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TEQTALKS
Author: Brett Lorenzini
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Talking TEQBALL and how the game is rising into an olympic sport. Chatting to a range of people in sports and random lovers of the game.
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Join us in this fascinating episode with Akila Kadambi Ph.D. (c) researcher and scientist at UCLA. We chat about Akila's research on Mirror Neurons and how it relates to Teqball and sport in general. What I love about doing this podcast is episodes like this, I get to learn and explore areas that I usually wouldn't. I hope you'll enjoy the episode. #teqball #worldiscurved #teqtalks #UCLA @UCLA #UCLAathletics #UCLAsports
Join me in this week's episode of TeQtalks. I am joined with the legend Neil Thompson. Neil and I discuss what makes this sport so attractive and in his words (Sex Appeal). Neil talks to us about transitioning from a player to a coach and an agent. What I love about this episode and Neil is his pure honesty. One of the moments he said, "when I saw the table I thought I would smash everyone at this sport and then the reality is, that is not true". Brilliant. I hope you'll enjoy this episode.
We are talking with our very own Andres Berriel, we chat about preparing for games and tournaments and how to overcome the nerves. Andres talks to us about attending the World Cup in teqball and how he managed to stay calm and always plays with a smile on his face. Andres leaves us with with some lovely advice to others : TRUST YOUR GUT, TRUST YOURSELF. I Hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In our Season three premiere we have the pleasure of chatting with Josh Thomas from 252 Teqers. We discuss soccer and how this affected both Josh and my self in life, and how it shaped us into who we are today. Josh talks about coaching soccer and his values as a coach and how he continues to try to inspire and shape his kids into great people as well as players. Josh talks about how he thinks Teqball will be an olympic sport and how much value Teqball can give to soccer players. After doing this podcast now for a while and now on season 3, I have had the pleasure of talking with some amazing people but I have to say I think Josh Is a not only a special coach but a special person and I want to thank him for the work he is doing and how much good he is bringing to the game and the youth of today. Josh leaves us with some lovely advise : Be open minded and stay open minded, and surround yourself with positive people. I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In today's episode we chat with the one and only Quincy Amarikwa we dive straight in to the deep end and talk about the differences Quincy is making on and off the field. In Part 1 of the podcast we talk about adapting to change and how important this is right now. I don't have enough words to tell you what a great man Quincy is so I will say he is just a pure inspiration. I really hope you'll enjoy this episode.
In today's episode we discuss : Our 2 new segments : TOPIC and NEWSFLASH. Our topic of the week is nutrition. We discuss how important nutrition is and what are the best pre-workout meals? We want to know from our listeners what is your pre-match meal? You're pre-work out meal. Let us know. In our NEWSFLASH segment we discuss our very own mini La Teqers social distancing tournament. We ask Dan how it felt to be back competing. Tune in to our instagram to see the game highlights released day by day. I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In today's episode of TeQtalks we have a catch up episode and look back at some of the moments we enjoyed and lessons we have taken from our previous guests in season 2. Daniel and I discussed how we feel we are progressing as players, and what we think we can do better. I hope'll enjoy the episode.
In today's episode of TeQtalks we chat with Daniel Gaspar. We dive into his background in foot volley, and how he thinks the sport has similarities to TeQball. We talk about the differences of growing up in Brazil over the USA. We play a fun round of THE HOT SEAT and end on a game of "Would you rather?". Our guest leaves us with some amazing advise. He says: "Playing a sport is like joining a family and sometimes, when you move away, you need a family, and joining a team is how this feels." I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In today's episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Kit Vela, pioneer in women's soccer, owner of Vela Soccer Accademy, soccer enthusiast, and just a lovely person. We talk about how Kit and her husband, Jorge both had the same vision to start Vela soccer academy. Kit explains to us how important it is just to let the players play and let the game teach them. We play a fun round of THE HOT SEAT and end on a game of "Would you rather?". Our guest Kit leaves us with some lovely advise to youngsters: "Just love what you do". I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In our season 2 premiere we have a huge fan of the game, OLLIE LUTTON. Ollie tells us how he fell in love with Teqball, and why it is so addictive. He tells us how he started playing Teqball in his own yard by putting up a DIY soccer net. We discuss the rules of the game and why it might be goo to start off the game with some free play. Ollie explains to us how having a soccer background helped him play Teqball (although he still hasn't beat me, so that's still up for discussion). We play a fun round of the HOT SEAT, and end on a game of "Would you rather?". OUR FAN leaves us with some great advise: "Don't be afraid to be better and strive for the best, and want to win". I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
We have the pleasure of chatting with the first-ever-all-women's TeQball club in the world, BELLATEQ. We ask BELLATEQ how it feels to have started this Endeavor. The ladies let us in on their goals and hopes for the club, and we find out about their main supporter now and then. We play a very fun round of the HOT SEAT and end on a game of "Would you rather?". I also ask the question of: How would they want a young girl in the middle of America to feel after watching BELLATEQ?", and their response: "We want the young girls to feel confidence while being relentless and feel like they can go after whatever it is they want to achieve!" I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
Lauren Sesselmann, Pro soccer player and Olympic medalist, takes us down memory lane and lets us in on her life growing up in Wisconsin, and how she ended up making it to the Big time. Lauren tells us how important sport is to her, the effect the game has had on her as a person, and how sport has helped shape her into the women she is today. We play a fun round of THE HOT SEAT, and we end on a game of WOULD YOU RATHER. Lauren finishes of the episode with giving the youngsters out there a bit of advise, which I think is lovely. She says: "Don't let anyone stand in your way, and love what you are doing." I hope you'll enjoy this episode.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with LA Galaxy Defender Daniel Steres. We chat about the benefits of playing Teqball to help you as a soccer player and how playing soccer can help you as a Teqball player. Daniel also lets us into the world of La Galaxy and tells us how it has been to train and play with some of the greats like Steven Gerard. I test Daniel on his player stats over the years and we end with a fun game of would you rather? I hope you'll enjoy this episode.
In today's episode, we have the pleasure of delving deep into conversation with UCLA Human Learning and Memory expert Saskia Giebl, M.Sc. and Cameron Broumand, Founder & CEO of Lasting learning. Saskia and Cameron share important insights with us on how to train more effectively in Sports, in particular when playing TEQBALL. Additionally, they give us valuable techniques and tips on the correct ways of practicing and how to develop a successful mindset for more durable and flexible learning. I wish that I had known the key to successful training when I was younger, back in my soccer years. Wait, there is good news. Regardless of age or expertise, it seems that anyone can apply these effective strategies into their practice. Tune in to find out how!! I hope you enjoy this episode.
In this first episode of Teq Talks my lovely co-host, Carolyn Greco and I chat to two members of the original Lateqers team about: What is Teqball? Where did it come from and who started Teqball as a game? Finding your competitive edge; Heading to the Olympic Games; and why it is so much fun to play the game.
We have the pleasure of chatting with Oscar Reyes, USA international beach soccer player, about his new found love —Teqball. Oscar shares with us how everything he has achieved in his soccer career has shaped him as a player and most importantly, as a person. A true gentleman he is. Hope you enjoy this episode.
Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Brandi Chastain in depth about her incredible career as a 2-times Fifa women’s World Cup champion and 2-times Olympic Gold medalist. Brandi takes us on a journey through her stories on and off the field, and believe me, she makes you feel like you were there with her when it all happened. In particularly, Brandi let’s us in on the moment just before her famous penalty kick (with her left foot, awesome!!). So, let’s tune in and join me on my chat with Brandi Chastain about her love for Teqball, adversaries in her career, and the moments it all started to feel real.
It gives me great pleasure to chat to this fella. We have decided his new name is MR Santa Monica, Yaro and I chat about the sense of community that Teqball and the LA Teqers has given him. He talks to us about what make's him keep coming back to this sport everyday and why he thinks Teqball will be an olympic sport. I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In this week's episode we chat with Mike McAndrews beach soccer player turned teqball player and lover of the game. Mike talks about his background in beach soccer and how he feels this may give him an edge in TEQBALL. Mike thinks one of the reasons Teqball will be in the olympics is down to that men and women can both play the sport and just how sexy he thinks the game is and how attractive the table is. Mike leaves us with some lovely advise he says: Just keep playing and love what you do. I will keep you updated on Mikes journey in Teqball as he is now my official partner and we are going to win the Houston challenger cup on the 18th. STAY TUNED. I hope you'll enjoy the episode.
In today's episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Camilo Tobacia. Camilo Tobacia is the founder and CEO of Space United. As a former youth professional soccer player, former engineer at SpaceX, and current engineer at Blue Origin, Camilo’s unique life experiences inspired him to create an organization that unites soccer and academics, to promote meaningful change in society. I hope you'll enjoy the episode.






