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A place for veterans to connect, heal, and share their stories. CAL Program Director and US Army Veteran, Coach Melissa Leuck discusses topics of health, emotional wellness, community, and fitness with United States Veterans and supporters. The Catch A Lift Fund enables post 9/11 combat injured veterans all over the U.S. to recover and rehabilitate both physically and mentally through physical fitness, motivation, and support. Coaches Corner is hosted weekly by CAL Program Director, and US Army Veteran, Melissa Leuck. Episodes are produced, written, and edited by our Producer, Kaylee Nassiri. All recordings are completed by Henry Pompper, our IT Director. For more information about Catch A Lift Fund, check out our website. http://catchaliftfund.org/ A special Thank you to ID Technologies for their sponsorship of Coaches Corner. For more information about ID Technologies, and their corporate citizenship programs please click here: https://www.idtec.com/corporate-citizenship/

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Will Castillo

Will Castillo

2023-06-0749:00

"In 2023, I have so far won 3 gold medals and one silver along with winning gold in the Para Sport World Cup. Between 2018 and 2022, I won three National Championships, a gold medal in the 2020 Empire State Games, and two third place finishes at the World Cups in Germany and Lake Placid. I am currently the captain of Team USA and 2022-2023 over all World Champion.CURRENTLY RANKED #1 IN THE WORLD FOR PARA BOBSLED!"Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appr...
William Walker

William Walker

2023-05-3142:23

My name is Coach W.T. Walker (William Tyler), and I am from Northport, Alabama. I am a proud graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School where I lettered in both football and track and field where I hold several records and I am also in the Wildcat Wall of Fame. I earned both a football and track and field scholarship where I played Junior College Football at East Central Community College in Decatur, MS and I competed in track and field at Stillman College where I was a hurdler, relay sprints,...
Alex Rueda

Alex Rueda

2023-05-2450:10

Former US Army Infantry with a deployment to Iraq from 2005-2006. After returning home, they established themselves as a top-tier Strength and Conditioning Coach, USA Weightlifting Coach, and former MMA and Mauy Thai Fighter.In addition to their success in the fitness industry, they also pursued a career in HR and Recruiting, gaining 9 years of experience and currently serving as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner.They answered a higher calling and became the Pastor of Oaks Community Church,...
Adam Gutierrez

Adam Gutierrez

2023-05-1729:56

My name is Adam Gutierrez. I am the CAL band coach. I am a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2003-2009.I want to be here not only for your fitness needs but for any needs that may arise during your fitness journey. When Covid hit, I pivoted and changed not only my life but also my career to be more fitness forward and to help fellow veterans.I started by changing my diet and doing more mindfulness exercises. I attended FitOps camp this past August where I left a certified NETA person...
Ben Korf

Ben Korf

2023-05-1035:55

"I served in the Infantry from 2006-2010. 2 tours to Iraq in 2006 and 2008. I went to college at Iowa Central Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. I’ve been working at Wells Fargo for the past 10 years. Hobbies mostly include fitness in some form or fashion! I’ve been in and out of the gym sporadically since high school. Over Covid I focused on running, I was running 5-7 miles every day. After getting burnt out, I did CrossFit for about 6 months and developed tendinitis in b...
Chris Miller

Chris Miller

2023-05-0301:05:50

Chris Miller is a US Army Veteran who served from 2000-2008, with a tour as a Squad Leader for a Route Clearance Task Force in Ramadi, Iraq in 2007.He grew up in the St Louis, MO area, where he still resides with his wife and three kids. Since getting out of the Army, he has graduated college with a degree in Education, and was a teacher for 7 years. He has participated and volunteered with multiple veterans organizations for the past 10 years, and currently he works for Wounded Warrior Proje...
Coach Viv Kolb and Head Coach Jeremiah Pauley will discuss body image with Program Director Melissa Leuck.Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appreciate your support of our mission, and incredible veteran members. Please leave us a review on streaming services and follow us on Instagram at @catchalift_fund. For more information about Catch A Lift, please visit our website at www.catchaliftfund.org.
Randy Beagley

Randy Beagley

2023-04-1954:07

Randy is a US Army Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and currently works as a Construction Project Manager. Randy was born into a cult, and escaped. He joined the military seeking structure, and purpose. Randy credits his service for giving him structure in life. Following his service, Randy attended school. Today, Randy works for Habitat Humanity, and is thankful to continue to serve his community in a new way. Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appr...
Mark Koenig

Mark Koenig

2023-04-1254:35

Mark Koenig, Army Infantryman Veteran. Host of The RakkTalk Podcast, trying to bridge the gaps for Veterans and Services/programs we may have not known existed. Mark is a year two CAL Veteran Athlete! Click here to check out Mark's Podcast: ‎The RakkTalk Podcast on Apple Podcasts*********************************************************Thank you for tuning in to the Catch A Lift Fund's Coaches Corner podcast. We hope you enjoy today's episode and will consider supporting the Catch A Lift...
Marcus Hayward

Marcus Hayward

2023-04-0501:03:47

Hello, my name is Marcus Hayward, I am a wounded military veteran born and raised in New Jersey. I served in the US Army for 8 1/2 years. I joined the military back on February 24, 2004, I attend the Military Police school at Ft. Leonardwood Missouri. I graduate on July 2, 2004, I was then assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, Ft. Stewart, GA. I served as a Driver and Team Leader. In December 2005, I deployed to Mosul, Iraq in support of OIF. We...
I was born in price Utah on April 10, 1987 to Becky Martinez and Cliff Holstein, their marriage was short lived and they divorced when I was 3 years old. I lived with my mom for a year or so, but at that time my mom could no longer care for me. l ended up going to live with my grandparents, Nick and Mary Martinez, until I was 8 years old. My mom regained care of me and we moved to Trinidad, Colorado for about a year and half. That didn’t last long because my mom had issues with su...
I was born in price Utah on April 10, 1987 to Becky Martinez and Cliff Holstein, their marriage was short lived and they divorced when I was 3 years old. I lived with my mom for a year or so, but at that time my mom could no longer care for me. l ended up going to live with my grandparents, Nick and Mary Martinez, until I was 8 years old. My mom regained care of me and we moved to Trinidad, Colorado for about a year and half. That didn’t last long because my mom had issues with substanc...
Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones

2023-03-1501:01:37

"I served 6 years in the Army, active and Guard from Feb 88 to Jul 95. I trained most of my Army career as a Signal soldier, by the end I became a supply specialist. In Aug 95 I joined the Air Force National guard as a flight medic and was medically retired in November 2005, in total almost 18 years of service. I did two tours in Iraq. I came back home with a serious neck injury. I appeared like I had an extreme kink in neck, but my reality was that my C2 was 3-4mm from slicing my vertebrae a...
Luis Zaragoza

Luis Zaragoza

2023-03-0901:07:48

My name is Luis Zaragoza, and I was born and raised in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. I am pleased to now call Orlando, Florida, my home. I served as an infantryman for ten years in the United States Army and deployed to Kuwait, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Iraq, among others.These events have molded me into the individual I am today. I have a passion for both business and technology, which led me to my present role as a cybersecurity engineer. I am the host of the Spanish-language...
Aaron Bean [Part 2]

Aaron Bean [Part 2]

2023-03-0133:32

Aaron is a US Coast Guard Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and Oregon State Alumni. Following his service in the Coast guard, he lives in the St. Louis area with his family, and has a huge passion for running. We’re excited for the opportunity to talk with him this week on the Coaches Corner. *********************************************************Thank you for tuning in to the Catch A Lift Fund's Coaches Corner podcast. We hope you enjoy today's episode and will consider supporting ...
Aaron Bean [Part 1]

Aaron Bean [Part 1]

2023-02-2201:09:52

Aaron is a US Coast Guard Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and Oregon State Alumni. Following his service in the Coast guard, he lives in the St. Louis area with his family, and has a huge passion for running. We’re excited for the opportunity to talk with him this week on the Coaches Corner. *********************************************************Thank you for tuning in to the Catch A Lift Fund's Coaches Corner podcast. We hope you enjoy today's episode and will consider supporting ...
Mathius Carter

Mathius Carter

2023-02-1556:40

Mathius Carter served in the United States Army as a Multi-Channel Transmission Systems Operator. Was stationed in Darmstadt Germany, then was deployed in 2003 for the initial invasion of Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom) supporting 3rd ID and 101st Airborne Division, providing communication for infantry to call for backup. Finishing his duty with 4th ID from Fort Hood, Texas in 2005.After his time in service, Mathius completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Biology from Western Illinois...
Austin Owens

Austin Owens

2023-02-0850:36

Austin Owens is a US Army Veteran, and Purple Heart recipient. Austin deployed to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was injured by an RPG. Austin recently graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy. In his free time, Austin trains and competes for Strongman. He placed as Ohio’s strongest man 220 and under! This week on the Coaches Corner, Austin will discuss his service, transition, and passion for fitness. Join us to meet one of our amazing CAL Veteran Athletes, Austin Owens! *************...
Travis Linn & Ryan Linn

Travis Linn & Ryan Linn

2023-02-0101:01:08

Two US Army Brothers, and CAL Veteran Athletes Travis, and Ryan Linn join us this week on the Coaches Corner! Both brothers went to basic training together, and then both went on to deploy. One to Iraq, and the other to Afghanistan. In this week's episode, they will talk about training together, deploying to different theatres, and what each of their transition was like out of the military. Join us as we learn more about the brothers, and what led them to serve. *************************...
Sarah Rudder

Sarah Rudder

2023-01-2540:18

?I was injured in 2001 when I was still fresh in the Marine Corps. The injury ultimately led to amputation in 2014. At that point, I had no more constant pain, and I was able to shift my focus and work on the demons trapped in my closet. After drinking the CrossFit Kool-aid, I started to notice that several pounds of excess booze, junk food, pills, excuses, and laziness, began to shed. I realized that being in the gym was my outlet in order to just deal. I am now able to continue to dum...
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