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The Tampa Prep Athletic Department’s mission is to develop our student-athletes into something we call TERPS4LIFE. We have 15 core principles that are the backbone of our department, which we believe directly correlate to success. The TERPS4LIFE Podcast discusses these 15 core principles with the intention to give all of the listeners advice to become a better version of themselves. Go be a leader today by living above the line and being a TERP2DAY.

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    The Culture of the Cubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 3:40


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares the philosophy of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs when it comes to team.

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    Relentless with Layalie Abuoleim | Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 2:28


    On this Flashback Friday, we take a trip back to the fall and are joined by Volleyball player Layalie Abuoleim.

    Relentless with Michael Frazier, Part 2 | Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 8:26


    On this episode, we are once again joined by professional basketball player Michael Frazier to talk about our core principle of relentless.

    Relentless with Michael Frazier, Part 1 | Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 8:46


    On this episode, we are joined by professional basketball player Michael Frazier to talk about our core principle of relentless.

    Goals and New Year Resolutions | Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 3:20


    Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie kicks off the new year talking about goals and resolutions.

    Talking Excellence with Coach Fenlon, Part 3 | Episode 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 13:49


    We conclude our three-part interview with the legendary basketball coach.

    Talking Excellence with Coach Fenlon, Part 2 | Episode 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 5:12


    We continue our three-part interview with the legendary basketball coach.

    Talking Excellence with Coach Fenlon, Part 1 | Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 5:27


    We begin our three-part interview with the legendary basketball coach.

    Long and Short Term Goals | Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 2:49


    Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie continues our conversation on the core principle of excellence.

    Performance Pathways | Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 3:34


    Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie continues our conversation on the core principle of excellence.

    The Pursuit of Happiness | Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 3:14


    Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie continues our conversation on excellence.

    Success Leaves Clues | Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 3:20


    On this episode, we introduce our next core principle of excellence by sharing the story of Dan Gable.

    Fountains and Drains | Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 2:47


    Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie wraps up our core principles of Energy and Effort.

    Well, Better, How | Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 3:16


    On this episode, we share an idea about how you are using a balloon, and explain the concept of Well, Better, How.

    Control What You Can Control | Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 2:51


    On this episode, we discuss the equation E+R=0.

    The Story of Sisyphus | Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 3:32


    On this episode of Terps4Life, AD Chris Lavoie shares the story of Sisyphus from Greek mythology and explains how it relates to our core principles.

    Talking Energy with Tristan Ruiz | Terps4Life Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 5:21


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by soccer player Tristan Ruiz to talk about energy.

    Make the Most of Break | Terps4Life Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 3:18


    On this episode Terps4Life, Chris Lavoie wraps up the core principle of effort.

    What Would You Do With $86,400? | Terps4Life Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 1:44


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie compares time and money in relation to effort.

    Maiyah Hall on Effort | Terps4Life Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 3:52


    On this Episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by junior basketball player Maiyah Hall to talk about effort.

    Penny Story | Terps4Life Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 3:17


    On this episode of Teps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares a story from his Grandfather about effort.

    How do you know Thomas Mapother? | Terps4Life Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 3:12


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares the story of Thomas Mapother.

    Toughness Closer | Terps4Life Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 4:16


    On this episode of Terps4Life, we wrap up our core principle of Toughness.

    GOOD | Terps4Life Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 3:21


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares how you can turn any situation into a positive one by saying the word good.

    Talking Toughness with Coach Zach Houghton, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 4:53


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Houghton to talk about physical and mental toughness.

    Talking Toughness with Coach Zach Houghton, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 5:47


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Strength and Conditioning Coach Zach Houghton to talk about physical and mental toughness.

    Talking Toughness with Wyatt Bedke | Terps4Life Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 6:39


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Senior Wyatt Bedke joins the show to share his story of toughness.

    Don't Run Away From The Storm | Terps4Life Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 3:03


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie explains why you should strive to be tough like a Water Buffalo.

    Talking Toughness with Jon Noland, Part Two | Terps4Life Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 3:47


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined once again by Cross Country and Track Coach Jon Noland to discuss toughness.

    Talking Toughness with Coach Jon Noland, Part One | Terps4Life Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 4:49


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined once again by Cross Country and Track Coach Jon Noland to discuss toughness.

    Toughness Opener | Terps4Life Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 3:10


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie introduces our next core principle of Toughness.

    Team Closer | Terps4Life Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 1:55


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie gives a shout-out to one of the members of our team, the Red Shell.

    Kevin Garnett's Study on Team | Terps4Life Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 3:01


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie shares how Kevin Garnett was a great teammate.

    Talking Team with Coach Jon Noland | Terps4Life Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 2:53


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Cross Country Coach Jon Noland to discuss how his runners use the principle of team in a sport that is thought to be an individual one.

    Volleyball Special | Terps4Life Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 3:20


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie gives a special shoutout to our Volleyball Team.

    Talking Team with Grant Gerardi | Terps4Life Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 3:20


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by senior Grant Gerardi, a member of the Bowling, Basketball and Tennis teams, to talk about how the concept of team is used in individual sports.

    Team and Turkeys with Jason Zook, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 5:47


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie transitions the conversation with Head Bowling Coach Jason Zook about how the concept is team is present in Zook's professional bowling career.

    Team and Turkeys with Jason Zook, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 4:26


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Bowling Coach Jason Zook to discuss how the concept of team is present in an individual sport like bowling.

    Talking Team with Myka Wenzel | Terps4Life Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 3:14


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie is joined by Myka Wenzel, a member of the bowling and soccer teams, to discuss how the concept of team is present in both sports.

    Team Opener | Terps4Life Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 2:56


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics Chris Lavoie introduces the core principle of Team, which will be our topic for discussion over the next two weeks.

    Mamba Mentality | Terps4Life Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 2:38


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, shares how the late, great basketball legend, Kobe Bryant, had a unique mindset when it came to trusting his teammates and how you can apply this philosophy to your daily life.

    The Frog That Didn't Listen | Terps4Life Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 3:31


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, shares a story of frogs that could not climb up a mountain until one frog tried something different.

    How to Gain Trust | Terps4Life Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 2:51


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie shares the study of what gains college athletes trust, and how you can apply it here at Tampa Prep.

    Talking Trust with Coach Leanna Taylor | Terps4Life Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 3:39


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie is joined by Head Volleyball Coach Leanna Taylor to go behind the scenes of how the Volleyball team has implemented phrases and cues to help reinforce the principle of trust. Coach Taylor also shares how she measures trust.

    Talking Trust with Rylee Johnson | Terps4Life Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 2:23


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, is joined by volleyball junior Rylee Johnson to discuss how the volleyball team has focused on the principle of Trust, and why it is important to them.

    Core Principles with Kevin Plummer, Part 2 | Terps4Life Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 3:49


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, continues our conversation with Head of School, Kevin Plummer. Today, they focus on how the Core Principles can be applied outside of Athletics in everyday life.

    Core Principles with Kevin Plummer, Part 1 | Terps4Life Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 4:28


    On this episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, is joined by Head of School, Kevin Plummer, to discuss the development of the Tampa Prep Athletic Department's Core Principles as well as Mr. Plummer's experience as an All-American Lacrosse Player.

    The Story of Fire, Water, and Trust | Terps4Life Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 2:00


    On this debut episode of Terps4Life, Director of Athletics, Chris Lavoie, shares the story about Fire, Water, and Trust to emphasize the core principle of trust, and how it can be applied to everyday life.

    Welcome to Terps4Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 1:53


    Introducing Terps4Life, the official podcast of the Tampa Prep Athletic Department. Starting October 4th, join us every school day for a new episode discussing the 15 core principles with coaches, athletes, and administrators.

    Core Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 2:53


    The Terrapins athletic programs are part of the fabric of the Tampa Prep community. Athletics at Prep promote individual dignity, personal development and social interaction in a supportive and highly competitive environment. The acronym TERPS is the mission of the Tampa Prep athletic program. It's a promise to see the unlimited potential in every student-athlete. Every day. We are here to push them. Challenge them. Believe in them. And help them move the impossible into possible. We are Tampa Prep Terrapins, and our athletic program inspires the next great swimmers, ballers, runners and more. Trust, Team, Toughness Energy, Effort, Excellence Respect, Responsibility, Relentless Present, Process, Productive Service, Sportsmanship, Success

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