Coach Kub Podcast

As we embark on this week I challenge us all to take some time, be honest with ourselves, and seek to recognize where our strengths and passions lie. We may find the answers immediately, or it may take longer, but we must ask ourselves these questions if we wish to find more fulfillment and purpose in our lives. Make it a great week y’all.

Anthony is a native of Brighton, Michigan and alumnus of Ferris State University. During his time in Big Rapids, he majored in Business and was an All-American Linebacker for the Bulldog football program that marched all the way to the Division 2 Semi-Finals his senior year. Upon graduation Anthony had a short stint as a Student Linebacker's Coach for the Bulldogs before making the jump to playing professionally in Germany for the New Yorker Lions where they won the Euro Bowl for the 2018 season. Currently, Anthony is in the process of qualifying for 2021 Crossfit Games as well co-running a new fitness platform called Fit Is Getting Real with his beautiful fiancé.

The process towards changing for the better and taking positive steps in the right direction is not about doing so over night, but rather making one small change after another and allowing them to add up over time. Give yourself permission to have patience, take your time with the process, and eliminate judging yourself along the way. Simplify rather than complicate, be consistent, and make it happen because YOU CAN, AND YOU SHOULD.

The Plymouth, Michigan native is an alumnus of Michigan State University, where he majored in Economics while also playing second base for the baseball. He was a three-time letter winner and two-time academic All-Big Ten selection during his time with the Spartans. After graduation PJ took his talents to Austin, Texas, joining the team OutboundEngine as a Strategic Accounts Team Lead then moving up to a Manager of Business Development. After a successful two years PJ recognized his true calling and passion and founded The DONUT, a FREE daily email newsletter that provides just the facts, and a 360-degree view of the day’s major headlines.

You see, “normal” is a myth. There is no such thing as normal. There is no such thing as perfect. There is no such thing as flawless. On the other hand however, what there are plenty of, are imperfections and flaws, and THAT IS OKAY! What I believe is that because of imperfections, we can therefore have much more empathy for one another, and help others recognize and work on their shortcomings, while they can help us do the same.

Tony Lippett is a native of Detroit, Michigan, where he was born and raised until heading off to Michigan State University on a football scholarship. There he starred as both a cornerback and wide receiver for the Spartans, culminating his career with being named the Big Ten’s Wide Receiver of the Year and 1st Team All-Big Ten selection his senior season. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, playing there for two seasons and starting for one during 2016. Most recently he has competed for the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals, and is currently a Free Agent awaiting his next opportunity.

When it comes to confidence, as well as most other things in my opinion, this attribute can be classified as a skill, meaning that it can be improved upon through our own efforts and endeavors. A common misconception of confidence is that we are either born with it or not, and not much can be done to help our cause in that regard; I highly disagree.

Tres is a native of Solon, Ohio. He attended Michigan State University where he majored in Kinesiology and Human Biology, while also playing Wide Receiver for the Spartans and becoming a three-time letter winner and two-time Academic All-Big Ten Selection. Tres is currently in his second semester of medical school at Case Western University.

The debate on specialization has been around for quite some time. There has always been and always will be people on both sides of the argument. On one hand, you have an incredible example of Tiger Woods, who started specializing in the game of golf since the time he could walk. On the contrary, you have an athlete like Roger Federer, who dabbled in a variety of sports until finally settling on the great game of tennis. So the question remains, if both of these approaches can turn out well, which path should we choose?

Ms. Jordan Tingman is a native of the great state of Washington, where she attended Washington State University and earned her degree in Kinesiology while also working as a Strength and Conditioning Intern for the Cougar’s athletic program. After graduation she transitioned to Ohio State University before moving back to Washington and joined Eastern Washington University’s Athletic Performance staff and is currently working towards her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. IN her spare time, Jordan also contributes to the International Youth Conditioning Association as a content writer.

Throughout our schooling and childhoods we are presented with ways in which we should think, or act, or problem-solve, and that is all well and good. However, as we begin to get older and see the world through our own eyes and minds, are we accepting the opinions and teachings of others as our own because we truly believe in them as well, or are we seeking to form our own opinions on things and find out where our own hearts, minds, and souls lie?

Jeremie Kubicek is the Co-Founder and Chairman of GiANT Worldwide and CEO of GiANT TV. He specializes in getting leaders to a higher level through his speaking, consulting and books. He takes complex concepts and adapts them into powerful tools that are practical and scalable.  Jeremie speaks worldwide to audiences of all sizes across various industries and sectors. In addition,  Jeremie is a best-selling author of the books Making Your Leadership Come Alive; 5 Gears: How To Be Present and Productive When There Is Never Enough Time; 5 Voices: How To Communicate With Everyone You Lead; & The 100X Leader.

Of all the reasons that can potentially stop us from finding happiness and joy, I encourage us all to never fall short as a result of inaction.

In today’s Friday Discussion, we will be hearing from Ben Boudro. Ben is the owner of Xceleration Fitness located in Auburn Hills, MI, which was just named, for the second year in a row, Metro-Detroit’s Top Fitness Facility. Xceleration offers runs world class adult fitness program where they help clients with fat loss,muscle building, and confidence building! In addition to the these program, Ben and his team also offer specific training for youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes.

As we grow older we seem to accept the “reality” that what we are good at and should accept as our fate is set in stone; our younger, more vibrant days are behind us, and it is time to stop searching or trying for more. However, what if there is still more inside of us that is yet to be revealed, and that revealing is what will take us to the next level, or allow us to make that impact that we have always wanted to create?

Tyler O'Connor is a native of Lima, Ohio. He attended Michigan State University on a football scholarship where he played Quarterback for the Spartans from 2012-2016. During his time in East Lansing, Tyler earned his Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, as well as earn his Master's degree in Market Research. He currently lives in Chicago, Illinois and works as a Manager of Packaging Procurement at KraftHeinz.

Is solitude necessary, or are we choosing to avoid these types of interactions with ourselves because we're afraid of what we may uncover if we do?

For today's Friday Discussion we welcome Mr. Evan Gates. Evan is native of Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended Tusculum College where he played football for the Pioneers as a Linebacker, Cornerback, and Wide Receiver. Upon graduation, Evan took a job at Champions Sports Performance in Cornelius, North Carolina as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, working there for a year and a half. This past spring Evan made the jump to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Oceanside Collegiate Academy in Charleston, South Carolina, where he services all 26 athletic teams, as well as coaches the Linebackers for both the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams.

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Are we performing our routines because of habit and compliance, or are we genuinely committed to these tasks?