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Do you recall Prince Denid from THE LAST JEDI? Do you remember Luke's red-bladed lightsaber, or his tryst with an Imperial captain? No? Then I'm wondering if you know THE LAST JEDI at all! In this episode we will breakdown Marvel Star Wars comic issue #49: "The Last Jedi" (1981)!! Mark Hamill even tweeted that this comic contains spoilers for the 2017 film. So does it? Let's find out, with Richard and Sarah!         #49 “THE LAST JEDI"   Release Date: April 21, 1981 Writer: Mike W. Barr Artwork: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Cover Art:  Walt Simonson   Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and the droids bring Prince Denid and his guardian Jedi-diah, a Force-wielder who refused the call to be a Jedi knight, to the planet Velmor. There, Denid will take his rightful place on the throne before his Imperial-sympathizer brother is appointed.    Will he make it in time before the Empire can assassinate him and the Rebel heroes? It all comes down to the Star Wars Hunger Games!   As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!       Contact Us   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings.   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave

Do you recall Prince Denid from THE LAST JEDI? Do you remember Luke's red-bladed lightsaber, or his tryst with an Imperial captain? No? Then I'm wondering if you know THE LAST JEDI at all! In this episode we will breakdown Marvel Star Wars comic issue #49: "The Last Jedi" (1981)!! Mark Hamill even tweeted that this comic contains spoilers for the 2017 film. So does it? Let's find out, with Richard and Sarah!         #49 “THE LAST JEDI"   Release Date: April 21, 1981 Writer: Mike W. Barr Artwork: Walt Simonson, Tom Palmer Cover Art:  Walt Simonson   Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and the droids bring Prince Denid and his guardian Jedi-diah, a Force-wielder who refused the call to be a Jedi knight, to the planet Velmor. There, Denid will take his rightful place on the throne before his Imperial-sympathizer brother is appointed.    Will he make it in time before the Empire can assassinate him and the Rebel heroes? It all comes down to the Star Wars Hunger Games!   As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!       Contact Us   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings.   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on the Disney Wish. Courtney and Kelly were lucky enough to Cruise on the Disney Wish back in January and now we are discussing everything about our trip to the Bahamas.   The Disney Wish is the newest and biggest cruise ship sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Courtney and Kelly also compare this trip to their trip on the Wonder. They also discuss:   Epcot's Festival of the Arts Their Stay at POP Century Cruising Concierge and the Concierge Lounges The Bahamas Blue Lagoons Dolphin encounter Castaway Cay and having their own Cabana The AquaMouse, Dining and Entertainment   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Instagram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in an upcoming podcast!   Check out pictures from our Trip!       Color Changing Chandelier     About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8635/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on the Disney Wish. Courtney and Kelly were lucky enough to Cruise on the Disney Wish back in January and now we are discussing everything about our trip to the Bahamas.   The Disney Wish is the newest and biggest cruise ship sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Courtney and Kelly also compare this trip to their trip on the Wonder. They also discuss:   Epcot's Festival of the Arts Their Stay at POP Century Cruising Concierge and the Concierge Lounges The Bahamas Blue Lagoons Dolphin encounter Castaway Cay and having their own Cabana The AquaMouse, Dining and Entertainment   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Instagram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in an upcoming podcast!   Check out pictures from our Trip!       Color Changing Chandelier     About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8635/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they hit the open road with Goofy, his son Max and all their wacky friends as they take you back to 1995 with A Goofy Movie.   Courtney and Kelly challenged Sarah to watch A Goofy Movie for the very first time. While Sarah has never seen A Goofy Movie, it's one of Courtney and Kelly's favorites. Join their discussion between a first-time watch and a nostalgic rewatch as we discuss the music, the plot, the easter eggs, and whether or not this movie holds up in 2023.   They also discussed the 2015 D23 Expo 20th Anniversary panel of A Goofy Movie that Kelly and Courtney attended and reveal that Courtney has choreographed the music of A Goofy Movie for their dance shows.   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!   https://youtu.be/aFYCQoIpGuE   Neverland Clubhouse met Powerline Max at a Moonlight Magic event at Disney California Adventure and Pictures from D23 Expo's 20th Anniversary Panel.       Check out the Dance Courtney choreographed to I2I.     About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8635/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter   If you liked this episode, check out more of the Neverland Clubhouse!

Revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics with Dee Tails! Dee, creature performer and actor (SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY / THE LAST JEDI / WILLOW series) joins us to break down the second issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation. It's "Battleground Hoth!" How do the classic comics portray this classic on-screen battle? What are our memories (if any) of reading this for the first time? Go grab issue #40 and follow along with us!!     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #40 “Battleground Hoth" Description:   Title: "The Empire Strikes Back: Battleground Hoth" Release Date: July 22, 1980 Writer: Archie Goodwin, based on the script by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan from the story by George Lucas Artwork: Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón, & Glynis Wein Cover Art: Al Williamson & Carlos Garzón   Synopsis:   This issue continues the official six issue adaptation of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. It begins with Luke in recovering from his encounter with a wampa, and a near-kiss and then full kiss with Princess Leia. Then the battle begins as the Rebels spot Imperial walkers. Luke and Wedge take out an AT-AT with harpoons and tow cables, and the issue ends with Luke shot down and he falls into the path of an AT-AT.   As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!     Support The Show   Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE.   Contact Us   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings.   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave  

Revisit Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics with Dee Tails! Dee, creature performer and actor (SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY / THE LAST JEDI / WILLOW series) joins us to break down the second issue of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Marvel comics adaptation. It's "Battleground Hoth!" How do the classic comics portray this classic on-screen battle? What are our memories (if any) of reading this for the first time? Go grab issue #40 and follow along with us!!     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #40 “Battleground Hoth" Description:   Title: "The Empire Strikes Back: Battleground Hoth" Release Date: July 22, 1980 Writer: Archie Goodwin, based on the script by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan from the story by George Lucas Artwork: Al Williamson, Carlos Garzón, & Glynis Wein Cover Art: Al Williamson & Carlos Garzón   Synopsis:   This issue continues the official six issue adaptation of Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. It begins with Luke in recovering from his encounter with a wampa, and a near-kiss and then full kiss with Princess Leia. Then the battle begins as the Rebels spot Imperial walkers. Luke and Wedge take out an AT-AT with harpoons and tow cables, and the issue ends with Luke shot down and he falls into the path of an AT-AT.   As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute!     Support The Show   Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE.   Contact Us   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings.   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave  

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they take you on the Disney Wonder for Courtney and Kelly's first Disney Cruise. (Listen with the player above)   From Embarkation day to the Closing Ceremonies, Courtney and Kelly there was so much to experience on this beautiful ship. Courtney and Kelly recount their favorite memories and tell us what you need to know before booking your own Disney Cruise.   Then it's time for Disney Christmas Traditions as Courtney, Kelly and Sarah discuss what puts them in the Christmas spirit and their favorite parts of the season.   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!   Halloween on the High Seas           About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8635/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they recap the best moments of the D23 Expo. (Listen with the player above)   So many exciting announcements came out of the D23 Expo and Courtney, Kelly and Sarah were there for it all. Join them as they relive the highlights and discuss:   the show floor booths, pictures, giveaways and shopping! the Disney parks Panel new rides and new entertainment DIsney Branded television panel: new series/TV movies coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!   Photos from the Show floor     Disney Branded Television Panel       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8635/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter   If you liked this episode, check out more of the Neverland Clubhouse!

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they give a trip report from their 10-day Walt Disney World trip. (Listen with the player above) Courtney and Kelly have returned from their 10-day vacation in Walt Disney World and have so much to share with everyone! SO many new things that they got to experience. Join us for part 2 of the trip where we discuss:   EPCOT's new New nighttime show Harmonious The return of Finding Nemo the musical: the great blue and beyond Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Drawn to Life at Disney springs   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!   Photos from Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios     Drawn to life       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they give a trip report from their 10-day Walt Disney World trip. (Listen with the player above) Courtney and Kelly have returned from their 10-day vacation in Walt Disney World and have so much to share with everyone! SO many new things that they got to experience. Join us for part 2 of the trip where we discuss:   EPCOT's new New nighttime show Harmonious The return of Finding Nemo the musical: the great blue and beyond Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway Drawn to Life at Disney springs   If you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!   Photos from Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios     Drawn to life       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they give a trip report from their 10-day Walt Disney World trip. (Listen with the player above)   Courtney and Kelly have returned from their 10-day vacation in Walt Disney World and have so much to share with everyone! SO many new things that they got to experience. Join us for part 1 of the trip where we discuss:   New Transportation from Airport Keys to the Kingdom tour Guardians of Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Space 220 La Creperie de Paris Remy's Ratatouille Adventure   There was just so much to share so look out for part 2 in August! if you have questions for Courtney, Kelly or Sarah about Walt Disney World or Disneyland you can DM us on Intragram @neverlandclubhousepod and we may answer your question in a upcoming podcast!   Photos from Magic Kingdom, Space 220 and Fun Filters       Guardian of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and Epcot       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter   If you liked this episode, check out more of the Neverland Clubhouse!  

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they discuss their favorite moments from Star Wars Celebration and then they go through all of the recent announcements from D23 Expo 2022.    Sarah, Courtney and Kelly all attended Star Wars Celebration and they each give you a highlight from the event.You can also find a detailed breakdown from them on Skywalking Through Neverland's roundtable discussions.   Sarah, Courtney and Kelly are also headed to the D23 Expo in September and we have a breakdown of all the announced panels and exhibits, and what they are excited about from these announcements.   Photos from Star Wars Celebration       The Mandolorian Experience     About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they discuss their favorite moments from Star Wars Celebration and then they go through all of the recent announcements from D23 Expo 2022.    Sarah, Courtney and Kelly all attended Star Wars Celebration and they each give you a highlight from the event.You can also find a detailed breakdown from them on Skywalking Through Neverland's roundtable discussions.   Sarah, Courtney and Kelly are also headed to the D23 Expo in September and we have a breakdown of all the announced panels and exhibits, and what they are excited about from these announcements.   Photos from Star Wars Celebration       The Mandolorian Experience     About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Are you headed to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure in this new Post COVID world? Join Sarah, Courtney, and Kelly as they discuss how Disneyland feels today, the ever-changing rules and requirements and all the updates and news from around the Parks. (Listen with the player above)   Then its almost time for Star Wars Celebration in Anahiem, California and Neverland Clubhouse will be there. It is Courtney and Kelly's first celebration but Sarah is an expert so we get her top 5 must-dos for Star Wars Celebration 2022.   Not only will Sarah, Courtney and Kelly be attending the Convention but Sarah and her husband Richard will be hosting panels including and a Skywalking Network Variety Show that will include a segment from Neverland Clubhouse! Hope to see you all there!   Here is a list of all the Skywaking Network Panels and events going on at Star Wars Celebration:   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big's Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and our Official Book Launch of Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 – January through June! Check out the Facebook Events for details.   May 27, 2022: Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite   May 26 – May 29, 2022: Star Wars Celebration Anaheim   May 26 at 3pm: Fandom Through the Generations – Richard and Sarah Woloski, Panel Hosts on the Fan Stage May 27 at 2pm: Star Wars Tourism: Visiting the Galaxy Far, Far Away on Earth – Richard and Sarah Woloski, Panel Guests, James Floyd (Star Warsologies), Panel Host on the Fan Stage May 27 at 5pm: Skywalking Network Variety Show on the Podcast Stage – a variety show of several Skywalking Network podcast hosts! May 28 at 12pm: Celebrating the Ewok Adventures – Richard and Sarah Woloski, Panel Hosts on the Fan Stage   Skywalking Network Panels at Star wars Celebration       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Its all about your favorite Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. (Listen with the player above)   The sisters and Sarah are hanging out in Adventureland as they share some incredibly fun events that they all attended.   Disney Princess the Concert with Broadway Actresses singing Disney Princess songs Disneyland's After hours event- Villain's Nite and celebrated Sarah's Birthday   Then Sarah was lucky enough to go on the Galactic Starcruiser, Disney's two-night immersive Star Wars experience and she answers all of our burning questions including how was the food in space, did she like the cabins, and is the blue milk different on a spaceship?   Pictures: Disney Princess the Concert       Disneyland's Villains Nite       Galactic Starcruiser       ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & GALACTIC STARCRUISER LINKS   Thanks to FangirlsGoingRogue.com, we were able to attend the special Press Preview Sailing from 2/21/22-2/24/22. For more Galactic Starcruiser content:   Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – First Impressions (Feb. 2022) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure with Fangirls Going Rogue (Feb. 2022) Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 22.5: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Day One Reactions (Feb. 2022) Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 22.6: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Day Two Reactions (Feb. 2022) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser - The Continuity Conundrum (Feb. 2022) Skywalking YouTube: Galactic Starcruiser Full Merchandise Tour (Feb. 2022) Skywalking YouTube: Galactic Starcruiser Ship Tour with Fun Facts (Feb. 2022)   About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Its all about your favorite Galactic Heroes, Princesses and Villains! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where three friends, Kelly, Courtney and Sarah take you to different park lands to share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more. (Listen with the player above)   The sisters and Sarah are hanging out in Adventureland as they share some incredibly fun events that they all attended.   Disney Princess the Concert with Broadway Actresses singing Disney Princess songs Disneyland's After hours event- Villain's Nite and celebrated Sarah's Birthday   Then Sarah was lucky enough to go on the Galactic Starcruiser, Disney's two-night immersive Star Wars experience and she answers all of our burning questions including how was the food in space, did she like the cabins, and is the blue milk different on a spaceship?   Pictures: Disney Princess the Concert       Disneyland's Villains Nite       Galactic Starcruiser       ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & GALACTIC STARCRUISER LINKS   Thanks to FangirlsGoingRogue.com, we were able to attend the special Press Preview Sailing from 2/21/22-2/24/22. For more Galactic Starcruiser content:   Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – First Impressions (Feb. 2022) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure with Fangirls Going Rogue (Feb. 2022) Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 22.5: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Day One Reactions (Feb. 2022) Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 22.6: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Day Two Reactions (Feb. 2022) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser - The Continuity Conundrum (Feb. 2022) Skywalking YouTube: Galactic Starcruiser Full Merchandise Tour (Feb. 2022) Skywalking YouTube: Galactic Starcruiser Ship Tour with Fun Facts (Feb. 2022)   About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - where we discuss Jungle Cruise! The film, the Disneyland attraction changes and the D23 Fan event at the El Capitan Theater! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   First the Sisters welcome Special Guest Co-host Sarah Woloski of Skywalking through Neverland and Totally Tell Me Everything! They all head to Adventureland and hop on the Jungle Cruise to go find the 8th wonder of the world. We discuss the changes made to the queue, new scenes on the ride and even new jokes! They even discuss the new Disney+ show Behind the Attraction episode of the Jungle Cruise in regards to some history of the attraction.   Then the Sisters take Sarah through D23's opening night screening At the El Capitan of Disney's Jungle Cruise. Such a fun event including getting hats to take home and eating some Dole Whip! Pictures below in the show notes.   And finally its an in-depth review and discussion of the new movie Disney's Jungle Cruise with Sarah, Courtney and Kelly giving their thoughts on the movie. Did they like it? Was it everything they had been waiting for? And was there a Backside of Water? Spoilers ahead on this river cruise!! Pictures from Our Jungle Cruise Adventures!       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter   If you liked this episode, check out more of the Neverland Clubhouse!

Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - Disneyland is a whole new world without Masks and the COVID protocols scaled way back. Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   First the Sisters take you Adventureland where they take you through the changes of COVID protocols and what it was like to be at DIsneyland without masks or Social Distancing. They go through some tips and tricks of the new changes comparing the trip on June 18th to a trip they took earlier in June.   Then the sisters whisk you off to Tomorrowland where they give some of the latest news and updates including:   Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary events Fireworks coming back to both parks Disneyland Paris New Marvel Hotel The Incredibles being add to the Contempoary Hotel at Disney World   Some fun magic shots from both our trips in June!       About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter   If you liked this episode, check out more of the Neverland Clubhouse!

  Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse - the episode where we breakdown all of the news surrounding Disneyland's reopening on April 30th. Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   First the Sisters take you Tomorrowland to discuss the headlines of the month. We discuss:   Disneyland tickets and reservations are available now! How we got tickets and the new process of making reservations The new Virtual Queue process of Rise of the Resistance - two chances to get boarding passes now at Disneyland's reopening!   Then the sisters take you to Fantasyland where they reminisce about their top ten things they either miss doing or are looking forward to doing when they go back to the parks. Are their lists the same? what will be number 1? and who cheated just a little?   About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter    

Do you remember Mickey's Nutcracker? This was a live stage show that played during the Christmas season at the Fantasyland theater stage between 1991 and 1992, and also aired on the Disney Channel at the same time. In this retelling of the "Nutcracker" Minnie throws a Christmas party  in which she receives a magical nutcracker that resembles Mickey Mouse. When the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve the Nutcracker comes alive and takes Minnie on a journey to Candyland. This colorful show includes live performers as well as other lovable Disney characters; such as Goofy, Roger Rabbit, Tigger, Chip & Dale, and Pluto. Sisters Courtney and Kelly get the inside scoop on Mickey's Nutcracker, and being a performer at Disneyland, from their good friend Drew Hayashida. He was a performer in the show and was worked very closely with one of the characters.  But before we get to that interview, the sisters take you to the Hollywood Studios Backlot for their review of Disney Channel's new Original Movie: Upside Down Magic which is out now on Disney Channel and on DVD. To celebrate the release of Upside Down Magic on DVD they are doing their first giveaway on Instagram…….. Will you be the lucky winner???   Lastly Courtney and Kelly want to say Happy Holidays from all of us at the Neverland Clubhouse!!!!   About Neverland Clubhouse   Welcome to the Neverland Clubhouse! Here you leave today, and venture into adventure, excitement and nostalgia. This is the Disney podcast where two sisters, Kelly and Courtney, take you to different park lands share Disney adventures, stories, news and so much more.   How To Listen on the Go:   Listen now on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a podcast rating and review!!   Social Media   Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverlandclubhousepod Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/clt8622/ Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/kellyturckel/ Join the Skywalking Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/488002904732240/   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave   Subscribe to the Skywalking Network Newsletter  

Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #19 "The Ultimate Gamble" is the second comic in a new story arc featuring Luke, Leia, Han, the droids and Chewbacca on The Wheel - a floating casino in space. Our heroes are separated and encounter both stormtroopers and The Wheel's administrator, Senator Greyshade. Will Han fight Chewie in a precursor to Solo: A Star Wars Story? Let's find out!   Show Notes: Title: "THE ULTIMATE GAMBLE!" Release Date: October 24, 1978 Writer: Archie Goodwin Artwork: Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek Consulting Editor: Jim Shooter Cover Art: Carmine Infantino / Bob Wiacek Synopsis: The Rebels are split up to avoid being captured by Commander Strom and his legion of Stormtroopers. Luke is still unconscious and Han & Leia battle troopers until the are apprehended by The Wheels security force. Chewbacca runs into more danger as he is captured and made to fight in the Wheels gladiatorial Pits!  And we discover Senator Greyshade's secret passion...   As usual, we take our Facebook Group Comments on the cover into account as we analyze this issue. Become a part of our Facebook Group to contribute! If you liked this episode, consider listening to the previous one. How To Listen on the Go: iTunes Google Play Music YouTube Subscribe via RSS iHeartRadio TuneIn Support The Show Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE. Contact Us Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Join us every week on YouTube for a behind-the-scenes look at our show. We also bring you to Disneyland, Red Carpet Events and Theme Park Openings. Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!SaveSave

Pat Williams, senior vice president of the Orlando Magic, shares personal stories from his time as a parent with youth sports as well as what he teaches regarding developing leaders through sports. Pat's new book, CHARACTER CARVED IN STONE is about his discovery of the leadership virtues taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Duke University's Coach K (a West Point grad) wrote the foreword. Book: Character Carved in Stone   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Dr. Jay Martin is the Ohio Wesleyan University Soccer coach and one of the nation's winningest soccer coaches ever. He has written one of the books in the series for United Soccer Coaches titled, The Best of Soccer Journal: The Art of Coaching. It is seen as one of the best soccer books in their book store. Jay is an author of several books approved by the United Soccer Coaches national office and advises them on their Coaches education curriculum. Book: The Art of Coaching   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Chris Mance is a family coach who helps sports families pursue difficult goals while maximizing their happiness on their journey. Chris has a unique story from playing at football at West Point to becoming an entrepreneur, husband, and eventually a father of two young wrestlers. Through his experiences in leadership, Chris has been able to work with families to plan and execute their strategic plans. Chris's Website: chrismance.com Chris' Twitter: @chrismance Chris's Instagram: @chairmance2   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Coaching Your Own Kids Chris was really hard on his first son from an early age. He has gone 180, with him now and with his younger son, he stays focused on being proud of them and just giving them a hug afterwards and de-emphasizing the winning/losing. Cringe moment At youth dual meets, early on in Chris' coaching, he was too focused on the scoreboard with the newer athletes instead of just working on technique and focusing on improvement. Teaching skills & Keeping it fun Reward kids for working hard with a fun game - sumo wrestling is fun. King of the hill - start with smallest kid, whoever takes down other wins, and keep going working way up Culture Parents are a big part of it - keep them tied in and on board Doing something like fantasy sports with the kids is a really fun way to build some comraderie within the players of the team Travel sports The biggest problem is the season never ends. In a perfect world, kids would only play a sport during its primary season, and then be able to enjoy other sports in the offseasons. The one that got away Chris' final wrestling match - he got beat someone who probably wasn't as good as him - but he had taken it for granted and not trained well that week. Best stolen idea Sports is a chess match. You always need to be 2 steps ahead, especially mentally. Favorite books/quote: Quote: 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard' Book: Wooden (by John Wooden) Parting Advice Have a system, plan and prepare -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Gad Espinosa is a Certified High-Performance Mental Game Coach, and speaker who has been interviewed in numerous newspapers and radio shows. He has been privileged to train and mentor athletes at all levels, from those just starting their athletic careers to others who have gone on to represent their country and succeed at World Championships and Olympic games. As a former professional athlete, who has represented his country internationally, he knows first hand the psychological and emotional challenges a young athlete faces. As a parent of two former competitive athletes he knows the difficulty of raising athletes and as a varsity head coach, he sympathizes with coaches and their responsibilities. Gad is passionate about helping young athletes discover mental strength breakthroughs that allow them to maximize their development so they can take their game to another level and fulfill their athletic potential. Website: coachgad.com Instagram: @coach_gad Twitter: @coachgad Facebook: /Coach-Gad   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Coaching Your Own Kids It's a balance between smothering them and still coaching them and enjoying being a parent with them Coaching a sport you didn't play 2 requirements: Enthusiasm and a passion to learn more A-ha moment Gad, as a player, rarely had coaches discuss the mental side of the game - so he has emphasized this as a coach Concussion recovery Time is the biggest key. Take the time to let your mind recover and don't rush it. Mental toughness It starts with letting your athletes know it's ok to fail. It's a very important part of the learning process. Having a clear goal in mind helps build grit to keep working even if things don't do the way you want. Teaching skills Tag - they put a pinnie on each hip, and they run around and try to grab as many pinnies as possible from their teammates Keep away - in a circle, 2 kids in the middle, try to keep ball away from the kids in the middle Culture and captains Leaders emerge amongst teams 'How do I Improve my Kid's Athletic Potential?' Book on website: coachgad.com WYC guest enter promo code 'WYC' and get 50% off book! A mental program for coaches and athletes The one that got away Gad had specifically reminded the team about a specific thing to look for in the game, and 1 minute into the game this situation happened, and a player didn't do what they just had talked about. Gad regrets that he immediately took the player out of the game and didn't play him much more that game. Best stolen idea Preparedness Favorite books/quote: Quote: 'If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.' - John Wooden Parting Advice Take a step back and remember how you wish you were coached when you were younger -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Susan Stout educates coaches specifically about working with kids who have ADHD, learning differences and/or anxiety. As a former swim coach and now a mom to an avid young athlete with ADHD and dyslexia, Susan wishes she had known when she was coaching what she knows now about how to recognize the differently wired kids, manage the challenges and bring out the best in these athletes. Website: ownbeatathlete.com Twitter: @SusanStoutOBA   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Finding invisible differences It all starts with just getting to know each kid Some symptoms to look for: Can't sit still Talk back Interrupt Can't remember what you just said, especially with multi-step directions Inconsistent in their performance Poor sense of time (can be late) Poor emotional control Practical tips to coach kids with invisible differences Don't talk for long periods of time(no diatribes!) Routines help Give them a responsibility to keep them engaged Let them fidget and move Try to be patient - give them a minute to cool off Own Beat Athlete Website: ownbeatathlete.com Blogs, profiles of successful players and coaches with ADHD, letters from players Tools for coaches and facts to know about kids with invisible differences Cringe moment When Susan was first coaching, they lost a meet because the backstroke flags were the wrong distance. Susan was worried about over-coaching girls who had previously been her teammates. She learned she needed to be the coach first and not worry about trying to impress them or be their buddy. Keeping training fun Relay races are always a great way to compete and have fun while conditioning Achieving peak performance under pressure They start meets with cheering and getting energy up. Then she would have the athletes come and check in with her before their events to chat one-on-one. The coaching is finished at this point - instead reinforce them and tell them - 'you've done it, the work is done, now go have fun and show what you can do' The one that got away As a swimmer, for 3 years Susan was trying to break 36 seconds. 3 times she got 36.00. She still had a great time, just wishes she could have got a 35.99. :) Best stolen idea Building a culture of being a family. Favorite books/quote: Quote: 'A common mistake amongst those working in sports is to spend a disproportionate amount of time on X's and O's as compared to time spent learning about people.' - Coach K Quote: 'When I was a young coach, I used to say treat everybody alike. Instead- treat everybody fairly.' - Bear Bryant Book: Getting to Us by Seth Davis Parting Advice Build relationships. Get to know the kids, what do they dream about, what excites them, what do they like doing outside of sports. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Sean Conlon is the founder of We Make Footballers, a football(soccer in the U.S.) prep school to prepare athletes for playing at academies. With a background with the Chelsea club, Sean has the passion and vision to help young athletes improve their game on and off the field to reach their dreams. Website: wemakefootballers.com Twitter: @wmfootballers Instagram: @wemakefootballers   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Learning on the playground Sean didn't play for a formal team until he was 13 years old. This has pros and cons - a lot of creativity can be developed, but mixing in a bit of coaching can help the guided discovery process. Emphasizing fun at young ages and training parents to recognize development vs. just wins and losses is key. We Make Footballers 14 franchises across England, have prepared 170+ players who have gone on to join academy teams Focus is preparing players for academies Website: wemakefootballers.com Great fun skill building games Stuck in the mud - Get in a square, everyone has their own ball, dribbling. Make one player the sticker - he runs and tries to tag the other players. When tagged, they hold their ball over their head, and if other players kick their own ball between a frozen players' head, that player is freed. Snake - In a square. 2 players have to hold hands, they are the snakes. The rest are the mice. Players don't have a ball, they just run around. As players are caught, they join the snake. The one that got away In the cup final, Sean looks back on a couple of changes he could have made earlier. Thinking clearly in high energy moments is critical. Be decisive and take action. Best stolen idea Make every practice fun, regardless of the age group. Favorite books/quote: Book: Alex Ferguson's Leading Quote: 'In football, the worst things are excuses, excuses mean you cannot grow or move forward.' - Pep Guardiola Parting Advice Utilize the internet and forums to continuously learn -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Freddy Hilliard is the head coach at Malvern Prep in Pennsylvania. In 8 seasons as coach, he has surpassed the 260 win mark, collected 5 PA state titles as well as 5 national top 25 rankings and has sent 75 players on to play college ball. His former players view him as a coach, mentor, teacher and role model. Although he develops baseball skills, he is even more talented in developing better people first and foremost. Baseball as we know is a small part of life, how we conduct ourselves as humans, as husbands, as brothers, as fathers…that is what is important in life and that is how we will be remembered. Twitter: @coachhilliard16   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Cringe Moment After a loss, on the bus ride on the way home, the kids were laughing and having a good time. Freddy couldn't understand why they were having fun and weren't mad. It was a good eye-opener, that most of these kids enjoy being on the team, but they have a lot going on beyond this team. The biggest lesson he learned was investing more in them as people and getting to know what makes them tick. Choosing to be excellent at everything means work, but don't be satisfied with being OK or mediocre. Teaching skills It all starts with the why. Teaching is much more effective if they understand what they are trying to accomplish and why it's important. Players should be free to ask questions and suggest improvements Competing is key to getting kids to focus and give their all. They have 4 yellow jerseys - they give them to the best 4 defensive players at their 4 stations. They also have a batting championship belt they award (similar to a WWE or boxing belt) each practice. Achieving Peak Performance Work with your team on breathing to calm their heart rate down Visualize success. Think about success and don't be afraid to fail. Core Values They have 3 of them: Selflessness, Excellence, Energy Connecting with and impacting kids Freddy had a player who didn't get much playing time, but had a great attitude, and stayed in touch for years to come. This speaks to Freddy and his staff valuing him as a person, not based on his talent level. The one that haunts me Freddy's team was in the state championship game, they had beaten the other team twice that season rather easily. They lost in extra innings. Freddy thinks he could have done a better job getting his team focused and not being complacent. Favorite books/quote: Quote: 'Discipline yourself and others won't have to' - John Wooden Book: John Wooden's Pyramid of Success Book: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William McRaven Book: The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams by Sam Walker Book: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek Parting Advice Don't overthink or over-coach. Let the kids figure it out. Make it fun, you want the kids to love the game. Be authentic. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Dr. Rob Bell is a mental toughness coach. He is a husband and father of two wonderful kids. An Ironman and endurance athlete, and loves to PLAY: golf, swimming, skiing, running, ping-pong and chess. He speaks & trains with teams, organizations, and coaches on mental toughness. Website: drrobbell.com Twitter: @drrobbell Facebook: /TheImportanceofmentaltoughness Instagram: /drrobbell Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Hinge moments A person, a decision, or a moment that changes the direction of your life 1 of Dr. Bell's hinge moments was when he was in college and living a party life- he walked off an 80 foot cliff. But it woke him up and changed him: "Our worst moments in life often end up becoming our best moments" Mental toughness training Mental toughness - 'It's caught more than it's taught' The most important time is when adversity hits - How, as coaches, do we respond? When they fail - teach them that 'this is an event, not a person.' "It's a bruise not a tattoo." Visualization 'To visualize success you have to have had success' - So you have to lots of competitions - then the debrief is key: What were you thinking about when taking that key shot? Were you thinking about letting down the team, or what was going through your mind? And don't just compete physically - they can compete on who gives the most high-fives or something mentally so different kids win and lose Making the kids hungry How can I find the motivations for everybody? Motivating is the hardest mental skill. It's hard. You have to train your coaches and captains to help. Then it's a unified effort to pick everyone up and keep them on board. Timing for feedback Parents - during the game is not the time to give feedback. You want them listening to the coach. The 2nd worst time to talk to your kids is on the car ride home. The best time is in non-pressure environments. Best borrowed/stolen idea Jack Nicklaus: 'People don't understand how many times you have to finish 2nd before you finish 1st' Favorite books/quote: Quote: 'Some battles aren't worth fighting even if you win. Some battles are worth fighting even if you lose.' - Gil Reyes, Andre Aggassi's coach Books by coaches who have won and lost - Dean Smith, Pat Summit, Bear Bryant, Bill Walsh Parting Advice Better people make better athletes. Focus on developing the person. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

With over 30 years of experience as an educator, coach and administrator, Greg Winkler is currently in his first year as head coach of the boys soccer team at Ida Baker High School in Cape Coral, Fla., and physical education teacher at the Charlotte Campus of Florida SouthWestern State College in Punta Gorda, Fla. A decorated soccer coach in the state of Wisconsin, Winkler was named to the Wisconsin Soccer Association Hall of Fame's Class of 2015, recognizing a coaching career that saw him amass over 400 wins at both the youth and high school levels and earn State Youth Coach of the Year honors in 2006 and Wisconsin Large School Coach of the Year in 2004. In 2009, Winkler published “Coaching a Season of Significance,” a coaching resource that draws upon his vast experiences to map out a plan for fellow coaches to find success and overcome obstacles at every step along the way to a significant season. He has presented at coaching and athletic director conferences on topics ranging from building relationships through athletics to engaging in effective communication with parents and administrators. Website: gregwinkler.net Twitter: @gregwinkler10 Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Coaching your own kids Focus on treating every kid like they are your own kid Unless the kid brings it up, don't talk very much sports at home My Cringe moment from early coaching years Calling out a specific kid at halftime in front of the team Teaching skills while keeping it fun Sharks and minnows with a soccer ball or any tag/relay race game with a ball Losers of games do something embarassing - Ima Stars or donkey kicks Competition in practice is key Practicing pressure situations Knockout games are great Mistake recovery Work with players who beat themselves up, have conversations with them, guide them on how to deal with how to react to mistakes Having a value-based program They have 5 core values, they discuss 1 per week to start season, then they discuss other important topics in subsequent weeks Parents They are a huge resource! Be proactive to involve them so they are helping instead of complaining. Dealing with crazy coaches It's hard to deal with other crazy coaches, it's important to not let them get under your skin because your team can sense it. Favorite books/quote: Inside out Coaching by Joe Ehrmann Catch them being Good by Tony Dicicco Parting Advice Focus on relationships and individuals vs. wins and losses -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Travis Daugherty has been a coach for over 20 years and worked with thousands of athletes of all backgrounds, ages, and ability levels - plus the parents that came with them. Throughout that time, he also served as a speaker and development leader for Higher Level Sports, a father-son basketball camp my dad founded and directed throughout the Midwest. He recently authored a book- The LENS. Travis' explanation of the book: "Studying, writing, and developing this game plan have given me a chance to clarify for myself the sports parent I want to be. I hope it will help you clarify who you want to be, too. And even though nobody's perfect in this area, I do hope each of us can see clearly that there's no greater opportunity to prepare our kids for success than the one we have through sports. I want each of us to recognize that opportunity, and use it to build strong, committed, confident leaders in this world." Website: thelensbook.com Twitter: @The_LENS_Book Instagram: /the_lens_book Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 161 – Travis Daugherty Coaching your own kids The positive desire to see your own kids succeed can lead to negative reactions Myopic - being short-sighted. The key is to focus on the big picture and not short-term wins Developing a plan and clarifying your priorities to the kids and parents is a critical first step Remember that challenge and adversity is a key component of a child's development, learning to overcome those challenges is critical to healthy development Constantly sharing your coaching purpose statement build accountability into your coaching. Value the pursuit of excellence vs. the pursuit of success. Quit comparing yourself to others and rather spend time pursuing being the best you possibly can be. Hidden Talents Loving the game Giving your best Overcoming adversity Seeking improvement Getting coached Being a teammate Taking risks Having a positive attitude Best Stolen idea James Clear - Automic Habits - Resetting the Room - Whenever you leave a room, take 2 minutes to put things back in order. Favorite books/quote: Inside out Coaching by Joe Ehrmann Lead for God's Sake by Todd Gongwer Mindset by Carol Dweck Anything by Jon Gordon Ego is the Enemy and The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Parting Advice See the big picture. Focus on the process of development and the pursuit of excellence. Trust the process. Building skills takes time. Stop comparing. Focus on development. Enjoy the journey. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Sean Afkhaminia is the CEO and technical director at Footy Factory. The mission of Footy Factory: To cultivate players'​ athletic performance by promoting physical, technical, and personal growth. Not only will we aim to sharpen their natural abilities, but we will also teach them the values of integrity, conviction, and self-belief. We aspire to form an institution that consistently takes in raw, unpolished talent and systematically develops and generates elite, well-rounded players. Website: footyfactory.us Twitter: @footyfactorydal Facebook: /footyfactorydallas Instagram: /footyfactory Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 160 – Sean Afkhaminia Long term development vs Immediate Results Technical - It's all about getting comfortable with the ball Tactical - Small-sided games Physical - As they get older and their bodies develop this becomes more important How do you enjoy technical training? Have them problem solve in competitive situations Start with small-sided games. Futsol in soccer. Very fast-paced, very small areas, tons of quality touches on the ball. Use standard P.E. drills and modify them to your sport. Example: ball tag - one player has a ball in his hand and the rest are dribbling balls at their feet, the player tries to tag the other players' ball Mental toughness Training needs to be hard and they need to learn to overcome adversity Encourage a culture where failure is part of the process to help remove fear of failure Connecting with and impacting kids Sean has a passion for kids who don't have the economic means to afford high-priced training. So he helps kids get the training even if they cannot pay for it. Best Stolen/Borrowed Idea Coaching is all about relationships and earning the kids' trust Favorite books/quote: Pep Confidential by Pep Guardiola Parting Advice Good is never good enough Be organized - have a structured practice design for the entire season -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Adam Walker is the coach of a U14 boys fastball(baseball) team in Ontario Canada. His note to WYC: 'I have been coaching for years in hockey and fastball, I have had good results but not great. I also had decent relationships with my athletes but again not great. Last winter I found your podcast and after listening to a lot of episodes especially those around creating a winning culture I made some changes to the way I coach. In the past I was never overly negative but I didn't focus on being positive. I spent time talking to my athletes but I didn't make it a point to really know them. After making these changes last season not only did I see a huge change in the passion these young athletes have for the game, we were also closer as a team, I developed great relationships with my athletes, and in the end we won our provincial championship and then went on to win a National Championship. These young athletes had such a passion for the game and it resulted in them working harder every time we were at the diamonds. In the end their skills and self confidence grew and the result was a National Championship and memories these kids will never forget.' Website: simcoebraves.teampages.com Link Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 159 – Adam Walker Cringe Moments Putting way too much emphasis on winning championships at the youth level. 'It was more what I wanted not what the kids wanted.' Long Term Athlete Development How do you prepare athletes long-term to succeed? Failure is part of the process - have them fail early, but make sure it is in a safe environment. Changing culture Post-game talks - Coach doesn't need to rehash all the things they did wrong. Have the players share with each other what they did well. 'Your athletes can either show up to every game afraid to make a mistake or excited to play the game. Both options are up to the coaches." Put pressure on the other team by making them make a perfect play, then live with the results. You have to be both: Positive & Demanding. They had a plan: Year 1 - Develop _____ skills Year 2 - Enhance _____ skills Year 3 - Put these together and compete to win championships Game goals Process based. Not 'go 3 for 3', but rather 'hit 2 balls hard' Best Stolen/Borrowed Idea 3 team game - 1 in infield, 1 in outfield, 1 hitting. They do it every practice. Favorite books/quote: Video - Jim Valvano's Cutting Down the Nets 'How do you motivate 23 year-olds? - I can't. I can motivate 1 person- myself' Parting Advice Focus on the long-term. Not the individual game wins. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Shannon Evans is the Founder of The Scholar Coach Academy. Shannon was an active lacrosse coach and is now incredibly passionate about spreading the word about the Truth of getting athletic scholarships, importance of teaching Leadership prior to college and HS and celebrating failure! Website: thescholarcoach.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/pshannonevans/   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 158 – Shannon Evans Each One Teach One The experienced players get to teach the less experienced. So the coach shows the experienced player what they want to teach, then the experienced player teaches that skill to the less experienced. Great way to teach your leaders how to lead. Great small area game Chumash - 3 on 3 - can score on either side of the goal. Similar to 3 on 3 basketball, you have to take it 'back' when possession switches. Pop goes the weasel/Fox in the box 5 defenders in front of goal, 5 offensive players. Defenders have to stay in the box, offensive players cannot go in box. Then a defender 'pops' out of box and covers the ball, then when that players passes it the defender goes back into box and the next defender pops out. Teaches offense to not run into traffic and move the ball. Nonverbal communication Creating some really simple hand signals is much more effective than trying to yell across a field College recruiting - Showcases Elite camps - the key is the student needs to have a relationship with the coaches before the camp. College recruiting - Know what D1 demands are D1 - Train and practice year-round - Full time job year-round and you go to school D2 - Full time job in-season, mostly a full-time job out of season D3 - Full time job in-season, off-season the expectations are much lower Best way for a high school coach to prepare an athlete for college Freshmen/sophomore year - Look for camps where coaches from a school you want to go to will be. Make sure the school you are interested in has the major you want to study. The athlete should email coaches (make sure you understand the specific NCAA guidelines for your sport). Never should come from the parent. Coaches don't want to hear from parents. Remember MOST college athletic scholarships are not for full rides. Many only cover 1/4 to 1/3 of cost. Grades/test score/rigor of your schedule - are the most important things a high school athlete should focus on. The one that got away Being a female coach in a boys' sport - Shannon got called horrible names. She taught her players the best way to beat a bully is to outscore and outplay them. Favorite books/quote: 'You can march to the beat of a different drum but you have to stay in the parade' Parting Advice For each practice - have a clear measurable obective. Tell the players what it is at the beginning of practice, then review it at the end and ask for input on how well you accomplished it. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

We kicked off the Halloween theme park season with Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland! This special ticketed event is a great way to ease into the Halloween spirit. Adults can dress up, and we dressed as R2 and BB-8 to trick-or-treat around the park and take pictures with the adorable chipmunks.  Then it's on to the scarier side of Halloween at Knott's Scary Farm - a not-to-be-missed annual event! This year we took Halloween theme park newbie Peter Heitman - Sarah's dad! He joins us to discuss our adventure.  What's scarier than Halloween? The news that Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple show at Disneyland will end on November 3rd after a 12-year run!! No, that's not true. It's impossible!! Let's discuss. Also on this episode: Marvel Rising: Secret Warrior Hasbro Doll Review - Squirrel Girl, Ms. Marvel, Patriot and America Chavez showcase a diversity of size and race. These dolls rock. Here's Sarah's write-up and Red Carpet interviews with voice cast and crew. Happy Beeps from Mark Newbold. SUPPORT THE SHOW   Skywalking Force (Patreon) Exclusive Design! Find out how you can get one here.   Shop Star Wars Shoes at Po-Zu! Shop Oppo Suits Skywalking Through Neverland T-Shirts at TeePublic! Check them out HERE. CONTACT US Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan! SaveSave

Pete Caliendo has lead clinics for Major League Baseball International, USA Baseball and many other baseball organizations in various Latin American and European countries, and throughout the United States. Pete has lectured on baseball all over the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America, has written articles for various publications and an international coaches book. Has a set of 5 baseball instructional DVD's developed specifically for the volunteer coach to help them organize, teach and have fun throughout their practice and games. Websites: caliendosportsinternational.com; baseballmadeeasy.net, baseballoutsidethebox.com, isgbaseball.com Twitter: @BetterBaseball Facebook: /peter.caliendo.779 Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 157 – Peter Caliendo Cringe Moments Trying to repeat a process over and over again - each individual is unique and sometimes you're best to just work with what works for each individual. Keep an open mind when working with athletes. Teaching skills Don't just practice 'normal' situations - practice reacting after a mistake is made (a groundball is dropped, then react to how recover) Achieving Peak performance mentally Kids need to fail, earlier better than later. Ask them 'what did you learn?' Let the kids make decisions, let them learn, don't use them as robots. Team Culture It starts with respect for the game. Respect your equipment, your opponents, the umpires. Clean your dugouts. Character - are you happy when your teammates do well? How do you treat your teammates, the coaches, ets. Captains/Leaders They are servants and need to model behaviors Discipline It's all about communication - if a player isn't hustling, ask them 'are you tired?' If they say no, tell them it looks like they're tired because they're not running hard. Maybe tell them you're going to sit them out of the next few plays because they look tired, and they need to come tell you when they are ready to run hard again. Practice hustle. It's a habit, not inborn. For warm-ups in practice, have them run to their position on the field. Then blow a whistle and have them run back to you. (hidden conditioning) Connecting with and impacting kids It's cool when players you coach start implementing things you taught them The one that got away Tell kids what to do, not what not to do. Best borrowed/stolen idea Don't just copycat other coaches' ideas. Learn, but make it your own. Favorite books: Ken Ravizza - Heads-Up Baseball 2.0: 5 Skills for Competing One Pitch at a Time The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg Podcast - Krush Performance by Jeff Krushell Podcast - ABCA Parting Advice Create the most fun you can in practice. Make it unique and not too repetitive/boring. Make it competitive. Come with enthusiasm. Talk to each kid during each practice. Talk less, ask more questions. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Dave's bio: My direct sports coaching experience range from 2-10th grade for the past 10-yrs, but I also intersect with the varsity players while I'm working w JV (girls lacrosse). But my day job (consulting Engineer) is what led me to learning to coach adults on the job, and see how similar the process is between 8-18 yr olds and 22-62 yr olds...different nuances, but it all comes from the same place: connections, compassion and creating community. And it doesn't have to be all rainbows and unicorns; but it certainly takes a lot more than “managing” and “instructing” with a firm attitude. My big interest is seeing how critical youth/HS sports are in helping the next generation grow into the best people they can be. And I tell stories about my time as an athlete, mentors I've found after college, my family history (Dad created a company/vocation with a HS diploma and a work ethic futures through sports), and the young people I “serve” as their “Chief” Engineer. And I now use these stories to help PARENTS see how to have less worry and find more joy in their kids' sports/school. website: www.complete3.net Podcast: Making the Play Twitter: @complete3org1 Facebook: /complete3 Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 156 – Dave Briglio Coaching your own kids In an ideal world you can have non-parent coaches, but often there aren't enough coaches so you have to step up to help the program The key is to be open and honest and communicate with your own kid and the other kids about being a parent coach Teaching skills Guided Discovery - It is more effective to let the kids figure it out on their own vs you just telling the kids how to do it Start with a basic drill, and as they develop expertise in that skill, you add a twist to the drill to add complexity Letting the players own the game The players can't hear you - so barking orders during the game is very inneffective and frustrating Send in instructions with the next group/line. Coach them vs. yelling at the players on the field. Achieving Peak performance mentally Praise the effort over achievement Fear is a very short-term motivation. A feeling of security and that someone believes in you is best way to increase kids' confidence. Figure out what you want to celebrate - and do it a bunch, in practice and in games. Real-time (otherwise it feels like false praise if you do it later.) Some of the best praise is when you are doing it 'behind their back' - when you are praising someone who is not there at the time. Self Esteem vs Self Confidence Confidence is what you visibly display. But esteem is what you truly believe about yourself. Favorite books: The Leadership Servitude The Way of the Champion by Dr. Jerry Lynch The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stangier Parting Advice Play with them - Jump in and practice with them -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Brad Butterworth is the Director of Education and programs for Shoot360. Brad has been in basketball development for 18 years as a head high school and collegiate coach. As a high school coach, he was able to help guide Dana Hills to its best records in school history. He's worked with Florida State University, Western Washington University, Air Force Academy and Colorado College. Coach Butterworth's success at the high school level was due to the work he put into the youth of his program in order to create a more competitive community and repeat success. He took that philosophy and helped create scale-able basketball development programs using sports technology. Website: shoot360.com Facebook: /Shoot360 Instagram: @shoot360 Twitter: @shoot3sixty Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 155 – The War for Four – Brad Butterworth talks Intentionality in Everything You Do Cringe Moments (Brad calls 'Turnovers') Brad went into his early coaching experiences without understanding how he needs to sell his program to the players and parents and community. Selling their vision. Communication Always taken place, whether you say it or not Find shared values with parents Four Keys 1 - Spacing 2 - Timing 3 - Communication 4 - Dramatics (or engagement) - Am I sold out to this? Mastery 4 stages: 1 - Don't know what they don't know 2 - Know what they don't know 3 - Know what they know 4 - Doesn't even know that he knows (unconsciously competent.) Only way to get here is practice. The War for Four (rule of the doubles) Out-offensive rebound your opponent by factor of 2 Shot attempts in the paint 2x amount of opponent Deflections 2x amount of opponent Free-throw attempts 2x amount of opponent Shoot 360 Advanced basketball facility Teach individuals, teams with advanced skill development Get 350+ shots in 1/2 hour. Exact statistics are kept for every shot, allowing for instant corrections Facilities on west coast, Indianapolis, and growing all the time Website: shoot360.com Parting Advice Don't worry about winning. Kids need to enjoy the game. Legends on the Lake Coaching Academy September 22, 2018 in Georgia Registration Link: Legends Basketball Clinic -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Riley's bio: I am a former All-American pitcher at UW-Whitewater. I am now a Mental Conditioning Coach (Master's Degree in Sport Psychology), Author, and Speaker. I own a mentorship program called Coachability, where I have had the great fortune of coaching and mentoring athletes at every level. My book, "Pitching Against Myself," is about my baseball career and all of the life lessons I learned throughout it, and how they apply to life after sports. It also shares an important message that I wish I would have been able to hear back when I was playing before the identity crisis, depression, and suicide; a message that says “you are more than an athlete.” Pitching Against Myself book: Use discount code 'WYC20' at rileytincher.com to save 20% off book Website: RileyTincher.com Facebook: /RileyBTincher Instagram: @RileyTincher Twitter: @RileyTincher Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - New Sponsor! Want to save time running your sports team without paying a penny? Overwhelmed by constant texts, calls and emails?  Check out the Heja app, which helps coaches all over the world more easily manage youth sports teams - 100% free of charge! Click the link to download the app and get your team better organized for free now! app.goheja.com/pod Show Notes - WYC 154 – The Struggle of Self-Confidence – Riley Tincher Lessons from being told "You Should Quit" Riley's first baseball coach at age 14, after the season told Riley 'You Should Quit'. This created a huge chip on his shoulder to prove him wrong. But it created an unhealthy need in Riley to prove himself to others. 'There is purpose in your pain' - Riley's struggle with depression and suicide was turned around when a mentor taught him that the purpose in his pain was to help others. I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE - The drop caps that start each chapter of Riley's book spell this phrase, without him planning this. Performing in pressure situations A big key is understanding we are not alone Practicing pressure situations is also key Confidence comes from: Affirmation - Your words (as a coach) are critical. Remind athletes that they are great where they are. And they can get better. And most importantly, they are worthy enough to get better. A great activity is for athletes to write down affirmation statements about themselves, and then have them share them with their teammates - challenge them if they don't see to believe them: 'Speak up, say it like you mean it' You're the kind of person who _________ (is willing to take the big shot; will learn from any failures or mistakes you've had/made) Achievement. Struggle is part of it. The greater the struggle, the greater the reward. Culture The worst: the coach said 'I am your master and you have to listen to me'. They had 'rules' - but the best athletes didn't have to keep them. The best - Didn't have rules, had standards. The players created them. Best advice from a mentor If you don't change what you believe about yourself, nothing will change Parting Advice Stop focusing on the scoreboard and start focusing on your legacy -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Leonard Zaichkowsky, PhD, a professor, researcher and consultant for almost four decades at Boston University, pioneered sport psychology by bringing cognitive neuroscience and sport performance together as an interdisciplinary science. His academic textbooks and research publications demonstrated the importance of an athlete's remarkable brain in anticipating and acting on opportunities during competition. He has consulted with teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, Australian Rules Football, the Spanish men's national soccer team, and Olympic sport organizations around the world. Len is a former president and a fellow of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, and currently section editor on psychology for the International Journal of Health & Sport Science. Recently, the American Psychological Association honored Len with the “Distinguished Service to the Profession” award. Today, Len is a co-founder and senior consultant at 80 Percent Mental Consulting, advising coaches, teams and sports organizations on developing athlete cognition. After too many Boston winters, he and his wife now live in Fort Myers, Florida. Buy The Playmakers Advantage on Amazon: Link   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Teaching Skills Ask questions - get the kids to think instead of giving them all the answers Good book for this: How to Help Children Find the Champion within themselves Keep instructions to a minimum and brief. Let them figure it out. Performing in pressure situations Simulate pressure situations often in practice Small area games where all the kids get more touches in tight areas under pressure Encourage the better players to be your leaders and encourage the lesser talented players Developing athletes Kids need to be active physically (around the neighborhood, in the backyard) before diving into high-level competitive athletics The best athletes are typically self-developed, not grown by private lessons at an early age What makes a Playmaker? Deliberate practice - It takes a motivated athlete who constantly is thinking about, playing the sport Overspeed training - Go so fast that you fall down physically. For mental overspeed training - there is a neurotracker. Good website: gamesensesports.com The one that got away Len kicked a bag of oranges after a bad call and they went all over the court Best stolen/borrowed idea Tight area games Overspeed training The Playmakers Advantage The brain and understanding the thinking process is so important to all areas of life Buy The Playmakers Advantage on Amazon: Link -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Scott Hearon is a native Nashvillian and a 2006  graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy where he played football and basketball for the Big Red. A remarkably average athlete, Scott did not make a big impact in the high school stat columns, but he found his niche as a gifted leader and communicator among his teammates and coaches. Scott continued on to Baylor University and earned a degree in Communications and a minor in Business. While at Baylor, he met new football coach, Art Briles, during football tryouts when Coach Briles informed him that his 5.0 second 40 yard dash time was not quite good enough to be a slot receiver for the Bears. After returning from Texas, Scott took a ministry job working with high school students and their families and coaching in his spare time. He found a lot of success in his day job, but found his coaching to be a disaster. Reminded of the incredible potential athletics has to prepare players for life, Scott set out on a mission to be be a more full hearted leader himself and to develop opportunities to help other coaches do the same. This journey led Scott to co-found the Nashville Coaching Coalition in 2015 and begin as the Executive Director full-time in 2016 with the goal of fully leveraging the human growth potential of sport in Nashville. Website: nashvillecoachingcoalition.com thecoachforum.com twitter: @thecoachforum @NashCoach_Coal Previous episode with Scott: WYC Episode 106   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - The good and bad of sports coaches Many kids validate themselves based on what coaches say to them and how they treat them The lost dream of being an all-state player When Scott realized he wasn't going to be an all-state player, he could feel the disappointment from his father. He and his father realized this wasn't healthy, so they ended up reaching out to Joe Erhmann to learn what being a man is really all about. The 8 Feelings Dr. Chip Dodd has researched emotional intelligence - and come up with 8 core emotions that every human has. We have the ability to choose a positive or a negative response to each emotion. The 8 core emotions are: 1 - Hurt 2 - Lonely 3 - Sad 4 - Anger 5 - Fear 6 - Shame 7 - Guilt 8 - Glad Why do you coach? To win a championship? or To build strong children? Difference in goal vs purpose: Purpose is about the big picture (to love kids) Goal is the short-term focus of the team (to win a championship) Meetings with parents Always have the players present Always start every conversation with your purpose statement Over-communicate your vision The Coach Forum Awesome coaching speakers in a Ted-x style format Website: nashvillecoachingcoalition.com or thecoachforum.com Use Promo code 'WYC' to save $20 - So you get everything for $79! -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

James is the Founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership and Character Development at IMG Academy. He helps college, professional athletes, and business professionals develop the mental and relational side of their craft through interactive lectures and teambuilding activities. James is also the director of performance for Complexity, the esports organization owned by the Dallas Cowboys. Website: utathlete.com or jamesleath.com Instagram: jamesleath twitter: @jamesleath Previous episodes with James: WYC Episode 31 WYC Episode 50 WYC Episode 61 WYC Episode 100   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Don't sell yourself short James was going to apply for an internship at IMG, his mentor told him to go for the full-time job Do you ever sell yourself short, thinking you're unqualified? I've arrived - the destination of a championship 'I wished I would've enjoyed the journey more' 'Who am I now? I've always been the person going after this' The Circle of Intentional Influence Influence -> Relationship Relationship -> Trust Trust -> Authenticity Authenticity -> Ownership Ownership -> Credibility Credibility -> Influence How to Communicate Effectively Take your sunglasses off Take a knee Take note of what's behind you (the sun, the cheerleaders) Take 2 minutes or less Unleash the Athlete Online curriculums for coaches Mental toughness, teambuilding activities, and much more Website: utathlete.com or jamesleath.com -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Donny Murray is currently a professional pitcher in the independent Frontier League. Donny is from Boston, was a 4 year starter at D1 Holy Cross, and also pitched 2 summers in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Falmouth Commodores. In 2016, Donny pitched the first no-hitter in USPBL (professional independent league) history. He also works with SuperSpeed Slugger, which is a bat speed training product being used by MLB teams and youth players of all ages. The WYC listeners can get 10% off SuperSpeed Slugger by using promo code “WYC”. SuperSpeedSlugger.com instagram.com/superspeedslugger/ twitter.com/speedslugger/   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Making Cuts Always try to look at potential, and a huge factor is attitude and if they are coachable Adjusting when losing talent Be pre-emptive with your culture to get your players/coaches focused on the right things if the winning is going to drop off It's even more important to develop your leaders when winning is going to be tough. A leadership council of 2 kids per grade can help prepare your younger leaders for when they are future captains. 2 types of captain: 1 - Vocal leader 2 - The hard-worker who just gets it done Using video Using video analysis is a great tool for a player and/or a coach Teaching Skills Take the time to evaluate a player before you start giving advice. Don't watch them for 1 rep and start changing things. Then start with the fundamentals and get their foundation right. Individualize your feedback! The One that Got Away Donny's last collegiate game - he just wasn't 'on.' It made him work that much harder to make sure it didn't happen again. Best Stolen/Borrowed Idea Make every practice drill a competition SuperSpeed Slugger Overspeed training - a set of 3 bats. 1 is 20% lighter, 1 is 10% lighter, and 1 is 5% heavier Swing with both sides of the body (not just dominant hand). Great for injury prevention Teaches the body to swing faster. Within 6 weeks it's engrained in the body. Only takes 7-8 minutes per day, 3 days per week SuperSpeedSlugger.com The WYC listeners can get 10% off SuperSpeed Slugger by using promo code “WYC”. Parting Advice Players and parents notice how much effort you put it to your coaching, and they will play harder for you if they think you are putting in the effort -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Amanda and Vickie practice Special Education law in Southern California. They also run a non-profit called Inclusive Education Project where they aim to level the playing field in academic settings for students living with disabilities. They co-host their own weekly podcast by the same name - the Inclusive Education Project Podcast and they feature conversations on how parents and teachers can best ensure an inclusive school environment. Website: http:www.iepcalifornia.org Podcast: Inclusive Education Project Podcast:  www.iepcalifornia.org/blog Facebook: /IEPcalifornia Twitter: @IEPcalifornia   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - A different approach Kids learn differently - kids with special needs might need things slowed down, show visually, or some other approach Utilize the parents - they have lots of techniques that work well with their child Peer role models and buddy systems work great, and benefit not only the kid with special needs but equally (if not more) it benefits the peer role model Positive reinforcement is much more effective than negative reinforcement. Catch them doing something right Breaking down skills into small pieces The steps: Hearing what you're being asked to do, then seeing what you need to do, then physically doing it. Sometimes actually taking their arm or leg and doing the motion for them. Handling emotions with kids with special needs Address it, don't hide from it. Handle it the same as you would with any kid who gets upset - address it, teach them what is acceptable. Then re-focus them. The parents are a great resource to get ideas Reach out to the school to get more inclusive P.E. teachers, school administrators could recommend a few kids that could be good candidates to join your team Favorite Quotes Quote: 'Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose' - Friday Night Lights Quote: 'All of us do not have equal talents. But all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talents.' - JFK -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

2018 will mark John Adair's fourth year at Coerver Coaching. Adair is the Regional Director for all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, overseeing player development and coaching education. Prior to joining the Coerver Coaching staff, he has enjoyed success at both the club and high school levels in the South Jersey area. Instagram: coachjohnadair Twitter: @coachjohnadair   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Cringe moment Early on John did a lot of cone drills and isolated movements without decision-making and learning the game through their own mistakes Creativity and problem-solving Instead of cones, set up small area games in confined spaces. 2 v 1's. 3 v 2's. Training better individuals vs just winning as a team Instead of 11 v 11, break the game into corridors and small area games Use this mentality to create mini-goals so each unit has accountability and measurements to look at after games, not just wins/losses as a team Constraints based coaching Create games where players have a variety of choices, they learn skills while making decisions Self-confidence for players Focus on the process - so it's different for each player. Don't compare them with other kids. Use guided discovery through side conversations with players for them to uncover solutions to what they need to improve. Team Culture Involve the kids to get buy-in. Have the kids write down what they thing a good player on this team will do. Great teambuilder Have play days. The kids run the day, play mini-tournaments. Kids make all the decisions. 5 for 5 Spend at least 5 minutes talking to 5 different kids about something other than sports Connecting with and Impacting Kids John coached a kid who had the physical tools but not the technical and mental tools needed. The kid approached John and worked his butt off over the summer and went on to play college soccer. The one that got away Coaching a state playoff game, they played the underdog role too much, changed their tactics too much, and went away from what got them there. This led to a lack of confidence. Best learned/stolen idea Constraints based coaching. Make everything in practice relate back to the game and involve decision-making. Don't be reactive in practice-planning - set objectives and have a plan that you stick to. Great resource: Youtube channel: Opposite Direction Coaching - Task constraints; Environmental constraints Favorite Quote/Book Quote: 'If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room' Book: Leading by Sir Alex Ferguson Parting Advice Value the experience over winning, and the results will follow -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Tywanna Smith, President & Founder of The Athlete's NeXus, has several years of experience working with professional athletes in a financial and business capacity. Smith earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing and her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). She was also a four-year starter for the SEC program's women's basketball team, eventually taking her talents to Europe for a 2-year professional career. As a Registered Financial Representative, Entrepreneur, and Best-Selling Author of Surviving the Lights: A Professional Athlete's Playbook to Avoiding the Curse, Tywanna takes pride in her business professionalism and integrity. She is committed to helping each professional athlete become a better citizen, a better role model, and a better businessman. Website: theathletesnexus.com Book: Surviving the Lights Facebook: /TheAthletesNeXus   Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Transition Athletes are always preparing for the next transition, on and off the field Tywanna tore her ACL her junior year of high school - she used this as fuel when people starting to write her off. The importance of education Even if a student athlete's priority is to play college athletics, their grades will be extremely important in determining what opportunities they will be afforded Off the field keys Grades Social media - future coaches, employers - will look over your entire history of social media posts Mental toughness It comes from the top down. The coach's energy and confidence in the players is very contagious. Tough practices teach athletes how to deal with adversity, and they want competition Visualization - Have the athletes close their eyes and visualize favorable results Surviving the Lights Preparing for all the different areas of life beyond sports Book link Coaching system: survivingthelights.com/ Connecting with and Impacting Kids An athlete trying to play professionally was struggling to make in into the pros. Tywanna worked with him to re-center - and reaffirm him what his gifts were and that he had great talents off the sports field The one that got away The day Tywanna tore her ACL her junior year, and her team was poised to win the state championship But she says it was the best day in her life because it gave her the perspective on life that there's more to life than sports Best learned/stolen idea The balance between sports and life. Tywanna's college coach, when she walked out of practice was done with sports and focused on life off the court Favorite quote 'If you stay ready, you never have to get ready' Parting Advice Take the edge off a little bit, it's just a game. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

Jenn Casey is the Program Director for CrossFit Kids and Swing Fit (a Kettlebell Sport class) at CrossFit Kennesaw in Marietta, Georgia. She is the President and Co-Founder of Georgia Kettlebell Sport, which has the mission to develop and promote Kettlebell Sport in the state of Georgia and the greater Southeast Region of the US. She is developing a youth-focused Kettlebell Sport program and is taking her youth team on their first road trip in December 2017. Jenn is an active Kettlebell Sport athlete and in 2017 was chosen to participate in the IUKL World Championship in Seoul, South Korea as part of Team USA where she placed 4th in 16kg One Arm Long Cycle. Facebook: /CrossFitKennesaw/ ; /gakettlebellsport/ Listen Now: Listen on iTunes: iTunes link Listen on Stitcher: Stitcher link Listen on Google Play Music: Google Play link- - Quitting at age 13, because it wasn't fun anymore Jenn was on the team track in gymnastics, but by age 12 or 13 she quit because it wasn't fun anymore. Then she didn't do much of any athletic activity for 2 decades. At age 39 she jumped into Crossfit Kettlebell Look like a cannonball with a handle You can use them for hip-hinge movements, but they also can be great for cardio The competitive side of the sport involves Kettlebell overhead lifts The competitive side involves how many overhead lifts you can do in 10 minutes Keeping the fun in movement Give kids lots of opportunities for success and catch them doing things right Ask lots of question - 'where do I put my feet in a squat?', etc. Definitely praise when they self-correct Rep / No-rep - Coach does a rep, some correctly and some incorrectly, then the kids call out whether that was a good rep or a no-rep. Good analogies 'Glue your feet to the ground. Pretend you have concrete blocks on your feet' 'Your knees don't like each other' 'Pretend you are lifting an elephant over your head' Mental toughness Jenn was a kid who was good in practice, then would freeze up in competition/tryouts Breathing is key to keep your heart rate steady Do practice reps using the same routine you will use in games The Talent Code - by Daniel Coyle Mindset - by Carol Dweck Mastery - by Robert Greene Coaching Better every season - by Wade Gilbert Start with Why - Simon Sinek Best borrowed/stolen ideas Gamifying deliberate practice Parting Advice Find the fun in whatever you're doing. Get the kids involved. Have them help design a practice. -- Reviews are the lifeblood of the podcast!- If you like the podcast- please take 2 minutes to write a review! Click here - Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: SaveSave

That went quickly! Listen in to our live event where we commemorate 100 episodes of The Busy Creator Podcast and remark on the journey. This event was a crossover with the New York City Podcast Meetup, recorded at Small City Co-working space in Brooklyn. Joining Prescott on stage are musician Joaquin Cotler (@ShinyIslands), UX designer Rashan Casseus (@rcassues) & video publisher/entrepreneur Gabby Wallace (@GabbyAWallace). Together we discuss daily practice, creating projects and nurturing them over time, and our own experiences with podcasting. Get The Episode Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 100 (MP3, 1:07:53, 32.7 MB) Download The Busy Creator Podcast, episode 100 (OGG, 1:07:53, 35.9 MB) Subscribe to Get New Episodes     Subscribe to The Busy Creator Podcast on iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Android, on iHeart Show Notes & Links Small City co-working space in Brooklyn Joaquin Cotler, musician, journalist, composer of The Busy Creator Podcast theme song Paul Shaffer, Clark Terry, Questlove — late night talk show band leaders through the years New York City Podcast Meetup Joaquin has appeared on The Busy Creator Podcast episode 41 John Lee Dumas & Kate Erickson, guests on TBC episode 50 "It's a great time to go to Puerto Rico if you already have a lot of money." —Joaquin Cotler Tweet This Creighton Mershonn & Jessi Arrington, proprietors of Small City and past guests on TBC ep 92 Vector Media Group, our default host of the NYC Podcast Meetup Nick Spriggs, partner at Vector, guest on TBC ep 91 New York City Podcast Meetup is one year old  New York City Podcast Meetup on Twitter  New York City Podcast Meetup on Facebook Prescott removed Facebook from his phone, sleeps better  The Busy Creator Podcast made it to 100 episodes — they're all here Jonathan Coulton, and his Thing A Week podcast project JoCo Cruise, featuring Aimee Mann, et al "Busy is a four-letter word." —Prescott Perez-Fox  Tweet This “Busy Beaver” is an English-language idomatic expression MIT's mascot is Tim the Beaver, nature's engineer Tim The Beaver Buzz The Busy Beaver is the mascot of The Busy Creator Podcast, but not modelled after Prescott #HumbleBrag, a definition The Busy Creator Podcast started as bi-weekly, went up to weekly, then returned to bi-weekly Bi-Weekly vs. Fortnightly vs. every-other-week, semantics TBC by the numbers: 3 years, 106 episodes (including B-Sides), 98 unique guests, 15 single-topic episodes, 4 monologue episodes TBC by the numbers, best single day downloads: 567, 11 January 2017 TBC by the numbers, best monthly downloads: 10,148, November 2016 TBC by the numbers, lifetime downloads: 103,279, as of 16 January 2017 Marc Maron's show received nearly 750,000 downloads in 24 hours when he interviewed President Obama Casper Mattresses, not a sponsor #TBC100 and #NYCPodMeet to see photos from the event Rashan Casseus, NYC native, FIT Grad, currently a Senior UX Designer Rashan & Prescott met at a fan meetup for Keith and The Girl R & P participated in The Cinnamon Challenge The Ice-Bucket Challange, The Mannequin Challenge, etc. Ice Bucket Challenge Emeril Lagasse "I make digital tools easier to use." —Rashan Casseus Tweet This "UX is the thought process of how a human being gets from point A to point B." —Rashan Casseus Tweet This MailChimp, and their mascot Freddy Disembodied Monkey Hand, the name of Joaquin's new punk band Microcopy, the words around the site on buttons, short messages, etc. Eat24, and their “hungry” shopping cart 90Elm, Rashan's cousin's t-shirt company User Stories, User Interviews — tools of planning a site Sayba Naturals, Prescott's mother's soap brand Squarespace, also not a sponsor "Websites are never finished, they are only abandoned." —Prescott Perez-Fox, paraphrasing Leonardo da Vinci Tweet This "Your website is done when you run out of time, or when the client says 'I want it up now'." —Rashan Casseus Tweet This Museum of Arts and Design, NYC Gabby Wallace, YouTube producer, teacher, online marketing coach — hates headphones!  Keith Richards Gabby defines herself as a creator. Simple. "I create something every day. Most day, many things." —Gabby Wallace Tweet This Prescott & Gabby met at Podcast Movement 2014 Gabby was a podcaster, has moved back to YouTube. GoNaturalEnglish, a video show to learn to English Friendtor, teaming up with people of complementary skills Adrienne Stortz, Katie Quinn, cooking video producers in Brooklyn Matt Cremona, woodworker "I reject all that quality and editing because it takes forever!" —Gabby Wallace Tweet This Keytar Gilmore Girls, and the revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life Gilmore Guys podcast The Town Troubadour from Gilmore Girls Joaquin attended CUNY J-School, earning a Master's in Multimedia Journalism Atavist, easier to use than Squarespace or WordPress Roots on The Record, Joaquin's graduate project speaking to musicians and  Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz Marian McPartland, 1918–2013 The Nerdist Podcast Alicia Witt, and her episode on The Nerdist The 101, traffic magnet in Los Angeles Studio 360 Kurt Andersen Ashley Milne-Tyte, previous guest on TBC ep 8 WBAI, the liberal talk station which plays Latin Jazz Ray Barretto "Way more fun than playing music is listening to other people play." —Joaquin Cotler Tweet This The Busy Creator Podcast is switching from bi-weekly publication to a seasonal format 9 Habits of Highly Creative People Zapier, upcoming episode for season.next Hulse Durrell, upcoming episode for season.next Vancouver Olympics New brand and website for The Busy Creator coming in the spring SASS (Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets), better than CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)  Rashan Casseus on Twitter  Rashan Casseus on Facebook  Rashan Casseus on Instagram  Rashan Casseus on LinkedIn  Gabby Wallace on Twitter  Gabby Wallace on Facebook  Gabby Wallace on Instagram  Gabby Wallace on LinkedIn  Gabby Wallace on YouTube  Joaquin Cotler on Twitter  Joaquin Cotler on Facebook  Joaquin Cotler on Instagram  Joaquin Cotler on LinkedIn  Joaquin Cotler on YouTube Tools Jira Slack Squarespace Google Docs Atavist Techniques Name buttons on websites in an intuitive way; say “conclude” or “done” Consult a designer even when using a templated system like Squarespace Take team outings as a way to get to know each other Post a common planning document to keep your team accountable Share your core message; if you don't have it defined, go back to square one Mix your “main bit” with casual, less rehearsed pieces When discussing an “album”, call it a “record” to be more generic Habits Keep your skills up with family and community projects Find the intersection of your creation and what people need Post helpful content and videos; people will ask for your help Constantly learn from others via podcasts, videos, blogs, books, etc. Return to a consistent format to avoid rehearsal SaveSave

Cat Rose (@CreativeIntro) is an independent graphic designer and founder of The Creative Introvert, a website and community for creative professions who share introverted personality types. In this conversation, we discuss the oddities of life as a freelance designer, the observed behaviour of creative pros and where they fall on the introverted/extroverted continuum, and the challenges of building online communities and creating compelling content.   SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by the new eBook Building Brands: A Practical Guide for Creative Pros to Develop Strategy and Design Identity. Show Notes & Links Cat lives in Brighton, England Prescott has visited Brighton, as well as Rottingdean, and the University of Sussex Farnham, a picturesque town in Surrey with a 10th century castle [av_video src='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTrwF3rbrE' format='16-9' width='16' height='9'] Cat remains a graphic designer, started as an illustrator Behance Spaghetti code Cat draws people's pets Prescott chatted with Matt Inglot on The Freelance Transformation Podcast Flash (dead in name only) How to use Sketch for print design (if you're a complete animal.) InDesign and Illustrator aren't great for pixel design "Leg It" The Irish Goodbye Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, system for determining personality types The Big Five personality traits, aka the Five Factor Model (FFM) Introvert-Extrovert spectrum Ambivert (both introvert and extrovert) Brighton Pride parade, a most extroverted affair People with "I" in their Myers-Briggs result aren't considered for management roles Would you ever go to the movies by yourself? Bill Gates, a well-known, successful introvert Empathy is an introvert super-power, as are deep though, analysis, etc. Limiting self-beliefs, rather than introversion per se is what holds people back Get Your Art Out Summer Camp, a four-week course from The Creative Introvert Learning styles (visual, written, auditory, etc.) Is there a link between learning styles and introversion/extraversion? Mignon Fogarty aka Grammar Girl, a guest on The Busy Creator Podcast, ep. 67 "Applesaucing", re-using your content across multiple forms Pat Flynn wrote two articles (1, 2) about repurposing your site/podcast content Upcycling and Downcycling, terms from Recycling Masterminds vs. Accountability Partners, which do you prefer? (Introverts prefer partners.) Meetup.com The New York City Podcast Meetup Malcolm Gladwell's Connectors The Rule of 3 and 10 for growing organizations  The Creative Introvert  Cat Rose on Twitter  Cat Rose on Facebook  Cat Rose on Instagram  Cat Rose on LinkedIn  Cat Rose on Pinterest Tools Behance MacBook Pro Adobe Creative Cloud Trello Evernote Slack After Effects Techniques Set a brief for yourself to make fine arts more of a "project" Build lasting relationships as a freelancer, even with your last employer Go minimal, if you can. Don't use a mouse and keyboard. Learn quickly, trust that you can teach yourself new tools Repurpose your content to serve different audiences (written vs. spoken vs. infographic) Be careful when creating a community Test and iterate, even on morning rituals Replace "routine" with "rhythm" Approach fearful projects in tiny increments (a six-second video vs. a feature film) Habits Use the software for its intended purpose! Adapt to clients and their workflow Compose your thoughts before filming/recording yourself; not everyone is an improviser. Wake up 4:30-5:00am for early yoga, journaling, meditation Do "the hardest thing" during coffee SaveSave