Interview with Michael Cole: S5E12

Pennsylvania born and raised. Mike always knew he wanted to stay in PA. and as the youngest child he also found his passion for competitiveness. These two things gave him the opportunity to thrive in wrestling and to go to college locally.

He attended Clarion University where he received his Bachelors and his MBA. While at Clarion he was 2X All-American and made it to the Olympic trials' finals.

When it was time to hang up the wrestling shoes, Mike went into the corporate world. He had a plan though. Mike always knew he wanted to follow in the path of the many coaches that he learned from and admired.

At the end of his business career, Mike retired as the Managing Director of Technology at Morgan Stanley. While others think of hobbies, he knew exactly what was next.

Mike is now the Head wrestling coach at Hunterdon Central HS, where he was given the award as Coach of the Year.

During my research on Michael Cole, I came upon an article and saw a quote that every new leader can learn from. This is when he started his high school coaching.

"My idea is, I'm not going to change anything until I learn everything that is going on".

Great advice.


Email:
michaeljcole142@gmail.com



Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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Interview with Skip Gilbert: CEO of US Youth Soccer: S5E10

Gilbert attended the University of Vermont, where he played on the men's soccer team from 1979 to 1982. He was selected as a first team All-American goalie in 1982 and 1983. Skip is member of the University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame.

He preceded to play professional soccer for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the North American Soccer League. Skip also played overseas in England and played for the US Olympic Development Team in the 1983.

After retiring, Skip joined the work force in publishing and marketing.

Throughout his rise in the business world, Skip kept his eye on his love of sport and took with him the lessons learned as a soccer goalie.


LinkedIn:
(2) Skip Gilbert | LinkedIn

Website:
Home - US Youth Soccer - Parent



Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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eric@heycoachreyes.com
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Interview with Amy Masters: S5E10

Amy Masters is the Head of Marketing for iSport360 and the Co-Editor of The 360 Youth Sports Survival Guide.

As a Lock Haven Univ. of Pennsylvania, NCAA Division ll Field Hockey Champion, NCAA All-American Selection and 2 Time All- Conference Selection Amy has always strived to be the best in whatever she puts her head into.

As a college athlete, Amy had the privilege to have a coach who explained that what you learn on the field is going to help you in the real world. And Amy to that to heart.

In business, she strived to be the be the best. She states that just as in sports, business has a competitive nature so find the opportunities and go for it.

Amy was also a member of the schoolboard and even volunteer coaches field hockey (2X State Champions).

She gives all the credit of her successes to the lessons learned on the field.


LinkedIn:
(2) Amy Masters | LinkedIn

Website:
Home - iSport360




Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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Interview with Eric Kussin: S5E9

After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline.

Due to unresolved personal life traumas he failed to appropriately address at a younger age – life experiences he was unaware were affecting his mental health – Eric developed a severe bout of PTSD, along with symptoms of anxiety and depression. This fall came essentially “out of nowhere” and left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy.

It wasn’t until he met practitioners who taught him methods to actually heal his body and central nervous system, that he began to improve and get his life back. He is determined to spread his message: that EVERYONE in the world is affected by life’s inevitable traumas and stresses. We can’t escape them, as they are part of the human experience and they impact us on many levels. Mental health exists on a continuum, with some simply experiencing more severe declines than others over varying periods of time in their lives (and/or being more genetically predisposed to such declines). Because of this, his view is that we should all be open and accepting of those who need help, because we’re one community in this “crazy” world, all fighting our own unique, but often similar, battles.

Same Here App:
Global Mental Health Movement | Gym for the Brain - Same Here (samehereglobal.org)
Website:
Home | Same Here Global
LinkedIn:
(2) Eric Kussin | LinkedIn
Instagram:
@eric_kussin • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter:
(1) #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement 501c3 (@SameHere_Global) / X (twitter.com)


Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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eric@heycoachreyes.com
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Interview with Trenell Walker: S5E8


At the tender age of 14, Trenell Walker experienced a tragic accident playing high school football that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In his eyes temporary defeat does not mean permanent failure, because nothing beats a failure but a try.
He tried a bad attitude. He tried blaming others. Things changed for the better by trying 3 things that he will teach you such as developing a positive attitude, setting goals and building winning relationships. Desperation turned to inspiration giving birth to a spirit that will never give up until he is taken up.

He is now a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer, speaker and author.

His Mission:
To provide a life enhancing experience that inspires, educates and empowers individuals and organizations to triumph beyond limitations.

TAKE ACTION

RESILIENT

ENCOURAGE

NEVER QUIT

EVALUATE

LEARN

LOVE

Website:
Triumph Beyond Limits Inc | Life Enhancing Specialist website

Book:
The T.R.E.N.E.L.L. Effect: Walker, Trenell: 9781637920152: Amazon.com: Books

LinkedIn:
(2) Trenell Walker | LinkedIn

Instagram:
Trenell Walker (@trenellwalker) • Instagram photos and videos

YouTube:
(85) Triumph Beyond Limits - YouTube





Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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eric@heycoachreyes.com
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Interview with Dora Kurimay

While still Competing in table tennis, Dora is also a mental performance coach, author and speaker.
Born in Budapest, Hungary in a very sports-driven family. The question was never whether she was going to play a sport, rather it was, “Which sport was it going to be?”
With her second cousin, who was a professional table tennis player, she stepped foot into an all womans club and she was hooked.
A few of her accolades areas follows:
1999 Hungarian National Team Championships: Champion
1999 European Champions League: Champion
2008 Western Open: Women’s Singles Finalist
2022 U.S. Open Women Champion 30 & over age category
2023 U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Champion 40 & over age category
as well as so many others

She currently is an Adjunct Faculty Member at National University (John F. Kennedy University), where she supervises MA Sport Psychology students.

Website:
DoraKurimay.com - Mental Performance Coach, MA, CMPC

Books:(also on her website)
Amazon.com: Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros!: Mental Skills And Lifestyle Choices To Achieve Peak Performance And Play Your Best Table Tennis: 9781499714241: Kurimay, Dora, Toon, Kathy: Books

My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off the Table: Kurimay, Dora: 9781649701510: Amazon.com: Books

LinkedIn:
(2) Dora Kurimay M.A., CMPC | LinkedIn

Instagram:
Dora Kurimay (@dorakurimay) • Instagram photos and videos

YouTube:
(66) Dora Kurimay - YouTube



Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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Interview with Nick DeGregorio: S5E6

The Future is bright. Nick DeGregorio is what happens when you do the right things.
A football Player at Illinois Wesleyan University, Nick was the team captain his senior year when an injury occurred ending his aspiration to play at the next level. To many this would have been a huge setback but with prayer and guidance from people around him he moved forward toward a career in Industrial Real estate.
Now he is an Exterior solutions specialist with Americanstruction .
He uses what he learned in football: Routine and Structure, to propel him forward.


Phone:
630-660-8668
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(2) Facebook


Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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Book Launch: Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity: Tami Matheny and Jeff Heggie

Jeff Heggie and Tami Matheny have partnered up once again for an exciting project.
Challenger Deep is a collection of stories about athletes and their fight through adversity.
Not only are these stories of adversity but at the end of every story there are actionable steps to help you through your adversities.

The stories may be about athletes, but the lessons are for anyone struggling through something.


I've read this book, and it is quick, entertaining and useful.

GET YOUR BOOK HERE:
Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity: Matheny, Tami, Heggie, Jeff: 9798878781787: Amazon.com: Books

Jeff Heggie Info:
Website:
Jeff Heggie Coaching
Instagram:
Entrepreneur | Success Coach (@jeffheggiecoaching) • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter(X):
(5) Jeff Heggie Coaching (@JeffHeggieCoach) / X (twitter.com)


Tami Matheny Info:
Website:
Home - Tami Matheny
Instagram:
Tami Matheny (@tamimathenycoaching) • Instagram photos and videos
Twitter(X):
(5) Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching) / X (twitter.com)
Challenger Deep Facebook Group:
Challenger Deep | Facebook


Eric Reyes: Host of Hey Coach! Podcast

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