The First

Tamara Pridgett

The First is a platform where athletes can be authentic, raw, and candid as they share their journey, experiences, and everything we don't get to see beyond the stat sheet.

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  1. Setting the Tone With Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec

    22/03/2020

    Setting the Tone With Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec

    Baseball is a male-dominated sport, but women like Kim Ng, Jean Afterman, Raquel Ferreira, and Rachel Balkovec are changing the landscape. In this episode of The First, Rachel discusses her trajectory as an athlete, her experiences as a strength and conditioning coach, her new position with the Yankees, developing Latinx players, and more. Connect with us: Rachel's Instagram: @rachel.balkovec Tamara's Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First: @thefirstpod

    35 phút
  2. Evolving the Game With the Raiders First Woman Strength Coach Kelsey Martinez

    15/03/2020

    Evolving the Game With the Raiders First Woman Strength Coach Kelsey Martinez

    There aren't many women who hold leadership positions in professional sports but Kelsey Martinez, the first woman to be an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Oakland Raiders, is changing that. In this episode of The First, Kelsey and I discuss her background as a softball player, pursuing a career in strength training, her experience with the Raiders franchise, and she's even sharing tips on how to create a workout routine you'll actually enjoy and stick to. Connect with us: Kelsey's Instagram: @kelsey_martinez_ Tamara's Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First: @thefirstpod

    29 phút
  3. No Holding Back With Roderick Sewell Jackson

    08/03/2020

    No Holding Back With Roderick Sewell Jackson

    On this episode of The First, I sat down with Roderick Sewell Jackson, the first bilateral above-knee blade runner to complete the Ironman World Championship. We discussed his mother's decision to amputate his legs at 18 months old, homelessness, his introduction to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, conquering Kona, and his mission to be a dual-sport athlete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Connect with us: Roderick's Instagram: @rsewell92 Tamara's Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First: @thefirstpod Challenged Athletes Foundation: https://www.challengedathletes.org/ Rodericks website: https://www.rodericksewell.com/

    35 phút
  4. Training Your Mind With the Philadelphia Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman

    01/03/2020

    Training Your Mind With the Philadelphia Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman

    In this episode of The First, I spoke with Hannah Huesman, MS, CMPC, the Mental Performance Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies about mental health in sport, how to develop mental strategies to succeed in all aspects of life, and how to be more aware and present in your day to day, athlete or not.  Connect With Us:  Hannah’s Instagram: @hannahhuesman Tamara’s Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First: @thefirstpod

    32 phút
  5. Transforming the Face of Hockey With Blake Bolden

    23/02/2020

    Transforming the Face of Hockey With Blake Bolden

    On this episode of The First, I caught up with Blake Bolden, the first African-American player to compete in the National Women’s Hockey League. We discussed how she got introduced to hockey, her experience playing on an all-boys team growing up, being black in a predominately white sport, protective hairstyles, her mentorship program, the best players boycotting competing in North America, and the formation of the Professional Women’s Hockey Player Association (PWHPA). Connect with us: Blake's Instagram: @sportsblake Tamara's Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First: @thefirstpod Blake’s website: https://www.blakebolden.com/about-me PWHPA website: http://pwhpa.com/dream-gap-tour-announcement/

    41 phút
  6. Elevating With Olympic Triple Jumper Will Claye

    16/02/2020

    Elevating With Olympic Triple Jumper Will Claye

    On this episode of The First, Will and I talk about growing up as track and field athletes, playing collegiate sports, mental health, overcoming injuries, faith, turning pro and negotiating contracts, his infamous 2016 Rio Olympics proposal, his music career (listen to his EP here), and prepping for the  2020 Tokyo Olympics. Connect with us: Will's Instagram: @willclaye Tamara's Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First Instagram: @thefirstpod

    35 phút
  7. The Final Bout With Olympic Fencer Nzingha Prescod

    16/02/2020

    The Final Bout With Olympic Fencer Nzingha Prescod

    On this episode of The First, I caught up with my friend and Olympic fencer Nzingha Prescod, the first American woman to win a gold medal in foil at the Grand Prix, in 2013, and the first African-American woman to ever win an individual medal at the Senior World Championships in 2015. We discussed her experience as a Black fencer in a predominately white sport; injuries, setbacks, and fearless comebacks; the importance of training the mind as an athlete; and her plans for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Connect with us:  Nzingha's Instagram: @nzinghap Tamara's Instagram: @tamsgoinham The First Instagram: @thefirstpod

    48 phút

  8. ĐOẠN GIỚI THIỆU PHIM CỦA PHẦN 1

    Welcome to 'The First'

    The First is a platform where athletes can be authentic, raw, and candid as they share their journey, experiences, and everything else we don't get to see beyond the stat sheet. Get ready to hear from the most talented athletes who are transcending sports and changing the world. Thank you Priscilla Brinshot for bringing my graphics vision to life, DJ ESudd for the beats, and Listening Party for providing me with a place to record when I need it.

    3 phút

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    Tamara Pridgett
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