In this episode I sit live with Rich up in his home after we ran a breathing, pool training and ice exposure event in Noosa, Australia. Rich and I have been chatting for a year after I found him exploring and sharing his breath and CO2 training. Rich is a calm cool and collected individual who is meticulous with his words and actions. He is someone who lives it day in day out for himself and is incredibly conscious of choices he is making about his life, his family and his environment.This episode is a deep dive into creating a life you love, owning your stress response and what we can learn from sharing and coaching no matter how far along you are on your journey.You can find Rich on Instagram here - @richjburrows and keep your eyes peeled as he runs more breath and stress training workshops along the eastern coast of Australia.As always thank you again for your time. Give us a share on instagram - @OFFBALLathlete & @martinjreader and please leave a review on Itunes and send a screen shot of this conversation to a friend who would gain from hearing Rich's wisdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This a long winded story time with the beauty that is Harvey Martin. He is a performance coach who works with elite athletes to connect their mind and bodies beyond the game. In this episode we get some incredible stories along his path to becoming a professional pitcher. Spoiler alert, he didn't wind up playing pro, however, the lessons he learnt along the way allowed him to access parts of himself he is using to support others to reach their peak expression.You can follow him on instagram @martin_time15 and @mindstrongproject and be sure to check out his amazing podcast show with the Mindstrong Project crew as they interview some of the top names in performance.Thank you for your time and enjoy the show!Best,Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E5 - "Feeling is the bottom line" with Harvey Martin

My dear friend and fellow coach Vince Luciani is a leader in the conversation around transcending athlete identity. This conversation is meant to provoke thought and support athletes, coaches and parents to think bigger for themselves and those around them. Stay with it until the end as we share how the passing of our respective fathers has made a profound impact our lives.You are more than an athlete. We have been conditioned to love ourselves conditionally as a result of stats and outcomes of sport yet we are human beings that are far more that our physical and athletic output. This is an incredibly timely and relevant conversation about defining yourself BEFORE you enter the field of play. This is about you validating yourself as a human being before you step into your role as an athlete, coach or parent.Vince is a world class coach who guides performers to understand who they are beyond the game.Find out more about Legacy Coaching and Self Discovery Programs HEREFollow Vince @thelegacycoaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E4 - "You are EVERYTHING within and without sport" with Vince Luciani

This is an introductory guided group breathing session. Listen, learn and practice through this accessible lesson.Sit down, calm your mind and breathe. Please do NOT do this while driving or while being in water.In this session we do1) Boxed breathing2) Superventillation3) Breath HoldEnjoy!Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What if our sensation and information rich environments are evolving faster than we can adapt? This is an incredibly important conversation for current culture as my guest David Bidler breaks down his understanding of youth anxiety, why it is critical for us to intervene and how we all have the power to better manage our states through breath awareness and control.Special shout out to Dr.Andrew Huberman for his work with stress and Anxiety as well as Brian Mackenzie and Rob Wilson for their seminal work in breath training through Power Speed Endurance and #ArtofBreathClick HERE to learn more and donate to the Physiology First Research Project. All donations go directly to anxiety mitigation seminars for students, parents and faculty.Visit Physiology First to learn more about how you can participate or become an ambassadorFollow David on Instagram @physiologyfirst & @the_distance_projectCover image credit @phoebewalshphotography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E3 - Resolving the Youth Anxiety Crisis with David Bidler

This conversation goes deep with Team Canada Indoor Men's Volleyball setter - TJ Sanders.TJ lets us into his journey as he delves into his original vision and the series of choices he took to get there. He has made counterculture decisions other's may have questioned, however, he committed to his truth and lived in alignment with what he believed would take him to the top. His decisions paid off as he was an integral part of Team Canada breaking into the FIVB Top 10 in the World and 5th place at the Olympics. This along with learnings on how to be a better teammate, staying on the path amidst a devastating injury and ultimately transcending outcome by finding meaning in the mastery of creatively expressing himself through his craft. This is a wonderful conversation with an athlete who is willing to be vulnerable and share from the heart. Enjoy!Follow TJ Sanders on Instagram - @sanders_tj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E2 - Living your Truth with 2016 Olympian TJ Sanders

This is the first solo episode where I look to share context from my career and give as much perspective as possible to support the next generation of athletes. I cover all of my off-seasons (dictated by my injuries and choices) and how each of those times created space for me to level up and move into the next step of my development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo 1 - If you don't give your body an off-season, it will take one on its own terms

This podcast has been a long time in the making. Josh Binstock and I were able to share some defining memories in our playing lives and then get into the mental game for sport and life. Josh is one of the most elite competitors I have ever had the honour of playing with or against and we uncovered much of his mindset and mental approach. You can follow Josh on Instagram @drjoshbinstock Day in the Life Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKvWouR9y7o2012 Olympic Qualification Continental Cup Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP0i8aMTe4A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E1: Losing is NOT an option with 2X Olympian Josh Binstock

The you can't control the game, but you can control how you play the game within the game.A lot has changed in my life since I launched my last episode over a year ago. I travelled the world, I lost my father, I moved to a new country with my partner in pursuit of her becoming a doctor. I have started from scratch on the other side of the world and that has provided me space and time to rebuild OFFBALL as a podcast, educational resource and mentorship platform.In this season three launch I talk about this last year, where I am at now and what my life looks like moving forward. This is the first of many solo episodes where I talk about life, share stories and give personal context to the principles and philosophies that drive OFFBALL Athlete.Thank you for your support, I am so excited to do my part to develop a framework for youth, athletes, coaches and parents to win the game within the game before they even step on the field of play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW SEASON - The Game within the Game

This is a personal recording from My father's Celebration of Life. This is intended for family and friends of his and the Reader family who weren't able to make the service.My father Norman Reader Passed on July 12th, 2018 after falling 16ft from a roof on a construction job. The fall day was May 15th and he spent the following 2 months in ICU battling multi-system internal trauma. He was a warrior beyond our understanding; he suffers no more.This is a full recording of his celebration of life. It is a tribute to the many phases of life Norman had and is delivered by close family and co-workers.0 - 14mins - Opening remarks from Stefan Schmaling (nephew)14 - 27mins - Alan Reader (brother)27 - 37mins - Dave Darby (British South African Police representative)37 - 48mins - Chris Perry (Lakeview Youth Custody Centre co-worker and friend)48 - 50mins - Matt Gildersleeve (nephew)50 - 52mins - Pamela Schmaling reader a letter from Steve Gildersleeve (sister in law and brother in law)52 - 1:01mins - Cheyla Reader (daughter)1:01 - 1:20mins - Martin Reader (son)1:20 - 1:23mins - Closing remarks from Stefan Schmaling (nephew)1:23 - 1:24mins - Moment of Silence1:24 - 1:28mins - Song by Eric Uglum - Shenandoah Wind1:28 - 1:29mins - Closing Prayer from Stefan Schmaling (nephew)Thank you for listening from wherever you are in the world. Blessings to you and may Norman Rest in Peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You will be skying after this episode! Tyler Ray is a great guy with a very entertaining life story. Starting as a talented athlete in track he then found dunking and became a professional dunker. He then took his passion for coaching youth and his obsession with the vertical jump and built one of the best vertical jump programs in the game along with a very special athlete development culture in Windsor Ontario called Project Pure Athlete.This conversation goes into some really informative discussions around the art of coaching, how to include parents in their athlete's development, helping athletes with their mindset and the technical game of vert specific training.Follow his amazing instagram for great jumping videos and contentInstagram@projectpureathleteWebsiteProject Pure Athlete Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #13 Tyler Ray

Pardon my french but F*UCK YOUR FEELINGS! This isn't personal, this is simply the title of Ryan's book which is turning heads and creating some very positive life shifts in forward thinking communities. I just finished reading it and I can honestly say it is one of the better self discovery / self mastery books out there. Ryan has done an incredible job of combining science, self experimentation, knowledge and application to assist people to living better and being better."Master your mind, accomplish any goal, and become a more significant human being" is the tagline of his book and we surf that wave throughout this insightful and impactful conversation. Ryan shares stories, struggles and philosophies and his lifelong journey to maximize his human potential. There are A TON of great takeaways on this episode and I highly recommend staying for the full length for some great thoughts on getting the most out of your life by living a life of integrity through clear values and systems.Order Ryan's incredible book "F*UCK YOUR FEELINGS" on AmazonWebsite - www.ryanmunsey.comPodcast - Better Human ProjectFollow Ryan on Social Insta - @ryanmunsey_Twitter - @ryanmunsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #12 Ryan Munsey

It is an honour and a privilege to record the first ever podcast with the one and only Randy Stoklos - beach volleyball legend. This episode has a lot of personal meaning because Randy was my first ever exposure to beach volleyball in the 90's and was one of the athletes I always dreamed of becoming.He brought us into the start of his love for volleyball, his experiences breaking into the games top rankings, spine tingling stories depicting the pinnacle era of sport and all kinds of entertaining and informative tales about his career and life. Randy's energy is one of a kind and he let me in to the highs and lows of his journey in sport and beyond.This was a special episode for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Social mediaInstagram - @randystoklosTwitter - @rpstoklos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #11 Randy Stoklos

It is my honour to speak with one of the most outgoing examples of leadership in college of basketball. Ryan Horn is an outspoken, intelligent and virtuous coach who is the living standard for his team. After this conversation I have no doubt that he is the "King of Culture".His passion for living his message and being a man of character make this a seriously deep and rewarding interview as we go straight to the heart of topics that require a backbone. This is about creating better people through sport and earning some championships along the way...This episode will be a repeat listen for me and I can guess it will be for you. Take notes, replay his answers and do your best to live into the example of creating a successful culture that develops exemplary citizens and human beings.Give Ryan a follow for consistent coaching and leadership nuggetsInstagram - @ryanhorn45Twitter - @ryanhorn45 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #10 Ryan Horn

Cristian Plascencia represents the future of Movement, He is the Director of "Durability" at ONNIT in Austin, Texas and he is doing an INCREDIBLE job of leading this sophisticated movement practice. From pro-athletes all the way to parents that just want to feel good, Cristian is putting people through a movement regime that is connecting them back to their human being and how great they are truly supposed to feel.He is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and committed to making a shift in culture. This episode is a small part in that shift and I too am committed to the same purpose be it through Durability as well as other more accessible means of movement training. This goes much deeper than "physical" and will hopefully leave you inspired and inquisitive to become more active or add recovery movement into your weekly regime .Give Cristian a follow through the links below!Website - https://cristianplascenciablog.com/Instagrams to follow -@cristian_g_plascencia@hoops_cristian_g_plascencia@onnit.sports@onnit@onnitacademyTwitter - @CoachCristianGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #9 Cristian Placenscia

Life is too short for just one sportIn this passionate conversation, Steve and I dive into many different tunnels under the higher arching concepts of physical literacy and how important it is for youth to play multiple sports. We break down myths, explore solutions and go deep into the role sports play in the development of youth both physically and emotionally.Steve sits on the Co-Founder and Chair of the National Association for Physical Literacy and he is the 2-4-1 Sports DirectorTwitter - @241sportsInstagram - @241sportsThanks and if this episode resonated with you and brought you value then please leave a review in Itunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

QCC #9 Steve Boyle

Episode #8 is a conversation I have been waiting to have for a long time with my good friend Matt Sacks. Matt is the President and CEO of CoreVyo - a movement training tool developed by 2X NBA MVP Steve Nash and his physio Dr.Rick Celebrini to enhance movement quality and efficiency on the court or field.This conversation is important for coaches, athletes and parents as it is a deep dive into the space between strength & conditioning and the field of play called "Transference" it it is the industry of the future for athletic training. The conversation also expands on types of movement athletes and coaches should be threading into their weekly training as well as some philosophy of sport preparation applied to life itself. There is A TON of great information here for anybody as well as some actionable items you can implement into your training immediately for increased performance.Website - https://corevyo.com/Instagram - @corevyo / @matsax11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #8 Matt Sacks

Episode #7 is an honour as I chat with one of the fittest men on earth. What makes this conversation special is how deeply we go beyond Crossfit into who Brent is as a human being. I ask him some more profound questions about his skill set as an all round athlete, his ability to suffer, how me manages his breath, strategies in the sport of Crossfit, the sponsorship game, how his wife Claire impacts his life and his thoughts on life after Crossfit.I hope this is a special episode for anyone interested in learning from one of the worlds most elite athletes. Brent is an amazing guy with so much to offer beyond his height so I truly hope you enjoy this deeper dive with "The Professor".Insta - @fikowski FB https://www.facebook.com/BFikowski/Crossfit Athlete Page https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/107101/openMe attemtping some Crossfit which just so happened to inspire Brent to try it out :)The Chief WorkoutThe Grinch Workout + my persona best Snatch and Clean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #7 Brent Fikowski

This episode is one of the most important public conversations I have ever had. The topics we cover in this discussion changed my life and truly impacted how I approach sport and life. Johnny's ideas, framework and integrity are second to none and I believe his approach to education and empowerment have the potential to impact on huge scale.The only show note I will provide is a link to the book that serves as a backbone to Johnny's and now my backbone.Winning Through Enlightenment Social MediaInstagram - @casselstutoring - get on music Monday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OFFBALL #6 Johnny Cassels

This episode with Austin Einhorn is very thought provoking and informative. His multitude of life experiences in sport and quality hours working on human possibility (mind and body) make him a very fascinating guest. His influence has positively impacted many athletes in various professions as he flies at a different altitude than main stream Strength and Conditioning.We explore the foundations to which he approaches life, sport and human development. We get a good look at how growing up and going to school impacted his outlook on learning, we explore the importance of autonomy and then take a tour through his personal and professional practices.The book "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin Instagram@austin_einhorn@apiros.team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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