Hansen PREP Talks D and D Fitness Radio

In Episode 013, I sit down with a long-time friend, Drew Mitchell, to discuss the importance of physical activity and overall physical literacy amongst our youth. Living through a global pandemic the past year has amplified the concerns around both physical and mental health. Physical activity has declined while mental health issues have increased. We identify some of the key environments for promoting physical literacy and discuss the importance of working with schools for providing resources and programming around fitness, play, sport and general physical activity. Drew also points out that the competitive sports model isn’t for everyone, and may only serve a small minority of kids, while alienating the larger youth population. Resources must be provided a multiple levels, reaching teachers, coaches, parents, recreation centers, sport organizations and kids. COVID-19 has made it difficult to implement a lot of these programs in person, but has also created other opportunities for disseminating useful resources for all groups.

Drew Mitchell is the Director of Physical Literacy for the Sport for Life Society and works as a consultant focused on the development of physical literacy at the community level and promoting the Canadian Sport for Life Movement. He is a graduate of Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Drew has worked extensively in the sport system as an educator and developer of programs for the past 19 years. He managed Sport Technical and Performance Services for viaSport BC and was the Manager of Science & Medicine programs for SportMedBC where he worked with over 50 different sports at the local, provincial and national level. He is also a past member of the Canadian National Canoeing Team and the former Health & Lifestyle Coordinator at the Downtown Vancouver YMCA. Drew has been involved in sport and fitness for over 40 years as an athlete, coach, administrator, volunteer, developer and manager.

You can find out more information on Drew Mitchell via the following links:

Websites:https://sportforlife.ca/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhysLitGuy

Email:drew@sportforlife.ca


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In Episode 012, I had the pleasure of meeting up once again with Fergus Connolly to discuss his thoughts on education and learning in the field of sport performance and, quite honestly, any field in modern times. We discuss the traits of great leaders and mentors, and the importance of communication and critical thinking. But having good teachers is not enough. A reduction in opportunities for social interaction in educational settings has also been a problem for young people in the last few years, with students having less one-on-one opportunities with teachers and mentors. When teachers have an opportunity to spend quality time with students and apprentices, more than just information will be passed on and consumed. Within organizations, there is also a need to improve social interactions amongst practitioners to enhance their overall synergy as a performance and medical team. Sometimes these organizations need a professional consultant external to their team to come in and facilitate better communication and improved efficiency internally, taking advantage of the expertise already present within an organization. And, finally, organizing your own teaching materials into a presentation or a course forces you to really rethink your approach and examine your philosophy in a critical manner. In a way, it is an internal knowledge audit that all of us should do on a regular basis.

Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world's leading experts in team sport and human performance. His highly acclaimed book Game Changer is the first blueprint for coaches to present a holistic philosophy for winning in all team sports. Fergus is the only coach to have worked full time in every major league around the world. He helps teams win at the highest level with the integrated application of best practices in all areas of performance. Fergus has served as Director of Elite Performance for the San Francisco 49ers, Sports Science Director with the Welsh Rugby Union, and Performance Director for University of Michigan Football. He has guided coaches, support staff and players in the NBA, Australian Rules Football and international cricket. Fergus has also trained world boxing champions and advises elite military units and companies across the globe.

You can find out more information on Fergus Connolly via the following links:

Website:https://fergusconnolly.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Fergus_Connolly

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fergus.connolly.50


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In Episode 011, I sit down with Gerard Friedman to discuss the Art of Communication for Health and Performance. Gerard is formally trained an Athletic Trainer and has spent a good portion of his career working with the athletic population. But we find out that Gerard has also been slowly developing his skills on the communication side to enhance what he brings from a performance and medical side to helping individuals with their general health and wellness. His work in the area of health coaching has been enhanced by his ability to motivate others to change their behaviours for the betterment of their health and well-being. We discuss how he approaches the development and realization of client goals from the point of view of making individuals collaborators and key stakeholders in the solutions for their own personal health.

Gerard Friedman, MS, ATC is a Functional Health Coach, Personal Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer, and is the founder of Bell House Fitness. Gerard has bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Montclair State University, a master’s degree in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation from Brooklyn College, and is a Certified Health Coach through the ADAPT Functional Health Coach Institute. As a functional health coach, Gerard views health through the lens of nutrition, sleep, stress management, and exercise. Gerard’s formal education in the field of exercise science and rehabilitation, as well as over a decade of hands-on experience, provide him with expert knowledge and experience necessary to utilize traditional and therapeutic exercise as a tool when health coaching. Gerard himself is an avid weight lifter, and looks to exercise to improve physical and mental resiliency, regulate stress, prevent disease, and improve overall quality of life.
You can find out more information on Gerard Friedman via the following links:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellhouse_fitness_/

Website:https://www.bellhousefitness.com/


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YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 010, we have an in depth chat with Dr. Pat Davidson about the state of education in the fields of fitness and performance training. Pat is never one to mince words when it comes to his profession and provides an overview of his own personal experiences with formal education and mentorship. Whether it has been as a university educator or a social media influencer, Pat has always been recognized as someone who pushes boundaries and is not satisfied with the status quo. There is no shortage of professionals waiting to step up and tell us about how Pat has influenced their careers. In this discussion, we find out what Pat has prioritized when it comes to educating and mentoring others, trimming away the fat and not being afraid to be different.

Pat Davidson, Ph.D, is an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and traveling lecturer. Pat started out in the fitness world as an athlete who was looking to find any training and nutrition tool possible to make him the best he could possibly be at sports. This passion for training knowledge ultimately led Pat to pursuing a Master’s in Science in Strength and Conditioning, and a Ph.D in Exercise Physiology. Pat has worked as a Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College and Brooklyn College, along with being the Director of Continuing Education and Training Methodology at Peak Performance in NYC. Pat was a competitive baseball athlete as well as a nationally ranked strongman competitor. He currently regarded as the leader in biomechanics based training and lectures all over the globe on the topic.

You can find out more information on Dr. Pat Davidson via the following links:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.patdavidson/

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/dr.patdavidson

Website:https://www.hypegym.com/education-events

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pat.davidson.794



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In Episode 009, we speak with Dr. Michelle Boland about her journey from young athlete to dedicated scholar and then to passionate practitioner. Michelle is someone who pursued an education in performance after having a successful athletic career, combing her passions with her career goals. Once she began to work with athletes in a university setting, she was hooked on the coaching profession and wanted to apply her knowledge in a way that empowered athletes and individuals to accomplish their goals in a timely manner, using the best methods. We discover that there were people and decisions along the way that helped nudge Michelle into directions that ultimately made her the professional she is today. It may have been a key person that encouraged her or pushed her to do something that initially

Michelle Boland grew up in central Massachusetts where her interest for athletics and playing sports began. She played soccer, basketball, and ran track at the collegiate level while studying Nutrition. After reflecting on her life passion for athletics and sports performance training, she decided to pursue a higher education degree in strength and conditioning (M.S.) and exercise physiology (PhD) at Springfield College (MA). She accumulated several years of professional experience as a strength and conditioning coach at a Division 1 institution working with a nationally ranked top 5 Women’s Ice Hockey team, a nationally ranked top 10 Men’s Ice Hockey team, and other teams including Field Hockey, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s Basketball. Michelle then created her own company, Michelle Boland Training, in order to support others in achieving their performance and fitness goals to the best of her abilities.
You can find out more information on Michelle Boland via the following links:

Website: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mboland18

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.michelleboland/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michelle.boland.75


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In Episode 008, we talk physical therapy and strength and conditioning with Rob Panariello. Having known Rob for almost 20 years, I have always respected the amount of quality time and effort he has put into two professions for over the entirety of his career. We discuss Rob’s educational background and some of the key mentors that he leaned on in the early parts of his career. He discusses the key decisions he made around dedicating his time so that he could learn from as many experts as he could, all the while gaining valuable practical experience and connections from some of the best in the business of health care, rehabilitation and high performance sport. He’s years of dedication to two professions also helped him to develop a successful business in physical therapy, where his business provides world class care through over 180 clinic locations throughout the east coast of the country. Rob is also paying it forward by implementing some valuable continuing education and career development projects for students and his employees. It is a lifelong dedication to a precise and professional approach that distinguishes Rob from others in the rehabilitation and performance professions.

Robert Panariello is a Founding Partner of both Professional Physical Therapy and the Professional Athletic Performance Center. He has Bachelor Degrees in Physical Therapy and Physical Education/Athletic Training from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College in Queens, NY. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in the related fields of Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and the Performance Training of Athletes. His experience includes the study of the Science of Strength and Conditioning of Weightlifters and various sport athletes in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, and former East Germany. He previously held the positions of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. John’s University of New York (1986-1995), the World League of American Football NY/NJ Knights (1991), and the WUSA NY POWER Women’s Professional Soccer League (2001-2002). He continues to rehabilitate, athletic performance train, as well as serve as a consultant to many NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Collegiate and University teams, coaches, and players.

You can find out more information on Rob Panariello and Professional PT via the following links:

Website: https://www.professionalpt.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfessionalPT_

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/professionalphysicaltherapy/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqInZGCSwbUlF5ZX57h08CQ

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalPT/

Hansen PREP Talks podcast is currently available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including:

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You can reach and follow Derek M. Hansen at the following locations:

http://www.SprintCoach.com
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