OFFBALL Athlete

In this episode I sit live with Rich up in his home after we ran a breathing, pool training and ice exposure event in Noosa, Australia. Rich and I have been chatting for a year after I found him exploring and sharing his breath and CO2 training. Rich is a calm cool and collected individual who is meticulous with his words and actions. He is someone who lives it day in day out for himself and is incredibly conscious of choices he is making about his life, his family and his environment.This episode is a deep dive into creating a life you love, owning your stress response and what we can learn from sharing and coaching no matter how far along you are on your journey.You can find Rich on Instagram here - @richjburrows and keep your eyes peeled as he runs more breath and stress training workshops along the eastern coast of Australia.As always thank you again for your time. Give us a share on instagram - @OFFBALLathlete & @martinjreader and please leave a review on Itunes and send a screen shot of this conversation to a friend who would gain from hearing Rich's wisdom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This a long winded story time with the beauty that is Harvey Martin. He is a performance coach who works with elite athletes to connect their mind and bodies beyond the game. In this episode we get some incredible stories along his path to becoming a professional pitcher. Spoiler alert, he didn't wind up playing pro, however, the lessons he learnt along the way allowed him to access parts of himself he is using to support others to reach their peak expression.You can follow him on instagram @martin_time15 and @mindstrongproject and be sure to check out his amazing podcast show with the Mindstrong Project crew as they interview some of the top names in performance.Thank you for your time and enjoy the show!Best,Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My dear friend and fellow coach Vince Luciani is a leader in the conversation around transcending athlete identity. This conversation is meant to provoke thought and support athletes, coaches and parents to think bigger for themselves and those around them. Stay with it until the end as we share how the passing of our respective fathers has made a profound impact our lives.You are more than an athlete. We have been conditioned to love ourselves conditionally as a result of stats and outcomes of sport yet we are human beings that are far more that our physical and athletic output. This is an incredibly timely and relevant conversation about defining yourself BEFORE you enter the field of play. This is about you validating yourself as a human being before you step into your role as an athlete, coach or parent.Vince is a world class coach who guides performers to understand who they are beyond the game.Find out more about Legacy Coaching and Self Discovery Programs HEREFollow Vince @thelegacycoaching See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is an introductory guided group breathing session. Listen, learn and practice through this accessible lesson.Sit down, calm your mind and breathe. Please do NOT do this while driving or while being in water.In this session we do1) Boxed breathing2) Superventillation3) Breath HoldEnjoy!Martin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if our sensation and information rich environments are evolving faster than we can adapt? This is an incredibly important conversation for current culture as my guest David Bidler breaks down his understanding of youth anxiety, why it is critical for us to intervene and how we all have the power to better manage our states through breath awareness and control.Special shout out to Dr.Andrew Huberman for his work with stress and Anxiety as well as Brian Mackenzie and Rob Wilson for their seminal work in breath training through Power Speed Endurance and #ArtofBreathClick HERE to learn more and donate to the Physiology First Research Project. All donations go directly to anxiety mitigation seminars for students, parents and faculty.Visit Physiology First to learn more about how you can participate or become an ambassadorFollow David on Instagram @physiologyfirst & @the_distance_projectCover image credit @phoebewalshphotography See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This conversation goes deep with Team Canada Indoor Men's Volleyball setter - TJ Sanders.TJ lets us into his journey as he delves into his original vision and the series of choices he took to get there. He has made counterculture decisions other's may have questioned, however, he committed to his truth and lived in alignment with what he believed would take him to the top. His decisions paid off as he was an integral part of Team Canada breaking into the FIVB Top 10 in the World and 5th place at the Olympics. This along with learnings on how to be a better teammate, staying on the path amidst a devastating injury and ultimately transcending outcome by finding meaning in the mastery of creatively expressing himself through his craft. This is a wonderful conversation with an athlete who is willing to be vulnerable and share from the heart. Enjoy!Follow TJ Sanders on Instagram - @sanders_tj See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the first solo episode where I look to share context from my career and give as much perspective as possible to support the next generation of athletes. I cover all of my off-seasons (dictated by my injuries and choices) and how each of those times created space for me to level up and move into the next step of my development. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This podcast has been a long time in the making. Josh Binstock and I were able to share some defining memories in our playing lives and then get into the mental game for sport and life. Josh is one of the most elite competitors I have ever had the honour of playing with or against and we uncovered much of his mindset and mental approach. You can follow Josh on Instagram @drjoshbinstock Day in the Life Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvWouR9y7o2012 Olympic Qualification Continental Cup Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP0i8aMTe4A See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The you can't control the game, but you can control how you play the game within the game.A lot has changed in my life since I launched my last episode over a year ago. I travelled the world, I lost my father, I moved to a new country with my partner in pursuit of her becoming a doctor. I have started from scratch on the other side of the world and that has provided me space and time to rebuild OFFBALL as a podcast, educational resource and mentorship platform.In this season three launch I talk about this last year, where I am at now and what my life looks like moving forward. This is the first of many solo episodes where I talk about life, share stories and give personal context to the principles and philosophies that drive OFFBALL Athlete.Thank you for your support, I am so excited to do my part to develop a framework for youth, athletes, coaches and parents to win the game within the game before they even step on the field of play. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a personal recording from My father's Celebration of Life. This is intended for family and friends of his and the Reader family who weren't able to make the service.My father Norman Reader Passed on July 12th, 2018 after falling 16ft from a roof on a construction job. The fall day was May 15th and he spent the following 2 months in ICU battling multi-system internal trauma. He was a warrior beyond our understanding; he suffers no more.This is a full recording of his celebration of life. It is a tribute to the many phases of life Norman had and is delivered by close family and co-workers.0 - 14mins - Opening remarks from Stefan Schmaling (nephew)14 - 27mins - Alan Reader (brother)27 - 37mins - Dave Darby (British South African Police representative)37 - 48mins - Chris Perry (Lakeview Youth Custody Centre co-worker and friend)48 - 50mins - Matt Gildersleeve (nephew)50 - 52mins - Pamela Schmaling reader a letter from Steve Gildersleeve (sister in law and brother in law)52 - 1:01mins - Cheyla Reader (daughter)1:01 - 1:20mins - Martin Reader (son)1:20 - 1:23mins - Closing remarks from Stefan Schmaling (nephew)1:23 - 1:24mins - Moment of Silence1:24 - 1:28mins - Song by Eric Uglum - Shenandoah Wind1:28 - 1:29mins - Closing Prayer from Stefan Schmaling (nephew)Thank you for listening from wherever you are in the world. Blessings to you and may Norman Rest in Peace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You will be skying after this episode! Tyler Ray is a great guy with a very entertaining life story. Starting as a talented athlete in track he then found dunking and became a professional dunker. He then took his passion for coaching youth and his obsession with the vertical jump and built one of the best vertical jump programs in the game along with a very special athlete development culture in Windsor Ontario called Project Pure Athlete.This conversation goes into some really informative discussions around the art of coaching, how to include parents in their athlete's development, helping athletes with their mindset and the technical game of vert specific training.Follow his amazing instagram for great jumping videos and contentInstagram@projectpureathleteWebsiteProject Pure Athlete See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pardon my french but F*UCK YOUR FEELINGS! This isn't personal, this is simply the title of Ryan's book which is turning heads and creating some very positive life shifts in forward thinking communities. I just finished reading it and I can honestly say it is one of the better self discovery / self mastery books out there. Ryan has done an incredible job of combining science, self experimentation, knowledge and application to assist people to living better and being better."Master your mind, accomplish any goal, and become a more significant human being" is the tagline of his book and we surf that wave throughout this insightful and impactful conversation. Ryan shares stories, struggles and philosophies and his lifelong journey to maximize his human potential. There are A TON of great takeaways on this episode and I highly recommend staying for the full length for some great thoughts on getting the most out of your life by living a life of integrity through clear values and systems.Order Ryan's incredible book "F*UCK YOUR FEELINGS" on AmazonWebsite - www.ryanmunsey.comPodcast - Better Human ProjectFollow Ryan on Social Insta - @ryanmunsey_Twitter - @ryanmunsey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is an honour and a privilege to record the first ever podcast with the one and only Randy Stoklos - beach volleyball legend. This episode has a lot of personal meaning because Randy was my first ever exposure to beach volleyball in the 90's and was one of the athletes I always dreamed of becoming.He brought us into the start of his love for volleyball, his experiences breaking into the games top rankings, spine tingling stories depicting the pinnacle era of sport and all kinds of entertaining and informative tales about his career and life. Randy's energy is one of a kind and he let me in to the highs and lows of his journey in sport and beyond.This was a special episode for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Social mediaInstagram - @randystoklosTwitter - @rpstoklos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is my honour to speak with one of the most outgoing examples of leadership in college of basketball. Ryan Horn is an outspoken, intelligent and virtuous coach who is the living standard for his team. After this conversation I have no doubt that he is the "King of Culture".His passion for living his message and being a man of character make this a seriously deep and rewarding interview as we go straight to the heart of topics that require a backbone. This is about creating better people through sport and earning some championships along the way...This episode will be a repeat listen for me and I can guess it will be for you. Take notes, replay his answers and do your best to live into the example of creating a successful culture that develops exemplary citizens and human beings.Give Ryan a follow for consistent coaching and leadership nuggetsInstagram - @ryanhorn45Twitter - @ryanhorn45 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cristian Plascencia represents the future of Movement, He is the Director of "Durability" at ONNIT in Austin, Texas and he is doing an INCREDIBLE job of leading this sophisticated movement practice. From pro-athletes all the way to parents that just want to feel good, Cristian is putting people through a movement regime that is connecting them back to their human being and how great they are truly supposed to feel.He is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and committed to making a shift in culture. This episode is a small part in that shift and I too am committed to the same purpose be it through Durability as well as other more accessible means of movement training. This goes much deeper than "physical" and will hopefully leave you inspired and inquisitive to become more active or add recovery movement into your weekly regime .Give Cristian a follow through the links below!Website - https://cristianplascenciablog.com/Instagrams to follow -@cristian_g_plascencia@hoops_cristian_g_plascencia@onnit.sports@onnit@onnitacademyTwitter - @CoachCristianGP See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Life is too short for just one sportIn this passionate conversation, Steve and I dive into many different tunnels under the higher arching concepts of physical literacy and how important it is for youth to play multiple sports. We break down myths, explore solutions and go deep into the role sports play in the development of youth both physically and emotionally.Steve sits on the Co-Founder and Chair of the National Association for Physical Literacy and he is the 2-4-1 Sports DirectorTwitter - @241sportsInstagram - @241sportsThanks and if this episode resonated with you and brought you value then please leave a review in Itunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode #8 is a conversation I have been waiting to have for a long time with my good friend Matt Sacks. Matt is the President and CEO of CoreVyo - a movement training tool developed by 2X NBA MVP Steve Nash and his physio Dr.Rick Celebrini to enhance movement quality and efficiency on the court or field.This conversation is important for coaches, athletes and parents as it is a deep dive into the space between strength & conditioning and the field of play called "Transference" it it is the industry of the future for athletic training. The conversation also expands on types of movement athletes and coaches should be threading into their weekly training as well as some philosophy of sport preparation applied to life itself. There is A TON of great information here for anybody as well as some actionable items you can implement into your training immediately for increased performance.Website - https://corevyo.com/Instagram - @corevyo / @matsax11 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode #7 is an honour as I chat with one of the fittest men on earth. What makes this conversation special is how deeply we go beyond Crossfit into who Brent is as a human being. I ask him some more profound questions about his skill set as an all round athlete, his ability to suffer, how me manages his breath, strategies in the sport of Crossfit, the sponsorship game, how his wife Claire impacts his life and his thoughts on life after Crossfit.I hope this is a special episode for anyone interested in learning from one of the worlds most elite athletes. Brent is an amazing guy with so much to offer beyond his height so I truly hope you enjoy this deeper dive with "The Professor".Insta - @fikowski FB https://www.facebook.com/BFikowski/Crossfit Athlete Page https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/107101/openMe attemtping some Crossfit which just so happened to inspire Brent to try it out :)The Chief WorkoutThe Grinch Workout + my persona best Snatch and Clean See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is one of the most important public conversations I have ever had. The topics we cover in this discussion changed my life and truly impacted how I approach sport and life. Johnny's ideas, framework and integrity are second to none and I believe his approach to education and empowerment have the potential to impact on huge scale.The only show note I will provide is a link to the book that serves as a backbone to Johnny's and now my backbone.Winning Through Enlightenment Social MediaInstagram - @casselstutoring - get on music Monday! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode with Austin Einhorn is very thought provoking and informative. His multitude of life experiences in sport and quality hours working on human possibility (mind and body) make him a very fascinating guest. His influence has positively impacted many athletes in various professions as he flies at a different altitude than main stream Strength and Conditioning.We explore the foundations to which he approaches life, sport and human development. We get a good look at how growing up and going to school impacted his outlook on learning, we explore the importance of autonomy and then take a tour through his personal and professional practices.The book "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin Instagram@austin_einhorn@apiros.team See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this killer conversation we dive into psychological performance and the foundations of a fulfilling life in sport and beyond. We go deep into our personal philosophies, life experience and what we be believe to be true.David subscribes a growth mindset and is passionate about the journey being the reward rather than the end result. He seeks to instil virtues in the development of both his business clients and athletes alike while promoting a practice rooted in quality over quantity. His calm, cool and inviting way of thinking is so inviting and there is deep knowledge within this conversation for all people interested in living a more fulfilling, joyful and intentional life.Please visit David on Instagram - @dosecoachingHis great website - Dose Coaching Show notesy of Knowledge Podcast - Season 2 Ep3 - What you wantDr.Andy Galpin - Human Performance Education for fantastic resources on many subjects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode holds the key to your next level human being. Breathing is the lowest hanging fruit for increasing performance and cognitive behaviour and Rob has the magic potion. He and partner Brian Mackenzie are leading a movement called Art of Breath that is truly revolutionizing how we can access breath training.This is a shorter episode with tons of tangible bits you can take away immediately. I will also be bringing the Art of Breath to Toronto in August so please stay tuned for that progression as their full day immersion is very empowering for athletes and non-athletes alike.For a deeper dive into the Art of Breath course and philosophy go tohttps://powerspeedendurance.com/artofbreath/Rob Wilson on social@preparetoperform@powerspeedenduranceBrian Mackenzie on social@iamunscared See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Coach Reed is one of the best in the game and he is making a massive impact. He is on a mission to shift the course of youth sport and coaching from the extrinsic reward to intrinsic value based playing. His leadership, poise and viewpoint are incredibly fresh as he brings a loving and human forward approach to bettering athletic culture. Enjoy this episode as we hit many topics that are incredibly relevant for coaches, athletes and parents currently involved in youth sport.Coach Reed's TEDX Talk - Echoes Beyond the GameCoach Reed's website with TONS of resources for coaches and parents Changing the Game Project TwitterCoach Reed - @coach_reedChanging the Game Project - @CTGProjectHQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2 is a conversation I have been looking forward to for a long time and it didn't disappoint! You may notice some references to "audience builder" as we recorded this episode live on facebook and instagram to deploy a shout and echo technique as a part of his current online leadership course.Wes is a fun, dynamic and authentic leader in the social space through his "Creating Space Movement" podcast. He is about to drop a world leading educational tool call "Social Media University" which is open to anyone who wants to build their social audience and influence to make the world a better place.Wes is a retired pro MLS soccer player but you'll find out that title didn't come easy as his story is one full of challenge and self discovery. Fast forward to the end of his career where Wes was forced to go deep inside himself to find happiness and fulfillment. This process allows him to speak from a place of deep understanding as he had to find his "unique dance" and now helps people find theirs through personal and professional growth.Give Wes a follow as he is one of my fave guys to learn from!InstagramFacebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wellcome to Episode 1 of the OFFBALL Podcast! Today we will start the journey close to home I speak with Reid Hall who is a close friend and an outspoken leader in athlete development and physical culture.This conversation is full of energy, passion and information as Reid dives into his thoughts on the youth development space in sport, how young volleyball athletes are missing the mark on volume and ultimately how they should be training if they are looking to be successful. More information on Mastery Camp - Movement Edition Reid is one of the world's top Volleyball Strength and Conditioning coaches and he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the inaugural episode. We are also launching an educational camp series called "Mastery Camp" which is set to empower youth athletes with critical thinking skills and proper tools to support health and longevity in sport.You can find Reid Instagram @reidsworkouts and @theathletematrix Youtube channel - Reids WorkoutsWebsite - http://reids-workouts.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just in time after the Olympics! I am truly honoured to have had this talk with 2X Canadian Olympian and Bronze Medallist in downhill skiing and Chef de Mission for the 2014 Winter Olympics and true servant leader in Canadian culture.This is a VERY rich conversation as we dive into the power of the Olympic movement, how measurement is crucial in the athlete development process and his solution - Personal Sport Record and ultimately giving back sport to kids through developing the art of coaching, bringing fun play back and prioritizing physical literacy.You can find him on twitter - @stevepodThanks and if this episode resonated with you and brought you value then please leave a review in Itunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Changing the environment of Youth Sport. Today's guest is John O'Sullivan who is the author of Two Best Selling books, CEO of Changing the Game Project, Champion of building values based organization and teams AND leader of parents and coaches to help them build a player centred youth sports environment. We dive into some fantastic conversation points on player development and performance insights, coaching skills and research to support it and the role parents play in culture and sporting organizations and culture. John is truly world class and gives some incredible information on coaching and culture building. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this conversation with Wendy Rijnen Glover we dive into societies push for higher performance at a younger age, developmentally appropriate coaching, youth mentorship and how to create change through educating young athletes to be athleadersWendy is a Coach and Phys Ed Teacher with interests in athleadership, physical literacy and long term athletes development. Wendy is also a mentor coach for the coaches association of Ontario. Her websites can be found at www.developathletesconsulting.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are skipping ahead to episode 10 where we spoke with Glenn Young - Educational Change Consultant who believes the gateway to wellness is through the physical dimension. Glenn shared his 20+years of experience in Phys Ed program development and activation as well as his systems for implementing and assessing movements to increase healthy populations. Learn more from Glenn and two other highly recognized educational leaders on November 9th as they host a digital summit called "Can We Play a Game Now?" register here - www.qcoachingcollective.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was a fantastic conversation with William Cromack. It revolved heavily around his motto - Better People make Better Players. We dove into the Psycho Social Quadrant of athlete development where William shared how he incorporates charity and philanthropy into improving his young athletes and getting them to believe they can change the world. He is all about bringing the LOVE back into sport shared how he brings parents into the developmental process to benefit everybody. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode #2 features Stan Peake - a business and leadership coach passionate about helping entrepreneurs shift the way they think and build successful empires. Stan talks about challenging and changing mindset, how great leaders MUST be vulnerable and the important of physical literacy/activity for our Nation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the inaugural Quality Coaching Collective Podcast, we have the leader and creator of the Collective Matt Young to kick things off. He shares his current projects, passion for changing youth health sport culture and explains why he initiated the Quality Coaching CollectiveShow notes - The Cost of Winning short video on the major issues in youth sportwww.qcoachingcollective.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.