Podcast appearances and mentions of jerod ward

We have been waiting for this one for a long time. Tremaine Fowlkes is in the house! The Crenshaw High School legend, Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and NBA Champ shares his hoops story from start to finish in an episode that did NOT disappoint. This one may have been a long time in the making but it was very much well worth the wait!Tremaine Fowlkes played in an incredible era for high school basketball. He starred in an era that featured a handful of some of our favorite guests such as Schea Cotton, Ricky Price, Keith Closs, Jelani Gardner, Travis Reed, Chris Ott, and many others. He went on to play at both Cal and Fresno State before being drafted 54th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft. He had a successful career in the NBA and overseas and is now an author and college level official. Fowlkes shares great stories about Crenshaw, AAU, Schea Cotton, Jerod Ward, college hoops experience, Tony Gonzalez, Chris Herren, journey to NBA, Michael Olowokandi, Kobe, MJ, experiences overseas, officiating, his book, and MUCH more!BIG thanks to Tremaine Fowlkes for taking the time to hang out with us today. He is such a staple in the hoops scene in SoCal during his era and it was an honor to finally have the chance to learn about his journey. You do NOT want to miss this one!Thanks Tremaine Fowlkes!Be sure to support and purchase his book titled “From The Shaw To The Chip”Link - https://www.amazon.com/Shaw-Chip-Dawg-ebook/dp/B0C9XMLGKWYou can find this episode on Apple, Spotify or any source for podcasts.Follow us on social media for news, updates and highlight reels!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notin.myhouse.79Instagram- @Not_in_my_house_podcastTwitter - @NOTINMYHOUSEpc

Happy Holidays! We have concluded an unreal season 2. We wanted to take a holiday break and use this episode to thank all of the incredible guests that we have had this year. It has been an incredible ride, charting in over 20 different countries and had the honor of learning from some incredible guests and have built some life long friendships.In this episode, Zach and Eric talk about each episode in order and share some of their favorite clips from each episode. Be sure to support our guests businesses, website, foundations etc for the holidays. They have been so gracious with their time and shared incredible stories with us. We are FOREVER grateful for their time.Get ready for Season 3!Big Thanks to the following - Season 2-Jeff Fryer - LMU StarPatrick Ewing Jr - NBAAnthony Prince - Father of Taurean PrinceTravis Reed - UCLA, LBSU & ProAngel Reyes - College HooperTJ Fredette - Brother of Jimmer FredetteTony Farmer - NBAMatthew Maurer - NBA Draft HistorianRobin Schreiber - Dance Cam MomDino Radja - NBA & HOFJonathan Tavernari - BYU & ProJason McElwain - Coach & Inspirational GuestRicky Pierce - NBA Allstar & 2x Sixth Man of YearOscar Schmidt - Hall of FamerJordan Lewis III - College HooperMatt Doherty - Coach, Author & NCAA ChampionLarry Owens - NBA, TBT & ORU AlumniKane Ma - Former UNC Player & ProPaul Hiepler - Abilene Christian PlayerMike Illiano - GM of Team 23Chris Herren - NBA & Wellness AdvocateDr. Nick Elam - Creator of the Elam EndingJulius Page - Pitt Star & ProChris Thomas - GM of Primetime PlayersEric Devendorf - Syracuse Star, TBT Champ & ProTom Van Arsdale - 2x NBA AllstarDick Van Arsdale - NBA AllstarJoseph Forte - NBAJerod Haase - South Tahoe Legend & Stanford Head CoachCarl Krauser - Pitt Star & ProMarquis Marshall - Utah ValorChris Jones - Utah ValorPaul Shirley - NBA & AuthorChris Ott - Cal Poly & Mercer PlayerVon Wafer - NBAChris Anstey - NBARicky Price - Duke Star & ProDarryl McDonald - NBL & NYC LegendKeith "The Boss" Closs - NBAPriest Lauderdale - NBAJerod Ward - Michigan , Overseas & NBADouglas Wrenn El - UConn, Washington & ProJelani Gardner - Cal, Pepperdine & ProLenard Copeland - NBA & NBL LegendMarc Jackson - NBAJermaine Barnes - Pro Hooper & Silver MedalistKen Mink - 73 Year Old College PlayerDan Stoddard - 40 Year Old College PlayerMarcus Liberty - NBAKelvin Davis - The Oldest Rookie & 62 Year Old NBA TryoutSean J. McCaw - Author & ProBob Netolicky - 4x ABA Allstar & 2x ABA ChampionTodd Okeson - Nevada Star, Pro & CoachRicky Sobers - NBAKenny Dennard - NBABen Guest - Championship Coach & Author 

Anytime we ask former guests about the best high school basketball players they played against in the early 90's, there is always one name that is mentioned immediately. Jerod Ward is that name and we are beyond blessed to have him on the podcast today. The message is clear in this one. Never Be Average and “Eat Adversity.”Ward was the number one recruit in the nation and went on to win the Naismith Player of the Year in 1994. He was a McDonald's All-American, First Team Parade, Slam Magazine, USA Today, and Basketball Times All-American. He went on to Michigan where he was a member of Fab Five II and battled a series of obstacles including continuous injuries, the pressure of living up to expectations, and depression. After career-threatening injuries he still managed to carve out an incredible pro career overseas that included stints with multiple NBA teams. The journey will WOW you with all of the adversity he had to overcome and we know this conversation will inspire our listeners. Our time with Ward was incredible. His words absolutely hit home and this was truly one of the most inspiring conversations we have had on this show. We can see why our former guests speak so highly of him and why so many people across the world love learning from his motivational speaking. You don't want to miss this one!Be sure to check out and support JerodWard.com for more information on upcoming events, products or connecting with a motivational speaker or life coachYou can find this episode on Apple, Spotify or any source for podcasts.Follow us on social media!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/notin.myhouse.79Instagram- @Not_in_my_house_podcastTwitter - @NOTINMYHOUSEpc

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-431 – Liz Warner – Running Adventures  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4431.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to episode 4-431 of the RunRunLive Podcast.    I know, I know, I'm a few days late…  I'm going to be honest with you.  I just wasn't motivated to produce this past weekend.  Just wasn't.  My strategy is to spread out the production tasks throughout the week so when I get to the microphone it's only a couple hours of work.  When I don't do that it takes a good chunk of a day to pull it together.  I just didn't have the energy.  Wasn't motivated.  Hey, I'm just a average guy like the rest of ‘em and sometimes I run out of mental energy.  Truthfully when that happens the product quality starts to suffer.  I'm guessing there's only a few of you die-hards who even noticed I missed my publishing window! You're waiting until your weekend run to listen anyhow, right? So, I have recharged the batteries, grabbed the loose threads, gathered up the sundry pieces of episode 4-431, swept them into a slightly greasy bin, and will present them here for you today!  Today we have a good show for you.  I've got an interview with Liz who is finishing up her  ‘run 30 marathons before her 30th birthday' project.  I was really impressed by her sense of adventure and hopefulness.  It's a refreshing attitude.  It's empowering.  I enjoyed talking to her.  And indeed, she is running to empower women in many places around the world that would seem sketchy and dangerous to most people, let alone a young woman.  I'm glad to have been able to talk with her. In section one I'll talk a bit about how to mix in some hard effort sessions into your stale old training.  I've been doing this and enjoying it. In section two I have a piece on consumer buying trends that I've been thinking about.  I left the old man and the Amazon out in the Apocalypse for now.  I have been doing some writing but haven't gotten back to that.  If you're new, I'm talking about an apocalyptic story series I've been doing for the past three episodes.  I've got some ideas, but I have to find the time.  I think it would make a great serial podcast.  I would be the narrator and we'd assemble voice actors for the parts of the story.  If you're interested in any of that reach out to me and we'll have some fun. And if you're new, this is the RunRunLive podcast.  I'm up to 431 official episodes across 12 years and 4 iterations.  60ish marathons, ultramarathons, mountain bike ultras, Triathlons, a Spartan beast and sundry other fun stuff. We talk to interesting people about endurance sports. We try to have some helpful tips for our endurance athlete friends and we muse on different things that might be interesting to think about while you're out in the woods with your dog on a long run. It is still the apocalypse here where I live in New England.  My family is safe and I'm still safe.  I haven't traveled since March and I'm getting a bit of cabin fever.  It's a bit like Groundhog Day. I'm still training, even though all the races have been canceled.  Well, I should say all the physical races have been canceled.  Humans being humans we are creating a basket full of virtual races to run.  I have signed up for a couple.  Currently I'm running the that of Barkley Marathon fame is putting on.  And I'll link to all this stuff in the show notes.  He has 18,000+ people signed up from around the world.  That's over a million bucks in race fees.  My ultra-running friends wouldn't stop pestering me – so I singed up. It's all those anarchic ultra-runners. The first day someone ran 84 miles.  We're 13 days in and someone already finished the 1,000K.   I'm not doing anything special to try to keep up.  I'm not sure I have the mileage right now to make 1,000 Kilos by the end of August.  I'm actually pretty sure I don't.  I am logging my  1.2 mile morning walks with Ollie the Collie, because according to the rules it counts.  I signed up for another one  which again, I'm probably not going to bust out a 5K alone for fun, but I want to support people in need.  Jerod Ward and Mollie Huddle are running that one. You, my friends, if you're able, should sign up for some sort of virtual event.  Even if you don't want to do the event.  Sign up and lend your weight to the sense of community around the race and your shekels to the charity involved.  It's an easy way to stay involved and contribute. I'm not big on virtual races.  I've spent so much of the last 20 years training alone.  I don't care about t-shirts and medals.  When I race, I care about how I feel and how I compete.  I don't get that same juice from running by myself.  For me, that's called ‘Wednesday'.   Close your eyes and join me.  It is a cold morning with the chill of a mist in the air.  The sun is just starting to creep up over a still cold lake nestled in the shoulder of a mountain.  You feel the thrill of the crowded starting line.  Nervous, fit, humans shuffle dust in the dirt road.  Murmurs and stifled laughs fill the background and there is an electric sense of energy.  Like the opening of mass at a great cathedral a hush comes over the throng.  A runner steps forward.  She launches into the national anthem.  Starting out low and haunting like the bugles before a pitched battle and cresting high and brave like a waving flag of freedom.  A large, gathering voice lashed across a sea of energy.  You don your hat, wipe a tear from your eye, and wait for the gun and the surge.  And then, you see, you are out there… On with the show.     About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I'll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don't have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member's only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – Some high Intensity - Voices of reason – the conversation Liz Warner Run to Reach - Tackling 30 of the world's toughest marathons for women's organizations around the globe Runner and philanthropist Liz Warner is taking on 30 of the world's most challenging marathons, reaching 30 different countries before turning 30 in June 2020. Covering 786 miles, Liz is set to raise $100,000 for women-focused organizations in the final 20 countries, as well as to highlight on a global scale the efforts of each incredible organization and the strong communities, natural beauty and rich culture that each country holds. In It For The Long Run  Marathoner Liz Warner launched Run to Reach in early 2019, marking the beginning of a whirlwind 18-month international fundraising initiative that will see her face 30 marathons across the globe and partner with 20 local NGOs. Each one empowers women in its community to become independent, take control of their futures and fight in the face of vulnerability and discrimination. As the year's end approaches, Liz is over two thirds into her challenge, with races taking her up active volcanoes in Guatemala, through refugee camps in Western Sahara, and across glacial lakes in Mongolia. For the last series of races, Liz will venture to far-reaching and diverse destinations, like the central highlands of Afghanistan, into the depths of small villages in Somaliland and through the rolling foothills of Mt. Everest. With every inspirational story encountered, Liz has pushed the Run to Reach mission to go even deeper. Through this project, Liz hopes to tell a story of each nation that brings to light a positive narrative in the face of challenging situations and stigmas. Race after race, it has only become clearer that the heart of each country's promise of prosperity and equality comes from the empowerment and enablement of its women. Now with a clear focus for the last of the Run to Reach marathons, Liz hopes to drive relentlessly the success of each organization she engages with. “I've participated in numerous marathons and fully believe in the potential of the running community to make an incredible impact on the planet. I am firmly convinced that our collective impact, linked together, can be exponentially more powerful and change the world we live in today. Through Run to Reach, the organizations I have chosen to work with are strong examples of empowering global women communities.” Whether it's transforming education facilities in local towns and villages or providing women with the resources they need to become leaders of change, I want Run to Reach to enforce change across the world. Section two – Consumer Trends  –   Outro Well, my friends, you have run through the deserts, oceans and jungles of this mad world to the end of the RunRunLive Podcast Episode 4-431.    Good to spend time with you. Well, my friends, you have run through the deserts, oceans and jungles of this mad world to the end of the RunRunLive Podcast Episode 4-431. Good to spend time with you. I'm glad I delayed this episode for a week.  It gave me a chance to read through the pieces and edit them.  Usually I'm a write straight through and don't worry about editing guy. The funny thing is, whether you believe it or not, I care deeply about doing a good job.  Not just here in the podcast, but in everything I do.  It causes dissonance in me to have to rush through and do things in a slipshod way. And that's not the way I want to tell my story. Research has connected the dots between why affirmation works in some cases and not in others.  It has to do with whether or not you actually believe the affirmation. What does this mean? It means the story you tell about yourself is important. It also means the way you tell it is very important.  And it means you must believe that story. You can repeat whatever positive mantra you want over and over while gazing at yourself in the mirror, but it won't improve your performance or your life unless you believe it.  You can't trick yourself into believing. Affirmation, whether internal or external works when it is grounded in what we believe to be our true selves. We all know what our strengths are.  Those are the bedrock of our beliefs. When you can understand and articulate what your strengths are it gives you an anchor.  Rooted to this anchor you can clear your way through the noise of inputs and outputs and set a path that is true to you. Take a moment of quiet today and write down what you are proud of, what you are good at, and what you are passionate about. Then use that statement of strength to tell your story.  Not just to yourself, but to everyone else. Thanks for listening. Chris, And - I'll see you out there. (Outro bumper) To take you out is Track number 10 from Brian Sheff The Rock Opera by - Called "Searching for so Long" Enjoy   MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Rachel -> Coach Jeff ->  

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-431 – Liz Warner – Running Adventures  (Audio: link) audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4431.mp3] Link MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Hello and welcome to episode 4-431 of the RunRunLive Podcast.    I know, I know, I’m a few days late…  I’m going to be honest with you.  I just wasn’t motivated to produce this past weekend.  Just wasn’t.  My strategy is to spread out the production tasks throughout the week so when I get to the microphone it’s only a couple hours of work.  When I don’t do that it takes a good chunk of a day to pull it together.  I just didn’t have the energy.  Wasn’t motivated.  Hey, I’m just a average guy like the rest of ‘em and sometimes I run out of mental energy.  Truthfully when that happens the product quality starts to suffer.  I’m guessing there’s only a few of you die-hards who even noticed I missed my publishing window! You’re waiting until your weekend run to listen anyhow, right? So, I have recharged the batteries, grabbed the loose threads, gathered up the sundry pieces of episode 4-431, swept them into a slightly greasy bin, and will present them here for you today!  Today we have a good show for you.  I’ve got an interview with Liz who is finishing up her  ‘run 30 marathons before her 30th birthday’ project.  I was really impressed by her sense of adventure and hopefulness.  It’s a refreshing attitude.  It’s empowering.  I enjoyed talking to her.  And indeed, she is running to empower women in many places around the world that would seem sketchy and dangerous to most people, let alone a young woman.  I’m glad to have been able to talk with her. In section one I’ll talk a bit about how to mix in some hard effort sessions into your stale old training.  I’ve been doing this and enjoying it. In section two I have a piece on consumer buying trends that I’ve been thinking about.  I left the old man and the Amazon out in the Apocalypse for now.  I have been doing some writing but haven’t gotten back to that.  If you’re new, I’m talking about an apocalyptic story series I’ve been doing for the past three episodes.  I’ve got some ideas, but I have to find the time.  I think it would make a great serial podcast.  I would be the narrator and we’d assemble voice actors for the parts of the story.  If you’re interested in any of that reach out to me and we’ll have some fun. And if you’re new, this is the RunRunLive podcast.  I’m up to 431 official episodes across 12 years and 4 iterations.  60ish marathons, ultramarathons, mountain bike ultras, Triathlons, a Spartan beast and sundry other fun stuff. We talk to interesting people about endurance sports. We try to have some helpful tips for our endurance athlete friends and we muse on different things that might be interesting to think about while you’re out in the woods with your dog on a long run. It is still the apocalypse here where I live in New England.  My family is safe and I’m still safe.  I haven’t traveled since March and I’m getting a bit of cabin fever.  It’s a bit like Groundhog Day. I’m still training, even though all the races have been canceled.  Well, I should say all the physical races have been canceled.  Humans being humans we are creating a basket full of virtual races to run.  I have signed up for a couple.  Currently I’m running the that of Barkley Marathon fame is putting on.  And I’ll link to all this stuff in the show notes.  He has 18,000+ people signed up from around the world.  That’s over a million bucks in race fees.  My ultra-running friends wouldn’t stop pestering me – so I singed up. It’s all those anarchic ultra-runners. The first day someone ran 84 miles.  We’re 13 days in and someone already finished the 1,000K.   I’m not doing anything special to try to keep up.  I’m not sure I have the mileage right now to make 1,000 Kilos by the end of August.  I’m actually pretty sure I don’t.  I am logging my  1.2 mile morning walks with Ollie the Collie, because according to the rules it counts.  I signed up for another one  which again, I’m probably not going to bust out a 5K alone for fun, but I want to support people in need.  Jerod Ward and Mollie Huddle are running that one. You, my friends, if you’re able, should sign up for some sort of virtual event.  Even if you don’t want to do the event.  Sign up and lend your weight to the sense of community around the race and your shekels to the charity involved.  It’s an easy way to stay involved and contribute. I’m not big on virtual races.  I’ve spent so much of the last 20 years training alone.  I don’t care about t-shirts and medals.  When I race, I care about how I feel and how I compete.  I don’t get that same juice from running by myself.  For me, that’s called ‘Wednesday’.   Close your eyes and join me.  It is a cold morning with the chill of a mist in the air.  The sun is just starting to creep up over a still cold lake nestled in the shoulder of a mountain.  You feel the thrill of the crowded starting line.  Nervous, fit, humans shuffle dust in the dirt road.  Murmurs and stifled laughs fill the background and there is an electric sense of energy.  Like the opening of mass at a great cathedral a hush comes over the throng.  A runner steps forward.  She launches into the national anthem.  Starting out low and haunting like the bugles before a pitched battle and cresting high and brave like a waving flag of freedom.  A large, gathering voice lashed across a sea of energy.  You don your hat, wipe a tear from your eye, and wait for the gun and the surge.  And then, you see, you are out there… On with the show.     About Zero ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. Link to my ZERO page: (for Donations) … I’ll remind you that the RunRunLive podcast is ad free and listener supported.  What does that mean? It means you don’t have to listen to me trying to sound sincere about Stamps.com or Audible.. (although, fyi, my MarathonBQ book is on audible) We do have a membership option where you can become a member and as a special thank you, you will get access to member’s only audio. There are book reviews, odd philosophical thoughts, zombie stories and I curate old episodes for you to listen to.  I recently added that guy who cut off is foot so he could keep training and my first call with Geoff Galloway.   “Curated” means I add some introductory comments and edit them up a bit.  So anyhow – become a member so I can keep paying my bills.   … The RunRunLive podcast is Ad Free and listener supported.  We do this by offering a membership option where members get Access to Exclusive Members Only audio and articles. Member only race reports, essays and other bits just for you! Links are in the show notes and at RunRunLive.com … Section one – Some high Intensity - Voices of reason – the conversation Liz Warner Run to Reach - Tackling 30 of the world’s toughest marathons for women’s organizations around the globe Runner and philanthropist Liz Warner is taking on 30 of the world’s most challenging marathons, reaching 30 different countries before turning 30 in June 2020. Covering 786 miles, Liz is set to raise $100,000 for women-focused organizations in the final 20 countries, as well as to highlight on a global scale the efforts of each incredible organization and the strong communities, natural beauty and rich culture that each country holds. In It For The Long Run  Marathoner Liz Warner launched Run to Reach in early 2019, marking the beginning of a whirlwind 18-month international fundraising initiative that will see her face 30 marathons across the globe and partner with 20 local NGOs. Each one empowers women in its community to become independent, take control of their futures and fight in the face of vulnerability and discrimination. As the year’s end approaches, Liz is over two thirds into her challenge, with races taking her up active volcanoes in Guatemala, through refugee camps in Western Sahara, and across glacial lakes in Mongolia. For the last series of races, Liz will venture to far-reaching and diverse destinations, like the central highlands of Afghanistan, into the depths of small villages in Somaliland and through the rolling foothills of Mt. Everest. With every inspirational story encountered, Liz has pushed the Run to Reach mission to go even deeper. Through this project, Liz hopes to tell a story of each nation that brings to light a positive narrative in the face of challenging situations and stigmas. Race after race, it has only become clearer that the heart of each country’s promise of prosperity and equality comes from the empowerment and enablement of its women. Now with a clear focus for the last of the Run to Reach marathons, Liz hopes to drive relentlessly the success of each organization she engages with. “I’ve participated in numerous marathons and fully believe in the potential of the running community to make an incredible impact on the planet. I am firmly convinced that our collective impact, linked together, can be exponentially more powerful and change the world we live in today. Through Run to Reach, the organizations I have chosen to work with are strong examples of empowering global women communities.” Whether it’s transforming education facilities in local towns and villages or providing women with the resources they need to become leaders of change, I want Run to Reach to enforce change across the world. Section two – Consumer Trends  –   Outro Well, my friends, you have run through the deserts, oceans and jungles of this mad world to the end of the RunRunLive Podcast Episode 4-431.    Good to spend time with you. Well, my friends, you have run through the deserts, oceans and jungles of this mad world to the end of the RunRunLive Podcast Episode 4-431. Good to spend time with you. I'm glad I delayed this episode for a week.  It gave me a chance to read through the pieces and edit them.  Usually I'm a write straight through and don't worry about editing guy. The funny thing is, whether you believe it or not, I care deeply about doing a good job.  Not just here in the podcast, but in everything I do.  It causes dissonance in me to have to rush through and do things in a slipshod way. And that's not the way I want to tell my story. Research has connected the dots between why affirmation works in some cases and not in others.  It has to do with whether or not you actually believe the affirmation. What does this mean? It means the story you tell about yourself is important. It also means the way you tell it is very important.  And it means you must believe that story. You can repeat whatever positive mantra you want over and over while gazing at yourself in the mirror, but it won’t improve your performance or your life unless you believe it.  You can’t trick yourself into believing. Affirmation, whether internal or external works when it is grounded in what we believe to be our true selves. We all know what our strengths are.  Those are the bedrock of our beliefs. When you can understand and articulate what your strengths are it gives you an anchor.  Rooted to this anchor you can clear your way through the noise of inputs and outputs and set a path that is true to you. Take a moment of quiet today and write down what you are proud of, what you are good at, and what you are passionate about. Then use that statement of strength to tell your story.  Not just to yourself, but to everyone else. Thanks for listening. Chris, And - I’ll see you out there. (Outro bumper) To take you out is Track number 10 from Brian Sheff The Rock Opera by - Called "Searching for so Long" Enjoy   MarathonBQ – How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon in 14 Weeks - Rachel -> Coach Jeff ->  

Former NBA Champion and part of the Fab 5 1 and 2 Jerod Ward joins Jeff to talk about the upcoming college basketball season they go into details about the season. They also talk about Jerod's basketball career and some Michigan football.

Former NBA Champion and part of the Fab 5 1 and 2 Jerod Ward joins Jeff to talk about the upcoming college basketball season they go into details about the season. They also talk about Jerod's basketball career and some Michigan football.

Eric Platte is the Vice President of Ticket Sales for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He has been with the Hawks since 2010 when he graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Supply Chain Management. Eric is highly regarded for his innovative ideas for workplace culture and leadership training.  Eric believes that leaders drive culture, culture drives people, and people drives business.  In today’s episode, we discuss: His journey and career advice for others looking to get into professional sports Creative ways to motivate employees and team members On-boarding and training of employees How leadership is important in the sales business Website: NBA.com/Hawks Twitter: @EricPlatte LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/ericplatte Articles of interest ... Atlanta Hawks Built An Amazing Sales Coaching Culture Books recommend by Eric  ... Living with the Monks: What Turning Off My Phone Taught Me about Happiness, Gratitude, and Focus by Jesse Itzler Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet by Jesse Itzler Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path of Achieving Success, Happiness, and World Peace by Chade Meng-Tan Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Lorenzo Brown (Toronto Raptors player) - Episode 096 Jerod Ward (former Michigan Wolverine basketball player) - Episode 092 Brittany Horschel (PGA Tour Wife) – Episode 084 Brad Lea (CEO of Lightspeed VT & Sales Expert) - Episode 066 Shemy Schembechler (son of Michigan Football Coach Bo Schembechler) - Episode 042 Kevin Harrington (original shark on "Shark Tank") - Episode 021 Troy Kirby (Tao of Sports Podcast & Ticketing Consultant) - Episode 008 Pat Williams (Orlando Magic Senior V.P. & Co-Founder) – Episode 004 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 001 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. You can tell your friends on Twitter about this episode by sharing the tweet below or spreading the word by using the share buttons below. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

Jerod Ward was the #1 high school basketball player in the country in 1994. As the top recruit, he could choose to play college ball anywhere and he chose The University of Michigan. Multiple knee surgeries kept him from achieving his NBA dream but he still had a solid four year career for the Wolverines helping them beat Duke three straight years, win the National Invitational Tournament and the Big Ten Tournament. Jerod then went on to have a long career playing professional basketball worldwide. Jerod now travels across the country as a professional speaker. He has even been on stage for a Tedx Talk presenting on the topic of EATing Adversity. Even though he is retired from playing basketball, Jerod still stays close to the game he loves as he works as a college basketball analyst with networks including ESPN, FOX Sports. Jerod lives in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Tricia and daughter Violet. In today’s episode, we discuss: His decision to attend college and not turn pro out of high school What it was like being the best high school player in the nation The Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan debate Playing professional basketball for 14 years How we can overcome adversity we face in life Website: JerodWard.com Instagram: @Jerod_Ward_Inspire Twitter: @JerodWard1 Email: jerod@jerodward.com Facebook: Facebook.com/JerodWard32 LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/Jerod-Ward Articles of interest ... Former NBA player, Jerod Ward, hosts free youth clinic Star-studded event brings out sports celebrities STYLE CLOSET ENVY: Winning ways, Jerod Ward Looking back on Michigan's top recruits from the last 20 years. Former pro player not surprised at Lebron's move The story of Lebron James and the 2003 Boston summer league Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Brandon Bostick (former Green Bay Packer TE) - Episode 091 Brittany Horschel (PGA Tour Wife) – Episode 084 Keith Grabowski (USA Football) - Episode 083 JJ Birden (Former NFL Wide Receiver) – Episode 074 Shemy Schembechler (son of Michigan Football Coach Bo Schembechler) - Episode 042 Rob Miller (Proactive Coaching Partner) – Episode 017 Pat Williams (Orlando Magic Senior V.P. & Co-Founder) – Episode 004 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 001 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.  Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice.  

The University of Michigan men's basketball team made it all the way back to the Final Four championship game again this year. Here is the remarkable story of one of the top recruits in U of M's basketball history, Jerod Ward, the incredible adversity he encountered, how he dealt with it and what it's taught him.

The question this week is … how are you going to respond when adversity strikes? What about what it strikes again after that? And again after that?How many times are you willing to get back up?I would have been 20 years old when today’s guest, Jerod Ward, was named the Naismith Player of the Year award in 1994. That means Jerod was ranked as the #1 high school basketball player in all of the United States.That’s a big deal. And a lot of pressure.I remember it. I followed US College Basketball pretty closely at that time, and I well remember when Jerod chose to attend the University of Michigan, a basketball power in that era. Jerod seemed destined, not just for college basketball stardom, but for a long NBA career as well. It didn’t quite work out that way. Injuries derailed Jerod, time and time again. After multiple knee surgeries Jerod described himself as not only physically but also mentally broken down. He gives a vivid account of those days in our discussion.Amazingly, he somehow persevered, and went on to play professionally for 14 years at the highest levels worldwide Through it all, the adversities have taught Jerod to never give up. He now has gone on to motivate and educate people with his keystone philosophy of NBA: “Never Be Average.”When Jerod talks about eating adversity, he means “EAT” as an acronym for Embrace, Act and Thrive. In addition to his speaking, Jerod still stays close to the game he loves. He is a college basketball analyst with networks including ESPN. Some of the key takeaways from this chat with Jerod include: The kids are watching - Please listen closely to what Jerod shares about his dad, and how what he learned carried over into his own journey. If you have kids of your own, please consider what they may be seeing and learning from you. In Jerod’s case, it sounds like he had a pretty exceptional teacher. “You’re not going to get it all at once” - Again, Jerod’s father played an important role in showing him that the way things unfold is a process. Whether it’s in achieving a goal or looking at the arch of our journey through life. But you’re not going to get it all at once. Nor should you. Life will take you where you’re supposed to go - Though Jerod suffered through near unbearable disappointment and physical and mental pain through the injuries that disrupted his path to the NBA, his path diverted him to one of experiencing different cultures internationally and uniquely shaping him to empower other people to overcome adversity in the manner that he does today. He also mentions how it was predicted early on, in his church, that he may well someday be doing something similar to what he’s doing now (“on a platform”) but he admits to, “Running from what he was told.” It’s interesting, how life works out. This really is a remarkable story, and Jerod does such an incredible job to share it so openly and transparently. I know you’re going to enjoy it.©2017 Kevin Bulmer Enterprises