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Great EXPECTATIONS!  In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Recruiting Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach at the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Football program and the Head Coach of Football Ontario U16 team Joe Cappiello . Coach Cappiello and I talk about how to live and play with PASSION, t he edge between good and GREAT, and t he importance of FOCUS on winning...

In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Creator/Host of Canadian Football Perspective, CFL.ca and TSN Play-By-Play Analyst Marshall Ferguson. Marshall and I talk about why it's important to develop SELF-AWARENESS, the power of BELIEF, and the importance of EMBRACING uncertainty. This and so much more. You can follow Marshall here... Twitter - @TSN_Marsh and @CFPerspective I...

In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Special Teams Coordinator of the University of Guelph Gryphons Football program Donnavan Carter.   Coach Carter and I talk about how to use adversity to GROW, the POWER of always finding OPPORTUNITY, and the importance of building your CONFIDENCE. This and so much more.  You can follow Coach here. Email - carter02@uogue...

Getting Better EVERY DAY In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Head Coach of the St. Thomas More Knights Football Program Claudio Silverstri Coach Silvestri and I talk about how to build TRUST within any team, focusing on the PROCESS, not the product and the importance of CONSISTENCY. This and so much more. You can follow STM Football here. IG - @stmfootball Twitter - @ST...

The Power of BEING In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Head Coach of the University of Windsor Lancers Football Program Jean-Paul Circelli Coach Circelli and I talk about how to create a deep sense of FAMILY, only PREACH what you're willing to PRACTICE, and better SERVING the 21st century athlete. This and so much more. You can follow Coach Circelli here... IG - @coachj...

You Always Win With TRUST In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Offensive Coordinator of Essex Ravens Football program Joe D'Amore  Coach D'Amore and I talk about how to build TRUST in your relationships, why coaching is the DEVELOPMENT of people, and the importance of giving others OPPORTUNITIES This and so much more. You can follow Coach D'Amore here... Twitter - @...

The Power of Sacrifice In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Offensive Coordinator of Queen's University Football program Tom Flaxman Coach Flaxman and I talk about why it's important to have a GROWTH-MINDSET, Leaving people with the IMPRESSION OF INCREASE, and the power of building TRUST in all of your relationships. This and so much more. You can follow Coach Flaxman he...

Winning Every Day In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Head Coach of St. Andrew's College Football program Marcello Lio Coach Lio and I talk about why it's important to be open to new OPPORTUNITIES, what does it mean to TRUST THE PROCESS, the power of clear PILLARS. This and so much more. You can follow Coach Lio here... IG - @coachlio Twitter - @coachlio E-mail - marcel...

In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down Western Mustangs Soccer alum, a leader with the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative and founder of The Revolutionized Mind podcast Angelica Galluzzo.  Angelica and I talk about the connection between mental health and optimal performance, the importance of hitting pause/checking in and the importance of a positive and empowering envi...

It's a Journey In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with former Western Mustangs Football player, CFL alum and the Chair of the Diversity Council with CBRE Leron Mitchell. Leron and I talk about the value of being open to new opportunities, the power of using your fears as fuel and the importance of a creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world. This and so much more....

Pivot  In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Coordinator of Football Operations, Global Scouting for the CFL and the Head Coach of the Toronto Jr. Argos Varsity Football program Lawrence Hopper.   Coach Hopper and I talk about choosing to find the OPPORTUNITY, the power of a unifying PURPOSE, and the importance of emphasizing growth at the GRASSROOTS level....

Humble Beginnings  In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Head Coach of the Queen's University Golden Gaels Football program Steve Snyder. Coach Snyder and I talk about focusing on the process, the power of clear communication, the importance of creating a great culture.. This and so much more. You can follow Steve here... IG - @stevesnyderq Twitter - @SteveSnyderQ Li...

Embrace Taking Risks   In today's conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Western Mustangs Football alum and Educator Jay Allen.   Jay and I talk about why it's important to ACKNOWLEDGE others, the power of saying "YES and" more, and the importance of pursuing your own journey of GREATNESS.   This and so much more.   You can follow Jay here...  IG - @jayleroybr...

PERSISTENCE is Key!  In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Western Mustangs Football alum and the 2018 Russ Jackson Award winner Mackenzie Ferguson Mackenzie and I talk about how to respond to adversity, one quality that can help anyone become great and what makes a great leader.  You can follow Mackenzie here... IG - @macfergie96 To download a free sample of my boo...

Stay LOYAL To Your Vision   In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Western Mustangs Football alum and partner at Harrison Pensa LLP Andy Rady   Andy and I talk about the strength of a powerful TEAM, how to build a CULTURE of success and the importance of "NEXT PLAY" Mentality   This and so much more.  You can follow Andy here...  IG - @andyrady53 ...

Vision + Determination = GREATNESS   In today's conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Executive Director of Ontario Football Aaron Geisler.   Aaron and I discuss how sport can build a greater sense of COMMUNITY, the power of creating a big VISION in your life and the importance of focusing on the PROCESS.   This and so much more.   To learn more about The GREA...

The ABC's of GREATNESS In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with a former two-time All-Canadian, Western Mustangs Football alum and the Head Coach of the Banting Broncos Football program Coach Todd Mackay Coach Mackay and I talk about why it's important to put people first, the power of having clear values (aka - pillars) that you live by and the importance of building trust with...

AWARENESS Creates Change In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Western Mustangs Football alum and the Director of Operations at the Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, Dr. Jeff Brooks. Dr. Brooks and I talk about the power of curiousity, the importance of innovation and how to create a culture change.  This and so much more. You can follow Dr. Brooks here... IG - @concu...

Live To SERVE Others In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Vice-President of the Ontario Football League and the London Junior Mustangs Football program Coach Jay Kenemy Coach Kenemy and I talk about discovering your purpose, the importance of being open to learning from others and the power of giving-back. This and so much more. You can follow Coach Kenemy here... IG - @...

It Takes What It Takes In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with former Waterloo Warrior and 2018 OUA All-Star Ben Koczwara Ben and I talk about the power of focusing on the PROCESS, the importance of finding OPPORTUNITIES to get better every day, and why you must set HIGH-STANDARDS for yourself. This and so much more. You can follow Ben here... IG - @guardonthego Twitter - @BenK...

Fight For Every OPPORTUNITY   In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Manager of Football Operations and RB Coach for the Guelph Gryphons Football program Stevenson Bone.   Coach Bone and I talk about the power of KNOWING yourself, how to build true CONFIDENCE, and the importance of always being OPEN to learning.  This and so much more.   You can follow...

Persistence and Patience are Powerful In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with University of Toronto Varsity Blues Football alum, 2019 Grey Cup Champion and Winnipeg Blue Bomber, Nick Hallett Nick and I talk about the power of PERSISTENCE, focusing on the PROCESS, and the importance of FAMILY on and off-the-field. You can follow Nick here... IG - @nhallett21 To download a free s...

Pushing Through Adversity In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with the Head Coach of the Laurier Golden Hawks Football program Michael Faulds. Coach Faulds and I talk about the power of trusting the process, the importance of finding opportunities to grow, and being a catalyst of change. This and so much more. You can follow Coach Faulds here... IG - @michaelfaulds Twitter - @Mi...

The Power of H.O.P.E. In this conversation I had the opportunity to talk with Head Coach and Manager of Football Operations for the University of Waterloo Warriors, Chris Bertoia.  Coach Bertoia and I talk about the importance of desire, the power of H.O.P.E., and the importance of identifying and living by your values. This and so much more. You can follow Coach Bertoia here... Instagram - @...