I want you to think about it when you think of money what is the first thing that you think about?