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Send us a textWelcome to Navy Sports Central, the official podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In this episode, we'll get you caught up on some of the outstanding performances of the spring sports season. • You'll hear about the Men's Track & Field team rung up another Patriot League title, their 11th consecutive crown. • The Navy Rifle team's Marleigh Duncan and Isabella Baldwin earned All-American honors. Duncan competed in her fourth NCAA Championship and with Baldwin won USA Shooting's Junior Olympics, qualifying for the Junior Pan Am Games.• Alexander Orr and Ramsey Killinger won Navy's seventh squash doubles National Championship. It was Navy's first since 2019• Women's Lacrosse secured a thrilling 14-13 overtime victory against Loyola for the Patriot League Championship, qualifying for the NCAA tournament'•In our Deep Dive, my guest and I will take an in depth look at Navy's key players who will be returning for the 2025 football season. Related Links:Men's Track & Field Win Their 11th Straight Patriot League ChampionshipNavy Women's Lacrosse Stuns Loyola In Overtime To Win the Patriot League Title!We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:Blake Horvath rushed and passed for over 1,200 yards in the 2204 season. Only three Navy quarterbacks have ever accomplished this feat. Keenan Reynolds was one of them. Who was the first to do it?A. Roger StaubauchB. Chris McCoyC. Craig CandetoD. Ricky DobbsYou can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:Check out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Support the showIf you like what you hear, support the Mids and the show at the same time! Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

Navy women's golf captured the team title at the Patriot League Championship for the second straight season, earning an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament. We talk to head coach Kylee Baker and standout sophomore Emma Tang about the team's performance under pressure. Baker was named Patriot League Coach of the Year, while Tang earned Player of the Year honors after winning the individual championship. We also put the spotlight on gymnastics and senior Isaiah Drake, who made history by becoming a two-time All-American.  

Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach Candice Green talks with Kevin Gehl about her excitement to be leading the Crusaders this season. Green talks on how this team is still built for the moment despite graduating four key seniors after last season. Green also touches on how opportunities to play all-time great programs like UConn are helping shape the team's future success as it works to win another Patriot League Championship.

We look ahead to the 2024-25 basketball season by interviewing Navy men's coach Ed DeChellis and women's coach Tom Taylor. Mike James of The Mid Report joins the podcast to talk about the Navy-Rice football game. We also highlight the Navy men's cross country capturing the Patriot League Championship.

In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Coach Harry Morra of Perkiomen School. Coach Morra shares his journey from playing and coaching basketball at various levels, including his extensive experience as an Associate Head Coach at Lehigh University, where he played a key role in recruiting and developing high-level players. We discuss his unique coaching philosophy, his first season at Perkiomen, and what it takes to build a competitive basketball program at the prep school level.Coach Morra also reflects on his playing days at DeSales University and his experience playing overseas, including a stint with the Belfast Star of the Sea in the Irish Superleague. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth and development both on and off the court, particularly for student-athletes seeking to succeed at the next level.

Send us a Text Message.Today on Navy Sports Central, we celebrate the Navy Women's Tennis Team's exciting run to their first Patriot League Championship! Coach Keith Puryear sits down with us to share how the team laid the groundwork in the fall to put them in the best possible position to compete for the title in the spring. He'll also take us through the thrilling moments of Kate Lee's remarkable comeback against Boston University and the unwavering spirit of senior players Samantha Johns and Stella Ribaudo, who battled through their injuries all year long, but never wavered when it came to representing what Navy Women's Tennis was all about. Coach Puryear's candid reflections on these emotional highs and lows offer a powerful narrative of dedication and teamwork. This episode is a testament to the relentless spirit of Navy sports, filled with stories of triumph and unyielding determination.Related Links:Coach Keith Puryear's BiographyNavy Women's Tennis Wins the Patriot League Championships!We want your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:What is the longest home match winning streak for the Navy Women's Tennis team in dual meets?A. 11B. 17C. 20D. 23You can answer by sending us a text message using the link at the top of the show notes. I'll also post the question on our group Facebook Page.Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Support the Show.You can click on the hyperlink above to make a $1 donation through Cash App if you like what you hear. You can also support the Mids and the show at the same time. Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Educator, Max Wynn. '03.  Originally from Atlanta, Max currently serves as an Academic Integration Specialist at Drew Charter School, one of the top academic institutions in Greater Atlanta. In 2010, Max worked as an assistant football coach at Colgate. His coaching career began at Colgate in 2003, where he was a coach's assistant at Colgate on a team that finished 15-1 and advanced to the Division I-AA championship game. The following year, he served as an assistant coach at Allegheny College before moving on to Westlake High School, where he coached running backs until 2007. As a student-athlete at Colgate, Max was a four-year letter winner and a team captain in his senior season. He earned two-time All-Patriot League honors as a defensive back, with first-team recognition in 2002, and was part of two Patriot League Championship teams in 1999 and 2002. Max holds a bachelor's degree in History from Colgate and a Masters from Mercer University.

Navy Athletics insiders Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner put the spotlight on the outdoor track and field program as the Midshipmen swept the Patriot League Championship meet for the sixth straight spring. Navy Director of Track and Field Jamie Cook joins the podcast to talk about his program's excellence and dominance. We also wrap up the Navy men's and women's lacrosse seasons, which came to an end last weekend in the Patriot League Tournament.

Navy insiders Bill Wagner and Pete Medhurst discuss the state of Navy football leading up to this Saturday's road game at Temple and highlight Navy men's soccer for clinching a berth in the Patriot League Tournament. During the interview segment, we preview Navy women's basketball with head coach Tim Taylor and spotlight Navy men's cross country for capturing the Patriot League championship with coach Aaron Lanzel.

Today on another Just Talkin' Sports Interview, AJ gets the chance to speak with Colgate Head Coach Matt Langel. During his 19-year career Coach Langel has been a part of many NCAA Tournament teams and has recently led the Colgate Raiders to 4 straight NCAA Tournaments and 3 Straight Patriot League championships. Can Langel take Colgate to a 4th straight Patriot League Championship? Follow Just Talkin' Sports on All Social Media Instagram: @just_talkin_sports_ Twitter: @aj_mahoney_ Tik Tok: @just_talkin_sports_

Today's a very special episode of the Bring It In podcast, as we've got not one, but two returning guests and friends of the podcast!  First we've got John O'Sullivan, a member of the 1990 Patriot League Championship team, the former executive director of Oregon Rush Soccer Club, and founder of the Changing the Game Project, as well as the author of the “Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids” book. He's joined by Dr. Jerry Lynch, founder of Way of Champions, author of a ton of books like “The Competative Buddah: How to Up Your Game in Sports, Leadership and Life” and “Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports” ex-Navy Officer, sports psychologist, speaker, athlete, and has coached super stars in the sports world like Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, and Kobe Bryant. These two superstars have teamed up to add another book into their already impressive collection of written works, “The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete and Lead in Sports and Life” that compiles decades of championship winning experience into a book that focuses on how to develop winning, healthy, and caring teams at a time when most organizations are in disarray. This is another one you're not going to want to miss, so with that…let's bring it in!

Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!In today's episode, we'll check out just how the Mids stunned 20th ranked Central Florida for the second year in a row after being double digit underdogs. We'll also talk about the crazy goal that helped the Navy Men's Soccer bring home their first Patriot League Championship in nine years.  And in our Deep Dive segment,  Jim Kenneally brings us his coaching expertise once again to break down the Navy Sprint Football team's second straight undefeated championship season. All that plus our Question of the Day, so stay right here with us! Related Links:Weekly Weigh-Ins and Pancake Blocks:  Meet Navy Sprint Football's Ryan Kenneally As Seen Through His Father's EyesWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:The Collegiate Sprint Football League has been around since 1934. How many times has Navy either shared the CSFL championship or won it outright since they joined the league in 1946. Is it:A. 34 timesB. 37 timesC.  39 timesD.  40 timesYou can answer by going to the poll on the Navy Sports Nation group Facebook page or email me at karld@navysportsnation.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?Consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page and donating $1.00 a year. Any amount is appreciated! You can also show your support checking out the two links below:Get Your Navy Fan Gear Here!Click here to check out the Navy Sports Nation Challenge CoinSupport the show

Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!This episode represents a little bit of a milestone for the podcast. Navy Sports Central's first full episode was released exactly one year ago today on March 25th, 2021. We're going to talk a little bit more about the men's lacrosse teams big win over Johns Hopkins.  And we'll also  be joined by a special guest who will share some of his perspective on a program that Navy is quite pretty familiar with on the football field. And they share a connection in basketball as well. So please join us at Navy Sports Central celebrates its first birthday! Links Related To This Episode:Navy Men's Lacrosse Earns a Historic Win Over Johns HopkinsNavy-Johns Hopkins Lacrosse HighlightsWe want to hear from you. Respond to our updated Question of the Day. And be sure to comment too! The most engaging comments will be read on the next podcast!Which spring sports team(s) do you think will win a Patriot League Championship this year?Men's LacrosseWomen's LacrosseMen's Outdoor TrackWomen's Outdoor TrackMen's TennisWomen's TennisFollow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group on FacebookMusic is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Do You Like What You Hear?If so, consider supporting the podcast by clicking on the "Support the Show" link at the bottom of the Show Notes or the heart icon in the top right hand corner of the page.Any amount is appreciated and goes towards covering hosting & maintenance fees. Just a $1.00 donation from 50% of our group covers hosting fees for a whole year.Support the show (https://cash.app/$KDNavySportsCentral)

Rob Dauster, Randolph Childress, Steve Prohm and Ashton Gibbs break down the SHOCKING losses by Wake Forest and Xavier, talk about the coaching landscape and recap Colgate's win over Navy in the Patriot League Championship!!! The FIELD OF 68 AFTER DARK is POWERED by Bet Rivers: BetRivers.com Join our bracket pool at BracketFanatics.com SUBSCRIBE! Our Second Channel: https://bit.ly/3kWahy5 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XKlwAh Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3F15GCC FOLLOW Field of 68: https://twitter.com/thefieldof68 Check out https://www.thefieldof68.com/ to see our full roster of podcasts!!!

Sports are kind of a big deal. Not just among the pro leagues across the world, organized sports are also where a lot of future members of the workforce meet coaches and teammates for the first time. Like our K-12 educational system, organized athletics are a massive influence on future members of our workforce. Despite this, 70% of kids drop out of organized sports because sports culture has taken the ‘play' out of ‘play ball'. No wonder we're seeing only 15% of employees being engaged in our workforce. John O'Sullivan focuses on making sports fun again. A member of the 1990 Patriot League Championship team, the fmr. Executive Director of Oregon Rush Soccer Club, and founder of the Changing the Game Project, as well as the author of the Changing the Game book, John has taken to heart the coach teachings of figures like John Wooden, leading teams with equal parts X's and O's and genuine empathy. With the Great Resignation still in full swing, managers and coaches need to make sure their employees know that they're safe and cared for. John's knows the power of caring and keeping things fun in a sports environment, and that's something the workforce is in desperate need of now. This is another episode you don't want to miss, so with that…let's bring it in!

In this episode of the Life and Football Podcast our special guest was Tony Caljean. Tony Caljean is currently a Quality Control Coach for the University of Akron. This was a great interview and Coach Caljean is destined for greatness. Caljean started his first season at F&M in 2013 coaching the Diplomats' linebackers. A native of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Caljean played outside linebacker at Lafayette College and was a part of the 2006 Patriot League Championship squad and a member of the 2007 team that led all of Division I-FCS in total defense. He graduated in 2010 from Lafayette with a Bachelor's of Arts in Government and Law.  Caljean went to F&M after serving as a graduate assistant for Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn. While there he coached the running backs for the ninth-ranked Wildcats, who won the Mid-South Conference. Caljean helped coordinate the seventh-best rushing offense in all of NAIA and mentored All-Conference running back, Cordarius Mann (who finished second all-time in rushing yards in school history) and Conference Freshman Offensive Player of the Year, Raquis Hale.  Caljean also served as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Prior to Bethel, he spent two years at Bernards High School in Bernardsville, New Jersey as Defensive and Special Teams Coordinator, as well as Strength and Conditioning Coach. While coaching at Bernards, the program won the 2011 Mid-State 39 Conference Championship, and the defense was ranked the top defense in the conference.

Monday 4/19/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State spring practice recap, Bucknell loses in Patriot League Championship game. Guest: Bucknell football coach Dave Cecchini, on being nominated for the Eddie Robinson Award, the team’s loss, look ahead to the fall, and more.

Monday 4/19/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Penn State spring practice recap, Bucknell loses in Patriot League Championship game. Guest: Bucknell football coach Dave Cecchini, on being nominated for the Eddie Robinson Award, the team’s loss, look ahead to the fall, and more.

Friday 4/16/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Bucknell football gearing up for Patriot League Championship Game. Guest: Doug Birdsong, the voice of the Bison, with a full preview, and he says he likes the idea of a championship game every year.

Friday 4/16/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Bucknell football gearing up for Patriot League Championship Game. Guest: Doug Birdsong, the voice of the Bison, with a full preview, and he says he likes the idea of a championship game every year.

Thursday 4/12/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Phillies controversial win, Twins-Red Sox postponed due to more unrest in Minnesota, and Steve and Matt go back-and-forth on yet more reports on dysfunction within the Eagles. Guest: Bucknell football coach Dave Cecchini, on this week’s Patriot League Championship game vs. Holy Cross and why its a familiar opponent despite not physically playing them yet, and more.

Thursday 4/12/21 Hour 1 – Topics: Phillies controversial win, Twins-Red Sox postponed due to more unrest in Minnesota, and Steve and Matt go back-and-forth on yet more reports on dysfunction within the Eagles. Guest: Bucknell football coach Dave Cecchini, on this week’s Patriot League Championship game vs. Holy Cross and why its a familiar opponent despite not physically playing them yet, and more.

Monique LeBlanc enters her first season as the head coach of the Bears after joining Brown in April 2020, following a successful nine-year run as the head women's basketball coach at Merrimack College. LeBlanc – the fifth head coach in program history at Brown – led Merrimack for nine seasons from 2011-20, becoming the Warriors' all-time leader in wins (129) and guiding the team to a 20-win season in its first year as a Division I program in 2019-20. In Merrimack's inaugural Division I season, LeBlanc led the team to a 20-9 overall record and 13-5 Northeast Conference record, placing third in the conference's regular season standings. She mentored Denia Davis-Stewart who earned both NEC Player of the Year and NEC Defensive Player of the Year accolades. During her time coaching Merrimack at the Division II level, LeBlanc reached the postseason on six occasions including five trips to the Northeast-10 Conference Championship. The Warriors' 2018-19 season featured the fourth 20-win season in school history and first in 14 years. Davis-Stewart garnered NE10 Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2018-19. LeBlanc also guided Alyssa Carey to earn NE10 Rookie of the Year accolades in 2017-18. LeBlanc also served Merrimack as an Associate Athletic Director from 2012-20. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, LeBlanc helped direct the department by participating in strategic planning activities, helping set department policy, and representing Merrimack at conference meetings and other department programs. LeBlanc spent three seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Northern Arizona University from 2008-11. She overhauled the recruiting program, created complete scouting reports, and was responsible for the skill development of the team's guards specifically. Prior to Northern Arizona, LeBlanc coached for three seasons as an assistant coach at Bucknell University from 2005-08. The Bison captured the Patriot League Championship in 2007 and 2008 and earned an NCAA tournament berth in 2008. As a player at Bucknell University, LeBlanc served as a two-year captain, leading the Bison to their first-ever Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament berth in 2002, while compiling back-to-back 20-win seasons. She received the Bison award, given to a player that displayed the best overall work ethic and commitment to the program and earned the team's Defensive MVP award. Twitter https://twitter.com/CoachMoLeBlanc (@CoachMoLeBlanc) https://twitter.com/BrownHoops (@BrownHoops)

Chris P. and a panel of Rush Soccer Directors, Mentors, and Mentees are joined by John O'Sullivan to discuss his book Every Moment Matters as we discuss managing the performance environment. John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World's Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams. John's work has been featured by CNN, Outside Magazine, ESPN, NBC Sports and numerous other media entities. John is an internationally known speaker for coaches, parents and youth sports organizations, and has spoken for TEDx, the US Olympic Committee, US Soccer, USA Wrestling, USA Swimming, Ireland Rugby, Australian Rugby League and at numerous other events throughout the US, Canada, Asia, Australia and Europe. When he speaks, John brings to the table a wealth of practical, hands on knowledge garnered through years of working with players and their families on sport specific development, parenting, coaching, and creating a player-centered environment. Originally from New York, John played collegiate soccer at Fordham University, where he was a team captain as a senior, and a member of the 1990 Patriot League Championship team. After a stint playing professionally for the Wilmington (NC) Hammerheads of the USISL, John began his coaching career as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Cardinal Gibbons HS in Raleigh, NC. He then moved on to become the Assistant Men's and Women's Soccer Coach at the University of Vermont, before delving into the world of youth club soccer. He holds his USSF A License, United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma, and US Youth Soccer National Youth Coaching License. He currently coaches for the Bend FC Timbers, an affiliate of Major League Soccer's Portland Timbers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rushsoccerpodcast/message

On episode 5, Lehigh men's soccer alums Andy Casey '01 and Evan Bruno '03 join Josh Liddick on the podcast to discuss the 2000 Patriot League Championship season, sharing stories and anecdotes that saw the Mountain Hawks win their first league title in program history. The former teammates discuss how they came to Lehigh, moments throughout the year that stand out, the title game at Lafayette and the legacy they left 20 years later. Mountain Hawk Talk is presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health.

11/8/20 Today, I sit down with a former teammate from my college football days, Miles Alexander. He played running back for 4 years and was someone who I considered to be an important leader during our Patriot League Championship run last season. After graduating, Miles moved to Austin, TX to sling tech for Dell EMC. Enjoy

Lehigh women's soccer head coach Eric Lambinus joins the show for episode 4. Josh Liddick talks with Eric about a variety of topics including what his program looks like right now, academic success in the classroom, issues surrounding racial injustice, looking back at the 2010 Patriot League Championship-winning team on the 10th anniversary and Eric's life as a passionate 5-for-5 Philadelphia sports fan. Mountain Hawk Talk is presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health.

In the final episode of season one, Maura Sweeney '07 speaks with Briana Crane '00 as the Novel Coronavirus pandemic is taking hold in the United States. As a member of the fundraising team at Feeding America, we discuss the critical work of her organization to serve the country during this crisis and how Holy Cross inspired her to pursue such life-changing work. Interview originally recorded on April 17, 2020. --- Transcript Briana Crane: I truly believe that we can end hunger in this country. And I think especially with the bright light that is shining on it right now, for very unfortunate reasons, there's a new awareness and people are able to see like, "Wait, this can happen to me, or it is happening to me." And this could be a time when we can say, "Look, let's use the next few years to figure out how to end this." Maura Sweeney: Welcome to Mission-Driven where we speak with alumni who are leveraging their Holy Cross education to make a meaningful difference in the world around them. I'm your host, Maura Sweeney from the class of 2007, director of Alumni Career Development at Holy Cross. I'm delighted to welcome you to today's show. In the final episode of season one, I speak with Briana Crane from the class of 2000. We speak in April, 2020 as the Novel Coronavirus pandemic is taking hold in the United States. As a member of the fundraising team at Feeding America, we discuss the critical work of her organization to serve the country during this crisis. After growing up in Chicago, she came to Holy Cross to play softball and was a member of the team when they won the Patriot League Championship her sophomore year. She jokes that she has a habit of being in the right place at the right time. With some helpful advice from a fellow Holy Cross grad, she applied her degree in English and education to build a successful career in nonprofit fundraising. Driven by a mission to end hunger, she credits Holy Cross for living its mission and inspiring her to pursue a career focused on serving the needs of others. Maura Sweeney: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak with you today, Briana. Thank you so much for joining me. Briana Crane: Thank you for having me. I'm excited to do this. This is a new thing for me, so I'm thrilled. Maura Sweeney: Well, and I should say to everyone out there, it's new for me to be hosting this podcast from my home. So this is our special edition, work from home podcast episode. Briana Crane: Everything has to be adjusted these days. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Briana Crane: In some way. Maura Sweeney: Right. So we appreciate everyone's forgiveness if weird sounds come in or the audio quality isn't quite as perfect as we might like it to be. But Briana I know you're doing such incredibly important work with Feeding America and we've been talking about some of the really cool things that some of the positive things that have come out of this pandemic. Some exciting work with Disney and ABC and Elton John. Just to kick off, you're currently working as the Managing Director of Strategic Gifts at Feeding America. That must just be so critically important right now. Could you talk to me a little bit about the organization and the work that you do? Briana Crane: Sure. Well, Feeding America is the largest hunger relief organization in the United States. What it is comprised of is 200 food banks that serve every county and congressional district and parish in the United States. Those food banks serves 60,000 agencies, which are pantries and schools and community centers and places where food is actually handed out to people in need. Through that network, typically we serve 40 million people a year who are what we call food insecure. So they don't always know where their next meal is coming from. That includes 12 million children and 5 million seniors in this country rely on our services. And of course, this pandemic has disrupted a lot of things in society, but it's also increase the need by a lot, about 40%. Maura Sweeney: Wow. Briana Crane: So far, I know. I mean, in the last few weeks, 22 million people have filed for unemployment. So what we're seeing and I'm sure you've seen on the news are lines of cars at food distributions. And these are people who are going to the charitable food system for the first time in their lives. I've heard people saying they wait in this line for such a long time and they get to the front and people have said we're putting food directly in cars that have low and no contact distribution. But people will say, "Do I qualify for this? Does somebody else need it more than me?" I know. I mean, we're hearing that a lot, people they still have this guilt of going to the charitable food system, but there's plenty of food for everybody in this country. But in addition to being the largest hunger relief organization, we've also been a food rescue organization. So we're the largest food rescue organization in the country. About 70 billion pounds of food is wasted every year, and that doesn't include plate waste or what we waste in our homes. Maura Sweeney: Right. Briana Crane: So we rescue billions of pounds of that to get it to people who need it. But as you know, the food supply chain has been very disrupted in the last several weeks. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Briana Crane: So retailers don't have as much to donate, especially shelf stable food. And so the food banks have had to resort to purchasing food or finding other creative ways of getting it or even competing on the open market to purchase the food. So our expenses have gone up tremendously. It's a tragedy when we see binds of 10,000 cars at a food bank the same day that we see in the news that farmers are having to plow under or dump some of their produce and dairy farmers are having to dump some of it. The challenge with that is there's this huge quantities of not stable, not shelf stable food that's available, but there's such large quantities, it's hard for our network to absorb that and have the refrigerated trucks and be able to break it down to small household sizes in a safe way. I mean, all of it, but I mean, the good news is our network is so sophisticated and we've been around for 40 years and we really know how to be innovative and pivot through disaster. I mean, nothing like this, of course, but the government shut down last year and hurricanes and wildfires have helped us understand how to change our operations very quickly, which we're doing. Maura Sweeney: Yeah, yeah. Briana Crane: Yeah. Maura Sweeney: And you don't have a choice. Briana Crane: Right, right. Maura Sweeney: Right, right. But it's true. I mean, I know I've seen on the news all of the stories about how all of the food that would normally go to restaurants, or going to schools is a different type of ... It's packaged differently. It's set up differently. It's a different quantity than what goes into grocery stores, and like you said, all of these challenges in the supply chain that it's not as easy as you would hope to just divert from one place to another. There are different systems, there are different processes that need to ... Briana Crane: Right. With all of the restaurants closing and most people cooking at home, you're exactly right. That's 50% of the agricultural market is food that's close to perishing, because that's when it's going to go to the restaurant. So it is hard for us to rescue and hard for us to break down, but we are doing it. We're finding lots of ways. The food industry, government agencies, local state governments are really stepping in to help us find solutions. Maura Sweeney: That's fantastic. I do want to make sure we get to some of those success stories and some of those bright spots. Briana Crane: Sure. Maura Sweeney: Well, I also want to learn about you and about your background. These episodes are about you and about our alumni. So backing up a little bit, I'd love to know where you grew up and what your childhood was like. Briana Crane: Okay. Well, I grew up in Libertyville, Illinois, which is a suburb about 30 miles North of Chicago. I'm the youngest of four children. My sisters are 15 and 13 years older than me. So I kind of had three mothers in the house, which is awesome. My brother is two years older than me. All of them still live around Chicago. And my parents, they're all in the suburbs. I live in the city. I had a wonderful upbringing and being aware of helping others and being kind to others was something that's always been very instilled in me and the importance of family and community. I was very fortunate. I had a lot of advantages in growing up and I've always been very aware of that. Maura Sweeney: I can kind of get a sense that that inspired you to pursue the kind of work that you do. So how did Holy Cross get on your radar and what made you choose to come East and to become a Crusader? Briana Crane: Right. Again, I was very lucky. I, of course, knew about Holy Cross and my parents knew Holy Cross very well. I didn't have any relatives that had attended the school, but I played softball. I was looking for an opportunity to play softball in college, and I sent through a program at the time. I sent a tape out to about 300 and some schools all over the country to try and get interest. One of the handful of schools that called was Holy Cross. I remember coming back from the movies and having this voicemail message from the softball coach at the time, his name was Fran Dyson. I was so excited that they wanted me to come visit the campus over Labor Day weekend, and I did, and it was pouring rain when I ... Maura Sweeney: I swear Worcester has wonderful days and yet so many times the rain and the snow really interrupt that. Briana Crane: I know, I know, but poor Coach Dyson was standing out in the rain and we had gotten lost. Of course, my mom and I had never been to Massachusetts before, and navigating how to get there, especially at the time without our cell phones and everything else that we have. So poor Coach Dyson had been standing out in the rain for over an hour waiting for me and he was such a sweet man. I know. But then the next day the rain had stopped, the campus fully bloomed for me. And it's the most gorgeous place you can attend school at, in my opinion. I had such a wonderful time spending the weekend there and just fell in love with it. It was the only option for me. Of course, I had backups, but my expectations were high that I really wanted to go to Holy Cross. And I'm really glad I did. Maura Sweeney: That's wonderful. Well, I'm glad that you did get one nice day because I am. I'm impressed by the people who see Worcester in the snow, see it in the rain and trust us and choose to come to campus anyway. Briana Crane: The campus does know how to show off when it wants to. Maura Sweeney: It's true. It's true. I know. I always feel for the students because the campus is at its most beautiful in the summer and no one is there, except for the staff and visitors, but we fully enjoy it. But I know students always leave right as the peak is beginning. Briana Crane: Right. Yes. Maura Sweeney: Well, and so I know in addition to softball that you were an English major and you also completed the teacher education program. Briana Crane: I did. Maura Sweeney: And so many people, including myself, tend to have a circuitous route through their career. So I'd love to know a little bit about your decision to pursue English and teaching, and then how it shifted a little bit to what you're doing today. Briana Crane: Sure. I went through the program at Holy Cross and did my student teaching at Burncoat High School, which was a wonderful experience. One that I really enjoyed, and I'm very passionate about literature and sharing knowledge with others and really enjoyed teaching. But it was very hard after I graduated to find a position as an English teacher. I was certified in Massachusetts and Illinois. I was kind of looking in both places and I was working at Barnes & Noble, natural choice for an English major because I could spend hours in that store to this day, trying to kind of figure out what I wanted to do and should I go into a master's program that will give me an extra advantage? I did move back to Chicago after about a year being in Boston, after graduation because of 9/11. I wanted to be closer to my family, as a lot of people did after that terrible tragedy. When I moved back to Chicago, a fellow alum from Holy Cross who had lived in my dorm freshman year, called me and said, "Hey, I'm working for this consulting firm that works with nonprofits. And it's something that you would really love doing. And they hire from Holy Cross all the time." They recruit at Holy Cross. And it's a great training ground to get into this industry of fundraising and development. And it's something that it's becoming more part of mainstream professional development and now schools have tracks for development. But at the time I had no idea that it existed, but I did interview with CCS and started working for them. My first client was the Catholic church in Illinois on a campaign and then worked with every size and sector of nonprofit over the course of the next 13 years and really enjoyed the relationships that I developed there, the knowledge I was able to gain there and seeing different aspects of how the development departments work. I always knew about Feeding America and the food banks had been our clients as well. I admired how smart everybody there was, and I admired their mission. I thought hunger, that's such a solvable issue. Everyone in this country should have access to food. So when they started developing a major gifts program, one of my colleagues went from being a consultant to being in charge of that program and working with them full time. And he came to me because I was doing some recruitment and my life has been a series of being in the right place at the right time, I think. But he came to me and he said, "You're recruiting people and I'm looking to build my team. Do you know anybody that would be interested?" I just raised my hand. Maura Sweeney: That's kind of recruitment. Briana Crane: And he said, "Really? When do you want to start?" And so that was seven years ago and it's been just a dream job for me. And even during this horrible crisis, I feel very lucky waking up each day. And not only knowing that I still have a job, but knowing that my job is making a difference for people in some way. Maura Sweeney: Right. Right. I know. Because I think, especially in times of tragedy, it's when people are called to give and to help. And I think one of the most challenging things is when you feel like you can't help or you don't know how, and I just think I can imagine it must feel so incredibly rewarding to know that you really are making a difference. And like you said, over 40 million lives, that's huge. Briana Crane: Right. Yes. I mean, I think the real heroes right now are the people who are at the pantries and distribution centers and who are handing the food out to people and the volunteers and the national guard in a lot of states has stepped in to help where we don't have volunteers. I think those are the people that are really incredible right now. They're putting their health at risk. Maura Sweeney: Right. Right. Yeah. Thank goodness for these success stories and for these kind of beacons of hope. Because I think looking at our health care workers and looking at volunteers like this, our frontline, all these people who are stepping up, it really does make you feel good about people and feel good about our community. Briana Crane: Yeah. I do feel like for the most part, everyone wants to show each other kindness, especially now. And it's really coming out of how can we help each other. It's been an incredible outpouring of support, not just for Feeding America, but for every nonprofit that's involved right now. And even in small ways, what people are doing for each other to help out is really heartening to see. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Yes. Well, as you've transitioned to fundraising, do you feel like you've found your calling? It sounds like it's true. Briana Crane: I do. Yes. I love what I'm doing. I've never wanted to leave Feeding America, but I've had just through different connections, some opportunities come up where it was a mission that I believed in, but not quite as strongly as Feeding America or a position that maybe wasn't as direct front line fundraising. What I really like about fundraising is I get to work with philanthropists all over the country, very generous people, no matter what level of giving they're at. I get to help them feel more engaged with the causes that they're supporting and get them more directly connected and working with these wonderful people has been such an incredible experience and learning from them and understanding where they're coming from and their points of view. People give to hunger for many different reasons, and they give from both sides of the aisle and it's a nonpartisan issue. Maura Sweeney: Right. Right. Briana Crane: Yeah. Maura Sweeney: Well, and given the nature of this podcast being Mission-Driven, is there a particular mission that drives your work and that keeps you motivated to do this important work every day? Briana Crane: Yes. I mean, I truly believe that we can end hunger in this country. And I think especially with the bright light that is shining on it right now, for very unfortunate reasons, there's a new awareness and people are able to see like, "Wait, this can happen to me, or it is happening to me." And this could be a time when we can say, "Look, let's use the next few years to figure out how to end this." I think that motivates me and thinking there can be a future where everyone has access to food and how much stronger would our health care system be? How much stronger would our education system be and our workforce, if everyone had nutritious food? Maura Sweeney: Right. Right. Well, and how does the Holy Cross mission kind of weave into that and influence your passion for this work and the way that you live your life? Briana Crane: Yeah. Well, I mean, from the moment I stepped on campus, I was always impressed with the men and women for others and how much that was a huge part of the community there. I did take part in the student athletes speakers bureau, and working with the community as an athlete and mentoring young kids in Worcester. I think I mentioned to you last time we talked, it was my senior year when we had a major tragedy in Worcester that really brought the community together, was a warehouse fire, and 10 firemen lost their lives in that fire. The whole community came out in support of their family and their children. And first responders came from all over the world to attend their services because it was at the time of the worst first responder tragedy in the country. Holy Cross opened its doors to these first responders and they slept in the Hart Center. We really showed support and caring. I mean, we were literally a campus on a hill, overlooking a city that in many cases has poverty and problems. And to see that the campus community really cares about the city and the people in it always impressed me. And after that fire I saw the Red Cross. I saw the Salvation Army. I saw all of these nonprofits that were coming together to support the community, including Holy Cross. And I thought this is something that will always be important to me is being a part of solutions in my community. I joined the Red Cross not long after that and I've been a volunteer with them for about 20 years. Maura Sweeney: Oh, wow. Briana Crane: Yeah. Maura Sweeney: Wow. I think it's wonderful to hear that story and to be reminded of that today. Because I know I read something just in the past week that Holy Cross is opening up Lehy and offering that as a place for first responders in the Worcester area who aren't comfortable going home. Briana Crane: Oh, that's great. Maura Sweeney: Yeah. Briana Crane: That's great to hear. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Yeah. So it's nice to kind of be reminded of just how strong and how present that same mission is at the college and really them living that mission and the impact of it passing along to you to continue to live that mission and move it forward is really wonderful. Briana Crane: Yeah. Maura Sweeney: Well, and I know at the beginning we talked about the work that you're doing at Feeding America, and I'd love to know a little bit about we were talking about some of the fun things that are happening. Some of the people who are coming out of the woodwork to really enhance your work, to get the word out there about the great work that you're doing. I'd love to hear some of the success stories that you've seen. Because I think a lot of people need hope right now. Briana Crane: Yes. It's been so inspiring to see the people who are calling us every day and asking how they can help and/or activating on their own or through their channels, through social media, donating everything that they're doing to drive awareness. One of the things that was very special to me was I got to work with the team at the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and Cal Ripken is a hero of mine. Somebody who played softball my whole life and fellow baseball. And the foundation has always been very active in communities all over the country, working with boys and girls clubs and building fields. They decided very early on in this pandemic, they reached out to us and said, "Look, we're going switch. Our foundation is going to switch all its funding to Feeding America during this crisis." Maura Sweeney: Wow. Briana Crane: So we're going to discontinue what we're doing for now and Cal Ripken Jr. himself joined social media for the first time in his life to help promote it. Maura Sweeney: I feel like that's a win. Briana Crane: Yeah. And he posted videos and he's a very articulate, genuine, wonderful human being. He has a wonderful team and they've been just very helpful and a joy to work with. And they've raised a lot of money and awareness for Feeding America. So that was a dream of mine to work with one of my heroes. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Briana Crane: And Jeremy Lin, who's a former NBA player and he posted a very powerful story on his Facebook page because he's somebody who lives between China and the United States. And he's seen some of the negative effects of the pandemic and he's really worked to address some himself, it very much paints him as somebody who has residents in both places, especially. And he's been very thoughtful in how he's engaged with us and very generous. And not just the celebrities and the athletes who of course have wonderful platforms and we're so thankful they're using them in a positive way right now, especially while they're at home. But people who are just going online and giving $5 or posting something on their Facebook page or bringing food to their neighbors or offering to pick up food for their neighbors, all of those small acts of kindness, and they're not small to the person receiving them, are making a huge difference too. Maura Sweeney: Yeah. I mean, I must say ever since we started talking about this podcast, there's a ... My town is a small town in Metro West of Boston and we have our own food bank, I thought, "Oh, I need to make more of an effort with them," because I think like you said, starting in your own community helps you to see the impact of the work that you're having and really can help. I think those small acts do make such a huge difference. Briana Crane: Yes, absolutely. Yeah. Maura Sweeney: Yeah. Briana Crane: Some of our partners are doing really creative things and fun things to not just drive support and awareness, but also raise people's spirits. There's a clothing line in LA, Fred Segal. I did an Instagram live with them last week and because they're a higher end clothing line, they're having all their followers do a clubbing night in where they get dressed up at night, most of them and put on makeup and the whole nine yards. Maura Sweeney: That's amazing. Briana Crane: And then they post it on their social media. It's kind of cool. Yeah. Maura Sweeney: I feel like I could say my two young daughters and I could have ... We have a clubbing night in at least once a day. It's a little lower class I would say, but we certainly could. Briana Crane: That's so fun. I'm glad you're doing that. They're going to remember that for the rest of their lives. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Yeah. Well, and so I'd love to wrap up with some speed round questions. Briana Crane: Okay. Maura Sweeney: If you're ready for those. Briana Crane: Sure. Maura Sweeney: Just some quick questions for quick answers. No need to think too much about it in advance. Briana Crane: Okay. Maura Sweeney: So since you live in Chicago, what's the best place to visit as a tourist? Briana Crane: Oh, there are so many. The architectural boat tour. Maura Sweeney: I've actually been on that one and it was fantastic. Briana Crane: I've been on it several times and I never get tired. I think it's the number one thing. And to see the skyline and be on the river, it's the number one thing to do in Chicago? Maura Sweeney: Yes. Yes. I agree with that completely. This might be controversial. Best restaurant. Briana Crane: Oh gosh. There are so many in Chicago. That's a tough one. I'll have to say Girl and the Goat. Maura Sweeney: Great, great. And what kind of food is that? Briana Crane: It's American food, but she was on Top Chef, the chef. Maura Sweeney: Oh nice. Nice. Briana Crane: Yeah. So it's one of the ... It can be hard to get into, but it's also achievable. Maura Sweeney: Oh good, good. Of your four years on campus, which was your favorite year? Briana Crane: I enjoyed every year, but I guess my favorite year would be my sophomore year. My softball team, we're still very close to this day. We had a Zoom get together a few weeks ago. And my sophomore year was the year we won the Patriot League Championship for the first and only time in Holy Cross history for the women's softball team. Maura Sweeney: Wow. Briana Crane: Yeah. Maura Sweeney: Oh my gosh. Briana Crane: Yeah. So that was really exciting and fun, and one of the best memories of my life with that team. Maura Sweeney: Yeah. That's wonderful. It's so fabulous to know you're still in touch. Briana Crane: Yeah. I've been to most of their weddings. We got together last year. It was the 20th anniversary of winning the Patriot League Championship. So we all got together in Connecticut and had a wonderful time. Maura Sweeney: Oh, that's awesome. Briana Crane: So those are friendships that will always last. Maura Sweeney: Yeah. Yeah. What was your favorite dorm? Briana Crane: Mulledy. Maura Sweeney: Freshman year dorms. You can't beat them. Briana Crane: Yeah, I was there two years and I just loved Mulledy. It was the farthest possible from everything. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Briana Crane: But I love it. What dorm were you in? Maura Sweeney: I was in Hanselman. Briana Crane: Okay. Maura Sweeney: Yep. Yeah. I was in the first year program, so we were ... Briana Crane: Oh right, yeah. Maura Sweeney: Yes, so we were all in Hanselman, but I know from everyone I've talked to, it seems like wherever you lived freshman year, it just sticks with you. Briana Crane: It does. Yes. Maura Sweeney: Yeah. What was your favorite Holy Cross tradition when you were a student? Briana Crane: Oh my gosh. My favorite tradition, I think I'll have to say Cape Week was my favorite tradition. It was such a fun release after finals to go down there. I was with girlfriends and we weren't in like the fun, it was called a Thunderbird, like really the motel or something that was on the Cape. We stayed in like kind of nice houses, nicer houses that were like not close to all the craziness. So we had really nice fun time. I remember when my senior year of Cape Week was the last episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Maura Sweeney: Oh, wow. Briana Crane: So like 50 girls gathered in a room together to watch the last episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Maura Sweeney: That is another strong memory, I'm sure. Briana Crane: Yeah, it is. Maura Sweeney: Well, and what I loved about Cape Week too, is that everyone else thinks you're crazy because it's like 50 degrees on the Cape, but it's not a time to be going to the beach or to be vacationing, and yet all of Holy Cross kind of descends. Which makes it wonderful, because then it feels like aside from the people who live there year round who I think tolerate us for a few days. Briana Crane: Right. Those poor people. Maura Sweeney: But at least they bring business, so that's something. Briana Crane: Right. Exactly. Maura Sweeney: Who was your favorite professor? Briana Crane: Professor Wong, and she was in the English department and I'm not sure she's still there. I don't think she is, but she taught 18th century lit and she would often buy lunch for the whole class because our class time was right around lunchtime. I remember when I got Wong, that's what people called her. They'd say, "Oh, you got Wong. You're in trouble. She's really hard." I didn't find her that hard. I mean, she was challenging, but 18th century lit is challenging, but she was such a wonderful person and made coming to class fun and interesting. I think she was my favorite. Maura Sweeney: Well, and it's often those professors that people say watch out for them, they're so hard. Those are the people you learn from the most. Briana Crane: Right. Exactly. Yeah. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Yeah. What was your favorite class? Briana Crane: Kennedy to Watergate was my favorite class. It was a history class and I spent ... It was really interesting, of course, time period in United States history. But I spent hours in the Holy Cross archives because I was not just ... One of my term papers was about Holy Cross during that time period and what the campus went through, and so much happened at Holy Cross during that time. We talked about the hepatitis outbreak with the football team that happened around that period, and going through the newspaper articles and even the campus, Clarence Thomas was the editor of the paper and lived in the basement of one of the dorms. It was just so interesting everything that happened on campus during that time. So that was my favorite class and really resonated with me, always stayed with me. Maura Sweeney: That is cool. I mean, it's true. I mean, Holy Cross is a long history, but it's kind of wild to look back, not that far ago and to see the kind of impact and kind of connections that there are. So I have one last question for you. Briana Crane: Okay. Maura Sweeney: What's the best thing about being a Holy Cross alumna? Briana Crane: The best thing is the sense of community that you keep for the rest of your life. I think anytime you run into another Holy Cross alum, whether you knew them or not, or whatever class they're from, there's a sense of community and connection to them. And it's been very impactful for me throughout my career. It's been every job I've had or career choice I've made have been through connections from Holy Cross. And that's something that's very important to me to pass on. I just got an email this morning about the virtual shadowing program and who I'm getting paired up with, and I've been able to do that for several years and I really enjoy it and encouraging young kids the way I was encouraged by older alumni, I think that's a big thing. There's a robust alumni group here in Chicago. Maura Sweeney: Well, and it's one of the wonderful things too, is that no matter where you go in the world, somehow Holy Cross people tend to come out of the woodwork in a really wonderful way. Briana Crane: They do. Absolutely. Maura Sweeney: Yes. Well, this has been a real pleasure, Briana. Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me about your history, your background and just the incredible work that you're doing right now. Briana Crane: Thank you. Thank you for doing this and doing this different format with me. I really appreciate it. Maura Sweeney: Oh my pleasure. And to all of you out there, thanks for putting up with any background noise that we might have.  I’ve got a barking dog upstairs who's dying for something. Thank you very much. Take care, Briana. Briana Crane: All right. You too. Take care, everybody. Maura Sweeney: That's our show. I hope you enjoyed hearing about just one of the many ways that Holy Cross alumni have been inspired by the mission to be men and women for and with others. A special thanks to today's guest, and everyone at Holy Cross who has contributed to making this podcast a reality. If you or someone you know would like to be featured on this podcast, please send us an email at alumnicareers@holycross.edu.  If you like what you hear, then please leave us a review. This podcast is brought to you by the Office of Alumni Relations at the College of the Holy Cross. You can subscribe for future episodes wherever you find your podcasts. I'm your host, Maura Sweeney, and this is Mission-Driven. In the words of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, "Now, go forth and set the world on fire." --- Theme music composed by Scott Holmes, courtesy of freemusicarchive.org.

Two Fit Crazies & A Microphone Episode 101 – Lt. Col. (Retired) Bryan Price, Ph.D. – Founder Top Mental Game/Executive Director of the Buccino Leadership Academy at Seton Hall University In Episode 101, the Two Fit Crazies have the honor of hosting, in studio, a Brian’s longtime friend and friend of the show, Bryan Price to hear of his Forrest Gump-like journey in athletics, military, leadership roles, coaching, his love of #sports and Mental Skills Training, which has become his passionate pursuit as he enters civilian life. As intriguing as ever, Bryan will have you slapping the floor ready to “D Up” anything that comes your way. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Bryan C. Price, Ph.D. is the founder of Top Mental Game, a provider of professional coaching and mental skills training for athletes in high school, college, and the professional ranks. He is also the founding Executive Director of the Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall University. Prior to starting Top Mental Game and joining Seton Hall in 2018, he spent the first half of a 20-year Army career in operational assignments as an Apache helicopter pilot, including combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. From 2012-2018, he was an Academy Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and the Director of the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at the U.S. Military Academy. He is known for his published research on terrorist leadership and organizational behavior, and he is the author of Targeting Top Terrorists: Understanding Leadership Removal in Counterterrorism Strategy by Columbia University Press. He holds a B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy in U.S. history, an M.A. in international relations from St. Mary’s University (TX), and an M.A. and Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University. In his role as the CTC Director, he was asked to testify in front of Congress and frequently briefed the nation’s top counterterrorism leaders, including the Secretary of Defense, Directors of the CIA, and multiple combatant commanders. At West Point, he was a three-year starter and team captain on the baseball team, setting school records in career and season runs scored as well as hits in a season. A three-time All-Patriot League selection, Price was named on the Patriot League All-Decade Team (1990-2000). He also served as an assistant coach (infield/first base coach) on the team during the 2010 and 2013 seasons, which included a Patriot League Championship and a trip to the NCAA Regionals. Bryan truly is an incredible man. We Thank You Bryan for your service to our country and for all that you contribute to the world at large. Stay Focused Fans! Two Fit Crazies www.twofitcrazies.com For more on Bryan Price: Top Mental Game: http://topmentalgame.com/ Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall University: https://www.shu.edu/leadership/index.cfm Combating Terrorism Center at U.S. Military Academy: https://ctc.usma.edu/ Facebook: Bryan Price LinkedIn: Bryan Price Please, as always, be sure to subscribe, rate and review Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.

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From dead on arrival to championship athlete. In 2005, Dave was stabbed in the heart by a stranger. He arrived at the hospital dead only to be revived 7-minutes later. This was 2-months before heading into his senior year at Lafayette College, where he was captain of the football team. When he woke up, he knew he had to move forward. Football and his teammates gave him a purpose and solidified his vision for healing. Dave and his team went on to win the Patriot League Championship that year. He is the recipient of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Award of Valor and the first recipient of the Lafayette College David Nelson Award of Valor. Dave has an amazing story that we’re going to dive deeper into here. After Lafayette College, Dave has completed postgraduate education from Harvard Business School and is a Certified Life Coach. All of these chapters have led Dave to come at mindset and motivation with experience, not just knowledge, and through this deep exploration of mindset and human motivation, he brings the work he has done with people far and wide - in helping them create an authentic journey and mission in their lives or organizations. He has seen his work translate into authentic personal, professional and organizational success for people across the world. If you don’t have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don’t have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode-- as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode-- at JimHarshawJr.com/Action/. Let's connect: Website | Facebook | Twitter About Your Host Jim Harshaw My name is Jim Harshaw. And I know where you’re at. You’re working hard and qualified for what you do but you aren’t getting what you want. You have plans on getting to the C-suite or launching a business but ultimate success seems as far away today as ever. You’re at the right place because you can get there from here. And I can help. Who I Am I’m a speaker, coach, and former Division I All-American wrestler that helps motivated former athletes to reach their full potential by getting clarity on what they really want and taking aggressive action to lead their ideal life not just despite their prior failures but because of them. I’m a husband and father of four. And I’m a serial entrepreneur. I’ve launched multiple successful businesses as well as the obligatory failed one. I’ve been the executive director of a non-profit and have raised millions of dollars. I’ve worked in sales. I’ve even been a Division I head coach. While I was born in a blue-collar home I have spent my life surrounded by Olympians, CEO’s and millionaires. Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” I’ve been lucky. I’ve learned the habits of successful people and guess what. You’re just like them. I know because I know your type. You’re programmed for hard work, which is a prerequisite for success, but you’ve never been shown how to use what you know to create the life you want with the tools you have. I will show you how. Why You Are Here You've worked hard to achieve greatness. You’ve set goals and maybe even set records. You’ve definitely failed and you’ve at some point found yourself questioning if you were on the right track. You need to understand this: You are far more prepared to succeed than those who’ve not tried, competed, struggled and overcome like you have. That’s the value of your education as someone who aims high. You are prepared to be as successful as your wildest dreams will allow. Here I will teach you, with the help of brilliant minds that have been shaped by failure, struggle, and adversity, to be who you want to be. I sense that you want this because you have read this far. To take the next step today, click here. FOLLOW JIM Website | Facebook | Twitter

The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Coach Karen Hall will interview University of New Haven Woman's Baskteball Coach Latonya Watson.   Watson spent 12 seasons in two stints as an assistant coach at the University of Colorado. While there, she helped coach six teams that qualified for the NCAA tournament including the 2002 squad that advanced to the Elite Eight. She had 10 student-athletes continue their careers professionally, including Mandy Nightengale, who was the university's 2002 Sports Woman of the Year and a third round selection in the WNBA draft. She was also the academic liaison for the team which achieved a top-25 ranking in the 1999 WBCA Honor Roll while 92-percent of women's basketball players graduated during her time in Boulder. Most recently, Watson spent a season at Bucknell University as an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator. She helped lead the Bison to an 18-12 record in 2014-15 and a berth in the Patriot League Championship tournament, while mentoring 2015 Patriot League Rookie of the Year, Jacquie Klotz. While at Bucknell, she also was a coach facilitator for the Bucknell Bison Leadership Academy, an extension of the Patriot League initiative to develop student-athletes as effective leaders, both on and off the field of play. "As a team we are ready to be a big part of the New Haven community and give back to those who have and continue to support us," Watson remarked. Watson is a 1992 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She was a four-year member of the women's basketball team for the Eagles where she appeared in 108 games and currently ranks fifth all-time in assists (446), sixth in steals (235) and 12th in points (1,296).  

Interview with John O'Sullivan, Founder of Changing the Game Project Topics in this Podcast What motivated John to start the Changing the Game Project   The role of a Former Athlete, Coach and a Parent   Formal Education for Youth Sports Coaching?   Project Play   Playing games vs practice   The US Developing a slow players on the field   Early Specialization: The Race to Nowhere   The Trickle down effect of early competition   The Role of Physical Education with Youth sports   Naperville, Illinois PE Program   Group Dynamics of Gender Roles   The 7 Cs of High Performance   Are we communicating to the right people?   Social media and Youth Sports   How to reach John O'Sullivan   The John O'Sullivan File John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level.  He brings to the table a wealth of practical, hands on knowledge garnered through years of working with players and their families on sport specific development, fitness and nutrition, college recruiting, and most importantly, nurturing positive, healthy, and supportive relationships between parents and their young athletes. He has complied much of this information in his #1 bestselling book Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids.   Originally from New York, John is a 1994 graduate of Fordham University, where he was a team captain as a senior, and a member of the 1990 Patriot League Championship team.  After a stint playing professionally for the Wilmington (NC) Hammerheads of the USL, John began his coaching career as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Cardinal Gibbons HS in Raleigh, NC.  He then moved on to become the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Vermont, before delving into the world of youth club soccer.  Since that time, John has worked as a Director of Coaching for Nordic Spirit SC (Vt), Ann Arbor Youth Soccer Association (MI) and most recently as the Executive Director of Oregon Rush Soccer Club in Bend, OR.  He is currently the Central Oregon Regional Training Center Director for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer.  He holds his USSF A License, NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, and US Youth Soccer National Youth Coaching License.   John received his BA in History from Fordham University, and his Masters in History from the University of Vermont.  He resides in beautiful Bend, OR, with his wife, Dr Lauren O’Sullivan, and two wonderful children and aspiring young athletes: Maggie Shea, age 7, and Tiernan, age 5. http://changingthegameproject.com/ http://www.elitefts.com