The Huddle With JT

This week in #thehuddle I sit-down with ⁣Lee Anna Osei ⁣Lee Anna is currently serving ⁣as the Founder of Canletes Sport and The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA). ⁣Coach and I discussed her journey to GREATNESS, how you can turn your pain into your purpose, and why we are stronger together. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣You can learn more about the BCCA and Canletes here ... IG/Twitter - @bcc_association Website...

In #thehuddle the opportunity to connect with Kwaku Boateng Kwaku is currently serving as Director of Operations with Black Star Properties, the Creative Director of Sacks 4 Racks and is currently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks in the Canadian Football League. Kwaku and I will discuss his journey to GREATNESS, the importance of perseverance, and the power of encouraging through both your words a...

This week in #thehuddle I had the opportunity to connect with Adam Kania. Adam is currently serving as the Strength & Conditioning and Defensive Line Coach for University of Guelph Gryphon Football program. ⁣⁣⁣Adam and I will talk about his journey to GREATNESS, the life lessons embedded in sport, and why curiosity is a superpower. You can follow Coach here .... IG - @strengthcoachk Twitter -...

This week in #thehuddle I had the opportunity to connect with Micah Awe. Micah is the creator of PurpleShift, a Texas Tech Football alum, and currently plays for the Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL. ⁣⁣⁣ Micah and I will talk about his journey to GREATNESS, the power of living from the inside-out, and PurpleShift is changing the game for athletes. If you want to learn more about Purple Shift then go to...

This week in #thehuddle I had the opportunity to connect with Cedric Joseph.  Cedric is a Western Mustangs Football alum, Vanier Cup Champion and currently serves as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach.  Cedric and I talked about his journey to GREATNESS, the life lessons embedded in sport, and the importance of having the discipline and courage to go deeper within. This and so much more.  Y...

In #thehuddle I had the opportunity to connect with Kurt Hines⁣⁣.  Kurt is currently serving as the Head Coach for the Coronado Islanders Varsity Football team and and as a Keynote Speaker.    Coach Hines and I talked about his journey to GREATNESS, the life lessons embedded in sport, and the importance of being authentically you. This and so much more.  You can follow Coach he...

In #thehuddle I had the opportunity to connect with Jason Langvee and Scott Armstrong. Jason and Scott are the Program Managers for Academy with Canadian Football League Players Association. Jason, Scott and I talked about their journeys to GREATNESS, the importance of being a lifelong learner, and why building your life's toolkit is a key to success in the game of life. You can follow them here ....

This week in #thehuddle I had the opportunity to sit-down with Zach Benson.  Zach is a St. Francis Xavier University & Bishop's University Football alum and currently serves as the Owner/Founder of ⁣4Life Fitness. Zach and I talked about the life lessons embedded in sport, the lifelong process of growth, and why it's important to shift your level of awareness and consciousness.  You...

This week in #thehuddle I sit-down with Jeff Harris.  Jeff is a Ivey Business School alum and currently serves as the Director of Financial Advisory at Deloitte.  Jeff and I talked about why adaptability is a superpower, why great leaders are effective communicators, and the importance of collaboration.  You can connect with Jeff here...  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

This week in #thehuddle I connected with Nathan Taylor Nate currently serves as the Special Teams Coordinator and Receivers Coach for the University of Ottawa Gee Gees Football program. Nate and I will talk about his journey to GREATNESS, the life lessons embedded in sport, athlete mindset, the importance of compassion and much more. You can connect with Nate ... IG - @coachtaylor31. Twitter - @Co...

In #thehuddle I had the opportunity to connect with Adam McLeod. Adam is a Western Mustangs Football alum, an Executive Coach and also currently serves as a Sales Director for Maple Leaf Foods.  Adam and I talk about the parallels between being great in sport and business, what quality every great leader, the importance of environment and much more.  You can connect with Adam ... Email -...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with Ryan Sheahan Coach Sheahan is the Head Coach of the University of Guelph Gryphons Football program. Coach and I talked about the life lessons embedded in sport, the importance of knowing yourself and the power of growing every day. This and so much more. You can follow Coach here ... IG - @ryanpatricksheahan  Twitter - @Coach_Sheahan Email - rsheahan@uog...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with Travis Dezan Coach Dezan is an Offensive Assistant Coach and Football Operations Assistant with the Queen's University Football program. Coach Dezan and I talked about the life lessons embedded in sport, the importance of clarity and the power of doing the illogical. This and so much more. You can follow Coach here... IG - @travydezan To download a free sampl...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with Derick Grant. Derick is a Growth Mindset Coach, Speaker, and he played eight years with the Harlem Globetrotters. Derick and I talked about the life lessons embedded in sport, the importance of believing in yourself and the power of gratitude. This and so much more. You can follow Derick here... IG and Twitter - @dgmindset Website - https://www.dgmindset.com/...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with Western Mustangs Football alum, Sportsnet Host, Writer, Producer and Podcaster Donnovan Bennett. Donnovan and I talked about the life lessons embedded in sport, being a catalyst of change and celebrating your uniqueness. This and so much more. You can follow Donnovan here... IG and Twitter - @donnovanbennett Facebook - https://bit.ly/2ZGR37e To download a fre...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with CFL alum, Professional Speaker, Personal & Corporate Coach, Founder of Ahead Of The Game and current Assistant Professor at St. Francis Xavier University Jonathan Hood. Jonathan and I talk about the power of creating a vision for your life, the importance of being immersed in the process and how faith can carry you forward during challenging times. This a...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with the Offensive Coordinator for the McMaster Marauders Football program and Athletics & Recreation Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Lead, Corey Grant. Coach Grant and I talk about the importance of being goal-oriented and process-driven, creating opportunities and how to be a driver in change in your life.  This and much more. You can follow Coach Gra...

I had the opportunity to sit-down with Ph. D Candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience, the Executive Director of Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Football (OWIFA) and the President of Western Mustangs Women's Football Olivia Ghosh Olivia and I discuss why PERSEVERANCE is an important life-skill, the importance of BEING an agent of change, and the power of surrounding you with a great TEAM. This and so m...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Thought-Leader, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and creator of the 100x life Edwin J Frondozo . Edwin and I discuss the importance of your past results are no indication of your FUTURE performance, what does a 100x life look like to you?, and the power of understanding your WORTH. This and so much more. You can connect with Edwin here IG - @edwin100x To downloa...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Western Mustangs Football alum and co-owner of The Rep Room London Pete Mogan. Pete and I talked about embracing the STRAIN, the importance of BEING grateful and finding the GREATNESS in others. This and so much more. You can follow Pete, Jessica Bickell and The Rep Room community here. IG - @petejmogan, @jessiebicks and @thereproomlondon Twitter - @petem32 E...

I had the opportunity to sit down with Western Mustangs Football alum and the Head Coach of the Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Hawks Football program Greg White. Coach White and I talk about why Together EVERYONE Achieves More, the importance of finding OPPORTUNITIES and create a culture of JOY in your life. This and so much more.  You can follow Jacob Hespeler Football here. IG - @jhssfb To...

In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Lewis Caralla. Coach Caralla and I discuss why RESILIENCY always wins, the importance of earning the RESPECT of people you lead, and how BLESSINGS sometimes come wrapped as difficulties. This and so much more. You can follow Coach here. Twitter - @lewiscaral...

In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Mount Allison University Football alum and the current Recruiting Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach of the Carleton University Ravens Football program Chris Hopkins Coach Hopkins and I discuss why you win by putting PEOPLE first, BLESSINGS vs barriers and the power of PERCEPTION. This and so much more. You can follow Coach here. IG - @kcth...

In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawk Football alum and the Head Coach of the Korah Colts Tom Annett.  Coach Annett and I discuss why great leaders put PEOPLE first, RESPONDING vs reacting and the power of PERCEPTION.  This and so much more.  You can follow Coach here.  IG - @korahfootball  To download a free sample of my b...

Be KIND To Others  In this conversation I had the opportunity to sit down with Defensive Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator for the London Beefeaters Football Club Austin Scarpelli . Coach Scarpelli and I discuss the one quality every great LEADER has, finding the OPPORTUNITY, and how to EFFECTIVELY lead people. This and so much more.  You can follow Coach here. Twitter - @coach_scarp...