Youth Development

Growing up as an overweight child that was challenged by bullying, Nick was blessed to represent NSW Country for Baseball. He then battled eating disorders, depression and was a failing Uni Student that ran away to Europe t find himself. Now, he is a leader inside the youth development space. Based out of Newcastle, NSW, The Academy is Revolutionising the way we view & go about Youth DevelopmentWith a life resume that includes learning from World-Class Coaches + Experts and a ton of adversity, Nick has some life-changing advice to pass on to the youth of todayListen in as Nick shares some of his most powerful lessons for the youth, including:+ How Everything in Life is Happening For You+ Why Courage Is the Most Powerful Skill for the Youth+ Why We Should Lead with our Hearts, Not our Heads+ How To Be A Good Human+ A ton moreCurious to hear your favourite time stamp in the comments!—► If you're interested in having your own Team Development session, send an email to admin@theyouthacademy.net.au► Listen to the full session on The Academy's "Youth Development" Podcast - http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you...—► Check out our new "Academy Curriculum": The World's Most Comprehensive, Youth Specific, Cognitive Development Program - https://theyouthacademy.kartra.com/pa...—The Academy is the The Centre Of Youth Development, Worldwide. We are Revolutionising Youth Development outside of the school, sport and home environments by creating supportive environments that guide & support the youth with their development as humansWe have developed a first-of-its-kind, Individualised Whole-Systems Approach to youth development that encompasses their physical, cognitive and emotional developmentNick is a highly sought after speaker, author, and Language + Youth Development Specialist—Follow The Academy Online Here:Instagram: http://instagram.com/theyouthacademyFacebook: http://facebook.com/academyyouththeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maiernick/Website: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.auPodcast: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you...Subscribe to our VIP Newsletter for exclusive content and weekly giveaways here: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.auSUPPORT | GUIDE | EMPOWER #TheCentreOfYouthDevelopment

Coach Marco Augusto is a leader inside the health & fitness space in The Hunter Area, Australia. Based out of Newcastle, NSW, he is changing peoples lives by supporting them to change their bodies, minds, and become new peopleWith an abundance of life experience that has seen him overcome severe depression, Marco has some life-changing advice to pass on to the youth of todayListen in as Marco shares some of his most powerful lessons for the youth, including:+ Why Travel Will Change Your Life+ How to Ask for Help+ How We Hold Ourselves Back+ Why There's a Positive in Everything and How To See It+ A ton moreSuper curious to hear your favourite part in the comments!—► If you're interested in having your own Team Development session, send an email to admin@theyouthacademy.net.au► Listen to the full session on The Academy's "Youth Development" Podcast - http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you...—► Check out our new "Academy Curriculum": The World's Most Comprehensive, Youth Specific, Cognitive Development Program - https://theyouthacademy.kartra.com/pa...—The Academy is the The Centre Of Youth Development, Worldwide. We are Revolutionising Youth Development outside of the school, sport and home environments by creating supportive environments that guide & support the youth with their development as humansWe have developed a first-of-its-kind, Individualised Whole-Systems Approach to youth development that encompasses their physical, cognitive and emotional developmentNick is a highly sought after speaker, author, and Language + Youth Development Specialist—Follow The Academy Online Here:Instagram: http://instagram.com/theyouthacademyFacebook: http://facebook.com/academyyouththeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maiernick/Website: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.auPodcast: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you...Subscribe to our VIP Newsletter for exclusive content and weekly giveaways here: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.auSUPPORT | GUIDE | EMPOWER #TheCentreOfYouthDevelopment

Coach Kenny Kallen is a leader inside the human performance space. Based out of Santa Monica, Ca, he is developing the up and coming coaches of the next generationWith a world-class resume that includes coaching Olympians, Kenny has some life-changing advice to pass on to the youth of todayListen in as Kenny shares some of his most powerful lessons for the youth, including: + How even Olympians simply need someone to care and be there for them... + Why Knowledge & Experience are to Keys for Success + HAVE FUN! + Why You Need to Take Care of Yourself First + And a ton moreSuper curious to hear your favourite part in the comments! — ► If you're interested in having your own Team Development session, send an email to admin@theyouthacademy.net.au ► Listen to the full session on The Academy's "Youth Development" Podcast - http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you... — ► Check out our new "Academy Curriculum": The World's Most Comprehensive, Youth Specific, Cognitive Development Program - https://theyouthacademy.kartra.com/pa... — The Academy is the The Centre Of Youth Development, Worldwide. We are Revolutionising Youth Development outside of the school, sport and home environments by creating supportive environments that guide & support the youth with their development as humansWe have developed a first-of-its-kind, Individualised Whole-Systems Approach to youth development that encompasses their physical, cognitive and emotional developmentNick is a highly sought after speaker, author, and Language + Youth Development Specialist — Follow The Academy Online Here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theyouthacademy Facebook: http://facebook.com/academyyouththe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maiernick/ Website: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au Podcast: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you...Subscribe to our VIP Newsletter for exclusive content and weekly giveaways here: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au

Fascia is quite possibly a term you've never heard of before, despite its importance in both Europe & the United States. It's an incredibly powerful, and untapped performance enhancer that the likes of the German Football Team train - yes, the world cup winners - amongst many other professional teams And today, we are blessed to have Jesse Hankin, 1 of only 2 Level III Fascial Stretch Therapists in Australia on to discuss the wonderful world of fascia, how to train it, and how it will increase performance and enhance recovery

Jake Shoesmith was an up-and-coming goalkeeper. He made his 1st-grade debut at the age of 16, and was on the radar of FCB Escola, the feeder system for footballing giants Barcelona. Five broken ankles in five years saw his dreams dashed, and he found himself in seemingly insurmountable darkness with no way out. And this is what can happen when young athletes identify themselves with their sport and shut themselves off to everything else life has to offer us We touch on shifting our identities, how to overcome the most seemingly insurmountabe of obstacles, and the steps it takes to cultivate a champions mindset

Kathleen has been there & done most of everything... From being a junior representative netballer and national level track athlete - to beginning her own netball 'federation' in Tamworth to coaching the Australian Indigenous Netball team - it's safe to say she knows a thing or two from the perspective of both sides We delve into the hidden impact and influence both parents & coaches unknowingly have on their kids, how we should be viewing and coaching "failure", and the one commonality she's seen in all the best athletes/kids she's coached - and how the young athletes of today can learn this skill

At the age of 8, Ben Atkins had a dream to represent his country in Paralympic Football - but he never thought it’d be possible for him because of all the perceived limitations society placed on him Fast-forward to now, and he’s been in the system for the past 10 years, wrapping up 50 caps and being blessed with the vice-captaincy at the young age of 18 He’s lived first-hand the experience of how to overcome the utmost of adversity and self-imposed limitations. And here, he shares his story about how he overcame those limitations, and how the next generations of young athletes & adolescents can do the same...

There's a handful of life principles that ultimately determine the success of people in their lives. The better they understand and apply these principles, the better their happiness, growth, and success In this episode, Nick introduces you to some of these principles and how you can apply them in your life today Here are some things he covers: + Be Flexible Yet Firmly Rooted + Be Always Ready + Find Wisdom in Emptiness And a ton more - curious to hear your favourite takeaways in the comments! — ► Check out our new "Academy Curriculum": The World's Most Comprehensive, Youth Specific, Cognitive Development Program - https://theyouthacademy.kartra.com/pa... — The Academy is the The Centre Of Youth Development, Worldwide. We are Revolutionising Youth Development outside of the school, sport and home environments by creating supportive environments that guide & support the youth with their development as humans We have developed a first-of-its-kind, Individualised Whole-Systems Approach to youth development that encompasses their physical, cognitive and emotional development Nick is a highly sought after speaker, author, and Language + Youth Development Specialist — Follow The Academy Online Here: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theyouthacademy Facebook: http://facebook.com/academyyouththe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maiernick/ Website: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au Podcast: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/you... Subscribe to our VIP Newsletter for exclusive content and weekly giveaways here: http://www.theyouthacademy.net.au

On Season 1 of Youth Development, we've sat down with:✅ A young woman who is currently an Intelligence Officer in training within the Australian Royal Navy✅ A Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist✅ A young man in the Newcastle Jets Youth System✅ A young woman knocking down the door of NSW State Netball Selection✅ A young man on track to play in the NRL✅ And many more...It's been a hell of a season

Leadership of others starts with leading ourselves first

At the age of 7, this world-class young lady was taken to the AIS for a 3-month trial & clinic for a spot in their Gymnastics Program The rest, as they say, is history

This young man was once knocked out within the first 10 seconds of the first round of the National Judo Championships...The very next year, he narrowly lost winning itHe's fought his way through the ranks of the local football competition - from 2nd grade, to 1st grade, to the NPL - and now, he's in the Newcastle Jets Youth SystemHe may be incredibly soft-spoken and come across as a little shy, but don't let that fool you, as H knows a thing or two about fighting it out and working hard

Teamwork. Courage. Belief. A desire to test yourself and see what you're truly capable of...That's a glimpse into the skillset that this weeks guest on Youth Development has, and he's not even 15!This is such a beautiful and powerful conversation for the youth and their parents to listen to and study. Taison is wise beyond his years and has learned a TON in the past 12 monthsOur favourite part of this interview leaves Coach Nick laughing hysterically... can you guess whySUPPORT | GUIDE | EMPOWER #TheCentreOfYouthDevelopment

Want to know how to achieve as a youth, and discover all the principles that will guide you in doing so...What about learning how to display grit, tenacity and how to stay present in tough times...Or how fear is a compass, guiding you exactly where you need to go & how to overcome harmful "perfectionism"...That's what Coach Nick goes DEEP INTO in Episode 5 of Youth Development

Such a beautiful, rare conversation with Luke Frazier on The Why Blog⠀⠀Incredibly grateful to be the final guest of his for 2018. My heart and soul open up for all to see...⠀⠀Catch a glimpse into my why, how special our Academy kids are, and how we’re Revolutionising Youth Development in Australia, and Worldwide ⠀SUPPORT | GUIDE | EMPOWER⠀#TheCentreOfYouthDevelopment

Kids. Run towards your fears as they're going to get smaller the closer you get to them. By staring them in the face, you're going to see them for what they truly are

"I am very passionate. I am ver hardworking. I love the pressure. I love the competition. I love what I do" - Maddi MuellerIt's not everyday you cross paths with a young woman of 15yrs of age who has a passion, energy and determination to be her best that is at the level of this exceptional Academy Kid

"Don't be a donkey... You've got time on your side. You can try something for a while, and if it's not for you, you can move onto something else. It's a powerful & empowering place to be" - Emily KolokotasKids. When you get out of your own way & demand greatness of yourself, it's usually what you get

"Awareness & Understanding. In the simplest form, this is what we're seeking to support & guide these youths in raising" - Coach NickSeason 1 of YD is going to be epic. Over 6 episodes, you're invited to join us & get to know more than 10 of our phenomenal Academy Kids

"I'm here to lead. I'm here to empower people". I'm here to put a mace in their hands and show them the power of flow" - Leo Savage

"Trust your gut. Be willing to act on it, and then assume responsibilities for the consequences and learn from those consequences" - Carl PaoliThat's powerful. And it's the bit of advice Carl would leave with the youth. He's been an elite level youth gymnast and has been coaching since his teenage years. So it's safe to say that when Carl Paoli​ speaks, you listen intently

1️⃣ Get in the habit of writing the good, bad and ugly down to understand how to change your thought processing2️⃣ Become aware of and change your posture 3️⃣ Learn how to really breathThose are the 3 tips that Dr Theresa Larson would pass onto the youth to help them begin to build their resiliency

"How might I be wrong about this?" - Logan Gelbrich​It's a brilliant question we should all ask ourselves... Why? Because it's going to cause us to seek out disconfirming information that questions we're wrong and forces us to widen our perspectiveIt's just one tip that Logan advises the youth to to help them grow and evolve in life

Imagine what it's like to be 2 weeks away from fulfilling your biggest dream and having it ripped away from you...You go through 12 months of hard work, only for it to happen again, only this time, it's completely outside your controlThat's the exact 12 months that our very own Harri Dowdell​ had to endure, but the good news is, he's STRONGER have been through that fireIn this Deep Dive we have a vulnerable and authentic conversation about:✅ His ACL Injury + Rehab✅ The Lessons He Learned From It✅ The Power of A Support Network✅ His Funniest Joke✅ And Much More...Enjoy this one Academy Fam

✅ He's been involved with presidential election campaigns...✅ He's been working for the majority of his life to give himself to serve a former version of himself...✅ He's helped create a better life for thousands of young men around AmericaThat's some CV for our guest on this week's Youth Development Hour Deep Dive...And in this conversation, we cover:

Being at the centre of Strength & Conditioning on a global scale is a pretty special place to liveIt introduces you to some amazing experiences and even more amazing people... and along the way, you learn powerful lessons that help shape and transform your lifeSuch is a part of the story of Anders Varner​. It's one filled with passion, heart, authenticity and vulnerabilityThis is the 2nd time we've been blessed to have a Deep Dive with this world class human on The Youth Development Hour - and goddam is it raw and vulnerableHere's some of what you can expect:✅ Coach Nick shares some personal things he's never shared before✅ Why the youth have to stop thinking they need to "make it" & why they're already there...✅ Why John Cena privately flew Anders across the USA✅ Why your heart matters most✅ Anders tells his best (see: WORST) joke✅ And much more...Vulnerable and powerful, that's what this episode is fam ❤️

"People will tell you to go this way or that way, but it's in choosing your own path that leads you where you want to be. It's your decision to make... And you've always got to believe in yourself, as any doubts at all will set you back" - Aphra O'Brien SladePowerful. Vulnerable. Authentic. That's how you describe this weeks Deep Dive on The Youth Development Hour with our very own Aphra​

"Do what you want to do. Follow your instincts. Your higher self... you already know what you should be doing"That's the piece of advice Coach Sean Bastock​ would pass onto the next generations, and it's perfect in our eyes as it's so simpleIn this week's Deep Dive w/ Sean, we go into:✅ The power of setting intention and giving your attention to it✅ Our lessons learned from over two collective decades of training✅ What happens when you set clarity, have belief and take action✅ Why we're so proud of these Academy Kids✅ And much more...Enjoy this special episode Fam ❤️

A sneak peek into this weeks Deep Dive episode with World-Class Human & Academy Head Coach Sean Bastock as he discusses the BIGGEST LESSON he's learned & would pass on to the next generations of youths

"Work harder for what you want... Even if you think it's going to happen, even if you think you have "talent", hard work is what sets you apart" - Yazzie SkeneThose are the words of advice Australian Floorball Representative, Yazzie Skene​ would pass onto these next generations of youthsAnd it's perfect, as it's a principle that affects every aspect of life - not just sportIn this weeks Deep Dive, we sit down with Yaz to discuss:✅ Handling pressure and absorbing it to perform at your best✅ Confidence, what it is and where you can discover it✅ What it was like to play for Australia prior to the age of 18✅ Identity and what it's like to have to change your identity at a young age✅ And much more...Enjoy this one Fam

A sneak peek into this weeks Deep Dive episode with Australian Floorball Player Yazzie Skene as she discusses her BIGGEST LESSON she's learned & would pass on to the next generations of youths

"Showing vulnerability is being courageous"This is something I can wholeheartedly backup, and a powerful truth that these youth's needed to learn and understandThis weeks Deep Dive guest has overcome addiction and rehab to stand atop the podium of the Crossfit Games and now the business worldHe's the true definition of "It's not about who you are today that matters... what matters is who you want to become and how hard you're willing to work to get there..."In this episode, we discuss:✅ How to remove negativity from our lives✅ The power of habits and creating empowering behaviours✅ How to understand our own minds✅ Vulnerability, Authenticity✅ And much more...Enjoy Kids & Parents ❤️

"The biggest tip I can pass on to the next generations is gratitude... it will change your life" - Jordan PottsJordan's story is one we hear far too often...Promising young athlete gets injured which drives them away from their sport and into a scene no kids should have to endureLuckily for JP, after a few years had passed he had an awakening that's shifted his life and placed him in a fulfilling and life-changing positionIn this Deep Dive, we go into:✅ The mental side of injuries and overcoming them✅ The power of support, guidance and mentorship✅ Gratitude, and how it can change your life✅ How to BE THE CHANGE you want to see in your life✅ And much more

With our words we create our realities...It's one of the biggest takeaway's I've had since learning from the world-class Mark England​ of Procabulary​The mission of Procabulary is to dramatically reduce the amount of unnecessary stress and drama inthe world and to create more powerful, happy people as a result.As Mark says, “With Procabulary, the conversation - with ourselves and each other - has officially been changed.”And in this very special Deep Dive in The Youth Development Hour, we touch on:✅ The 4 table legs of our identity - imagination, feelings/emotions, physiology/posture and how well we breath✅ Conflict Language vs Architect Language✅ Expectations vs Excuses✅ The Most Powerful Way to Set Goals✅ And more...Enjoy Fam :D :DProcabulary offers courses, coachingand life events worldwide. If you'd like more information, visit https://procabulary.org/

On this week's Youth Development Hour Deep Dive, we have an AMAZING human

A very special Deep Dive this week with world-class physiotherapist, and expert on all things pain, Dave Renfrew

Mycal Anders​ knows what it takes to achieve dreams...1️⃣ Setting Intentions2️⃣ A Growth Mindset + Affirmations3️⃣ A TON of Consistent, Hard WorkThat's how he's created CrossFit PHX​, voted the best CrossFit Gym in America, and has risen to the peaks of his powers as an athlete, husband, father and businessmanIn this Academy Deep Dive, we go DEEP into Mindset, Affirmations, Intention Setting, Growth, and much more...

"Self-Harm my soul, you are causing self-harm" - Marcus AureliusAnat Peri is a leader when it comes to: 1️⃣ Understanding ourselves, 2️⃣ Working through our past to better love ourselves 3️⃣ Becoming the person we aspire to becomeAn absolute pleasure sitting down with her to discuss self-love & the true power of parents over a child's development in their first 7-14yrs of lifeIt's damn powerful stuff ❤

On this weeks Academy Deep Dive with have an Ex-Crossfit Games Champion...

This week on our Academy Deep Dive, we go a little bit ACTION SPORTS

This week’s Academy Podcast is guaranteed to NOT put you to sleep, although that’s what it’s all about…

Speechless. That’s what we are when it comes to this phenomenal lady and sports dietitian

Leah Marmullah is a world-class dietitian who can throw herself down many, many rabbit holes and come back with extensive knowledge that will blow your socks offWhen it comes to Young Athlete & Adolescent Development from a nutrition aspect in many different areas, she’s your gal!In this episode, we dive deep into:- Food Intolerances, Diagnosing Them and How To Best “Treat” Them…- Our Past Battles with Disordered Eating and The Lessons We Learned From Them- The Gut Microbiome- Learning from Past Mistakes- And much much more…Enjoy this one Fam! It’s a gem

Anders Varner is a:1️⃣ World-class human2️⃣ S&C Movement Specialist3️⃣ Co-owner of Movement RX4️⃣ And the host of the #1 S&C Podcast in the world, Shrugged CollectiveAnd this week on our Deep Dive we were honoured to have one of the most authentic and real conversations with himWe shot this podcast at 2am one Saturday morning here in Australia, and all I remember was the Zoom Video window opening up and Anders bringing a TON of energy straight to the episode...Bring The Love...Bring The Joy...Stay Present...Attack Every Single Moment of Every Single Day Like Is Was Your Last On Earth...That's the philosophy Anders Varner, host of the world's #1 Podcast Shrugged Collective, adopts and brings to the worldEnjoy!!

In today's episode, we delve into why YA + A's shouldn't wish things were easier or shy away from adversity, but instead wish they were better and use that adversity to help them level up. We also discuss how we're not made for big long slogs of work, but more for short, sharp, rapid sprints followed by periods of rest & relaxation... Enjoy!

Power Athlete​ is a world-wide strength and conditioning company that’s sole intention is to empower the performance of average joe’s as well as world-class athletes…Their methodology is second to none, and on this weeks Deep Dive we had the pleasure to sit down with Luke & Tex to discuss:- making time vs finding time- the key focus points for building these next generations- their biggest mistakes in life & the lessons learned from them- developing speed- and much moreEnjoy this one ladies & gents, it's a treat ❤️P.S: for more info on Power Athlete and their amazing work, visit https://academy.powerathletehq.com/p/methodology-level-one-s5

In today's episode, we discuss confidence and how there's a specific recipe that YA + A's can use to ensure that any endeavor they undertake they will have the utmost of confidence in themselves and their abilities at! Enjoy

In today's episode, we discuss how we always focus specifically on the negatives happening around us, even when the positives far outnumber them, and how YA + A's can begin seeing and focusing on the positives more in their lives and use that to their advantage. Enjoy!

In today's training tip, we delve into how we can adapt our training and it's intention depending on the specific part of the sporting season we're at the ensure we're always going to be growing, developing, and performing at our best! Enjoy

In today's nutrition bite, we delve deep into how we can harness the power of nutrition to speed up the recovery process when we're injured and have us back doing what we love quicker than we could have imagined! Enjoy

Demi-Maree Faulkner is an Accredited Sports Dietitian who is currently working with the NSW Male Junior Gymnasts and Sydney Roosters U/20 Football teamIn this episode, we go deep into:- Fundamental nutrition principles and strategies for these next generations to empower and educate themselves to take control of their nutrition- Proper plate proportions- The role of carbohydrates in energy production and recovery- Supplements, and which ones are NOT recommended- The biggest issues teenage males face with their nutrition and how to overcome them- And much more!