Raising Men

Today we take a journey with Bobby Scales, former Chicago Cub of the MLB and now #playerdevelopment director.  Bobby takes us on a journey as a youth in Highschool, through college and onto the pro level.  Each experience filled with adversity and the perseverance to overcome it.  Our discussion concludes with a focus on #menshealth and #mentalhealthsupport for #men through a concept of creating a #boardofdirectors or "Wolfpack' as Bobby put it.Enjoy the ride and Episode 11

Today we spend the next hour with former  @AnaheimDucksOfficial Mark Popovic  @igniteperformancehockey  Our discussion covers topics of development of youth in Hockey, Spring Hockey, Elite tournaments and the demands of high level sport.Through our discussions we consider the idea of "what are we doing?" and "who are we raising?"Mark leans on his experiences as a child and as a professional to provide insight recommending #fun #breaks #healthy #investment #bonding The magic is not in raising an #eliteathletes but raising health #youthathletes #youth and #youngmen

We are talking the finer details of skating & hockey development with Rick Ferroni of Stoney Creek, Ontario Canada.  Rick grew up under the tutelage of Dr. Yasha Smushkin, a pioneer in hockey skating development & training.  Through Rick's journey from minor hockey to the professional levels, we explore the concepts of developing elite level hockey players and the character required to maintain it.Rick Ferroni is a former skating instructor of the @BuffaloSabres and now runs one of the most successful hockey academies in North America.  The Ferroni Hockey Academy.#hockeyacademy #skatingdevelopment #hockeydevelopment #eliteathletes  #youthathletes #hockey #menshealth #mentorship #leadership

Sitting today with Damian Blen.  A former Cuban National Baseball player,  Damian has come to Canada with his family to teach youth athletes to tools to become an elite Baseball player.  Damian lends his expertise and leans on his experiences growing up in Cuba with a love for baseball.  We explore the idea of building good young men not just as athletes but as academics.  Damian Blen is the president of the Ontario Rockies and Ontario Jackals while also managing the Ontario Baseball Academy in Hamilton Ontario#baseball #cubabaseball #characterbuilding #academics #youthsports #littleleaguebaseball #youthbaseball #mentorship #leadership #sports #professionalbaseball #collegebaseball

Guest Shawn Wells is a well travelled specialist in health & supplements.  An #Author, #Speaker, & #Dietician, today we dig in to the topic of #Suicide and #suicidalawareness as well as how to Optimize our lives.It is a powerful episode with deep profound thoughts about highly senstive individuals and the challenges some people face.Shawn is an inspiration to so many people and I am grateful for the opportuntiy to explore this topic.Through Shawn's own journey, he has become an expert in the field of Bio Hacking and even penned a book called "The Energy Formula".We encourage you to listen in, take notes and explore the concept of Bio Hacking.  You can purchase "The Energy Formula" @ https://shawnwells.com/

In this episode, Jennifer Gibson R.D and I discuss the importance of proper Nutrition and its application in Elite performance Athletics.  Jennifer is a former Nutrition professional for both the Canadian and U.S. Olympic teams as well as the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints of the NFL.Jennifer helps guide on the importance of digestion, nutrient timing, the psychology of food and the value of "first generation foods".Leaning on her experience and education we take on topics such as Hydration, Protein consumption and proper carbohydrates.We hope this episode helps you improve your nutrition choices and your your young athlete.#coaching #protein #raisingme #mentorship #olympics #registereddietitian #nutritionfacts #betterfoodchoices #hydration #nfl #sportnutrition #healthyfoodchoices #foodpsychology #properdigestion #properdiet #firstgenerationfoods #eliteathletes #menshealth #mentalhealthawareness #performancenutrition

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How do your decisions as a parent impact your child's future in sport?Dr. Meagan Popovic is a performance development and team culture specialist.  Meagan has had the opportunity to work directly with many high level professional and amateur athletes.  Through her own professional career and extensive education, she brings to life and helps support young athletes.Dr. Meagan Popovic & I Discuss some factors impacting young athletes and challenges that may arise as parents.  Leaning on her professional experiences such as her teaching career at Western University in Ontario Canada & also her experiences in her roles in pro sports, most specifically the NHL and Toronto Maple Leafs.  #nhldraft #drmeaganpopovic #nhl #torontomapleleafs #westernuniversity #parents #raisingmen #coaching #sports #childreninsport #parenting #youngmen #mentalhealth #teaching #phd #professionalexperience #rolemodel #guidance #mentoring #mentorshipSHOW LESS

Andy Paquette & Eric Palazzolo have partnered and create the  @PowerTech Hockey Online Development program as well as an incredibly informative podcast for young aspiring Hockey players.  In this Episode we delve into topics such as:- Training youth in sport - How much is enough development?- How important is Spring Hockey- The Brick Tournament in Edmonton?- Playing up an age?- Is GTHL a must?- What is the right answer when it comes to training?Coach Andy and Coach Eric add great perspectives leaning on their professional and personal experiences.This is a must watch Episode for any parent or youth looking for guidance through their hockey journey

This is a new venture and journey.  Learning and Trying to make this a successful experience for everyone.  Having the opportunity to interview #branding, #videographer and resident expert #Youtube Regan Rogerson to help guide the way.  Regan's experience in audio visual as well as his own successful Youtube channel #TrainerHub is something we can lean on to ensure a smoother transition into the podcast space.We talk about life, parenting, raising children, the loss of loved ones and how these experiences have helped shape us along the way.Listen in and enjoy. 

Today we discuss the personal journey and transformation of @JONNI SHREVE from a young college athlete to #ifbb Pro Bodybuilder and now #Youtube celebrity #fitness guru and #lifecoach.A brief discussing around #drugaddiction and distractions to finding ones personal value, becoming a father and achieving dreams and goals.This is a #real and #authentic short story of one athletes journey from a young man to a successful professional.

They say if you have a dream, make the Jump! This is the Raising Men Podcast. My opportunity to share my journey, perspectives and research with you. Raising Men the Podcast will bring awareness to challenges men face daily, through parenthood, relationships, entrepreneurship, and more. I hope you enjoy! Keep well.