PTD Athletes: Positively Transforming & Developing Zachary VanCuren

In this episode we are going deeper into the life of a football player's journey. Jared speaks to us about his first time getting onto a football field, along with his journey making it to a Division II college playing for Fort Lewis in Durango Colorado. We also talk about each grade, what positions he played for each year. What coaches had an impact on his career, and what he wish he would of known better. Further into the episode we discuss the importance of taking care of our bodies, and that injuries can play a crucial role into how we manage them. Jared had offers to play collegiate football for, UNM (University of New Mexico) Division I. NMSU (New Mexico State University) Division I. NMHU (New Mexico Highlands University) Division II. And Fort Lewis Division II. Jared now lives in Soldotna Alaska, and now works for CCI Industrial, and is now a, Scaffold Builder in the oil business.  Jared's high school playing days were, 2008 to 2011, for Espanola Valley High School, and McCurdy School. Jared is now, 26 years of age. 

If you have any questions for Jared you can contact him on Instagram @jared_daniels907. You can also find me on Instagram @zvptdathletes as well.



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This episode we will be discussing, bad coaching. I will be dissecting eight topics that include, 1). No patience! 2). No understanding of human psychology. 3). Treats all players the same. 4). The bully coach. 5). Coach who plays favorites. 6). Not a leader. 7). Big ego. 8). Does not care about players futures. These are just a few that come up most of the time for players, and athletes. This episode is to show that their are coaches out there, that actually want to see you fail! Not every coach wants you to succeed. And not every coach, is made to be one. You can also reach me at, IG: @zvptdathletes. Email: ptdathletes@gmail.com

The background of who I am, where I was born, and how I became to love the game of Football. How I got into coaching from an early age at first coaching my Homeschool basketball team. How I was asked to start coaching middle school, then leading up to coaching in high school making my way up to becoming an Offensive Coordinator (OC). My passion for coaching, and that I wanted to learn more about the human body. Went back to college, and graduated with a BS, in Exercise Science. Obtained my Certification in, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). For, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). To starting my LLC. In January 2019. The ideas of PTD, and how I plan on using this podcast to help athletes, coaches, and parents.