The 5th Quarter: Conversations Beyond The X and O's

Jeff and Lason spend time with former coach and Olympian Sherry Wynn. Sherry is a Two-Time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of The Year, and Amazon Three-Time Best Selling Author. She is an in-demand internationally renowned speaker who frequently speaks for up to 14,000 people at a time including companies such as StubHub, AnyTime Fitness, New York Life, Edward Jones, and Technicolor. Sherry is known as a leader of leaders and a visionary of visionaries who has written five books including her forth-coming and much anticipated book titled, Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets for Employee Champions and Sales Superstars. https://www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com/about/

In this episode, Jeff and Lason welcome Mark Cheney to the podcast. Mark has helped thousands of students and athletes get better at what they love to do.  As an educator and coach, he brings a unique and personalized approach to each performer he works with.  He helps each performer find their key to unlocking personal excellence. With diverse experiences including golf, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, tennis, lacrosse, track, football, tae kwon do, wrestling, business leadership, and AP classes, he understands how to work with performers in a variety of settings.  Prior to starting a high school mental conditioning program in his hometown of Las Vegas, he worked as a mental conditioning coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), a certified GolfPsych instructor, and a member of the National Federation of HS Coaches (NFHS).  Site: https://www.coachmarkcheney.com/meet-mark Twitter: CoachMarkCheney

Jeff and Lason are joined by Mike Sarraille, retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, CEO, best selling author and podcast host. A retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer with 20 years of service as a Recon Marine, Scout-Sniper, and U.S. Navy SEAL officer, which included ten combat deployments Mike is a successful entrepreneur, sought-after public speaker, and a well-respected thought leader and subject matter expert on leadership and human performance In 2020, Mike became a best-selling author with the release of The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. This definitive guide helps business leaders develop world-class talent by tapping into the assessment and selection process used by U.S. Special Operations. As the founder and CEO of Talent War Group, an elite consulting and executive search firm specializing in world-class leadership development and attracting top talent, he leads a team that drives positive change and helps organizations reach their full potential. A firm believer in balance, Mike also founded ATTA, a lifestyle and apparel brand that uses community to help people achieve their individual goals, pursue progress, and focus on physical, mental, and spiritual fitness. In this vein, Mike is an established keynote speaker; he addresses businesses worldwide on leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and more. After retiring, Mike became an ambassador for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. This nonprofit honors our fallen special operations soldiers and Medal of Honor recipients by providing their children with college education. In addition, they offer financial support to severely wounded special operations personnel. Mike continues to contribute to SOWF through Legacy Expeditions, an Adventure Capitalist Firm founded by him and Andy Stumpf, retired Navy SEAL. Legacy Expeditions brings world record setting attempts and expeditions to life, all while upholding the memories and legacies of fallen U.S. and Allied Troops lost during the Global War on Terrorism. Run by retired Tier One Operators and Special Operations Soldiers, Legacy Expeditions plans and coordinates exclusive extreme adventures and expeditions designed to push participants to their mental and physical limits to promote personal growth. Website: https://mikesarraille.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/mjsarraille

Jeff and Lason are joined by Dr. Bhrett McCabe to discuss mental performance, preparation, and gain insight from Dr. McCabe's experience as a former college player at LSU, his clinical and sports psychology work, and his current work with student athletes at the University of Alabama. https://bhrettmccabe.com/pages/about https://twitter.com/DrBhrettMcCabe https://bhrettmccabe.com/pages/books

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Sherri Coale, the legendary Hall of Fame basketball coach, to the show. Known for her remarkable career leading the University of Oklahoma women's basketball team, Sherri shares her profound insights on leadership, resilience, and the power of sports to transform lives. Tune in as she recounts pivotal moments from her journey, offers wisdom on building winning teams, and discusses the importance of mentorship and personal growth. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a coach, or someone seeking inspiration, Sherri's captivating stories and practical advice are sure to leave a lasting impact. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in athletics Twitter: @sherricoale Rooted to Rise Available on Amazon! | Hall Of Fame Coach. Speaking inquiries | Writer. Speaker. Believer.sherricoale.com

Jeff and Lason preview their upcoming episode with Sherri Coale.

Jeff and Lason spend time with Lisa Jaster, author of Delete The Adjective. Lisa Jaster is an American soldier, combat engineer, and one of the first three women to graduate the elite United States Army Ranger program in 2015. One of the most difficult combat training courses in the world, Lisa was the first reservist to complete the course. She graduated at age 37, while the average trainee age is 23. Lisa, an athlete focused on strength training and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, has a deeply rooted understanding of the importance of perseverance through continual progress and growth, as well as an ingrained respect for camaraderie and selfless service stemming from a noteworthy active-duty career (including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan).  Prior to receiving her esteemed Ranger tab, Lisa worked as an engineer with Shell Oil in Houston and an Army Reserve individual mobilization augmentee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Her background in both the military and corporate worlds allows her to connect with any audience to create a memorable experience. Lisa initially was commissioned in the Army in 2000 after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and returned to the reserves in 2012 after a 5-year hiatus from serving. She volunteered for combat training when she discovered the Army Ranger course was being opened to women for the first time in 60 years as a U.S. government experiment to see how women would fare in the notoriously brutal program. Lisa is the recipient of numerous military accolades including two Bronze Star Medals and the Meritorious Service Medal. Lisa left active duty in 2007 and started a family and civilian career with Shell but returned to the Army as a reservist in 2012. Lisa holds a BS and MS in Civil Engineering. She focuses her efforts on training management teams, executive coaching, and keynote speaking. She also works with Leading Authorities, LLC as a keynote speaker. Twitter: @lisa_jaster https://deletetheadjective.com/

Jeff and Lason preview their upcoming episode with Lisa Jaster.

In this episode of The Fifth Quarter: Conversations Beyond The Xs and Os, we are thrilled to welcome Chris Brogan, a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and business advisor. Chris has made a name for himself by helping companies improve their business through better understanding of human connections and digital strategies. Join us as we dive into Chris's unique insights on building strong relationships in the digital age, the importance of storytelling in business, and how to leverage social media for authentic engagement. Chris shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a trusted voice in the business world, offering practical advice and inspiring stories along the way. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a marketing professional, or just someone looking to enhance your personal brand, this episode is packed with actionable tips and thought-provoking discussions that you won't want to miss. Twitter: @chrisbrogan Chrisbrogan.com

Jeff and Lason give a preview of their upcoming podcast episode with Chris Brogan

In this episode, Jeff and Lason sit down with Sean Matson as we dive into the world of elite performance and innovative entrepreneurship with Sean Matson, a former Navy SEAL turned successful business leader. In this podcast, Sean shares his incredible journey from the battlefields to the boardrooms, offering listeners a unique blend of military discipline and entrepreneurial insight. TWITTER: MATBOCK_CEO #Entrepreneur | #NavySEAL | Co-Founder @MATBOCK_Origins | @CardoMaxActual To Bring Disruptive Technologies to The Market and Empower Others in Our Journey.

Jeff and Lason chat with the one and only Dan Rockwell. Known to many as the "Leadership Freak," Dan is an influential voice in the world of leadership and personal development. His insights have transformed countless lives and businesses, and his popular blog reaches readers around the globe. In this episode, we'll dive deep into Dan's journey, exploring the principles and experiences that have shaped his unique perspective on leadership. We'll discuss his latest works, uncover practical advice for aspiring leaders, and perhaps get a glimpse into what drives his passion for empowering others. https://leadershipfreak.blog/ Twitter:@Leadershipfreak

August Turak is a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, award-winning author, and contributor for Forbes and the BBC. He brings a wealth of experience and insight from his varied career, which includes founding a successful software company, working alongside legendary CEOs like Lou Gerstner of IBM, and spending over two decades as a frequent monastic guest at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery in South Carolina. In his best-selling book, "Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO's Quest for Meaning and Authenticity," August reveals how applying the principles of Trappist monks to his business endeavors led to remarkable success. His journey is a testament to the power of purpose, service, and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life. His latest book "Not Less Than Everything" chronicles his life journey and some of the amazing encounters and experiences he has had along the way. https://augustturak.org/ Twitter: @augustturak

Jeff and Lason chop it up with Jam Belcher in this episode of The Fifth Quarter: Conversations Beyond The Xs and Os. Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership consultant who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA.  Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach, professor and administrator. When he hung up the whistle, he didn't stop coaching. Jamy just moved from the locker-room into the boardroom. He now travels the country motivating people and “coaching” organizations on how they can build championship teams and cultures Email – speaking@jamybechler.com Twitter – @CoachBechler Facebook – JamyBechlerLeadership Instagram – @BechlerLeadership Linkedin – JamyBechler Pinterest – JamyBechler YouTube – @CoachBechler YouTube – Click here for some of Jamy's YouTube videos

Jeff and Lason are joined by Joe McNamara, former Marine officer who has served in combat as well as leading drill instructors at Parris Island Marine Recruit Depot. Joe shares his philosophy on leadership, his work with college athletic programs, and what he learned while a member of the USMC. Joe McNamara: Ironleaderteam.com https://www.ironleaderteam.com/about/

Jeff and Lason are joined by Jason Murff, Army veteran and founder of Grill Your Ass Off BBQ products. Jason shared his journey as a member of the Old Guard to his creation of GYAO and the explosive growth they have achieved. Info: https://grillyourassoff.com/pages/about-us

Jeff and Lason spend time with Hernando Planells to learn about his journey as a coach across the world, Slamball, his work in Hollywood as a sports coordinator on films, and continual growth as a leader and father. Twitter: @Hernandojr www.Hernadoplanells.com

Jeff and Lason are joined by JW Bertolotti, a writer, reader and seeker. We discuss how does one live a good life? What is the good life? The Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote to a friend (nearly two thousand years ago), “No one ever became wise merely by chance.” But how does one actually become wiser? You might know JW from In Search of Wisdom, Perennial Meditations, or the Perennial Leader Project. If not, to put it simply, he is someone curious about life — trying to follow the adage: “One should never stop learning how to live.” Twitter: @JWBertolotti @PerennialPods Substack: https://perennial.substack.com/about

Several weeks ago Jeff and Lason jumped behind their microphones to catch up on the latest in the sports world (including college football, Jim Harbaughs future and coaching hot seats) and discuss the future of the podcast. Some of their predictions came true and the jury is still out on others. Now that they both have some normalcy back in their lives, The Fifth Quarter is ready to share new content and interviews.

Jason Payne is entering his 24th season as the head coach of the Yorkton Regional Raiders Varsity Boys Basketball Team in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Jason is committed to focusing on serving his community by developing young men. He has also served on the staff of Team Saskatchewan at the Canadian National Tournament.  Jason is also the director of Coach Development for the Golden Ticket Basketball Club. This is a way to help develop the next generation of coaches. A lifelong learner, Jason completed his Master's in Sport & Performance Psychology from the University of Western States in 2021. This ushered in the next step in his coaching journey. In early, 2022 he started authoring his free weekly newsletter The Competitive Advantage (formerly the Growth Mindset). Each week the newsletter shares tips for coaches to develop the whole athlete.  Jason is committed to helping coaches and athletes build high performance.   Twitter: @JasonPayne306 and @EvolutionMPC thecompetitiveadvantage.ck.page/profile

Season 4 starts with a bang as Jeff and Lason welcome back Matt Brown from Extra Points to discuss the 2023 college football season. Matt shares his insights into NIL, conference realignments, which coaches are on the hot seat, as well as his opinion on the Tennessee Volunteers and LSU Tigers. Oh yeah, he also predicted that Colorado would lose at Oregon! Matt Brown Twitter: @MattBrownEP Website: https://www.extrapointsmb.com/

Jeff and Lason welcome author and sales coach Larry Long Jr. to the podcast to discuss a life in sales and helping others to grow. Larry Long Jr is the Founder and CEO of Larry Long, LLC which focuses on sales motivation, inspiration, training & coaching. He is the host of the ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute'.  Larry is extremely passionate about coaching, and helping professionals take their game to the ‘next level'. As an experienced sales leader with a demonstrated history of success in SaaS sales, he brings a unique perspective to the table and understand many of the challenges faced by sales professionals.   Larry's areas of experience include Sales Training, Team Development, Leadership, & Motivation within organizations of all stages (start-up to publicly traded). Web: https://larrylongjr.com/ Twitter: @larrylongjr Book: https://www.amazon.com/Jolt-Intentionality-Rediscover-Believe-Greatness-ebook/dp/B0B5YM29J9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21MRXJ2B0C27Z&keywords=larry+long+jr&qid=1695161247&sprefix=larry+long+jr%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-2

With the start of football season that also means it is tailgate season! Jeff and Lason are joined by chef and TV personality Jay Ducote to discuss the basics of tailgating and cooking advice on the grill and smoker. Jay Ducote is a chef, traveler, speaker, storyteller, culinary personality, and cultural gastronomist. Basically, he eats and drinks for a living. He received his BA in economics and political science and MA in political science from LSU. Jay is most widely known for finishing runner-up on Season 11 of the hit reality competition show Food Network Star in 2015. He also had a pilot for his own show, "Deep Fried America," air on the Travel Channel in 2016. In 2019 he won an episode of Beat Bobby Flay after challenging the Iron Chef to a crawfish boil. He has also appeared on Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, Masterchef, and many more television and web shows. Jay has twice been invited to cook at the historic James Beard House in New York. He has been a featured chef on ESPN's College GameDay two times, the pinnacle of learning how to cook throwing tailgate parties for LSU Football. He continues to cook for events large and small, near and far. Throughout Jay's career he has led ventures in blogging, radio, television, digital media, barbecue sauces and seasonings, wine, coffee, tacos, catering, pop-up dinners, and much more. In the Fall of 2020, the LSU Press published Jay Ducote's Louisiana Outdoor Cooking, a cookbook chronicling Jay's time growing up hunting, fishing, tailgating, and his professional culinary journey to that point. Jay currently travels as much as he can to soak in the great cultures of the world and experience everything that life has to offer. Presently, Jay is serving on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Travel Association and on the Dean's Advisory Council for the LSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Website: https://www.jayducote.com/ Twitter: @JayDucote

Dan Horwitz serves as a leadership consultant and assists sports teams and companies to help improve and enhance  trust, joy, communication, accountability, team chemistry, diversity & inclusion, culture, etc. Working with Dan will have a lasting impact on you and your team well beyond your time working together. He is the author of Help Them Up Website: https://www.danhorwitz.com/

Jeff Akin is a 20-year veteran of the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in both media and entertainment, as well as over two decades in management and leadership. Jeff specializes in listening to others, helping them unleash their true potential, and giving feedback that is authentic yet kind. This pro wrestling TV broadcaster turned executive leader is never afraid to get his hands dirty when it comes to improving lives! Website: https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/

Jeff and Lason are joined by coach, speaker and author Lance Loya. ================================== Lance Loya is the founder and CEO of The Good Teammate Factory and the creator of National Be a Good Teammate Day. As a leading authority on team dynamics, he specializes in getting individuals to shift into the We Gear and change their focus from me to we. Other experts concentrate on improving teamwork, but Lance concentrates on improving the teammate. Lance's method works! A former college basketball coach turned best-selling author, blogger, podcaster, and professional speaker, he is known for his enthusiastic personality and his passion for transforming teambusters into teammates. Lance is the author of nine books on the subject of being a good teammate, including The WE Gear, which made Forbes' list of “20 Books to Make You a Better Coach or Mentor,” and the heartwarming children's book Be a Good Teammate. Website: coachloya.com

Jeff and Lason are joined by veteran coach Will Rey. We discuss his coaching journey along with his experience with Five Star Canps

Jeff and Lason are joined by Fred Moss, veteran and owner of Moss Grills. Fred shares stories of his naval career and how he began building custom grills for the public and celebrities. Website: https://mossgrills.com/about/

Jeff and Lason spend time with coach and author Travis Daugherty, Husband. Father. Coach. Founder & Director of @Champions_101. Helping athletes, coaches, & sports parents build and become people worthy of winning. Travis is the author of The Lens: Raising a Champion Athlete and Man in Today's Myopic World as well as Hidden Talent: Uncovering What Really Makes A Champion A Champion. We discuss the challenges of coaching along with leading others in today's world. travisdaugherty.com Twitter: @CoachTDaugherty

Jeff and Lason spend time with Jim Rafferty, author of Leader by Accident, the story of how an unexpected volunteer leadership role fueled an even more unexpected journey into entrepreneurship. Book: https://www.leaderbyaccident.com/

Jeff and Lason sit down with Dr. Bill Berman; he shares his insights on what makes a great leader and how we can improve daily. He is the author of “Influence & Impact”, keynote speaker, executive coach. Bill is the President and Founder of Berman Leadership Development, which provides executive coaching, team facilitation, transition acceleration and bespoke executive assessments with senior leaders & their teams. www.bermanleadership.com

Dr. Pete Van Mullem joins Jeff and Lason to discuss his new book Cornfields to Gold Medals, along with his career as a coach and teacher. Dr. Van Mullem has authored over 50 publications related to coach development in both trade and academic publications, including books, book chapters, and journal articles. He is the co-author of two recently published books: To Be a Better Coach and the National Standards for Sport Coaches and the writer for the upcoming biography: Cornfields to Gold Medals. Dr. Van Mullem serves on the Editorial Board for the International Sport Coaching Journal, as the Director of Sport Coach America, and Editor-in-Chief of PHE America. He has 14 years of professional experience in coaching at the scholastic and collegiate levels. Twitter: VanMullem_Pete

Jeff and Lason spend time with CSM Mike T. Hall, US Army. Mike is the Executive Director of Three Rangers Foundation. He brings over 40 years of executive planning, administration, communications, and program experience to the Foundation.  He also adds a solid perspective to the Foundation from all aspects of military life.  Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Hall is a decorated combat veteran with over 34 years of service to the US Army, the 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Operations.   His skillset was acquired over the gambit from the National Command Authority through the Private soldier on the ground, to include being the senior advisor to over a dozen General Officers and Chief Executive Officers. “The Best Soldier I have ever known” is how General (Retired) Stanley McChrystal describes Mike. He served over 20 years with the 75th Ranger Regiment; he is the only soldier to have held the senior enlisted position at the Ranger Regiment, the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). He retired from active duty in 2008 after 32 years of service. In 2009, he was recalled from retirement to serve as the CSM and Senior Enlisted Advisor for the International Security Assistance Force North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Afghanistan/United States Forces Afghanistan (ISAF). This force consisted of over 130,000 Soldiers from 46 countries, during the most dramatic change in strategy and troop increase in the history of the war. After retirement from the Army, he took this experience and applied it to coaching and mentoring executives at a diverse collection of businesses, to include Lockheed Martin, The McChrystal Group, as an independent consultant, and as Chief of Staff, North American Sales, the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. Mike contributed to significantly improving culture, communication, transparency, strategic planning, and operational effectiveness of each of these Corporations. Mike's passion for helping veterans transition to successful civilian life led him to the Foundation. The Foundation's focus, mission, vision, and dedicated team is the perfect combination, presenting the right opportunity to give back. Website: https://www.threerangersfoundation.org/

Jeff and Lason spend time with Kyle Adams, coach, mentor, leader, podcast host and author of Discarding The Mask: The Soul Sacrifices of a Coach. Coach Adams shares his journey and his mission to honor the legacy of coaches Vivian Stringer and John Thompson. https://linktr.ee/itsbiggerthantheball_ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WZ99LLG/ref=

The founders of Essential Coaching, Kyle Kavanaugh and Aseem Rastogi join the show tp discuss Essential Coaching and how we can improve as coaches and teachers. Coach Kavanaugh is a co-founder of Essential Coaching, co-owner and managing partner of Playmakers League, and is a back-to-back State Championship high school coach from Louisiana. He currently serves as the assistant athletic director for strategic communications at his alma mater, Louisiana Tech, where he earned his master's degree in Industrial/organizational Psychology as well as his bachelor's of science in biology education. “Coach Kav” began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs men's basketball program before moving to the high school ranks where in conjunction with his coaching career he served as a classroom educator for 13 years. He currently resides in Ruston, LA with his wife Meghan and daughter Kendall. Coach Rastogi is a co-founder of Essential Coaching, co-owner and managing partner of playmakers league, and is currently the head girls basketball coach at Worcester Academy in Worcester, Ma. Prior to his appointment at WA, he spent four years as an assistant wbb coach at Brandeis university, propelling that program to new heights on and off the court. he was a successful head varsity girls basketball coach in northern virginia, and has worked in every level of basketball except the WNBA and NBA. He holds a master's degree in adult & higher education/intercollegiate athletic administration from the university of oklahoma and a b.s. in sport management from old dominion university. in addition, he is a trained anti-racism, diversity and inclusion programming facilitator, specializing in issues surrounding race, privilege, and equity in athletics and education. he brings over 17 years of basketball coaching and athletic administration experience to essential coaching. he currently resides in Pawtucket, RI with his wife, becca, and their dog, poppy. Coach Rastogi is a co-founder of Essential Coaching, co-owner and managing partner of playmakers league, and is currently the head girls basketball coach at worcester academy in worcester, ma. Prior to his appointment at WA, he spent four years as an assistant wbb coach at brandeis university, propelling that program to new heights on and off the court. he was a successful head varsity girls basketball coach in northern virginia, and has worked in every level of basketball except the wnba and nba. he holds a master's degree in adult & higher education/intercollegiate athletic administration from the university of oklahoma and a b.s. in sport management from old dominion university. in addition, he is a trained anti-racism, diversity and inclusion programming facilitator, specializing in issues surrounding race, privilege, and equity in athletics and education. he brings over 17 years of basketball coaching and athletic administration experience to essential coaching. he currently resides in pawtucket, ri with his wife, becca, and their dog, poppy. https://www.essential-coaching.net/ https://www.playmakersleague.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-coaching-conversations/id1637020356?i=1000613476200

Mental Toughness Coach Dr. Rob Bell joins Jeff and Lason to discuss the keys to a great mental approach to life and performance, as well as what is The Hinge Moment. Dr. Bell is the author of 8 books, including the latest book "I Can't Wait To Be Patient". He is also host of the podcast The Mental Toughness Podcast. Website: https://drrobbell.com/ Podcast: https://drrobbell.com/mental-toughness-podcast/

This was an amazing night for us to interview Guy Kawasaki! Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. He was the chief evangelist of Apple and a trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation. He has written Wise Guy, The Art of the Start 2.0, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and eleven other books. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. Twitter: @GuyKawasaki Podcast: http://wavve.link/remarkablepeople Website: https://guykawasaki.com/

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BEN WOODBURY SERVED EIGHT YEARS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY, AS A SCOUT IN THE U.S. CAVALRY AND ACHIEVED THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT.  HIS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR OUR COUNTRY, OUR FREEDOMS, AND THOSE WHO DIED PROTECTING THOSE FREEDOMS GREW INTO HIS EXPLODING PATRIOTISM TODAY.  SINCE HIS SEPARATION FROM SERVICE, HE'S FELT A STRONG DESIRE TO GIVE BACK TO THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT CAME BEFORE HIM, SERVED WITH HIM, AND CONTINUE TO SERVE. WHEN YOU JOIN THE MA DEUCE NATION YOU ARE SUPPORTING OUR AMERICAN FAMILY WHO WILL IN TURN GIVE BACK TO OTHER AMERICAN FAMILIES.  YOU ARE SUPPORTING A VETERAN WHOSE PASSION IS TO GIVE BACK TO FELLOW VETERANS Ma Deuce Nation

Former college coach Ron Righter joins the show to talk about his coaching career, what he learned from working for George Raveling, and publishing the first coaching book on the Flex Offense.

Jeff and Lason are joined by Jason Oates, host of Whistle and a Clipboard podcast. Jason discusses his coaching career working with youth sports and his discovery of the Three Principles and how it shaped his coaching philosophy.

Charles was a NCAA Division 1 baseball player at Youngstown State and earned Freshman All-American. He started The Edge of Greatness Project in 2020 and launched his podcast November 2020. Charles is an avid writer and published his first book in 2021—Be Great: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Dirt. Since then Charles has become a highly sought after podcast guest, speaker, and consultant.

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Its March Madness, so Jeff and Lason get to chat with the Director of the NCAA Men's Division 1 Basketball Championship, Ron English. Mr. English has also served at the senior associate commissioner for the Ohio Valley Conference as well as Assistant Commissioner for the Missouri Valley Conference. We get a unique insight into the behind the scenes action that makes up the event every college basketball loves.

Jeff and Lason are joined by Scott Hershovitz, author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with Kids. We discuss philosophy and how it applies to everyday life, his experience working for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and his love for the Atlanta Braves. ====================================================================================================================== Scott Hershovitz is the Thomas G. and Mabel Long Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He directs the University's Law and Ethics Program. And he co-edits Legal Theory.Hershovitz writes about law and philosophy. His academic work has appeared in the Harvard Law Review, The Yale Law Journal, and Ethics, among other places. In addition, he writes occasional essays about philosophy for the New York Times. Hershovitz has two books in progress. The first — Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with Kids — will be published by Penguin Press in 2022. The second — Law is a Moral Practice — will be published by Harvard University Press in 2023. Before joining the Michigan faculty, Hershovitz served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court and an attorney-advisor on the appellate staff of the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice. Hershovitz earned a J.D. at the Yale Law School, a D.Phil. at the University of Oxford (where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar), and a M.A. and A.B. at the University of Georgia. He lives in Ann Arbor with his wife, Julie; his kids, Rex and Hank; and his dog, Bailey. He loves baseball, barbecue, and tacos.

Jason Piccolo – podcast host of “The Protectors”, bestselling author of Unwavering and Out of the Shadows; has spent 30 years in service to the United States with over 22 years as a federal agent. He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Infantry Captain. Jason is an avid shooter and certified instructor; as well as a college professor. He has made over 60 appearances on Court TV as an expert contributor, as well as countless contributions on many other media outlets. Twitter: @DRJasonPiccolo Website: https://protectors.us/

Daniel Marks is currently the chief program strategist for Howard University Men's Basketball, where he supervises student managers and the day to day operations. He is also the founder of Scouting and Scavenging, an organization to encourage NBA, G-League, and NCAA players and staff to collect unused hotel toiletries from their travels for donations to homeless shelters at the end of their respective seasons. Website: www.scoutingandscavenging.com Twitter: @scoutscavenge Instagram: @scoutingandscavenging

Karin M. Reed is an Emmy award-winning journalist and CEO of Speaker Dynamics, a corporate communications training firm, featured in Forbes. While speaking through a webcam might be relatively new to much of the world, Karin has been teaching business professionals how to be effective on-camera communicators for nearly a decade. A four-time author, she has been quoted as a thought leader by various prestigious publications, including Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and Business Insider and was named an 'Author Who Inspires Us' by McKinsey and Company. Karin and her team have been the chosen training partner for some of the world's most recognized companies – from Nike to Lenovo – and most respected academic institutions in the world – from Duke University to the Graduate School of Business at Stanford. Her first book, On-Camera Coach: Tools and Techniques for Business Professionals in a Video-Driven World, (WILEY 2017) was a #1 Hot New Release in Business Communications on Amazon. Her award-winning second book, Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work, written with meeting scientist, Dr. Joseph Allen, was adopted into the curriculum of the Graduate School of Business at Stanford. She and Dr. Allen collaborated again for her third book, Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting, which hit #1 in Business Communications upon its release in February 2022. Their third book together, Running Effective Meetings for Dummies, was just released in September 2022

Jeff and Lason are joined by Larry McKenzie to discuss his legacy as a coach Coach, author, and educator Larry McKenzie is the First coach to win four straight state titles in the 100-year history of the Minnesota State Boys Basketball. In 2017, Coach McKenzie became the first Coach in Minnesota High School Basketball History to lead two separate schools to multiple titles, both Minneapolis Patrick Henry and Minneapolis North. Larry is a long-time community and youth advocate with 20 plus years of experience working with urban youth. His service to young people has earned him numerous awards and recognition including KARE 11's Eleven Who Care, KTCA's Everyday Hero, the Minneapolis Park Board's Volunteer of the Year, and Positive Image Father of the Year. Coach McKenzie Website: https://coachmckenzie.com/ Follow Coach McKenzie on Twitter: @LarryMc52167936

Jeff and Lason are joined by Marc Champagne, author of Personal Socrates and the podcast host for Behind The Human (Top 50 podcasts) and INvested. We discuss the book, the power of questions, being a mental fitness strategist, and more in this episode. Find out more about Marc here: https://www.behindthehuman.com/