Podcasts about team captains

What can the high-stakes world of professional sports teach us about leadership in the corporate world?In this episode, we are joined by Michael Andrei, former German National Volleyball Player and Team Captain of the SWD Powervolleys Düren. Michael now serves as the team's Athletic Coach and works with individuals and organizations as a Personal Trainer and Motivational Coach.Together, we explore the striking parallels between leading on the court and leading in the boardroom. Drawing from his career in top-tier volleyball—including competing in front of 13,000 fans at the European Championships—Michael shares practical insights on pressure, presence, and performance.Key themes in this conversation include:Leading under pressure: What corporate leaders can learn from staying focused in high-stress, high-visibility environments.The importance of body language and emotional control—and how captains and executives alike set the emotional tone for their teams.Why "not taking yourself too seriously" can actually be a sign of strength.Building high-performance cultures: lessons from recruiting and retaining the right team players.How feedback, even when direct and uncomfortable, builds trust and improves performance—if delivered in the right way.Mistake management: distinguishing between "acceptable" and "unacceptable”"errors to enable smart risk-taking.Rethinking success: Why winning isn't everything, and how true leadership shows up not just in victory—but in how we respond to setbacks.Michael also shares strategies and tools from professional sports that are relevant in the corporate context: managing your energy, maintaining emotional composure, and developing resilience through rituals like breathing techniques and staying focused on what truly matters.Whether you're a CEO, senior leader, or team manager, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical strategies for leading with clarity, composure, and heart.Reflection Questions for Leaders:What does "winning" mean to you?Are you projecting the energy you want others to experience?And are there moments where you could take yourself just a little less seriously?To find out more about Michael Andrei and to connect with him, go to his LinkedIn-Profile.About Second CrackMore information about us and our work is available on our website: secondcrackleadership.com. Contact us now to explore how we can support your leadership development in a company-wide initiative or with individual executive coaching: hello@secondcrackleadership.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn:Martin AldergårdGerrit Pelzer

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On this inspiring episode of Bone Talk, BHOF CEO Claire Gill welcomes author, advocate, and former BHOF trustee Barbara Hannah Grufferman to share how walking can help transform bone health, boost connections, and reshape how we age. After a wake-up call about her own low bone density, Barbara became a passionate advocate for movement, aging well, and building community. She's completed 17 marathons since turning 50 and now serves as Special Advisor to the BHOF Board and Team Captain of the Be Bone Strong™ initiative, leading efforts to launch walking clubs nationwide while proving that fitness can be fun, inclusive, and doable at any age.

Adaline Hanes is a full time student at Johnson and Wales University in her junior year, she is perusing a degree in Equine Business Management with a specialization in Equine Assisted Services. She is also a student assistant at the Johnson and Wales Equestrian Center and serves as a Team Captain of the IHSA Team. Madison Adams is a senior at Clemson University and a Level I Horsemanship rider on the Clemson Equestrian IHSA team. This is her second year riding for the team, she also serves as the Merchandise and Social Media Chair. She has been riding and showing for over 10 years and has a hunter/jumper mare that she competes on outside of IHSA. She is graduating with a degree in Business Management and Analytics, along with a minor in Psychology. 

A week ago the Irish fly fishing team was in the Czech Republic getting ready for their shot at the World Fly Fishing Championships and with a very respectable sixth place last year in France, hopes were high for the team that they might even medal – something that has never been done before by an Irish team at the World Championships.Team Captain, Dec Conlon, joins us on the latest show to tell us how Ireland fared.And you can also check out Joe Quinn's videos from the Championships at:https://www.youtube.com › @JoeQuinnFollow_the_fln Irish Youth Fly Fishing Team Fundraising RaffleWe wanted to also mention the Irish Youth Fly Fishing Team Fundraising Raffle with prizes of a lake boat, fly rods, engine, hotel stays, angling vouchers all up for grabs.Tickets are €50 each and limited to just 500 and all proceeds go towards the youth team costs for attending the World Youth Fly Fishing Championships in the USA later this year, so all for a great cause and tickets are on sale now from Frank Dempsey on 087 2351830 or email fgdempsey@gmail.com. The draw takes place on June 21st.Keep up to date with all the latest Ireland on the Fly on https://www.IrelandontheFly.com and get regular updates on https://Instagram.com/IrelandontheFly.

(00:00)  Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill speaks with media after Wednesday OTA session(04:30) WR Tyreek Hill on being a Dolphins captain again: “I don't feel like I deserve it”(20:24)  Cam Ward, Will Levis, Brandon Allen, Tim Boyle competing for Titans starting QB role(23:36)  Will Levis: "I think anyone who's ever been in my situation can agree that it sucks.”(31:39) John Harbaugh on releasing Justin Tucker: “It's multi-layered [and] it's complicated. But in the end, it all comes back to what you have to do to get ready for your team to play the first game.”(42:06) Jets wrap 2nd week of OTAs this week(45:40) Justin Fields: “I think the sky's the limit for this team, for this offense, but we do have a long way to go.” 

Welcome to the Episode 113 Highlights Show of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.We had a Wicklow Way Relay special last week as we chatted to Nick O´Donoghue, Team Captain of the new Triple Crown winners from East Cork Ac after their 3 in a row win last week.A realy enjoyable listen.Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.

Nikki Glaser returns to the podcast for the first time since her acclaimed performances as the host of the Golden Globes and on the Roast of Tom Brady. Nikki breaks down her approach to the Golden Globes, explains her perspective on controversial comedy topics, and explores the possibility of a “vegan hour” of comedy. Plus, Nikki's awkward encounter with Lana Del Ray, and Mike's new special The Good Life arrives on Netflix!Please consider donating to Rescue the Birds

For the first time in 45 years, Rio Hondo Prep is back in the CIF Softball Semifinals. Rio's best finish ever was as a Runner Up back in 1979 as well as a return trip to the Semis in 1980. After three big wins this postseason, the 2025 Kares are among the final four teams standing in the Division 6 Southern Section Playoffs. Rio Hondo is coming off a dramatic 12-11 win over Katella in the Quarterfinals that displayed just how gritty this team truly is. Joining us today are Ryen Covey and Allie Scott who are Team Captains that have demonstrated tremendous leadership all throughout the season. They are poised to continue this magical postseason run and give the RHP Faithful something amazing to cheer for. Rio Hondo Prep travels to Adelanto High School this Saturday at 3:15pm to determine who will advance to the Finals.

Welcome to Episode 113 of the Trail Running Ireland Podcast.We´ve a Wicklow Way Relay special this week as we chat to Nick O´Donoghue, Team Captain of the new Triple Crown winners from East Cork Ac after their 3 in a row win last Saturday.We also talk to our coaching expert René Borg who was on the ground, on the race organisation side, enjoying a fantastic day of racing in glorious Wicklow sunshine. Can´t wait to hear all about it.Everyone, get your running gear on, lets go.

Julie Pizzitola, Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society and Team Captain and Event Volunteer Tim Talbot discuss Relay for Life of Corona

The Potecast is celebrating small wins & all wins ! This episode Sip [@sse_sip] , Nevatell [@nevatell] , & Cambino [@coastboymook] and Jaytona [@jaytona4000] are accompanied by Team Captain & 2x SIAC Conference Champion , Austin Lewis [@aust.5_] of THE Savannah State University ! The ultimate leader details his upbringing & accomplishments in his journey from the 904 to the 912 ! After a quick commercial break , the guys welcome an additional guest/Pote Potna to the couch . Mz. Bee [@_mzbee13] made a special delivery for the show as she stops by to promote her new mobile bar business & chime in on a variety of topics including : Court Side w/ a Baller or Nosebleeds w/ the Love of your life? , Which Professional Baller Would Pick to Breed With? , Does Your Child HAVE to Attend a 4-Year School? and so much more ! Recorded : 5/4/25

The Potecast is celebrating small wins & all wins ! This episode Sip [@sse_sip] , Nevatell [@nevatell] , & Cambino [@coastboymook] and Jaytona [@jaytona4000] are accompanied by Team Captain & 2x SIAC Conference Champion , Austin Lewis [@aust.5_] of THE Savannah State University ! The ultimate leader details his upbringing & accomplishments in his journey from the 904 to the 912 ! After a quick commercial break , the guys welcome an additional guest/Pote Potna to the couch . Mz. Bee [@_mzbee13] made a special delivery for the show as she stops by to promote her new mobile bar business & chime in on a variety of topics including : Court Side w/ a Baller or Nosebleeds w/ the Love of your life? , Which Professional Baller Would Pick to Breed With? , Does Your Child HAVE to Attend a 4-Year School? and so much more ! Recorded : 5/4/25

Send us a textIt was more fun talking about This Week in Baseball goings-on since #MLB team captains are kinda unimportant. A vestige of 19th century baseball, there are only three team captains in the Majors today. # Yankees Aaron Judge #Royals Salvador Perez, & #Rangers Marcus Semien.  Why aren't there more? We dive into that thought in this week's episode. Four of the five teams in the #ALWest are .500 or better. Who'da thunk it? Jacob DeGrom is looking like prime DeGrom for Texas. Pitching injuries continue to be the story of the 2025 season.  Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow of the #Dodgers are both on the IL. The boys from L.A. keep on winning.  How about the Tampa Bay #Rays?  They have had a bunch of home games scheduled in the early part of the season because there is not roof over Steinbrenner Field in Tampa - the temporary home of the Rays. If you didn't know, it rains a bunch in the afternoons and evenings in Tampa in the summer. So MLB is trying to avoid rainouts and scheduled the Rays for a lot of road trips after May. ]#RedSox puzzle us. Injuries yes, to Tristan Casas, hurt,  but the Sox just find ways to lose instead of ways to win. #Yankees are in 1st place by default. Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends! www.almostcooperstown.com

What a fun episode with this baseball team. Beyond is doing a documentary behind the scenes looking into their program a little bit and it's great to chat with these guys off the field. A lot of laughs and a lot of great conversation that was had by all.

Mike and Bobby spoke to a WWL listener about the Saints' draft picks. Bobby discussed a common theme among the new members of the black-and-gold. The guys also criticized the Browns for drafting Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders after selecting Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel.

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D'Marco pitched an idea for a documentary or a show on the FARR SIDE. We take a call from someone that has a different spin or idea about D'Marco pitch. We talk about the Rams. With the NFL Draft coming up would they trade their 26th pick for CINN Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson? More fun and frivolity with Chris Morales in studio. Producer Emily has her topics ready for another edition of FACT or CAP. Plus, Aaron Judge has been named Team Captain for Team USA when the WBC comes around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Emma and Hope catch up with the recently named U.S. Team Captain, Angela Stanford. Angela shares her journey as a professional golfer, reflecting on her recent appointment as the 2026 Solheim Cup captain. She discusses the significance of the event in her career, her experiences as both a player and assistant captain, and the importance of teamwork in golf. Angela also reflects on her career's consistency, the challenges of retirement, and the value of surrounding oneself with supportive people. She offers advice to aspiring golfers and shares her plans for life after golf, including a newfound interest in cooking and attending more sporting events. In this engaging conversation, Angela Stanford shares her journey from grilling mishaps to making a significant impact through her foundation that supports children affected by cancer. The discussion flows from her humorous experiences with a new grill to her heartfelt commitment to helping kids in need. Angela also provides insights into her predictions for The Masters and reflects on a memorable, albeit embarrassing, moment from her middle school track and field days. The conversation highlights the importance of passion, purpose, and the joy of making a difference in the lives of others.

#263 Today on the show, I'm joined by the incredible Caroline Plambeck. Caroline serves as Team Captain for Studio Grow and is also a passionate studio owner herself. She's a numbers and spreadsheet expert with a background in accounting, which has allowed her to blend her love for fitness and her financial expertise to create remarkable success. Caroline's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She was able to buy into a struggling business and completely turn it around—without getting bogged down in the day-to-day operations. Her sharp spreadsheet skills helped her grow the business and expand, all while maintaining a focus on coaching other studio owners. In this episode, Caroline shares her insights on growing a business, coaching others, and the valuable lessons she's learned from working closely with studio owners at all levels. She's passionate about coaching because, like me, she believes that having a coach is a huge part of success. Listen in to hear Caroline's practical advice on what studio owners should focus on and what pitfalls to avoid in their own journey to success. Key Takeaways: How Caroline leveraged her accounting background to turn around a struggling business. The importance of having a coach and how it shaped Caroline's journey. Key lessons from working with studio owners and the common mistakes to avoid. How spreadsheets and financial clarity can lead to successful business expansion. Whether you're looking to grow your business or get better at managing the financial side of your fitness studio, Caroline's insights are invaluable. Tune in for a conversation full of actionable strategies and inspiration. Connect with Caroline: https://studiogrow.co/ Caroline's IG Other Resources & Links:  

Dereck Whittenburg is a former NCAA basketball star and coach. Dereck is best known for the buzzer beater shot/pass that won NC State the 1983 national championship.Dereck reflects on that iconic moment, the leadership of coach Jim Valvano, and his journey from player to mentor. He discusses his book The Shot Heard Around the World and the importance of perseverance, mentorship, and giving back. His perspective on leadership, resilience, and relationships makes this episode worth the listen for anyone looking for inspiration.Check out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic TimesJoin the Real Men, Real Conversations Facebook Group

In this episode, we discuss the importance of captains in soccer teams, debating whether leadership qualities are innate or can be developed. We explore what makes a good captain, using real-life examples from both professional and youth soccer. The conversation later transitions to the political nature of sports, emphasizing how soccer serves as a vehicle […] The post Ep 363: Team Captains – Who and How Important Are They Really? appeared first on 3four3.

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DawgNation Daily -- the daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans Beginning of the show: I discuss former UGA offensive lineman Tate Ratledge's candid assessment of why Georgia's offense underperformed in 2024 and what that could mean for the future of the program. 15-minute mark: I celebrate a successful weekend for several UGA athletic teams. 25-minute mark: Former UGA All-American Jon Stinchcomb joins the show. 45-minute mark: I take a look at other SEC headlines including an update on five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro. End of show: I award a Golden Shoe winner and share the Gator Hater Updater.

Nick Jackson is from Atlanta, Georgia and started his career at Virginia where he played all 4 years and was a Team Captain twice. After the infamous Virginia Football player shooting happened, his path took a turn, and he ended up at Iowa. An organization he describes as a perfect fit. We discuss his journey from being highly recruited out of high school, playing at Virginia, and eventually transferring. Nick shares his experiences, including adjusting to a new defense, leadership lessons from Coach Ferentz, and the emotional impact of the tragic events at Virginia. We also dive into his preparation for the NFL, the transfer portal process, and memorable moments like the handshake with Nebraska's Matt Rhule. Tune in for an in-depth look at Nick Jackson's football journey and insights into the world of college football.If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more!

Bruce and Gaydos talk to Mike Eruzione about the 4 Nations Face-off tournament and his experience playing in the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Send us a textIn this mini episode, we're joined by Jo Singleton, Team Captain for the Charleston community, as she shares the story behind Team Kyla and her dedication to raising brain cancer awareness. Jo opens up about what fuels her passion for advocacy, the impact of community-driven efforts, and how Team Kyla continues to honor a legacy while inspiring others.Support the show

This week we continue our spring sports previews with men's lacrosse, baseball, and tennis. Plus, Bates alpine skiing senior captain Nic Hotermans represented Belgium at the World Championships in Austria last week. We caught up with him to chat about what it was like to ski in front of 20,000 people. All that and more... Interviews this episode: 1:19 -- Alexandra Long '25, Women's Basketball, Team Captain. 3:48 -- Ross Tejeda '26, Men's Track and Field (Male Bobcat of the Week). 11:20 -- Sarah Palmer '27, Women's Swimming. (Female Bobcat of the Week). 18:19 -- Paul Gastonguay '89, Head Coach, Men's Tennis & Deepak Sharma, Head Coach, Women's Tennis. 30:37 -- Dan Annino, Head Coach, Men's Lacrosse. 43:35 -- Jon Martin, Head Coach, Baseball. 53:52 -- Nic Hotermans '25, Alpine Skiing Captain.

World-renowned pastry chef En-Ming Hsu's accomplishments are as numerous as they are impressive. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, En-Ming's career began in the kitchens of the famed Lespinasse restaurant in New York City's exclusive St. Regis Hotel and Patisserie Café Didier in Washington DC. From 1994 to 2004, En-Ming worked at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel, for most of that time as Executive Pastry Chef. Since then, she has been sharing her knowledge as an independent pastry chef and consultant. She has taught at leading culinary institutions worldwide, including King Arthur Baking Education Center and The French Pastry School. As winner of prestigious competitions, En-Ming is often invited to serve as a jury member for national and international pastry competitions. In 2001, En-Ming served as Team Captain of the first and only U.S. pastry team to take the gold medal at the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France. This bi-annual competition highlights the skills and gastronomic innovations of the world's finest pastry chefs. She has returned to the Coupe du Monde to serve as President of the International Jury, Jury President and Manager for Team USA, and guest commentator. In 1997, En-Ming was named “Pastry Chef of the Year in America” for capturing the gold medal at the Eighth Annual U.S. Pastry Competition. Other awards include “Rising Star Chef of 1999” for the James Beard Foundation, one of the “Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America” by both Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines, “Best Pastry Chef in Chicago” by Chicago magazine, “Best Pastry Chef in Chicago” at Jean Banchet Chef's Gala, “Distinguished Visiting Pastry Chef” by Johnson and Wales University, and “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Paris Gourmet. She was also recognized by Académie Culinaire de France as Dame de l'Année 2009. She received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University. In 2010, En-Ming was presented with the Amoretti World Pastry Team Championship “Pastry Chef of the Year” award. In 2022, En-Ming was the recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award (Manufacturing category) by the Southern Nevada chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners. In October 2021, En-Ming and her sister Yih-Ming formed Sip LLC to produce their luxurious Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate mix. Sip! is a rich, creamy beverage that may be served hot, chilled, or frozen. It is available online at sipextraordinary.com for retail and wholesale orders. Sip proudly partners with other small businesses to manufacture Sip!. En-Ming developed Sip! to be a multi-purpose product that can be transformed into irresistible treats including chocolate mousse, gelato-style frozen dessert, chocolate milkshake, and other delights. Sip's mission is to support nonprofit organizations that feed hungry children. En-Ming's work has been featured in So Good, Modern Baking, Art Culinaire, Food Arts, Gourmet, Chef's Magazine, Pastry Art and Design, Pastry's Best, and Shelter magazines. Her recipes have also been published in A Neoclassic View of Plated Desserts, A Modernist View of Plated Desserts, Exceptional Excursions, The Pastry Chef's Apprentice, and Essentials of Nutrition for Chefs. Video classes are available on craftsy.com and her DVD Chocolate Pastries Made Simply at Home. En-Ming is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, and L'Academie Culinaire. For more information, visit sipextraordinary.com. In this episode we discuss: How a job at a catering company sparked interest in a culinary career Studying at CIA and graduating with a Baking and Pastry Art degree Working with legendary chef Gray Kunz at Lespinasse in NY and Dieter Schorner at Café Didier in Washington D.C. Landing a job with Sébastien Canonne at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago Working her way up to Executive Pastry Chef at the Ritz-Carlton Winning Gold with Team USA at the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in 2001 Launching Sip! Extraordinary Drinking Chocolate with her sister And much more!  

Remember, if henchmen attack, you can use your headphones as a weapon. Jackie Chan taught us that.We leap into the films of actor, director and martial artist - Jackie Chan! It's an all-cast lineup, with Chris and Aaron taking on Team Captain duties. As they attempt to lead Audra and Jason to victory in these Jackie Chan themed games and challenges.What inspires you about Jackie Chan? Email your Jackie Chan muses to gateleapers@gmail.comSupport our PlayersListen to BFYTWRead Thane by Aaron RandolphListen to Press PlayWe are an ad and listener supported podcast, but mainly listener supported. Consider supporting our production over at patreon.com/gateleapers. All supporters get ad-free audio episodes. Premium supporters get video recordings + a bonus monthly episode.Do you have a suggestion for a fandom we've not yet covered? Are you a podcaster, creative or performer who would like to be a guest on our show? Get in touch! gateleapers@gmail.comMusic: BoucheDag by Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateleapers-a-fandom-gameshow--5150861/support.

Requiem.Based on a post by FinalStand, in 13 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels. Once more, our esteemed academic Captain, Dr. Pierre O'Rourke Jean-Georges, led us through a rather confused and unhappy post-game liturgy in honor of; well in support of racial unity, I guessed. It was really hard to tell with the way he would ramble off-point every few minutes. The Football Team was in chairs on the floor of the gym with the Cheer Squad and Student Government. The rest of the student body was squeezed into the bleachers; very cozy.The Special Investigator also spoke briefly to the assembly, asking for our help on the case. The school was also hiring a 'Racial Grievance Counselor' who was, surprise, surprise, Dr. Nubia Franklin Jean-Georges; our Principal's wife. I was kind of curious who was making the school system pony up the money for her services as well as precisely when the 'interview' process had taken place.‘I wonder if she's qualified,' Kaelyne whispered.‘I wonder where they are going to stick her,' Vicky mused.‘Oh, I imagine she is going to get 'stuck' alright,' Mikhail snickered beneath his hand. Oh yeah, she was statuesque, smart, Black and projected complete confidence; right up my youngest triplets' alley.‘Ow,' he play-protested after Kaelyne smacked him.‘I did that for Taliyah,' she declared.‘She'll appreciate that,' I promised.‘I know she will,' Kaelyne smiled at me. After that disastrous Monday, Taliyah had been making steady headway in gaining Kaelyne's forgiveness which showed both her character (it was the right thing to do) and smarts (fear of my Mom).‘So; Alexander, what kind of bathing suit should I wear tomorrow?' Vicky teased our eldest.‘One made out of edible body paint,' he turned and winked. ‘Big Bob is gone all weekend to some Sheriff's convention in Miami, Florida. He goes to it every year.' Alexander being sexy-nice to Vicky was Also a good sign for our upcoming weekend.A withering glance from the Coach stilled our conversation. It was bad enough we were 'disrespecting' Darius' shindig. Our team had gotten their asses handed to them tonight in a game they should have won even without our star Running Back. It was easy to see having his father face criminal charges and loss of employment had shaken up Rashaan.His first outing as Team Captain had been a disaster; and now he had to sit here and listen to the various tributes to the guy he'd failed to replace instead of going anywhere else and getting shit-faced drunk and laid. The prognosis for both were pretty grim too,; what with the law enforcement being extra vigilant and the Cheer Squad being surprisingly inattentive to the Football Team's needs; which he was also getting blamed for.Darius had not only provided his players with victories, he had provided them status and perks as the premier athletes at school with the heritage of multiple highly successful teams being handed to them. Everyone 'looked the other way' because they were on the Football Team. All the girls wanted to be with them. Their parties always had plenty of alcohol and weed. They got good grades with minimal, if any, studying. Life had been good.Rashaan was having a horrific time maintaining that legacy. Not only could he not supply for his team, he couldn't even keep his own house in order. He had gone from 'three' hot-ass bitches (running true to type, the BBCs still refused to believe Taliyah had left him for Mikhail a week ago but now she, Sultana Berry and Randi Leigh Upshaw were openly gone) to none.Sure, they could still get 2nd and 3rd tier 'skanks', but just seeing all that prime booty walking around and knowing it Should be theirs and wasn't really bothered those student-athletes. A further complication was that under Darius, he kept the prime cunt specifically regulated both coming and going. That way the boys didn't have to worry about condoms, pregnancies and STDs.He kept the players clean by keeping the mouths, asses and vaginas they were fucking clean. No player stuck his cock into an unauthorized hole because if you did, Darius would destroy you. The object was to fuck who you wished in a safe hunting ground. Rashaan couldn't keep that level of discipline among either the women, or his own teammates.Rashaan also couldn't keep the booze and weed freely flowing. Darius hadn't shared his drug pipeline and wasn't likely to. Rashaan wasn't even trusted with the names of the entities capable and willing to buy and distribute alcohol to the under 21 crowd, plus Sheriff Big Bob's deputies were on the lookout for such shenanigans; more than happy to slap the cuffs on anyone 'Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor'.As a final blow, his dad was no longer Chief of Police. Sure, he was being promised that ruling would soon be reversed; but for Rashaan, it was yet another blow landing at an unfortunate time. His problems weren't mine, and I had more than enough of my own. He'd have to sink, or swim, on his own.We were released at 10:37 pm; far past the time for any of us to have any fun. The Cheer Squad angled for us as we left the bleachers with Taliyah looking particularly livid. A few football players were making a nuisance of themselves, but I sensed her troubles ran deeper.‘Hey, Betty Jo,' one of our linemen tried to separate out the pale-haired blonde, ‘let's head out and party.' Two more moved to put a wall between my brothers and her.‘I'm tired,' she complained.‘You'll feel better soon,' he promised.‘Without your help,' I grumbled. I wedged between the two, they put their hands on me and then Mikhail and Alexander drove fingers into each of their Solar Plexus. With them temporarily gasping for air, we put a perimeter around the other ladies while I put an arm around Betty Jo's waist.‘Boy,' the athlete hissed, ‘you best let go of this piece of ass.'Betty Jo's eyes flashed from him to me, caught between shame and hunger.‘I'm not a boy, your boy, or anyone, but my parent's boy,' I hardened. ‘I'd appreciate it you never demean Betty Jo like you just did either.'‘Is there a problem?' a White Deputy working his way through the crowd called out.‘This ain't over, Peckerwood,' the lineman snarled under his breath.‘Thanks for the warning, Dumbo,' I mocked him. He had big ears.‘It is Greg, Shithead,' he corrected me angrily.‘Separate; you two,' the Deputy demanded.‘Yes, officer,' I backed off. I had the girl which was the important thing.‘Vlad?' Brandy cuddled up to me as we left the auditorium.‘All's good,' I assured her. ‘Normal threats and insults. Nothing more.'‘Betty Jo; are you okay?' she turned her attention to the woman I was escorting along.‘Oh, I'm okay. Greg wanted to talk with me, but I'm not really interested in him anymore,' and then she smiled over at Alexander.‘He doesn't do it you for anymore?' Brandy teased.‘Who?' Betty Jo pursed her lips.‘Greg; the defensive tackle.'‘Oh him!' she seemed surprise. She was Alondra's cross-racial twin alright. ‘Yeah. He and the other guys just want to push and pump me; it feels so; boring really.'‘Not like Alexander?' Brandy led her along.‘Oh no!' she exulted. ‘Alexander makes me feel all tingly; and he doesn't call me bitch, or whore, or nothing like that,' she tacked on.The crowd was dissipating as we moved into the Parking Lot.Alexander was in the lead with Vicky and Alondra on either side should he need support. Mikhail was slightly detached off to my left, arm around Taliyah, deep in conversation with her. His normal cheerful carelessness was gone, replaced by a serious mein. Kaelyne was behind Alex, with the other cheerleaders spread out between us. At the rear of our clump, herding us along, was; Mom and Jewel; huh?They were chatting amiably, one adult to another, not a teenager to a mother. That worried me for reasons I couldn't pinpoint. A little tug from Brandy reminded me where I was suppose to be paying attention.‘Some of the girls are coming over tonight,' she murmured seductively.‘The only one I want to be with is you,' I frowned.A million mega-lumens-bright smile flashed across Brandy's face.‘Not bored with me?'‘How would that ever even be possible?' I gasped.More pure, unfiltered happiness from my Lady.‘You make me very happy, Vlad,' she snuggled in.‘Ditto, Princess,' I kissed the top of her head.‘Hey,' Betty Jo interrupted. ‘Are you anything like your brother?' (?? because, ya know, we were only identical triplets??)‘We are triplets, Betty Jo,' I instructed. ‘We are identical; in all physical regards.'‘Does that mean your dick is just as big?' she asked with innocent intent.‘Yes,' Brandy confirmed. ‘Yes, it is.'‘Oh; nice,' she smiled at Brandy.‘Betty Jo, why don't we get your stuff and head out?' Brandy suggested. Betty Jo left my side with that smile still on her lips. ‘Will I see you tonight?' Brandy directed my way.‘I'll try,' I grinned.‘Okay,' she winked then off she went to round up the others. Mikhail brushed passed me, going the other way; toward Mom.‘I'll be hanging out with Taliyah tonight, Mom,' he addressed our maternal unit.‘Is there a problem?' she studied him. Jewel was silently observant.‘I'm eighteen, tomorrow isn't a school day and I don't have any chores to do I'm aware of,' he ticked off his salient points.‘Why don't you say 'hello' to Ms. Lafontanté?' Mom was falsely polite.‘Hey, Jewel,' his words were brutally sparse of emotion.‘Hey, Mikhail,' she was somewhat amused.‘Hey, Vlad,' she was a tad more polite toward me.‘Hello, Jewel,' I projected much more civility than my brother. If Mom found it necessary to chat with Jewel, it was worth all our time to be more polite and Mikhail should have known better.‘Jewel, please give me a moment with my youngest,' Mom separated from that imposing young lady and walked five steps away with Mikhail.‘I'm glad we didn't have a misunderstanding last night,' I proffered.‘Why?' Jewel tilted her head and appeared to dissect my every word and move.‘Violence without purpose is beyond wasteful; it is stupid and the product of nonadaptive minds,' I stated.‘I don't recognize the quote,' she smiled after a moment.‘It is a Vladimir original,' I smiled back.‘I think I could have taken you,' she added.I had to think over that for a few seconds myself.‘Is that what you were talking to Mom about; asking to come over to our house and spar?'‘Perhaps; that and a few other things,' she allowed.Mom was coming back. Mikhail was going off with Taliyah. Why? I didn't know.‘Night Ms. Lafontanté,' Mom nodded.‘Good night, Ms. Samsonov. Night Vlad.'‘Night Jewel and; you would have lost,' I affirmed as I turned to leave.There was no reply. Before we split up; I was going back home with Alexander; she was hanging around until Dad finished up and dismissed the other Deputies; Mom gave me a shoulder 'bump'.‘Nice one,' she grinned up at me.‘Huh?'‘With Jewel.'‘She thought she could take me with a rattan practice weapon and I thought to dissuade her of that delusion,' I explained. It was the truth after all.‘Girls like Jewel; don't take 'no', or 'you can't do that' for an answer, Vlad,' she enlightened me.‘Even when it is the truth?'‘Especially if it is the truth,' she smirked. ‘Girls like Jewel want to change the World, not accept anyone's assignment for them in it.'‘Well; she is Mikhail's problem, not mine. He's hot for her. I'm perfectly happy with Brandy.'If only that was the way the World worked;Cheer Squad (12 Girls: 4 Black, 6 White and 2 Mixed)The Black girls were;·         Sultana Berry (Very Light fawn complexion).·         Vantrice Kirby (Very Dark umber complexion), (hair dyed florescent red-black striped, shoulder-length hair).·         Alondra Lamb (Very Light tawny complexion).·         Taliyah Malik; the Co-Captain.The White girls were;·         Brandy Crystal Carson is Co-Captain.·         Amber Lee Huffington, (Brunette hair).·         Mia Ryker, (blonde hair).·         Misty Dawn Sizemore, (Russet hair).·         Betty Jo Starling, (Blonde hair).·         Randi Leigh Upshaw, (Brunette hair).The mixed girls were;·         Le 'Pearl' Yates; (Raven-haired, half-Vietnamese/half-Black·         Noémie Lucie Desdunes (Creole) Zulu Princess Posse·         Jewel 'C. S.' Lafontanté·         Dana Owens·         Régine Hunt·         Maxine Shaw·         Shayla Karen White·         Sunny Cobb·         Lana Michelle Moore (the token white girl)Saturday: The Flashpoint.Note:  currently, Vlad is dating Brandy Crystal Carson {the Sheriff's daughter} and Mikhail is dating Taliyah Malik {the Madam Mayor's daughter} while Alexander remains somewhat unattached.)I wasn't able to make it to the Carson household Friday night, though I did learn about the reason Mikhail did: Thursday night the Malik family had begun to implode. Mamma Malik had gone to a separate bedroom; and locked the door. Papa Malik hadn't taken that well, deciding to bury himself in alcohol as an appropriate response. That had been Taliyah's Friday morning. A series of late-afternoon blistering communication exchanges with her parents hadn't helped much.I resolved to make it up to Brandy by going over early ~as in 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, early; and waking her with kisses. She'd told me the passkey for the home's security system (and 'yes', it had been changed after she dumped Darius for me, just in case).I got there; and the Living Room looked like it needed more than a little cleaning. Pizza boxes and soda cans were strewn about the place. Apparently, Brandy and company hadn't gone straight to bed last night..From what I'd already been told, she had Taliyah (Malik), Noémie Lucie Desdunes, Amber Lee Huffington, Alondra Lamb, Misty Dawn Sizemore and Betty Jo Sterling already here. The other five members of the Cheer Squad would be arriving later this morning and all were planning on spending tonight (Saturday night).Noémie Lucie, Amber Lee and Misty Dawn were strong supporters of the Brandy and Taliyah co-captaincy of the Cheer Squad, so that explained their presence. Alondra and Betty Jo were here out of worry the members of the Football Team might try to 'kidnap' them, once they were off school grounds: so safety measures had been taken.With Robert 'Big Bob' Carson, the County Sheriff, away for the weekend at a Law Enforcement convention in Miami, Florida, he had wisely deposited at least one Samsonov guarding his northwestern Arkansas home last night. Surprisingly, Mikhail had sensed Taliyah's soul-hurt about the situation and wanted to be there for her. He'd put his burgeoning playboy tendencies aside when she really need him. His transformation last night had surprised both me and, to some degree, my Mom, Gayle Fonteneau Samsonov.No one was awake in the house yet. From the rich aroma wafting from the Kitchen, I could tell the automatic coffeemaker had already prepared a full pot and was keeping it warm. I dropped my book bag; sans books, but with a change of clothes, two swimsuits and a few other 'gifts from Mom'; by the sofa first, then began transferring plates and glasses from the Living Room to the dishwasher in the Kitchen. I thought I heard someone out on the front porch.No one knocked, so I finished the trip to the kitchen. I was on the way back when I was pretty sure I heard someone trying to get in; with no luck. You had to be a pretty stupid thief to try and break into the County's chief Law Dog's domicile, even if he was currently out of town. Then there were the four cars and two electric-blue with yellow lightning bolts KTM 690 Enduro R's motorbikes (mine and Mikhail's) in the driveway and front lawn for Pete's sake. It wasn't like the house looked deserted.Seeking the Carsons.Someone rang the doorbell. I wasn't sure how to take that. A quick double-check revealed the door had a spy hole and there was a security screen further into the room. I made use of the spy hole since it was closer. The object on the other side was the best disguised house burglar I'd ever seen, or heard about. I opened up the door, a sappy smile plastered to my slightly flushed face. At the last second I thought to shove my hard-on to the side in a doomed attempt to make it less obvious.‘Hello, how may I help you?' I greeted the gorgeous, mature, platinum-blonde feminine bombshell standing before me.‘Do the Carson's still live here?' she appeared distressed.‘Oh, yes Ma'am,' I bobbled my head. ‘Hi. I'm Vladimir Samsonov. The owner is out right now and I'm here for a party being thrown by his daughter, my girlfriend, Brandy.'Her face transformed from confusion and worry to secret amusement.‘It is a pleasure to meet you, Vladimir,' she put forth her hand. I gladly took this elegant, graciously offered extension of her luscious form. I ended up kissing her knuckles instead of shaking it as I understood that was the Southern Gentlemanly thing to do to a lady. Her eyes twinkled as she added, ‘I'm Jodi May Memphis Carson; Brandy's my daughter.'My heart caught in my throat. From what little I knew, a few months back, Brandy's Mom had run off with the previous Senior Deputy; Big Bob's #2 Man; a Black 'gentleman'; and Big Bob was still pissed about it. I'd never broached the subject with Brandy.So, how upset was Big Bob? Well, I hadn't recognized his gorgeous wife because Big Bob had taken all pictures of her down around the place and Brandy never talked about her. That was a pity because she was an absolute beauty. Her name and history would definitely explain the luggage she had with her too.No car was in evidence which suggested she'd arrived via hitchhiking, or taxi. There was no one outside expecting money, or checking to see if she was okay;‘Please,' I stepped aside. ‘Come on in. Don't worry about your luggage. I'll get it.'‘Thank you,' she stepped inside. ‘That is very gentlemanly of you.' Points for me!With two over-stuffed dress bags, two large suitcases and a roll-on, I definitely felt overburdened, and I was certainly getting my weight training in for this morning, but following Mrs. Carson into the house made all but one of my physical aches go away. I was certain she was talking to me.What she actually said; I had no idea. She had on this contour-hugging, pale lavender skirt and a white, nearly-transparent imitation Peasant blouse with a black mesh bra underneath. This was above unadorned, creamy-tanned calves and white, open-toed heels (4 inches maybe?). Her finger- and toe-nails were a dazzling, pale pink to accent the ensemble.With the way her hips rolled when she walked, each step made her firm ass bounce just a tad which also just happened to accentuate the luscious lines of those exquisite calves and thighs (what I could see of them). Her hair boiled down to her mid-back like a wild torrent of molten gold. I swear to God, I had this unnatural impulse to push her over the back of the sofa and fuck the ever-living soul out of her.‘Vladimir? Vlad?' Jodi May addressed me. Apparently she'd been asking me one, or more, questions while I had been daydreaming. She'd stopped and twisted at the hip so she could look at me. Her salacious twist of the lips and carnivorous eyes told me she knew exactly why I hadn't answered her and where my mind had wandered off to.‘I; I apologize, Mrs. Carson.'‘Call me Jodi May,' she purred.‘Wha-ha, Yes Ma'am!' I nodded vigorously.‘I was asking I thought Brandy was dating Darius Pope. What happened to him?'Ice flushed thru my veins and my brain re-engaged. She'd known about Brandy and Darius; to some degree anyway; and she'd run off with a Big Black Cock-Monster herself. As a mature woman, she was a 10+, but as a Mother, in my book, she wasn't rating so high all of a sudden.‘So you were aware Darius Pope treated your daughter like a cum dumpster?' my countenance hardened. ‘She was handed about the team for all of them to use?'I could see it in her eyes; the comprehension; the denial; the creation of some fantasy which allowed her to carry on with the illusion she'd done no wrong.‘All White men think that way,' she settled on an imperious frown. ‘Darius loves my daughter.'‘And he's got the copious amount of humiliating footage to prove me right too,' I glared. ‘Or would have had if my family not intervened. Now Brandy has someone who truly loves her and wants to protect her from predators who would treat her as nothing more than three nameless orifices, a smoking hot body and a pretty face.'‘As it currently stands, it turns out Darius pissed off one too many folks and somebody decided to beat the ever-living crap out of him and six of his boys; all at the same time. Darius ended up crippled, maybe for life. He is currently hospitalized, undergoing reconstructive surgery on both his knees; in Little Rock. That doesn't matter because by the time Darius got his, I'd already convinced Brandy she was better off with me and she's stuck with me ever since,' I concluded.‘Poor Darius,' Memphis grew all concerned, nostalgic and misty-eyed. Yep, Darius had fucked Brandy's Mom as well. A quick information rewind had me recalling this convention of Big Bob's was a 'yearly thing', making the return of his runaway wife to his stoop rather conveniently timed.‘Where do I put your bags?'That brought her back to the here-and-now and looking at me, not through me.‘I imagine the Master Suite might be a tad inappropriate,' I stated factually.‘Young man,' she studied me, ‘this is still my house and I'll hang my clothes were I wish.'‘Absolutely, Mrs. Carson,' I nodded. ‘It is just placing them in the Master Bedroom comes with a complementary call to your husband; in Miami; while doing so in the Guest Room, the one at the other end of the house (because this house had Three), comes with some forbearance. By all means; decide away. After all; it is your house.'‘How do you think Brandy will feel about you threating her Mamma this way?' she pouted remarkably like her daughter.‘She won't give a damn,' I gave back nothing.‘My daughter and I had a better understanding of; things,' she turned all hurt and aggrieved. 'Things' like Mamma's infidelity and running off with a Black stud; because Brandy was lying to her father about getting some of her own at school.‘Things a White boy wouldn't understand,' she dug in her claws.‘Possibly,' I shrugged. Her shit was getting heavy. ‘I'd appreciate it if you would make your decision now. I was planning on cleaning up down here before waking Brandy with a few 'good morning' kisses. I can top that off with the knowledge you are here as well.'‘Put my things in the; far; Guest Room,' she motioned in the proper direction with a head toss. ‘I'll wake my daughter. I'm sure she has missed me.'‘Good choice,' I nodded. ‘Here is a piece of unsolicited advice. Your family hasn't picked up an automotive fetish in your absence; your daughter has friends over for the weekend, so making a commotion might by; unfortunate.'My information perplexed her.‘She is probably alone,' Mamma Carson hazarded.‘Unlikely. Taliyah was pretty upset last night so I'm willing to bet they crashed out with my brother; in the Master Suite while the five others are in the Game Room making use of the three sofas, sleeping bags and bear skin rug,' I hypothesized right back.‘Brother?' she worked out from all that information.‘Please come along with me while I explain,' and off I went. Reluctantly, the delinquent Mamma followed. Mind you, the far Guest Room was hardly a hardship being 12'x18' with a queen-sized canopy bed, walk-in closet and 72' wall-mounted TV. The counter-top space was minimal and the bathroom was down the hall, but since this wasn't the sleep-occupancy part of the dwelling, it was pretty much hers alone.‘As I said 'I'm Vladimir Samsonov'. My Mom and Dad are Gayle and Nicolay Samsonov. He is the new Senior Deputy and has over two decades of experience with the Alaska Highway Patrol and a legacy of law enforcement going back hundreds of years.'‘Of greater importance to you, no doubt, is that my Mom is Gayle Fonteneau Samsonov, heir to the Fonteneau fortune and estate; which is what brought us to town; my Great-Aunt Matilda's death and her Willing us the whole deal,' I gave Jodi May Memphis the 4-1-1.‘Oh,' she pursed her lips. ‘How is the 'town' handling this?'‘What?'‘The return of Gayle Fonteneau?' she inquired. She was in the closet, hanging up what she needed to while I was in the room, ass resting on the bed.‘Why do you think they would be upset?'‘Let's just say Gayle and her crazy brother didn't leave Kingston on the best of terms,' she evaded.‘I already know about my Mom's rape and the town's denial. I know my Uncle Theo went into Kingston, found four of those bastards and beat them so badly none ever fully recovered. I know the Mayor and Great-Aunt Matilda struck a bargain so that Uncle Theo stayed out of jail. I know the Mayor has passed-on, as has my Great-Aunt. I know my Mother hasn't forgotten, or forgiven, a damn thing.'‘I'm sure Mayor Fox and Chief Quinterre are less than impressed,' she smiled at me. She knew the score. This was BBC Country.‘Chief Quinterre is no longer Chief. He lost his job last Thursday night; for molesting my Mom, having one of his buddies molest your daughter, and being caught at it by an Arkansas State Investigator. My Mom is supporting Mayor Fox's bid for the State Senate seat while Chinedu Malik is in the dog house for his philandering ways.'‘That's; something,' she muttered.‘Oh, and the previous High School Principal is no more. He attempted to put his hands on my Mother, so she put him in Intensive Care; including ripping his dick off,' I kept chatting. By the flashing of Memphis' big baby blues; that was another BBC she'd be missing. Sadly, I was no longer surprised.‘The new guy; well, you'd have to meet him to believe him. He's a treat.'‘How so?'‘How to describe him; He's a college-marinated, proudly bi-sexual, agnostic, married-to-a-freaking-Goddess, beefy, Black Canadian-Haitian-American Fruit Loop.'‘Huh?'‘I stand by my assessment,' I grinned. ‘Let me go get Brandy,' I headed for the door.‘Vladimir, Vlad, ah; is Brandy; okay?' Jodi May worried.‘I do my utmost to make her happy; and I; well, I'll let you talk with her and decide for yourself,' and then I left.I worried about what I was going to say when I found Brandy. As I had surmised, she was upstairs, in the Master Suite, on her Daddy's bed,

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Yati Patel as guest to the show. About Yati Patel: Yati Patel is OTTI's Senior Student Ambassador and Team Captain for this school years HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals, competition. She is currently a second-year student at Center for Sight and a Senior at Noblesville High School. After graduation she will be entering college as a Pre-Med student with the intent of joining the field of Ophthalmology. Yati's end goal is to be a surgeon, although she does not know which specialty Yati would like to focus her practice around, she is leaning heavily into the ever-growing need in the world of eyes. Yati has been working closely with Center for Sights, Austin Lifferth OD FAAO, on a Glaucoma study around the effects on eye pressure response, and correlation with weight lifting versus low-impact exercise. Yati will be presenting her results at the Indiana 2024/2025 HOSA competition in April of 2025, and hopes to continue developing the study for publication.

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Multimedia Coverage Editor Garrett Arendt and Multimedia Resources Editor Clara Wood sits down with the captains of the women's basketball team, Sophie Maxwell, junior, and Kaylor Buse, sophomore, who give insight into their upcoming season and their time on the team.

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes. Books: The Score That Matters, The Pursuit of Excellence, Welcome to Management Notes: The Commitment Continuum Resistant Reluctant Existent - Stealing scholarships (sandwich eaters) Compliant - Box checkers Committed - Heart is into it. They do extra. They are bought in. Compelled (Obsessed) - On a mission. Do an audit first of yourself. Where am I on that continuum? And then each member of your team. The goal is to get each member closer to becoming committed and compelled. Team audit - Where is everyone? People can drift down if their needs aren't met. For existent and compliant - Shift mindset to "I get to be here!" For committed and compelled - Keep them challenged. Put them in leadership roles. The art of leadership - Make it easier to move up on the commitment continuum. Walt Disney - The little things are the big things. Jeff experienced this firsthand when he went on a Disney cruise and saw the workers polishing the railings on the cruise ship early in the morning. The same is true for the janitor mopping the floor at NASA. There's a story about President John F Kennedy in 1962. He was at NASA and he asked the janitor what he was doing. The janitor replied, “I'm helping put a man on the moon.” The leader should be praising everyone involved in the mission and celebrate their role and its importance. Holding your teammates accountable - “We're not calling you out, we're calling you up.” The encourager and the enforcer help raise the standards and encourage others to aim higher. That's the role of the leaders on great teams. “We're not calling you out, we're calling you up.” What's our vision? Am I embodying the standards myself? Have we clearly set the standards and got buy-in? "These are the expectations and standards of our program." Performance and behavior metrics Praise people when they meet the standard The best teams practice so much that they can't get it wrong. Team Captain's Leadership Manual. Mike Fox. Can you lead yourself first? Commitment. Composure. When it hits the fan, can you stay poised? Character: Can I trust you? How do we get people excited to be part of the leadership development program? Make it a privilege. They have to apply and get accepted into the program. They "get" to do it. Make it relevant to their lives. Give real-world strategies. The encourager - Calls out great work The enforcer - "We need more from you." The servant - It's not about you or your stats. It's about serving others. The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches Character-based people. They do the right thing. People trust them. Extremely committed to the mission and the team. Competent Care Confidence Builder Communicator (great listener) Consistent

So thrilled to have Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin join us this week. Mats is an 18 year National Hockey League Veteran and in 1989, was the first European to be selected first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Sundin is best known as a Toronto Maple Leaf where he was Team Captain for 11 years and is the current Leaf's franchise record holder for most goals and most points. He finished his career with a “point-per-game” pace scoring 1,349 points in 1,346 games and is the only Swedish-born player to score 500 goals in the National Hockey League. He won three gold medals at the IIHF World Championship and was the Captain of Team Sweden when they captured the 2006 Olympic Gold Medal in 2012 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, becoming only the second Swede behind the legendary Börje Salming to be indicted at that time, and in 2017 was named one of the “top 100 players in NHL history” Sundin's his latest accomplishment ??? He has just become a best-selling Author with his book “Home and Away” published by Simon and Schuster!!  Enjoy the interview! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some lessons in leadership and self examination from John Cullen, USA 15s Eagle, former football player, retired Army medic, and captain of the USA Military team that went to England this November. Photos Alligin, British Army, Judy Teasdale. _________________________________________ Support what RMA and Goff Rugby Report does here: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/support-grr/ Or support us directly through Paypal here>> IG: @goffrugbyreport X: @goffrugbyreport FB: @goffrugbyreport   Music by Bensounds. See all of our Podcasts: https://www.goffrugbyreport.com/tags/ruggamatrix  

Send Us Feedback via TextBrian "BK" Krause is a legendary figure in the skydiving community, with an impressive career that spans both military and civilian achievements. With over 23,000 jumps to his name, BK is known for leading the resurgence of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights 8-Way formation skydiving team. Under his leadership as captain and player-coach, the Golden Knights claimed a silver medal at the 2010 World Championships, followed by gold at the 2011 World Cup and 2012 World Championships.Beyond his own competitive success, BK played a pivotal role in establishing the Golden Knights' all-women's 4-Way team, which went on to win a World Championship just four years later—a testament to his leadership and vision. Even after his departure, the Golden Knights continued to thrive, winning three consecutive World Championships in 2014, 2016, and 2018, all tied to the foundation BK helped build.As a civilian, BK's achievements continued. In 2019, he rejoined his Paraclete XP teammates to win gold at the U.S. Nationals, defeating his former team. In 2022, BK added another World Championship title to his already remarkable legacy with XP8.BK's contributions to the sport and his incredible journey make him a true icon in the world of skydiving.

In Episode 97 of Trap Talk, Zach Nannini and Ricky Marshall Jr. chat with returning guest, friend of the show, the one and only Dagen Voigtman, this year's ATA All American Open Team Captain. Dagen shares his incredible journey to becoming one of the most accomplished trapshooters in the sport. Known for making history at the Grand American by being the first shooter to hit 400/400 targets in championship events, Dagen reflects on his rise to the top, his dedication to the sport, and what it takes to remain competitive at the highest levels. This is a must-watch for anyone inspired by success in competitive trapshooting!==Trap Talk is brought to you by Krieghoff....and these awesome sponsors!!Wenig Custom Gun Stocks - https://wenig.com/- Winners shoot Wenig custom stocks! Remington Ammunition - https://www.remington.com/shotshell/- Makers of the world famous Nitro 27 & STS shotgun shells! Game Masters II - https://www.gamemasters2.com/- Email or Call Ricky for all your shotgun buying needs! White Flyer - https://whiteflyer.com/The best trap targets in the industry! Whether it is trap, skeet, sporting or international targets, we ensure every target manufactured meets the highest standards.  You throw them we smoke them!Outlaw Engineering - https://www.outlaw-engineering.com/- Western USA Engineering, surveying, development and MORE!Shot Tracker - https://takeaimtech.com/- Get a coach on your barrel with this amazing tech! Shotguns West - https://shotgunswest.com/- Where are you getting your Pillas?  Should be from the guys at Shotguns West! SOS Clays - https://www.sosclays.com/- Email Greg at greg@sosclays.com for the best shoot software out there!Gun and Trophy - https://www.gunandtrophy.comInsure your guns and trophies with Gun and Trophy! Great prices and Great people to work with! Mid State Precious Metals - Ron Prescott - https://www.midstatepreciousmetals.comThe ONLY place to get your gold and silver! Support Ron and Mid State they are supporting trapshooting! 73 Pointers Ranch - www.73pointers.comChukar, Pheasant, Quail hunts at 73 Pointes located northeast of Jonesburg, MO.  ...and of course!RM Shooting Clinics - https://richardmarshalljr.com/- Let Ricky take your game to the next level!Zach Nannini Financial -  https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/zachari-nannini/- Get your finance, retirement and investments on point with Zach!ShotCo Productions - https://shotcopro.com/- Shoot your shot with ShotCo online marketing & production services.Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast*** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com ****** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

My guest today worked for Club Med from 2016 to 2020. His first season was in Club Med Sandpiper in 2016 as Landsports Supervisor. During his tenure at Club Med, he also held Sports and Animation Manager and Assistant CDV positions. Before Club Med, he was a Division 1 Varsity Men's Tennis team player and Team Captain at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Management and International Business, and he has almost completed his Master's degree from Northwestern University. Please help me welcome, from Cincinnati now living in Chicago, Adam Reinhart! Adam worked in the resorts of Turks and Caicos, Punta Cana, and Marrakech and was supposed to go to the resort of Club Med Sanya in China, but he explained the somewhat complicated process to get a Chinese work visa. Adam shares with us what it was like arriving in Marrakesh in 2019 during Ramadan and discusses his six-month season there as an Entertainment Manager. Adam and I talked about whether working at Club Med helped him in his current job and if he still misses dress codes. Please enjoy this interview with a very entertaining person! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple podcasts. 

(15:29) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Bill O'Brien era at Boston College got started on a high note last night with a 28-13 victory over No. 10 Florida State. Plus, Jacoby Brissett was named a Patriots captain on Monday. Head coach Jerod Mayo also talked about plans to develop rookie Drake Maye. The other captains are David Andrews, Jabrill Peppers, Ja'Whaun Bentley, Joe Cardona, and Deatrich Wise. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

Hosts Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer preview the upcoming season on the Bears, etc. Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cincinnati Bengals took the next step in their preparations for the New England Patriots on Monday afternoon as Bengals head coach Zac Taylor announced a couple of crucial depth chart moves for the New England Patriots along with the 2024 Bengals team captains. Dave Lapham joined Dave Berk to discuss the moves as the 2024 NFL season is here on the latest Dave Lapham In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics.

Hello Fin Fans! In this episode we discuss the 2024 Team Captains and get news that some reinforcements return to practice for the week 1 prep of the Jacksonville Jaguars and of course, some TRENCH TALK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolf and Luke ask if they liked how the Arizona Cardinals handled naming their team captains this year and react to the latest news around the NFL.  

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, and that means it is time for some of the minutiae of the season to be ironed out. One of those is who will be team captains in 2024. The Steelers announced those captains, so Jeff Hartman and Dave Schofield deliver the news on the latest Breaking News podcast. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Be sure to check out DraftKings Sportsbook for all your Sportsbook needs! Download the NEW DraftKings Pick Six app NOW and use code CURTAIN. That's code CURTAIN for new customers to play $5, and get $50 in Pick 6 credits GUARANTEED, PLUS one month of NFL+ Premium on us! Offer expires 9/19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head coach Brian Daboll speaks to the media Tuesday prior to practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushSam Walker is the author of The Captain Class, a critically acclaimed portrait of the men and women who led the most successful dynasties in sports history. He works as a team building consultant and leadership coach for professional, national and collegiate sports teams; elite military units; national law-enforcement agencies; global NGOs and large companies across many industries. Walker spent two decades at The Wall Street Journal, where he served as a leadership columnist, chief sports columnist, global sports editor and deputy page one editor. He attended the University of Michigan and lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles.Sam spent 11 years researching the most successful teams to determine the winning formula and the results were unexpected yet actionable. If you want to understand leadership, team culture, and what makes great teams great, this episode is a must listen.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. One of our favorite supplements, Collagen Shots, are back in stock! It's a clinically valid collagen peptide and we always travel with them because they are so easy! Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. We are still abuzz about LMNT Sparkling now available to everyone. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. If you love LMNT, this is going to blow your mind. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Sleepme. The Chilipad bed cooling system is your new bedtime solution. It lets you customize your sleeping environment to your optimal temperature, ensuring you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed. Kelly credits the Chilipad mattress topper with revolutionizing his sleep. Go to sleep.me/TRS and use code TRS and save up to $315!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Cockpunch Coffee. Created by our friend Tim Ferriss, Cockpunch Coffee is roasted on a Bellwether Roaster, creating the lowest carbon footprint coffee available today. All proceeds go to Tim's nonprofit foundation, Saisei. If you want to get some delicious coffee that gives back, go to cockpunchcoffee.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube rolled on the boys discussing Team Captains - how it feels to be named one & how weird it feels to have Alabama name their ahead of the season; then, Cole & Greg say which teams they feel differently about after fall camp; later, Jim Nagy, executive director of the Senior Bowl, tells us what to expect from their upcoming Watch List & who has the best roster; and finally, our adopted sons, the Soldonta Stars return to Bad Box Score of the Day!    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.