Dragons & Demons: Real Motivation

This Podcast is my journey into motivation and discipline. What things make people choose to complete difficult tasks, how do people become great and how does research align to this topic. During this Podcast I will be sharing my personal experiences, research others, interviewing others and sharing everything I can about the information I collect. The end goal is to have things to share with others to help motivate and help people reach their goals.

Finding your Passion

On this episode I share the notes to finding your passion. I discuss how I find mine and I hope I can push you to make the leap and begin your journey!

08-27
20:30

Legacy

On this episode I discuss Legacy and some very important questions to ask yourself when it comes to the legacy you have built. I share my thoughts about my own and share some updates on what got me thinking about this topic.

08-20
18:00

Depression in Men and the Reality

On today's I speak about depression specifically in Men and what my experiences have been.

08-13
21:49

1 - I'm Back

I'm Back! On this episode I return and describe the expectations of the upcoming season. I will share some updates and discuss the new layout. Stay tuned for more episodes.

08-06
17:37

10 - Recruiting and a Coaching Climb (Interview)

In this episode I interview a great friend and a great coach. On the show is Coach Dan Beard, Millersville University Football Speical Teams Coordinator and Linebackers Coach. We discuss Coaching, the Journey, Covid, Recruiting and much more. Check it out

03-05
01:20:54

9 - The Dragons Godfather (Interview)

In this episode I interview John Bodnar, PE Teacher, Coach, Father, Mentor, Role Model and stand up man. We discuss several topics centered around education, athletics, and "kids these days" 

02-27
01:05:41

8 - R&R and Why it Is Important

On this episdoe I discuss the importance of rest and recovery both from a physical perspective and a mental one. This is so underestimated and useful when done right!

02-20
30:52

7 - Get Back on that Bike

In this episode I bring in my first guess, we discuss coaching, fatherhood and learning the "hard lessons" the right way! This man has always been a mentor and an inspiration for me. I am a better man having consulted and working with him. Tune in to find out who it is...

02-13
38:17

6 - What is Motivation

This is the first layer of research. Scratching the surface of what is motivation and why it sticks to you.

02-06
39:25

Short: Time for a Break and Why

Taking a break from long for podcasts, next season will return 8/6/24. Watch my social medias for more lead up and information! Excited to come back bigger and stronger than ever!!

06-25
03:01

25 - From Loss to Legacy: A Journey of Resilience and Success

On this episode I interview college friend and former teammate Don Thompson. Don had dealt with tragedy early and later in life but still has turned himself into an amazing human who uses his past to inspire and motivate himself to become the successful person, father and husband he is now. We talk loss, we talk football, we talk the good old days and much more. It was fun catching up with him.

06-18
01:23:37

24 - Graduating with Highest Honors

This weeks episode I sit down with Adam Moezaw, former High School Football Center who has an incredible story of not only his athletic accomplishments but his academic accomplishments as well.

06-11
01:13:06

23 - Teacher Turned Entrepreneur

On this episode I interview Jake Bennett former Millersville University Football Player, former Elementary Teacher now business owner!

06-04
01:07:28

22 - The Power of Conversation

This interview is with Eric Jackson. Eric Jackson works in behavior support at our alma mater middle school. We talk relationships, conversations, dealing with confrontation raisings sons and much more.

05-28
01:41:55

21 - 8 Dimensions of Wellness

In this episode I take it solo, I reflect and review previous episodes, I talk about some future plans, and I break down what I believe to be the 8 dimensions of wellness.

05-21
55:47

20 - From Coach-Player to Coach-Coach Chat

On this episode I interview form player of mine, Eli Nbede. Eli played for me before I was a head coach, and I had the opportunity to hire him a few years ago. We have always stayed close and I appreciated him so much as a player and now I appreciate him as a friend. He keeps me locked into coaching/mentoring and I enjoyed this great conversation.

05-14
01:45:02

19 - Local Kid with the WOW Factor

On this episode I bring in one of my (several) all time favorite players. I bring in multiple record holder for our high school football program. Travon Neal, Travon is now a Division 1 Football Wide Receiver at Monmouth University. We have a great conversation and remember the good and the bad of his playing days under Coach P

05-07
01:21:34

18 - Passing the Torch

On this episode I interview my replacement, interview with Frederick Football's Head Coach Pat Cadden. Pat was a lont time assistant for me and other programs. Although I didn't have a say, he would have been my top choice. We discuss his playing days, his time as an assistant with other programs, his return to Frederick as well as the job today. 

04-30
01:27:04

17 - The AP That Went Viral for Strength

On this episode I interview Alex Mercieca. Alex is well known for his feats of strength on TikTok and Instagram. Alex is extremely talented in many different ways, he is a certified crossfit trainer, assistant principal, musician and has the unique talent of being good at all of those things. We discuss and compare our jobs as assistant principals at High Schools. We talk strength and a even a little music. He is an inspiring person and I think his words speak volumes for his work in public schools

04-23
56:09

16 - Original QB ONE!

On this episode I interview former starting Quarterback for the Cadets from my first years of coaching. Today I meet with Danny Gray and we discuss his playing days and the impression I had as a young coach. We discuss the impact he had on the greater community without realizing it and we share battle stories of when things were not always the best. 

04-16
01:04:53

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