<![CDATA[Athletics For Life]]>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:36:53 +0000Captivate.fmcd.athletics4life@gmail.com (CD Johnson)https://artwork.captivate.fm/9b7d6a52-6cbe-42ce-8060-688696fa5e96/IuzIS9DfyrOSP0rCHDuMKk2K.pngAthletics For LifeCD Johnsoncd.athletics4life@gmail.comCD JohnsonOur goal is to connect Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors and anybody with a passion for sports. Our mission is to educate and promote the Education-Based Athletics philosophy. Sports is more than the result on the scoreboard. It is a metaphor for life and the skills learned through sports directly transfer to anything we do down the road. More important than creating better athletes is to create better people. With our podcast, we interview interesting people in the world of sports and ask them about their experiences and to get their unique perspective on the lessons they learned through sports.https://athletics-for-life.captivate.fmnoepisodicYeseSports with Isaac Pena- How to implement as part of an athletics deparemtneSports with Isaac Pena- How to implement as part of an athletics deparemtnWe are welcoming Isaac Peña to the Athletics for Life Podcast. We got in contact with Isaac via the Athletics &amp; Activities Director of the Western Academy of Beijing Martin Halpin. Isaac is a Design teacher and Soccer coach for the Western Academy of Beijing. He introduced eSports (electronic sports) within WAB extracurricular program. The pandemic gave us the opportunity to host our first eSports Fifa Soccer tournament and eSports gives us the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through sports in an online setting. Combining video games and school used to be a recipe for trouble. But with new technologies emerge, and schools re-evaluate how to impact student learning, there is research to suggest that gaming and e-sports may have a place alongside academics. Isaac Peña has been coaching soccer at WAB for several years. He has seen the types of off-field benefits that athletic training and competition can have on students: academic improvements, increased self-confidence, team building, problem-solving, communication, and so many more. This year, as WAB planned programs to get students active while fighting the pandemic, Isaac sparked a conversation with the WABX Activities Department about how e-sports and how they can benefit students in many of the same ways as athletics. Isaac’s new e-sports club in the Middle School was created out of an effort to engage students in school and help them connect over something they love. The popularity of the club is already apparent, and Isaac has a lot to look forward to as the group develops, including the FUSE Cup. Today we are going to learn from Isaac how to start with eSports, what the benefits are and what it can add to your Athletics &amp; Activities program. Thank you Isaac for your willingness to share your enthusiasm for eSports. 'eSports athletes are real athletes as it takes the same skills to get to a high level' - Isaac Peña 'eSports provided us with a whole new community. The community is what makes eSports so special' - Isaac Peña 'The eSports experience: it is so much more than just the eSports athletes, it is about the creators of the games, designers, casters, advertising, music. It is truly a holistic education activity - Isaac Peña 'The actual gaming is just a small part of what eSports actually are' - Isaac Peña 'Starting with eSports is like walking a dark forest. If we help each other we will be able to find a way out of it' - Isaac Peña Topics Covered Catching up with Isaac Peña How did he start with eSports Was he sceptical of eSports How did he implement it at Western Academy Beijing What is the FUSE cup and are they hosting their own eSports events eSports as a theatre production The Asian games eSports event in Jakarta The role of eSports at Western Academy Beijing How does he deal with sceptical parents and what does a practice or training look like How does he promote the eSports program How to pick the right game and consol What is the easiest way to start with eSports How to Livestream your eSports events eSports and Scholarships The transferable skills of eSports What are his goals with eSports His vision on eSports for the next 5 to 10 years Final tips to get out of the dark forest More information on the FUSE Cup Website Western Academy of Beijing - https://www.wab.edu/ FUSE Cup - https://www.thefusecup.com.au/ OUR SPONSORS: Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​ Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn SOS Medical Mongolia: http://sosmedica.mn/en/ Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guests: Isaac Pena Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Contact information: cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn We are welcoming Isaac Peña to the Athletics for Life Podcast. We got in contact with Isaac via the Athletics & Activities Director of the Western Academy of Beijing Martin Halpin. Isaac is a Design teacher and Soccer coach for the Western Academy of Beijing. He introduced eSports (electronic sports) within WAB extracurricular program.

The pandemic gave us the opportunity to host our first eSports Fifa Soccer tournament and eSports gives us the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through sports in an online setting.


Combining video games and school used to be a recipe for trouble.

But with new technologies emerge, and schools re-evaluate how to impact student learning, there is research to suggest that gaming and e-sports may have a place alongside academics.


Isaac Peña has been coaching soccer at WAB for several years. He has seen the types of off-field benefits that athletic training and competition can have on students: academic improvements, increased self-confidence, team building, problem-solving, communication, and so many more. This year, as WAB planned programs to get students active while fighting the pandemic, Isaac sparked a conversation with the WABX Activities Department about how e-sports and how they can benefit students in many of the same ways as athletics.


Isaac’s new e-sports club in the Middle School was created out of an effort to engage students in school and help them connect over something they love. The popularity of the club is already apparent, and Isaac has a lot to look forward to as the group develops, including the FUSE Cup.


Today we are going to learn from Isaac how to start with eSports, what the benefits are and what it can add to your Athletics & Activities program.


Thank you Isaac for your willingness to share your enthusiasm for eSports.


'eSports athletes are real athletes as it takes the same skills to get to a high level' - Isaac Peña


'eSports provided us with a whole new community. The community is what makes eSports so special' - Isaac Peña


'The eSports experience: it is so much more than just the eSports athletes, it is about the creators of the games, designers, casters, advertising, music. It is truly a holistic education activity - Isaac Peña


'The actual gaming is just a small part of what eSports actually are' - Isaac Peña


'Starting with eSports is like walking a dark forest. If we help each other we will be able to find a way out of it' - Isaac Peña


Topics Covered

Catching up with Isaac Peña

How did he start with eSports

Was he sceptical of eSports

How did he implement it at Western Academy Beijing

What is the FUSE cup and are they hosting their own eSports events

eSports as a theatre production

The Asian games eSports event in Jakarta

The role of eSports at Western Academy Beijing

How does he deal with sceptical parents and what does a practice or training look like

How does he promote the eSports program

How to pick the right game and consol

What is the easiest way to start with eSports

How to Livestream your eSports events

eSports and Scholarships

The transferable skills of eSports

What are his goals with eSports

His vision on eSports for the next 5 to 10 years

Final tips to get out of the dark forest

More information on the FUSE Cup



Website Western Academy of Beijing - https://www.wab.edu/



FUSE Cup - https://www.thefusecup.com.au/



OUR SPONSORS:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​


Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn

SOS Medical Mongolia: http://sosmedica.mn/en/



Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guests: Isaac Pena

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn

]]>0b82e629-569f-44bd-be6a-0fffe6814924Tue, 25 May 2021 09:49:00 +080052:06nofull25We are welcoming Isaac Peña to the Athletics for Life Podcast. We got in contact with Isaac via the Athletics and Activities Director of the Western Academy of Beijing Martin Halpin. Isaac is a Design teacher and Soccer coach for the Western Academy of Beijing. He introduced eSports (electronic sports) within WAB extracurricular program. The pandemic gave us the opportunity to host our first eSports Fifa Soccer tournament and eSports gives us the opportunity to learn valuable life skills through sports in an online setting. Combining video games and school used to be a recipe for trouble. But with new technologies emerge, and schools re-evaluate how to impact student learning, there is research to suggest that gaming and e-sports may have a place alongside academics. Isaac Peña has been coaching soccer at WAB for several years. He has seen the types of off-field benefits that athletic training and competition can have on students: academic improvements, increased self-confidence, team building, problem-solving, communication, and so many more. This year, as WAB planned programs to get students active while fighting the pandemic, Isaac sparked a conversation with the WABX Activities Department about how e-sports and how they can benefit students in many of the same ways as athletics. Isaac’s new e-sports club in the Middle School was created out of an effort to engage students in school and help them connect over something they love. The popularity of the club is already apparent, and Isaac has a lot to look forward to as the group develops, including the FUSE Cup. Today we are going to learn from Isaac how to start with eSports, what the benefits are and what it can add to your Athletics and Activities program. Thank you Isaac for your willingness to share your enthusiasm for eSports. 'eSports athletes are real athletes as it takes the same skills to get to a high level' - Isaac Peña 'eSports provided us with a whole new community. The community is what makes eSports so special' - Isaac Peña 'The eSports experience: it is so much more than just the eSports athletes, it is about the creators of the games, designers, casters, advertising, music. It is truly a holistic education activity - Isaac Peña 'The actual gaming is just a small part of what eSports actually are' - Isaac Peña 'Starting with eSports is like walking a dark forest. If we help each other we will be able to find a way out of it' - Isaac Peña Topics Covered Catching up with Isaac Peña How did he start with eSports Was he sceptical of eSports How did he implement it at Western Academy Beijing What is the FUSE cup and are they hosting their own eSports events eSports as a theatre production The Asian games eSports event in Jakarta The role of eSports at Western Academy Beijing How does he deal with sceptical parents and what does a practice or training look like How does he promote the eSports program How to pick the right game and consol What is the easiest way to start with eSports How to Livestream your eSports events eSports and Scholarships The transferable skills of eSports What are his goals with eSports His vision on eSports for the next 5 to 10 years Final tips to get out of the dark forest More information on the FUSE Cup Website Western Academy of Beijing - https://www.wab.edu/ FUSE Cup - https://www.thefusecup.com.au/ OUR SPONSORS: Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​ Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn SOS Medical Mongolia: http://sosmedica.mn/en/ Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guests: Isaac Pena Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Contact information: cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mnCD JohnsonEthos Sport and Education- How to get recruited as an international school student athleteEthos Sport and Education- How to get recruited as an international school student athleteA special Athletics for Life Podcast today as we have a live audience joining the podcast. We are fortunate to have Ethos Sports &amp; Education on the Athletics for Life podcast. The first half of the podcast will be a webinar hosted by Chris and Mark from Ethos Sport &amp; Education and after that, our students have the opportunity to ask questions. Ethos Sports and Education is a full-service college recruiting company that is revolutionizing the way to get scholarships. Their focus is always academics first, keeping in mind the right social parameters, all while ensuring the right competition level of all of our recruits. They work with 100s of international schools, prep schools, and other educational and sports organizations worldwide helping student-athletes find the right fit. They help students get a sports scholarship in the USA and they have worked with International Schools all over the world. They have worked with a bunch of schools in ACAMIS. Enjoy the podcast! 'Your growth at the college level is based on the responsibility you have" - Ethos Sport &amp; Education 'Do not get caught up in the division' - Ethos Sport &amp; Education 'It is all about finding the best fit for you as a person' - Ethos Sport &amp; Education 'You need to take ownership of the process, you the athlete need to drive this process. You have to go after it!' - Ethos Sport &amp; Education 'What is your upside, what can you bring to the team. Be adaptable, versatile and open-minded regarding your playing position" - Ethos Sport &amp; Education Topics Addressed Opening Athletics for Life Podcast #24 Start webinar Ethos Sport &amp; Education Q&amp;A session with student-athletes and university counsellor from the International School of Ulaanbaatar and the British School of Ulaanbaatar Question 1: How much does engagement in the community like volunteer work, leadership roles come into play during the admissions process? More information on the role of community engagement Question 2,3 &amp; 4: Could you provide more information on the admissions process? When to start the application process and how can coaches help with the process? / Do sport-related scholarship require a different university application process? Question 5: What do you need to have ready before doing the Ethos self-assessment and what can you expect from Ethos? Question 6: What if you look for a sport-specific scholarship? Should you play for the school and/or a club? Should you continue your multi-sport participation? And what do coaches look for in your highlight video? Question 7: In a sport like basketball, if you play a certain role in your high school team based on that you are for example the tallest student in your team, would this affect your opportunities at the college level. Question 8: What are some of the tips and tricks for us Athletic Directors to support our student-athletes with this process? Keep an open mind as a student-athlete You make out of your education what you want to get out of it Let the academics be the driving force in your school choice How to get in contact with Ethos Sport &amp; Education Website Ethos Sport &amp; Education - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBQVFM1RnVFRjkzZ2FqWjlMSl9KR1A4bW90d3xBQ3Jtc0trOFI4a3NyMTRIWk4wTmpuZnlpcVJTMG5PcHZ2ekpzTDNfLXFiTGFIUUZOODZPLUNfXzdvY1d2WHhzUjRFbWFiTERFWm9aZ0M3ZzRfRGpQVllBTm5jcXNFYl8td093MkZOcFFIZmVxb3pCajQyNWxBRQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ethosrecruiting.com%2F (http://www.ethosrecruiting.com/) Contact information: info@ethosrecruiting.com Ethos self-assessment for student-athletes -...A special Athletics for Life Podcast today as we have a live audience joining the podcast. We are fortunate to have Ethos Sports & Education on the Athletics for Life podcast. The first half of the podcast will be a webinar hosted by Chris and Mark from Ethos Sport & Education and after that, our students have the opportunity to ask questions.

Ethos Sports and Education is a full-service college recruiting company that is revolutionizing the way to get scholarships. Their focus is always academics first, keeping in mind the right social parameters, all while ensuring the right competition level of all of our recruits. They work with 100s of international schools, prep schools, and other educational and sports organizations worldwide helping student-athletes find the right fit.


They help students get a sports scholarship in the USA and they have worked with International Schools all over the world. They have worked with a bunch of schools in ACAMIS.


Enjoy the podcast!


'Your growth at the college level is based on the responsibility you have" - Ethos Sport & Education


'Do not get caught up in the division' - Ethos Sport & Education


'It is all about finding the best fit for you as a person' - Ethos Sport & Education


'You need to take ownership of the process, you the athlete need to drive this process. You have to go after it!' - Ethos Sport & Education


'What is your upside, what can you bring to the team. Be adaptable, versatile and open-minded regarding your playing position" - Ethos Sport & Education


Topics Addressed

Opening Athletics for Life Podcast #24

Start webinar Ethos Sport & Education

Q&A session with student-athletes and university counsellor from the International School of Ulaanbaatar and the British School of Ulaanbaatar

Question 1: How much does engagement in the community like volunteer work, leadership roles come into play during the admissions process?

More information on the role of community engagement

Question 2,3 & 4: Could you provide more information on the admissions process? When to start the application process and how can coaches help with the process? / Do sport-related scholarship require a different university application process?

Question 5: What do you need to have ready before doing the Ethos self-assessment and what can you expect from Ethos?

Question 6: What if you look for a sport-specific scholarship? Should you play for the school and/or a club? Should you continue your multi-sport participation? And what do coaches look for in your highlight video?

Question 7: In a sport like basketball, if you play a certain role in your high school team based on that you are for example the tallest student in your team, would this affect your opportunities at the college level.

Question 8: What are some of the tips and tricks for us Athletic Directors to support our student-athletes with this process?

Keep an open mind as a student-athlete

You make out of your education what you want to get out of it

Let the academics be the driving force in your school choice

How to get in contact with Ethos Sport & Education


Website Ethos Sport & Education - http://www.ethosrecruiting.com/


Contact information: info@ethosrecruiting.com


Ethos self-assessment for student-athletes - https://getrecruitedu.wufoo.com/forms...


OUR SPONSORS:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​

Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn

SOS Medical Mongolia: http://sosmedica.mn/en/


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guests: Chris, Mark and Jeremy - Ethos Sport & Recruiting

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn




]]>495dbd25-a2a3-42d8-b904-7c019b6ca63aTue, 25 May 2021 09:44:00 +080001:00:36nofull24A special Athletics for Life Podcast today as we have a live audience joining the podcast. We are fortunate to have Ethos Sports and Education on the Athletics for Life podcast. The first half of the podcast will be a webinar hosted by Chris and Mark from Ethos Sport and Education and after that, our students have the opportunity to ask questions. Ethos Sports and Education is a full-service college recruiting company that is revolutionizing the way to get scholarships. Their focus is always academics first, keeping in mind the right social parameters, all while ensuring the right competition level of all of our recruits. They work with 100s of international schools, prep schools, and other educational and sports organizations worldwide helping student-athletes find the right fit. They help students get a sports scholarship in the USA and they have worked with International Schools all over the world. They have worked with a bunch of schools in ACAMIS. Enjoy the podcast! 'Your growth at the college level is based on the responsibility you have" - Ethos Sport and Education 'Do not get caught up in the division' - Ethos Sport and Education 'It is all about finding the best fit for you as a person' - Ethos Sport and Education 'You need to take ownership of the process, you the athlete need to drive this process. You have to go after it!' - Ethos Sport and Education 'What is your upside, what can you bring to the team. Be adaptable, versatile and open-minded regarding your playing position" - Ethos Sport and Education Topics Addressed Opening Athletics for Life Podcast #24 Start webinar Ethos Sport and Education QandA session with student-athletes and university counsellor from the International School of Ulaanbaatar and the British School of Ulaanbaatar Question 1: How much does engagement in the community like volunteer work, leadership roles come into play during the admissions process? More information on the role of community engagement Question 2,3 and 4: Could you provide more information on the admissions process? When to start the application process and how can coaches help with the process? / Do sport-related scholarship require a different university application process? Question 5: What do you need to have ready before doing the Ethos self-assessment and what can you expect from Ethos? Question 6: What if you look for a sport-specific scholarship? Should you play for the school and/or a club? Should you continue your multi-sport participation? And what do coaches look for in your highlight video? Question 7: In a sport like basketball, if you play a certain role in your high school team based on that you are for example the tallest student in your team, would this affect your opportunities at the college level. Question 8: What are some of the tips and tricks for us Athletic Directors to support our student-athletes with this process? Keep an open mind as a student-athlete You make out of your education what you want to get out of it Let the academics be the driving force in your school choice How to get in contact with Ethos Sport and Education Website Ethos Sport and Education - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBQVFM1RnVFRjkzZ2FqWjlMSl9KR1A4bW90d3xBQ3Jtc0trOFI4a3NyMTRIWk4wTmpuZnlpcVJTMG5PcHZ2ekpzTDNfLXFiTGFIUUZOODZPLUNfXzdvY1d2WHhzUjRFbWFiTERFWm9aZ0M3ZzRfRGpQVllBTm5jcXNFYl8td093MkZOcFFIZmVxb3pCajQyNWxBRQandq=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ethosrecruiting.com%2F (http://www.ethosrecruiting.com/) Contact information: info@ethosrecruiting.com Ethos self-assessment for student-athletes -...CD JohnsonMatt McInnes: International Athletic Director - Transitioning to a new schoolMatt McInnes: International Athletic Director - Transitioning to a new schoolWe interviewed Mr Matt McInnes CIAA, CMAA. Matt has been the Director of Athletics &amp; Activities at the International School of Panama for the past 4 years. He worked as the Head of PE and Athletics Director in Mexico City for 6 years. Before that he worked as a PE teacher in Malaysia and in the UK, USA and Australia as International Football Coach and Consultant. We met Matt through the virtual NIAAA conference where he was very open, approachable and eager to share his best practices and to collaborate with others. Matt has structured the Athletics department at the International School of Panama in a unique way. He established 'coordinators' for each sport and they share a lot of decision making and leadership together with Matt. In addition, the International School of Panama was the first Latin American International School and the Second International School worldwide to receive the NFHS Level 1 Coaching Development Distinction. Thank you Matt for being on the Athletics For Life Podcast. 'It is our duty as Athletics &amp; Activities Director to leave the place better than when you arrived' - Matt McInnes 'Setting up the right structures, policies and systems within the Athletics department is the key to make the transition easier' - Matt McInnes 'The process is the key, teaching students the life skills, tactics, teamwork etc should be the focus. Winning is secondary'- Matt McInnes 'Our duty that everyone in the school community embraces learning and personal development' - Matt McInnes 'Depersonalization is the key to grow your program and to grow as a person and professional' - Matt McInnes Topics Covered His role at the International School of Panama How does he prepare himself for his transition to China The structure of the Athletics department at the International of Panama The impact of COVID-19 on ISPanama athletic programs His path to his Certified Master in Athletic Administrator Certification and how he shifted from a face-to-face to a virtual athletics program How did he strategize the social media presence of the athletics program during the pandemic How does the Certified Master in Athletic Administrator Certification application work How has the NIAAA certification process benefitted him as a non-US Athletics Director How do you celebrate your athletics program through social media in the right way What is his philosophy as an Athletics &amp; Activities Director His vision on Sportsmanship How to promote a Coaches PD budget The importance of good communication to promote your athletics program How does he balance his life The lessons learned from the pandemic Matt's tips for upcoming Athletic &amp; Activities Directors The world is a small place Website International School of Panama - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk1kZ0JyZ2J1ajc3MDJBQVNKcnZldXA4Si1od3xBQ3Jtc0trT2JGV0g3dkJncGxaWVJQblFrNGFXQTUwRDY2Yk82TGJhMUE0R3Q1QXQzN0dpQk1VNWxZdUVLNFR2OWtBVXNWR1FJU2tXS0dkY2ZFMVpCSUU0NkF3UVgtdGVmTjA0aE5zUUN1STNUcUowUElhMHg4RQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.isp.edu.pa%2F (https://www.isp.edu.pa/)​ Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Matt McInnes CIAA, CMAA Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis NFHS Level 1 Coaches Development Distinction: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpyUkg5VG05QXZsVVgxTW1CMEFmaUtXX3R1Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttWVBqTzdUdkhqM0ozZHhyOGF0dnNmTGRHSVN6RVpvajN5SGtuY1dEZWNJbVlCYXcwWEg4Ym9iclp0MjR1LW5SaGlDaHRORGo2V0lDMnl2LXpSMTJZWkp6VlBCTE9sVGNmTk9ueGp5MDRPUnFxVFhzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnfhslearn.com%2Fhome%2Fcoaches (https://nfhslearn.com/home/coaches)​ NIAAA Website:...We interviewed Mr Matt McInnes CIAA, CMAA. Matt has been the Director of Athletics & Activities at the International School of Panama for the past 4 years. He worked as the Head of PE and Athletics Director in Mexico City for 6 years. Before that he worked as a PE teacher in Malaysia and in the UK, USA and Australia as International Football Coach and Consultant.

We met Matt through the virtual NIAAA conference where he was very open, approachable and eager to share his best practices and to collaborate with others.

Matt has structured the Athletics department at the International School of Panama in a unique way. He established 'coordinators' for each sport and they share a lot of decision making and leadership together with Matt.


In addition, the International School of Panama was the first Latin American International School and the Second International School worldwide to receive the NFHS Level 1 Coaching Development Distinction.


Thank you Matt for being on the Athletics For Life Podcast.


'It is our duty as Athletics & Activities Director to leave the place better than when you arrived' - Matt McInnes


'Setting up the right structures, policies and systems within the Athletics department is the key to make the transition easier' - Matt McInnes


'The process is the key, teaching students the life skills, tactics, teamwork etc should be the focus. Winning is secondary'- Matt McInnes


'Our duty that everyone in the school community embraces learning and personal development' - Matt McInnes


'Depersonalization is the key to grow your program and to grow as a person and professional' - Matt McInnes


Topics Covered

His role at the International School of Panama

How does he prepare himself for his transition to China

The structure of the Athletics department at the International of Panama

The impact of COVID-19 on ISPanama athletic programs

His path to his Certified Master in Athletic Administrator Certification and how he shifted from a face-to-face to a virtual athletics program

How did he strategize the social media presence of the athletics program during the pandemic

How does the Certified Master in Athletic Administrator Certification application work

How has the NIAAA certification process benefitted him as a non-US Athletics Director

How do you celebrate your athletics program through social media in the right way

What is his philosophy as an Athletics & Activities Director

His vision on Sportsmanship

How to promote a Coaches PD budget

The importance of good communication to promote your athletics program

How does he balance his life

The lessons learned from the pandemic

Matt's tips for upcoming Athletic & Activities Directors

The world is a small place

Website International School of Panama - https://www.isp.edu.pa/​


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Matt McInnes CIAA, CMAA

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


NFHS Level 1 Coaches Development Distinction: https://nfhslearn.com/home/coaches​


NIAAA Website: https://members.niaaa.org/default.aspx​


International Courses:

LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration

LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies & Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools

LTC 903 Athletic Administration: Concepts of Program Philosophy

LTC 904 Athletic Administration: Child Protection Overview for the International School Athletic Administrator


NIAAA certification: https://members.niaaa.org/general/cus...​


OUR SPONSORS:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​​

Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn

SOS Medical Mongolia: http://sosmedica.mn/en/​


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Matt McInnes

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn

]]>d7676b25-b9c7-4c4d-95cf-24c539a9d30eFri, 07 May 2021 14:11:00 +080054:48nofull23We interviewed Mr Matt McInnes CIAA, CMAA. Matt has been the Director of Athletics and Activities at the International School of Panama for the past 4 years. He worked as the Head of PE and Athletics Director in Mexico City for 6 years. Before that he worked as a PE teacher in Malaysia and in the UK, USA and Australia as International Football Coach and Consultant. We met Matt through the virtual NIAAA conference where he was very open, approachable and eager to share his best practices and to collaborate with others. Matt has structured the Athletics department at the International School of Panama in a unique way. He established 'coordinators' for each sport and they share a lot of decision making and leadership together with Matt. In addition, the International School of Panama was the first Latin American International School and the Second International School worldwide to receive the NFHS Level 1 Coaching Development Distinction. Thank you Matt for being on the Athletics For Life Podcast. 'It is our duty as Athletics and Activities Director to leave the place better than when you arrived' - Matt McInnes 'Setting up the right structures, policies and systems within the Athletics department is the key to make the transition easier' - Matt McInnes 'The process is the key, teaching students the life skills, tactics, teamwork etc should be the focus. Winning is secondary'- Matt McInnes 'Our duty that everyone in the school community embraces learning and personal development' - Matt McInnes 'Depersonalization is the key to grow your program and to grow as a person and professional' - Matt McInnes Topics Covered His role at the International School of Panama How does he prepare himself for his transition to China The structure of the Athletics department at the International of Panama The impact of COVID-19 on ISPanama athletic programs His path to his Certified Master in Athletic Administrator Certification and how he shifted from a face-to-face to a virtual athletics program How did he strategize the social media presence of the athletics program during the pandemic How does the Certified Master in Athletic Administrator Certification application work How has the NIAAA certification process benefitted him as a non-US Athletics Director How do you celebrate your athletics program through social media in the right way What is his philosophy as an Athletics and Activities Director His vision on Sportsmanship How to promote a Coaches PD budget The importance of good communication to promote your athletics program How does he balance his life The lessons learned from the pandemic Matt's tips for upcoming Athletic and Activities Directors The world is a small place Website International School of Panama - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbk1kZ0JyZ2J1ajc3MDJBQVNKcnZldXA4Si1od3xBQ3Jtc0trT2JGV0g3dkJncGxaWVJQblFrNGFXQTUwRDY2Yk82TGJhMUE0R3Q1QXQzN0dpQk1VNWxZdUVLNFR2OWtBVXNWR1FJU2tXS0dkY2ZFMVpCSUU0NkF3UVgtdGVmTjA0aE5zUUN1STNUcUowUElhMHg4RQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.isp.edu.pa%2F (https://www.isp.edu.pa/)​ Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Matt McInnes CIAA, CMAA Camera and editing: Scott Lillis NFHS Level 1 Coaches Development Distinction: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpyUkg5VG05QXZsVVgxTW1CMEFmaUtXX3R1Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttWVBqTzdUdkhqM0ozZHhyOGF0dnNmTGRHSVN6RVpvajN5SGtuY1dEZWNJbVlCYXcwWEg4Ym9iclp0MjR1LW5SaGlDaHRORGo2V0lDMnl2LXpSMTJZWkp6VlBCTE9sVGNmTk9ueGp5MDRPUnFxVFhzbwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fnfhslearn.com%2Fhome%2Fcoaches (https://nfhslearn.com/home/coaches)​ NIAAA Website:...CD JohnsonJason Avelar: PE Teacher at Prescott Junior High School - Strengthening the next generationJason Avelar: PE Teacher at Prescott Junior High School - Strengthening the next generationToday on the Athletics For Life Podcast Mr Jason Avelar. Jason Avelar has been a PE teacher for the last 8 years at Prescott Junior High School, and considered one of the best physical education schools in America. Prescott Junior High school was featured in the popular documentary “The Motivation Factor” which stressed the importance of being physically active and explored the unique PE program founded at La Sierra High School in the 1960’s. Jason holds a Bachelor's in Science in Physical Education from the University of Mary, as well as a Masters in Best Practices from National University. He has been a Physical Education Teacher for 12 years, High School Football Coach for 12 years, as well a Junior High School Basketball and Track coach 8 years. He is also has a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu. Jason wrote an article for StrongFirst, the School of Strength called; Strong Endurance in Schools to Strengthen the Next Generation. In episode 8 we interviewed Mr Brett Jones, Executive Director of StrongFirst, about how we can implement Kettlebells in our Athletics and PE programs. To follow up Brett’s amazing interview we invited Jason on the podcast today to share his story. Living a long, healthy and fulfilling life is what we all strive for and StrongFirst offers some great and very simple fitness protocols that are applicable for everyone whether you want to improve general health or if you are a student-athlete. Thank you Jason for sharing with us your passion and expertise with the Athletics For Life Viewers. The Prescott Motto: All for One, One for All 'The support of the administration and parents is key to implement a program' - Jason Avelar 'You need a strong core of students buying into the program for it to succeed' - Jason Avelar 'Athletics For Life - we want our students to be life-long participants, learners and physically active' - Jason Avelar 'It is all about supporting students to find their passion' - Jason Avelar 'Keep trying, keep working, keep fighting and do not give up on finding your passion' - Jason Avelar Topics discussed: Who is Jason Avelar The sports-based model for PE The PE program at Prescott Junior High School How did he get started with StrongFirst training protocols How to implement Prescott's PE program to different schools How do they support the development of all levels of students The Prescott system vs the Sports-based system The life skills they teach their students How has he adapted the program because of the pandemic A success story from a Prescott Junior High Alumni How does their PE program transfer into the Athletics program His favorite StrongFirst Protocol Jason's advice for students on how to implement StrongFirst into their training at home His advisory program at Prescott Junior High School The next step for the PE program at Prescott Junior High School The easiest way for PE or Athletic departments to implement some of their training protocols Ownership, self-awareness, self-confidence and visualization How they implement writing in a diary and goal-setting The transferable skills Closing words/tips from Jason for the younger athletes Website Prescott Junior High School: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTU2RE5zNW1JVDZWZG5Fd1Y1Q1VLejBWdi02UXxBQ3Jtc0trSi1PTkVqUFJZWjRiMWZOTTE4bXpKZlREMUN5WTdHNXpxYzdQb2hSMXRkelVtWXdWckZZeW1NeU95ZFpNQ29PTk9kUWhkaG0zOWlWZFhLMWFYM1R2bkNVME53UENUOWZDWjRUaUdhcnFIaTVVUDRvOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanunion.k12.ca.us%2FPJH (https://www.stanunion.k12.ca.us/PJH)​ Website StrongFirst: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9VNHJYbkFkMW5TSTZpRFhJd213S2VTcDJHQXxBQ3Jtc0trU2FnN0V3djFzOU9jalpMOHF5U2pkeUlxaU1MNnFrTGZXMzlVZ1NIRnVCaVlNdTZ6UE85SDBES1BmdTFPc0lDd19Dbm56TXk0c0RZdjZCdFZ0MllndkQ5LXl5VnlxbWx0RGNyWlhIWEJReXJFbkRPZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strongfirst.com%2F...Today on the Athletics For Life Podcast Mr Jason Avelar. Jason Avelar has been a PE teacher for the last 8 years at Prescott Junior High School, and considered one of the best physical education schools in America.

Prescott Junior High school was featured in the popular documentary “The Motivation Factor” which stressed the importance of being physically active and explored the unique PE program founded at La Sierra High School in the 1960’s.


Jason holds a Bachelor's in Science in Physical Education from the University of Mary, as well as a Masters in Best Practices from National University. He has been a Physical Education Teacher for 12 years, High School Football Coach for 12 years, as well a Junior High School Basketball and Track coach 8 years. He is also has a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu.


Jason wrote an article for StrongFirst, the School of Strength called; Strong Endurance in Schools to Strengthen the Next Generation. In episode 8 we interviewed Mr Brett Jones, Executive Director of StrongFirst, about how we can implement Kettlebells in our Athletics and PE programs. To follow up Brett’s amazing interview we invited Jason on the podcast today to share his story.


Living a long, healthy and fulfilling life is what we all strive for and StrongFirst offers some great and very simple fitness protocols that are applicable for everyone whether you want to improve general health or if you are a student-athlete.


Thank you Jason for sharing with us your passion and expertise with the Athletics For Life Viewers.


The Prescott Motto: All for One, One for All


'The support of the administration and parents is key to implement a program' - Jason Avelar


'You need a strong core of students buying into the program for it to succeed' - Jason Avelar


'Athletics For Life - we want our students to be life-long participants, learners and physically active' - Jason Avelar


'It is all about supporting students to find their passion' - Jason Avelar


'Keep trying, keep working, keep fighting and do not give up on finding your passion' - Jason Avelar


Topics discussed:

Who is Jason Avelar

The sports-based model for PE

The PE program at Prescott Junior High School

How did he get started with StrongFirst training protocols

How to implement Prescott's PE program to different schools

How do they support the development of all levels of students

The Prescott system vs the Sports-based system

The life skills they teach their students

How has he adapted the program because of the pandemic

A success story from a Prescott Junior High Alumni

How does their PE program transfer into the Athletics program

His favorite StrongFirst Protocol

Jason's advice for students on how to implement StrongFirst into their training at home

His advisory program at Prescott Junior High School

The next step for the PE program at Prescott Junior High School

The easiest way for PE or Athletic departments to implement some of their training protocols

Ownership, self-awareness, self-confidence and visualization

How they implement writing in a diary and goal-setting

The transferable skills

Closing words/tips from Jason for the younger athletes


Website Prescott Junior High School: https://www.stanunion.k12.ca.us/PJH​


Website StrongFirst: https://www.strongfirst.com/​


Jason's Article / Strong Endurance: https://www.strongfirst.com/strong-en...​


Fighter Pull-up Program: https://www.strongfirst.com/the-fight...​


Original Strength: https://originalstrength.net/​


La Sierra High School 1960 PE Program article - https://www.grassrootsfitnessproject....​


OUR SPONSOR:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​​​

Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn


Listen to our podcast on Apple and Spotify - Look for Athletics For Life


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Jason Avelar

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn

]]>91cb44f3-cdcc-46dd-a6af-bbee24c0ed7bFri, 30 Apr 2021 14:05:00 +080001:02:33nofull22Today on the Athletics For Life Podcast Mr Jason Avelar. Jason Avelar has been a PE teacher for the last 8 years at Prescott Junior High School, and considered one of the best physical education schools in America. Prescott Junior High school was featured in the popular documentary “The Motivation Factor” which stressed the importance of being physically active and explored the unique PE program founded at La Sierra High School in the 1960’s. Jason holds a Bachelor's in Science in Physical Education from the University of Mary, as well as a Masters in Best Practices from National University. He has been a Physical Education Teacher for 12 years, High School Football Coach for 12 years, as well a Junior High School Basketball and Track coach 8 years. He is also has a Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu. Jason wrote an article for StrongFirst, the School of Strength called; Strong Endurance in Schools to Strengthen the Next Generation. In episode 8 we interviewed Mr Brett Jones, Executive Director of StrongFirst, about how we can implement Kettlebells in our Athletics and PE programs. To follow up Brett’s amazing interview we invited Jason on the podcast today to share his story. Living a long, healthy and fulfilling life is what we all strive for and StrongFirst offers some great and very simple fitness protocols that are applicable for everyone whether you want to improve general health or if you are a student-athlete. Thank you Jason for sharing with us your passion and expertise with the Athletics For Life Viewers. The Prescott Motto: All for One, One for All 'The support of the administration and parents is key to implement a program' - Jason Avelar 'You need a strong core of students buying into the program for it to succeed' - Jason Avelar 'Athletics For Life - we want our students to be life-long participants, learners and physically active' - Jason Avelar 'It is all about supporting students to find their passion' - Jason Avelar 'Keep trying, keep working, keep fighting and do not give up on finding your passion' - Jason Avelar Topics discussed: Who is Jason Avelar The sports-based model for PE The PE program at Prescott Junior High School How did he get started with StrongFirst training protocols How to implement Prescott's PE program to different schools How do they support the development of all levels of students The Prescott system vs the Sports-based system The life skills they teach their students How has he adapted the program because of the pandemic A success story from a Prescott Junior High Alumni How does their PE program transfer into the Athletics program His favorite StrongFirst Protocol Jason's advice for students on how to implement StrongFirst into their training at home His advisory program at Prescott Junior High School The next step for the PE program at Prescott Junior High School The easiest way for PE or Athletic departments to implement some of their training protocols Ownership, self-awareness, self-confidence and visualization How they implement writing in a diary and goal-setting The transferable skills Closing words/tips from Jason for the younger athletes Website Prescott Junior High School: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbTU2RE5zNW1JVDZWZG5Fd1Y1Q1VLejBWdi02UXxBQ3Jtc0trSi1PTkVqUFJZWjRiMWZOTTE4bXpKZlREMUN5WTdHNXpxYzdQb2hSMXRkelVtWXdWckZZeW1NeU95ZFpNQ29PTk9kUWhkaG0zOWlWZFhLMWFYM1R2bkNVME53UENUOWZDWjRUaUdhcnFIaTVVUDRvOAandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanunion.k12.ca.us%2FPJH (https://www.stanunion.k12.ca.us/PJH)​ Website StrongFirst: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbF9VNHJYbkFkMW5TSTZpRFhJd213S2VTcDJHQXxBQ3Jtc0trU2FnN0V3djFzOU9jalpMOHF5U2pkeUlxaU1MNnFrTGZXMzlVZ1NIRnVCaVlNdTZ6UE85SDBES1BmdTFPc0lDd19Dbm56TXk0c0RZdjZCdFZ0MllndkQ5LXl5VnlxbWx0RGNyWlhIWEJReXJFbkRPZwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strongfirst.com%2F...CD JohnsonJonte Grose and Morris Arnold: Alumni Series - Bridging culture through sportsJonte Grose and Morris Arnold: Alumni Series - Bridging culture through sportsWe interviewed Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold. Both Jonte and Morris are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Both of them graduated in 2020 and they are currently attending university in Australia. Both of them embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. They have made tremendous growth as an athlete, but more important as a person. Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What makes them so unique is their maturity, kindness and their respect for the Mongolian culture. Talking to them you can feel how much they appreciate and value the life experiences the International School of Ulaanbaatar gave them. It was amazing to have them on the podcast. 'True friendships are made at the Chinese embassy in Ulaanbaatar' - Morris and Jonte 'All new things are hard, but do not let that de-motivate you. Keep pushing day-by-day' - Jonte Grose 'The experiences last forever, do not play for the medals but for the experiences' - Morris Arnold 'My friends and the people around me pushed me to become the best version of myself' - Jonte Grose 'Sport is a big part of how we stay connected with all our friends from all over the world' - Morris Arnold Timestamp: Who, Where and What! The sports that they played at ISU Some of the most memorable moments from playing sports at ISU What did it mean for them to represent ISU and Mongolia at International events The cultural differences they experienced Their graduating class of 2019 How did they experience their transition back home The impact of COVID-19 on their final year at ISU Jonte's personal transition during his time at ISU Morris' experiences and change of vision on life What are they up to right now at home / Jonte's Ride for Research Morris' experiences in the Australian Army Biggest lesson learned from ISU sports Did we prepare them enough with the ISU sports program Their advice for younger student-athletes The most memorable moments from their ACAMIS trips Their ride through Australia and the closing of the interview Support Jonte's Ride for Research - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW10b3VJcExGdl9iVUNON2c2c1dwRG05V0lNd3xBQ3Jtc0traFMwajZ2ZGo0LUhJaGdXQmZWWjA4SUNjMkhYTUtLVkdPX3pWQno2VTZHeEZrbEh1S1NHN0ZuYnZ2RlJpUzFwLUowdG54MDNUSGNEWGpMQV9Rb1FDWDBxb0ZHd2xKNW9LUE1jN0lQVjM3U0J4SnBXNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer200.org.au%2Ffundraisers%2FJonteGrose4668%2Fcancer-200 (https://www.cancer200.org.au/fundrais...)​ Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9qYnNQNklIZGlzQ0hmWDJLclFodjNWOU5Rd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX3NaM2VVS0p5R3ktTzdqVXVGSzB3LUJZdFBpNFU1azV2cXMxVm1zbTRpYlpZa0VkMzBVbkFIb3liUWtZZG96d0l4VE5DYkZZR0dyeTlYYTFrQmNNV21DNjYzYjdmdGhlS0Y0TDgtR2hiUmFPUFdRbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F17a23...%E2%80%8B (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...)​ Made by Darian Brackmann University Perth - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZsYWE4ZFRUOHp0R2tvYWJFTFpkX25TUTRIUXxBQ3Jtc0tuSm85TEdKWU5QR29LLW1HWDJUa0JwTHlBb1RmUXBLWnZNck5VRms5dlE1cnVpTzVseEgwelc0S2V3S3lhMGtBR0NxNHBvS0o1TFNLWUFaNkhNUGtwNVhheF93bC1jdUxVa0o0cHpGaTBzdXlwb2E5Zw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fstudy.curtin.edu.au%2Foffering%2Fcourse-ug-bachelor-of-business-administration--b-busadm (https://study.curtin.edu.au/offering/...)​ Australian Army - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbElXWmU2NGVCanpJZmVnaGpSUGNIeDZDajNmUXxBQ3Jtc0tuWXFnVXFmNmdyMFRYc0puNFU2Y1FTQUlhbjJzN0lnOThVSEx0Njk2TThTMERBMEExZllHWk5LZno1U3pVSlRoYi1qOGs2bUlRbV8zSVNIRGlIOUpycm1lYzZ1bUVOX0xQV2c2QjI1Y0ZtaGNKS0FwRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.army.gov.au%2F (https://www.army.gov.au/)​ OUR SPONSOR:...We interviewed Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold. Both Jonte and Morris are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Both of them graduated in 2020 and they are currently attending university in Australia. Both of them embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. They have made tremendous growth as an athlete, but more important as a person.

Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What makes them so unique is their maturity, kindness and their respect for the Mongolian culture.


Talking to them you can feel how much they appreciate and value the life experiences the International School of Ulaanbaatar gave them.


It was amazing to have them on the podcast.


'True friendships are made at the Chinese embassy in Ulaanbaatar' - Morris and Jonte


'All new things are hard, but do not let that de-motivate you. Keep pushing day-by-day' - Jonte Grose


'The experiences last forever, do not play for the medals but for the experiences' - Morris Arnold


'My friends and the people around me pushed me to become the best version of myself' - Jonte Grose


'Sport is a big part of how we stay connected with all our friends from all over the world' - Morris Arnold


Timestamp:

Who, Where and What!

The sports that they played at ISU

Some of the most memorable moments from playing sports at ISU

What did it mean for them to represent ISU and Mongolia at International events

The cultural differences they experienced

Their graduating class of 2019

How did they experience their transition back home

The impact of COVID-19 on their final year at ISU

Jonte's personal transition during his time at ISU

Morris' experiences and change of vision on life

What are they up to right now at home / Jonte's Ride for Research

Morris' experiences in the Australian Army

Biggest lesson learned from ISU sports

Did we prepare them enough with the ISU sports program

Their advice for younger student-athletes

The most memorable moments from their ACAMIS trips

Their ride through Australia and the closing of the interview


Support Jonte's Ride for Research - https://www.cancer200.org.au/fundrais...​


Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...​

Made by Darian Brackmann


University Perth - https://study.curtin.edu.au/offering/...​

Australian Army - https://www.army.gov.au/​


OUR SPONSOR:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​​​

Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn


Listen to our podcast on Apple and Spotify - Look for Athletics For Life


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn

]]>96db1b65-458d-42bf-9956-d9b48fd5aedfFri, 23 Apr 2021 14:03:00 +080042:50nofull21We interviewed Jonte Grose and Morris Arnold. Both Jonte and Morris are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Both of them graduated in 2020 and they are currently attending university in Australia. Both of them embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. They have made tremendous growth as an athlete, but more important as a person. Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What makes them so unique is their maturity, kindness and their respect for the Mongolian culture. Talking to them you can feel how much they appreciate and value the life experiences the International School of Ulaanbaatar gave them. It was amazing to have them on the podcast. 'True friendships are made at the Chinese embassy in Ulaanbaatar' - Morris and Jonte 'All new things are hard, but do not let that de-motivate you. Keep pushing day-by-day' - Jonte Grose 'The experiences last forever, do not play for the medals but for the experiences' - Morris Arnold 'My friends and the people around me pushed me to become the best version of myself' - Jonte Grose 'Sport is a big part of how we stay connected with all our friends from all over the world' - Morris Arnold Timestamp: Who, Where and What! The sports that they played at ISU Some of the most memorable moments from playing sports at ISU What did it mean for them to represent ISU and Mongolia at International events The cultural differences they experienced Their graduating class of 2019 How did they experience their transition back home The impact of COVID-19 on their final year at ISU Jonte's personal transition during his time at ISU Morris' experiences and change of vision on life What are they up to right now at home / Jonte's Ride for Research Morris' experiences in the Australian Army Biggest lesson learned from ISU sports Did we prepare them enough with the ISU sports program Their advice for younger student-athletes The most memorable moments from their ACAMIS trips Their ride through Australia and the closing of the interview Support Jonte's Ride for Research - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbW10b3VJcExGdl9iVUNON2c2c1dwRG05V0lNd3xBQ3Jtc0traFMwajZ2ZGo0LUhJaGdXQmZWWjA4SUNjMkhYTUtLVkdPX3pWQno2VTZHeEZrbEh1S1NHN0ZuYnZ2RlJpUzFwLUowdG54MDNUSGNEWGpMQV9Rb1FDWDBxb0ZHd2xKNW9LUE1jN0lQVjM3U0J4SnBXNAandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer200.org.au%2Ffundraisers%2FJonteGrose4668%2Fcancer-200 (https://www.cancer200.org.au/fundrais...)​ Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9qYnNQNklIZGlzQ0hmWDJLclFodjNWOU5Rd3xBQ3Jtc0tuX3NaM2VVS0p5R3ktTzdqVXVGSzB3LUJZdFBpNFU1azV2cXMxVm1zbTRpYlpZa0VkMzBVbkFIb3liUWtZZG96d0l4VE5DYkZZR0dyeTlYYTFrQmNNV21DNjYzYjdmdGhlS0Y0TDgtR2hiUmFPUFdRbwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F17a23...%E2%80%8B (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...)​ Made by Darian Brackmann University Perth - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqblZsYWE4ZFRUOHp0R2tvYWJFTFpkX25TUTRIUXxBQ3Jtc0tuSm85TEdKWU5QR29LLW1HWDJUa0JwTHlBb1RmUXBLWnZNck5VRms5dlE1cnVpTzVseEgwelc0S2V3S3lhMGtBR0NxNHBvS0o1TFNLWUFaNkhNUGtwNVhheF93bC1jdUxVa0o0cHpGaTBzdXlwb2E5Zwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fstudy.curtin.edu.au%2Foffering%2Fcourse-ug-bachelor-of-business-administration--b-busadm (https://study.curtin.edu.au/offering/...)​ Australian Army - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbElXWmU2NGVCanpJZmVnaGpSUGNIeDZDajNmUXxBQ3Jtc0tuWXFnVXFmNmdyMFRYc0puNFU2Y1FTQUlhbjJzN0lnOThVSEx0Njk2TThTMERBMEExZllHWk5LZno1U3pVSlRoYi1qOGs2bUlRbV8zSVNIRGlIOUpycm1lYzZ1bUVOX0xQV2c2QjI1Y0ZtaGNKS0FwRQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.army.gov.au%2F (https://www.army.gov.au/)​ OUR SPONSOR:...CD JohnsonJared Maisel: Certified Athletic Trainer and Consultant - Injury prevention in student-athletesJared Maisel: Certified Athletic Trainer and Consultant - Injury prevention in student-athletesToday on the Athletics For Life Podcast we have Certified Athletic Trainer &amp; Consultant Mr Jared Maisel. Jared works at the International School of Brussels in Belgium as the Athletic Trainer and Sports Teacher and owns his own Sports Medicine &amp; Athletic Program Support Services called Good Practice. Before working at ISBrussles he worked at Concordia International School Shanghai and St. John’s Belgium Waterloo International School. Currently the Athletic Trainer and Sports Teacher at International School of Brussels. We met Jared through the Globetrottin AD summer conference and we are very honoured to have him on the Athletics For life Podcast today. Today we learn more about the benefits of multisport participation, training tips for student-athletes, and what to consider when we get back playing team sports after COVID. 'Fitness for Life - sports is just one componend of health ' - Jared Maisel 'The more variety of movement and problem-solving activities you do, the better of an all-round athlete you will become' - Jared Maisel 'Great athletes are great movers' - Jared Maisel Episode Overview: Who is Jared Maisel The current role of the Athletic Trainer in the International school circuit What is the BTEC sports program The multiple routes to athletic success The injury epidemic in early sport specialization 6 prevent injury prevention tools Tips for those athletes who want to be great at 1 sport The carry over between different sports 2-time Olympic Boxing Champion - Vasily Lomachenko Why do we not hear more about famous athletes and their multi-sport background? The conflict of interest and intention Why promote educational-based athletics The importance of the pre-participation physical (PPE) for student-athletes The importance of having a long-term view on sports Going back to the fundamentals The impact of online learning on movement Website International School Brussels: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFINzQ5Q1EzVzU2akRKaWE5MHlRdE1mSElFUXxBQ3Jtc0trVWVUTWplTjc0cFNoQUx6cDdjcDluLW11NXNEV3UxQUVla3JfVWp6UmNvV1I3ak1JRG5idzJocERhZ2RsdjRCWE44bTFkaFZLUzc3QkRxNXVhSzgxVl9QMUd1dUoxNTluc1ZQYVFXN2VaTmQ0WXhNRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.isb.be%2F (https://www.isb.be/)​ OUR SPONSOR: Collegepro website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJFVTRzNVhIX2c4a1JmMkZoVlRrV3paenVEd3xBQ3Jtc0tsREtDMzVVdXZRRDNrYXR5SzVmT29NQXNfMlhNOTEyVkdJTFU1Und1UUh1NVp3cno5ZTU5dlZRVmdFTDNoclpJMXdtclJLUU4tdWFmalc2M095b2VYb3l0bmQ3YTU3WV9PMEltR1pjbUo2YVZ6VGlCUQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegepro.com.cn%2F%E2%80%8B (http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​)​ Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn Listen to our podcast on Apple and Spotify - Look for Athletics For Life Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Jared Maisel Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Contact information: cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn SHOW LESS Today on the Athletics For Life Podcast we have Certified Athletic Trainer & Consultant Mr Jared Maisel. Jared works at the International School of Brussels in Belgium as the Athletic Trainer and Sports Teacher and owns his own Sports Medicine & Athletic Program Support Services called Good Practice. Before working at ISBrussles he worked at Concordia International School Shanghai and St. John’s Belgium Waterloo International School.

Currently the Athletic Trainer and Sports Teacher at International School of Brussels.

We met Jared through the Globetrottin AD summer conference and we are very honoured to have him on the Athletics For life Podcast today. Today we learn more about the benefits of multisport participation, training tips for student-athletes, and what to consider when we get back playing team sports after COVID.

'Fitness for Life - sports is just one componend of health ' - Jared Maisel


'The more variety of movement and problem-solving activities you do, the better of an all-round athlete you will become' - Jared Maisel


'Great athletes are great movers' - Jared Maisel


Episode Overview:

Who is Jared Maisel

The current role of the Athletic Trainer in the International school circuit

What is the BTEC sports program

The multiple routes to athletic success

The injury epidemic in early sport specialization

6 prevent injury prevention tools

Tips for those athletes who want to be great at 1 sport

The carry over between different sports

2-time Olympic Boxing Champion - Vasily Lomachenko

Why do we not hear more about famous athletes and their multi-sport background?

The conflict of interest and intention

Why promote educational-based athletics

The importance of the pre-participation physical (PPE) for student-athletes

The importance of having a long-term view on sports

Going back to the fundamentals

The impact of online learning on movement


Website International School Brussels: https://www.isb.be/​


OUR SPONSOR:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​​

Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn


Listen to our podcast on Apple and Spotify - Look for Athletics For Life


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Jared Maisel

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn


SHOW LESS



]]>011741b5-ef0a-4605-8313-9790da603976Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:58:00 +080001:00:18nofull20Today on the Athletics For Life Podcast we have Certified Athletic Trainer and Consultant Mr Jared Maisel. Jared works at the International School of Brussels in Belgium as the Athletic Trainer and Sports Teacher and owns his own Sports Medicine and Athletic Program Support Services called Good Practice. Before working at ISBrussles he worked at Concordia International School Shanghai and St. John’s Belgium Waterloo International School. Currently the Athletic Trainer and Sports Teacher at International School of Brussels. We met Jared through the Globetrottin AD summer conference and we are very honoured to have him on the Athletics For life Podcast today. Today we learn more about the benefits of multisport participation, training tips for student-athletes, and what to consider when we get back playing team sports after COVID. 'Fitness for Life - sports is just one componend of health ' - Jared Maisel 'The more variety of movement and problem-solving activities you do, the better of an all-round athlete you will become' - Jared Maisel 'Great athletes are great movers' - Jared Maisel Episode Overview: Who is Jared Maisel The current role of the Athletic Trainer in the International school circuit What is the BTEC sports program The multiple routes to athletic success The injury epidemic in early sport specialization 6 prevent injury prevention tools Tips for those athletes who want to be great at 1 sport The carry over between different sports 2-time Olympic Boxing Champion - Vasily Lomachenko Why do we not hear more about famous athletes and their multi-sport background? The conflict of interest and intention Why promote educational-based athletics The importance of the pre-participation physical (PPE) for student-athletes The importance of having a long-term view on sports Going back to the fundamentals The impact of online learning on movement Website International School Brussels: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbFFINzQ5Q1EzVzU2akRKaWE5MHlRdE1mSElFUXxBQ3Jtc0trVWVUTWplTjc0cFNoQUx6cDdjcDluLW11NXNEV3UxQUVla3JfVWp6UmNvV1I3ak1JRG5idzJocERhZ2RsdjRCWE44bTFkaFZLUzc3QkRxNXVhSzgxVl9QMUd1dUoxNTluc1ZQYVFXN2VaTmQ0WXhNRQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.isb.be%2F (https://www.isb.be/)​ OUR SPONSOR: Collegepro website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJFVTRzNVhIX2c4a1JmMkZoVlRrV3paenVEd3xBQ3Jtc0tsREtDMzVVdXZRRDNrYXR5SzVmT29NQXNfMlhNOTEyVkdJTFU1Und1UUh1NVp3cno5ZTU5dlZRVmdFTDNoclpJMXdtclJLUU4tdWFmalc2M095b2VYb3l0bmQ3YTU3WV9PMEltR1pjbUo2YVZ6VGlCUQandq=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegepro.com.cn%2F%E2%80%8B (http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​)​ Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn Listen to our podcast on Apple and Spotify - Look for Athletics For Life Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Jared Maisel Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Contact information: cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn SHOW LESSCD JohnsonDr Richard Young: How to become a high performerDr Richard Young: How to become a high performerWe are very honoured to share with you our interview with Dr Richard Young. Dr Richard Young has over 30 years of experience in performance alignment. He has personal experience across 9 Olympics in multiple roles (athlete, coach, scientist, leader). He was part of Canada’s Olympic Cycling Team at the Seoul 1988 Olympic games and has been involved with the New Zealand Olympic Committee for many years. He won international gold medals, coached world champions, researched performance and created programmes that contributed to Olympic medals for three countries Dr Richard Young works with individuals, teams and leaders in high performance and Olympic sport to align actions with what matters to performance. Achieve more, simplers and more meaningfully. He is driven by seeing people achieve their potential faster and lighter. He focuses on advancing human behavioural performance. Dr Richard Young works with businesses, organizations and individuals to increase performance and achieve results through a range of growth, perspective and organizational performance programmes. He got his PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Calgary. He targeted research to the differences between medalists and non-medalists, their coaches, supporters and leaders. Dr Richard Young strives to simplify the 'performance problem' and impact the performance solution. Only on the Athletics For Life Podcast, you hear what it takes to be a high performer! 'The expert performer works to the truth; a future can not be created without it' - Dr Richard Young 'Self-awareness is the number one muscle for high performance' - Dr Richard Young 'Beliefs + Habits + Actions = A High Performer' - Dr Richard Young 'Often a sign of expertise is noticing what doesn’t happen' - Malcolm Gladwell 'Flow state is halfway between anxiety and boredom' - Firas Zahabi 'Music ain’t notes man, it’s the space between the notes' - BB King Book recommendation: PEAK - Secrets From The New Science Of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RLaE9XeWFrMWN6cEZkU0M3Y3VxbS1ZOFJ4d3xBQ3Jtc0tucHlNaFJqdTRzd1JKU0FIeTNBWkR1MG1SbFhsWmhTMTliV2hwRUY2R18yVVJaNmtrSFVYQ3pKdnlqVGNibVI5c2NOelRwUmZFQmdlQ0VwLUllNmlVQXg3STktVkM5OVZ5YU5udUN3aFc1aHMycjhQdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPeak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise%2Fdp%2F1531864880 (https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-N...)​ Website Simplifly2Perform: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxiLVdSOHpaX3NYYmlVLU5PQWZNSV9tdzlhd3xBQ3Jtc0tteEtqZ0lDa3pKZFg2MmNzRy1nbmgzVnJoTG9kUVJRbGlZV3pjZGVHeTFMWW9WV2hTaE5TdDlIUVY5cnRIalBnNlhRVGdBNFlQaUJCb0JVZjh3MmZoTE5LZk5zTGYtRXg5OF8zQzJCRUZQSmZEZWpNSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplify2perform.com%2F (https://www.simplify2perform.com/)​ May 2021 Dr Richard Young's new book: The High Performance Playbook OUR SPONSOR: Collegepro website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDc4RFNBUFhmdXFSY0dleUpMWmNGUWNRVWtTQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSjVaNFEtZl9TZC1wR2pYV0hUSHBQUzZfY1BKTHNySjJDTWhBTURUbWxESGJkTDVZdFM3UVpDWjAzOWZWNWQyNXExQnVsQXFrS2NqcjhwSVQ2MDA1YmpMSEh0RHU1WV9lMmY4bHBFbFBKYXJ1TzdlSQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegepro.com.cn%2F (http://www.collegepro.com.cn/)​ Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Dr Richard Young Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Contact information: cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn We are very honoured to share with you our interview with Dr Richard Young. Dr Richard Young has over 30 years of experience in performance alignment. He has personal experience across 9 Olympics in multiple roles (athlete, coach, scientist, leader). He was part of Canada’s Olympic Cycling Team at the Seoul 1988 Olympic games and has been involved with the New Zealand Olympic Committee for many years. He won international gold medals, coached world champions, researched performance and created programmes that contributed to Olympic medals for three countries

Dr Richard Young works with individuals, teams and leaders in high performance and Olympic sport to align actions with what matters to performance. Achieve more, simplers and more meaningfully. He is driven by seeing people achieve their potential faster and lighter. He focuses on advancing human behavioural performance. Dr Richard Young works with businesses, organizations and individuals to increase performance and achieve results through a range of growth, perspective and organizational performance programmes.

He got his PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Calgary. He targeted research to the differences between medalists and non-medalists, their coaches, supporters and leaders. Dr Richard Young strives to simplify the 'performance problem' and impact the performance solution.

Only on the Athletics For Life Podcast, you hear what it takes to be a high performer!

'The expert performer works to the truth; a future can not be created without it' - Dr Richard Young

'Self-awareness is the number one muscle for high performance' - Dr Richard Young

'Beliefs + Habits + Actions = A High Performer' - Dr Richard Young

'Often a sign of expertise is noticing what doesn’t happen' - Malcolm Gladwell

'Flow state is halfway between anxiety and boredom' - Firas Zahabi

'Music ain’t notes man, it’s the space between the notes' - BB King

Book recommendation: PEAK - Secrets From The New Science Of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool - https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-N...​


Website Simplifly2Perform: https://www.simplify2perform.com/​

May 2021 Dr Richard Young's new book: The High Performance Playbook


OUR SPONSOR:

Collegepro website: http://www.collegepro.com.cn/​

Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Dr Richard Young

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Contact information:

cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn

jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn

s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mn

]]>b95a404b-a6ca-4a17-85ed-6d920784b9dfFri, 09 Apr 2021 13:52:00 +080054:04nofull19We are very honoured to share with you our interview with Dr Richard Young. Dr Richard Young has over 30 years of experience in performance alignment. He has personal experience across 9 Olympics in multiple roles (athlete, coach, scientist, leader). He was part of Canada’s Olympic Cycling Team at the Seoul 1988 Olympic games and has been involved with the New Zealand Olympic Committee for many years. He won international gold medals, coached world champions, researched performance and created programmes that contributed to Olympic medals for three countries Dr Richard Young works with individuals, teams and leaders in high performance and Olympic sport to align actions with what matters to performance. Achieve more, simplers and more meaningfully. He is driven by seeing people achieve their potential faster and lighter. He focuses on advancing human behavioural performance. Dr Richard Young works with businesses, organizations and individuals to increase performance and achieve results through a range of growth, perspective and organizational performance programmes. He got his PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Calgary. He targeted research to the differences between medalists and non-medalists, their coaches, supporters and leaders. Dr Richard Young strives to simplify the 'performance problem' and impact the performance solution. Only on the Athletics For Life Podcast, you hear what it takes to be a high performer! 'The expert performer works to the truth; a future can not be created without it' - Dr Richard Young 'Self-awareness is the number one muscle for high performance' - Dr Richard Young 'Beliefs + Habits + Actions = A High Performer' - Dr Richard Young 'Often a sign of expertise is noticing what doesn’t happen' - Malcolm Gladwell 'Flow state is halfway between anxiety and boredom' - Firas Zahabi 'Music ain’t notes man, it’s the space between the notes' - BB King Book recommendation: PEAK - Secrets From The New Science Of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RLaE9XeWFrMWN6cEZkU0M3Y3VxbS1ZOFJ4d3xBQ3Jtc0tucHlNaFJqdTRzd1JKU0FIeTNBWkR1MG1SbFhsWmhTMTliV2hwRUY2R18yVVJaNmtrSFVYQ3pKdnlqVGNibVI5c2NOelRwUmZFQmdlQ0VwLUllNmlVQXg3STktVkM5OVZ5YU5udUN3aFc1aHMycjhQdwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPeak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise%2Fdp%2F1531864880 (https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-N...)​ Website Simplifly2Perform: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxiLVdSOHpaX3NYYmlVLU5PQWZNSV9tdzlhd3xBQ3Jtc0tteEtqZ0lDa3pKZFg2MmNzRy1nbmgzVnJoTG9kUVJRbGlZV3pjZGVHeTFMWW9WV2hTaE5TdDlIUVY5cnRIalBnNlhRVGdBNFlQaUJCb0JVZjh3MmZoTE5LZk5zTGYtRXg5OF8zQzJCRUZQSmZEZWpNSQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplify2perform.com%2F (https://www.simplify2perform.com/)​ May 2021 Dr Richard Young's new book: The High Performance Playbook OUR SPONSOR: Collegepro website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbDc4RFNBUFhmdXFSY0dleUpMWmNGUWNRVWtTQXxBQ3Jtc0tuSjVaNFEtZl9TZC1wR2pYV0hUSHBQUzZfY1BKTHNySjJDTWhBTURUbWxESGJkTDVZdFM3UVpDWjAzOWZWNWQyNXExQnVsQXFrS2NqcjhwSVQ2MDA1YmpMSEh0RHU1WV9lMmY4bHBFbFBKYXJ1TzdlSQandq=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegepro.com.cn%2F (http://www.collegepro.com.cn/)​ Contact information: dale.dai@collegepro.com.cn Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Dr Richard Young Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Contact information: cd.athletics4life@gmail.com / craig.draper-johnson@britishschool.edu.mn jk.athletics4life@gmail.com / j.koops@isumongolia.edu.mn s.lillis@isumongolia.edu.mnCD JohnsonScott Fitzgerald: CIAA at Cairo American College: Implementing systems for successScott Fitzgerald: CIAA at Cairo American College: Implementing systems for successWe interviewed Mr Scott Fitzgerald CIAA, Mr Fitzgerald is the Athletic and Activities Director at Cairo American College. He holds a master's degree in educational leadership from the College of New Jersey. Mr Fitzgerald has been overseas for a long time and has worked in Egypt, Venezuela, Lebanon, China and now back again in Egypt. In Tianjin, while at the International School of Tianjin (IST), he was the Tianjin representative with the ADs from the International School of Beijing, to administer the local league, ISAC- Tianjin/Beijing. While at the International School of Tianjin and Cairo American College he has driven the refurbishing of the athletics facilities. Mr Fitzgerald is an avid cyclist, he rides mountain bikes 2-4 times per week in the wadi, a beautiful canyon in the desert of Egypt. Athletic Directors like Mr Fitzgerald are a very valuable resource for us less experienced Athletic Directors. His knowledge, experience and passion are inspiring, and help us to continue improving our programs. 'Build Locally, before you go International' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald 'When moving to a new school or new culture, it is the systematical approach that helps you to settlin in' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald 'Find a format that works and stick to it' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald Topics Covered: Catching up with Mr Scott Fitzgerald Who is Mr Scott Fitzgerald His time in Tianjin China at the International School of Tianjin How to deal with switching between different cultures When do you move to a different school and country The importance of 'systems and structure' What is his Athletics philosophy The difference between US and International School sports The Athletics structure at Cairo American College The influence of the COVID pandemic on his Athletics programs The influence of the government on his Athletics program How does he stay active His involvement in refurbishing the Athletic facilities and creating a new Athletics league at Cairo American College How to start a new league How long does it take to start playing with the new league Brainstorming about new options for International leagues How to improve our own UBAC league Tips for starting Athletic Directors from Mr Fitzgerald Lessons learned from Mr Fitzgerald for our local league The podcast wrap-up with CD and Jeff Website Cairo American College - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEN4ald5TVBWNzZnNGZLRlMtcm1oUERXS1dtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsbmZTZXNxQUpXaXNrdTVkTXRSN1YtSmFBOUlUT19fckhJLUFpSnlUR3VNU3lLMFoxSWItOXU2bUREWktZNHp6b3M2OF9vNE15eXQzY0FudHV4dUU5d2otbEZ5TDZLSzVQYXlJOXZlVHVpaThzb2Mxbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cacegypt.org%2F (https://www.cacegypt.org/)​ Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Scott Fitzgerald CAA Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis NIAAA Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbklmYjVSbHFrb09EY2htQ3JSSWhNQl9LOUhod3xBQ3Jtc0tsMkM0Z2ROdHZ1dVhlYXo0NlhIalg3SGVDWFJkVlZDamQwZUZyWWM2NTNfdzZlRkwyTGI2ZnVlcjJvT3J1X3owemROS2FHQjJKN05IM21KWVA5dDA5SUNWUTFkVENhWFkySzFyZVRrZ3hZSjM4ZDdCOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.niaaa.org%2F%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://members.niaaa.org/​​)​ CIAA: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpVRXlWSkhXcHJlLWdIWXJaOGxhaU5mR1MwQXxBQ3Jtc0tsd3p5aEZ6UHF5OFY0UkNmeFdlZ1pwU3dlT1BpU0ZZT0c3YUJJWGlkekN6UmE5bTVRelpxZ1o0c3ZWMUhBQXZPYmI4bmd6bHV4Y25WY0ppYzZFQlBzVmlGdXU2NGNKN2I4a2oxNHpNV1BpMU5jYlZSOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.niaaa.org%2Fgeneral%2Fcustom.asp%3Fpage%3DLeadershipTraining (https://members.niaaa.org/general/cus...)​ International Courses LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies &amp; Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools LTC 903 Athletic Administration: ConceptsWe interviewed Mr Scott Fitzgerald CIAA, Mr Fitzgerald is the Athletic and Activities Director at Cairo American College. He holds a master's degree in educational leadership from the College of New Jersey. Mr Fitzgerald has been overseas for a long time and has worked in Egypt, Venezuela, Lebanon, China and now back again in Egypt.

In Tianjin, while at the International School of Tianjin (IST), he was the Tianjin representative with the ADs from the International School of Beijing, to administer the local league, ISAC- Tianjin/Beijing. While at the International School of Tianjin and Cairo American College he has driven the refurbishing of the athletics facilities.


Mr Fitzgerald is an avid cyclist, he rides mountain bikes 2-4 times per week in the wadi, a beautiful canyon in the desert of Egypt.


Athletic Directors like Mr Fitzgerald are a very valuable resource for us less experienced Athletic Directors. His knowledge, experience and passion are inspiring, and help us to continue improving our programs.


'Build Locally, before you go International' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald


'When moving to a new school or new culture, it is the systematical approach that helps you to settlin in' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald


'Find a format that works and stick to it' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald


Topics Covered:

Catching up with Mr Scott Fitzgerald

Who is Mr Scott Fitzgerald

His time in Tianjin China at the International School of Tianjin

How to deal with switching between different cultures

When do you move to a different school and country

The importance of 'systems and structure'

What is his Athletics philosophy

The difference between US and International School sports

The Athletics structure at Cairo American College

The influence of the COVID pandemic on his Athletics programs

The influence of the government on his Athletics program

How does he stay active

His involvement in refurbishing the Athletic facilities and creating a new Athletics league at Cairo American College

How to start a new league

How long does it take to start playing with the new league

Brainstorming about new options for International leagues

How to improve our own UBAC league

Tips for starting Athletic Directors from Mr Fitzgerald

Lessons learned from Mr Fitzgerald for our local league

The podcast wrap-up with CD and Jeff


Website Cairo American College - https://www.cacegypt.org/​


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Scott Fitzgerald CAA

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


NIAAA Website: https://members.niaaa.org/​​​

CIAA: https://members.niaaa.org/general/cus...​


International Courses


LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration

LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies & Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools

LTC 903 Athletic Administration: Concepts of Program Philosophy

LTC 904 Athletic Administration: Child Protection Overview for the International School Athletic Administrator

]]>ed446fea-143d-4313-b459-f4d482a2745eFri, 02 Apr 2021 17:12:00 +080049:10nofull18We interviewed Mr Scott Fitzgerald CIAA, Mr Fitzgerald is the Athletic and Activities Director at Cairo American College. He holds a master's degree in educational leadership from the College of New Jersey. Mr Fitzgerald has been overseas for a long time and has worked in Egypt, Venezuela, Lebanon, China and now back again in Egypt. In Tianjin, while at the International School of Tianjin (IST), he was the Tianjin representative with the ADs from the International School of Beijing, to administer the local league, ISAC- Tianjin/Beijing. While at the International School of Tianjin and Cairo American College he has driven the refurbishing of the athletics facilities. Mr Fitzgerald is an avid cyclist, he rides mountain bikes 2-4 times per week in the wadi, a beautiful canyon in the desert of Egypt. Athletic Directors like Mr Fitzgerald are a very valuable resource for us less experienced Athletic Directors. His knowledge, experience and passion are inspiring, and help us to continue improving our programs. 'Build Locally, before you go International' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald 'When moving to a new school or new culture, it is the systematical approach that helps you to settlin in' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald 'Find a format that works and stick to it' - Mr Scott Fitzgerald Topics Covered: Catching up with Mr Scott Fitzgerald Who is Mr Scott Fitzgerald His time in Tianjin China at the International School of Tianjin How to deal with switching between different cultures When do you move to a different school and country The importance of 'systems and structure' What is his Athletics philosophy The difference between US and International School sports The Athletics structure at Cairo American College The influence of the COVID pandemic on his Athletics programs The influence of the government on his Athletics program How does he stay active His involvement in refurbishing the Athletic facilities and creating a new Athletics league at Cairo American College How to start a new league How long does it take to start playing with the new league Brainstorming about new options for International leagues How to improve our own UBAC league Tips for starting Athletic Directors from Mr Fitzgerald Lessons learned from Mr Fitzgerald for our local league The podcast wrap-up with CD and Jeff Website Cairo American College - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbEN4ald5TVBWNzZnNGZLRlMtcm1oUERXS1dtZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsbmZTZXNxQUpXaXNrdTVkTXRSN1YtSmFBOUlUT19fckhJLUFpSnlUR3VNU3lLMFoxSWItOXU2bUREWktZNHp6b3M2OF9vNE15eXQzY0FudHV4dUU5d2otbEZ5TDZLSzVQYXlJOXZlVHVpaThzb2Mxbwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cacegypt.org%2F (https://www.cacegypt.org/)​ Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Scott Fitzgerald CAA Camera and editing: Scott Lillis NIAAA Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbklmYjVSbHFrb09EY2htQ3JSSWhNQl9LOUhod3xBQ3Jtc0tsMkM0Z2ROdHZ1dVhlYXo0NlhIalg3SGVDWFJkVlZDamQwZUZyWWM2NTNfdzZlRkwyTGI2ZnVlcjJvT3J1X3owemROS2FHQjJKN05IM21KWVA5dDA5SUNWUTFkVENhWFkySzFyZVRrZ3hZSjM4ZDdCOAandq=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.niaaa.org%2F%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://members.niaaa.org/​​)​ CIAA: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpVRXlWSkhXcHJlLWdIWXJaOGxhaU5mR1MwQXxBQ3Jtc0tsd3p5aEZ6UHF5OFY0UkNmeFdlZ1pwU3dlT1BpU0ZZT0c3YUJJWGlkekN6UmE5bTVRelpxZ1o0c3ZWMUhBQXZPYmI4bmd6bHV4Y25WY0ppYzZFQlBzVmlGdXU2NGNKN2I4a2oxNHpNV1BpMU5jYlZSOAandq=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.niaaa.org%2Fgeneral%2Fcustom.asp%3Fpage%3DLeadershipTraining (https://members.niaaa.org/general/cus...)​ International Courses LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies and Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools LTC 903 Athletic Administration: ConceptsCD JohnsonKayla and Darian Brackmann: Alumni Series - Taking sports back to the USKayla and Darian Brackmann: Alumni Series - Taking sports back to the USWe interviewed Kayla and Darian Brackmann. Both Kayla and Darian are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Kayla graduated in 2019 and Darian in 2020 and they are currently working and studying in Denver, Colorado. Both Kayla and Darian embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What made them so unique was their passion for coaching and supporting the younger students in their development. It was our pleasure to have them on the podcast. 'Think of it as different plays in basketball, every situation is unique and a asks for a different approach - Kayla Brackmann 'There is no point about thinking to do something, just go for it. If you do not like it, that is fine but if you like it, it could benefit you so much' - Kayla Brackmann 'Knowing what the competition is, gives you extra motivation to develop as a person and team' - Darian Brackmann 'Just go for it, you never know what it can bring you' - Darian Brackmann ' Knowing what you need from each other is the key to grow as a team' - Darian Brackmann Topics Covered: Catching up with the Brackmanns Introduction of Kayla and Darian Brackmann What are they up to right now? The most memorable moments from ISU sports Their sports experience in Saudi-Arabia Would they have been as successful in school without playing sports? How did their involvement in sports, production, media help their overall development? How did they balance their extra-curricular activities with the IB Diploma Programme? The importance of their parents' support What do the ACAMIS sports trips mean to them? Darian's ISU Media role - How was this different from playing at the tournament? Kayla's MVP award at the ACAMIS Basketball Orange Division 2018 tournament in Macau How was it like to change to a more competitive sports division? How did they develop their successful boys' volleyball team? How was their transition from living overseas to the USA? What do they do to stay fit, healthy and active these days? What would they say to younger students planning to play sports? Biggest lessons learned from ISU sports? Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblNTU2tQaGF6dGszbXhDTFZ0YVFnNTVGR05Td3xBQ3Jtc0trUTZRRGdBNjl4S2dxamlOUXd2d05vSzhiYjVCZHNxbVBTN211bUlHR3Y3Qm02VmhnME96X2Z1NFdQMHFfTW5rdHZ3b2VUUXRNWWtUMlc0aGxwUDNkN25jZjVnU1pYMmpfWlpIeUsxNTFiSGNhbDFYUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F17a23AP2vOBK3pT4O6D1K0VBi_fqzcdZh%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...)​ Made by Darian Brackmann ACAMIS 2019 Orange Division Final -https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmthRkVZMXdYUC0yazdBMHg2ZnlhMXBCN2xfd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNWVfSU1NYkVId210bmdHQzdjMm9pcGlVeThfTTFaekNvOXJuS0ZGV2cxZnZfVXVlV1czVUlYbEduRW45bkZwRW8zM1B1VVRZSDlMbWhET092Q0ttNkJpUVE0d19kLXR5RlE2WEFHMkVXUDYxcXFPUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1rVZJxClIADiM_r1NiuWgDtiSfZXtsO_I (https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...)​ Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Kayla and Darian Brackmann Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn We interviewed Kayla and Darian Brackmann. Both Kayla and Darian are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Kayla graduated in 2019 and Darian in 2020 and they are currently working and studying in Denver, Colorado. Both Kayla and Darian embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What made them so unique was their passion for coaching and supporting the younger students in their development. It was our pleasure to have them on the podcast.

'Think of it as different plays in basketball, every situation is unique and a asks for a different approach - Kayla Brackmann


'There is no point about thinking to do something, just go for it. If you do not like it, that is fine but if you like it, it could benefit you so much' - Kayla Brackmann


'Knowing what the competition is, gives you extra motivation to develop as a person and team' - Darian Brackmann


'Just go for it, you never know what it can bring you' - Darian Brackmann


' Knowing what you need from each other is the key to grow as a team' - Darian Brackmann


Topics Covered:

Catching up with the Brackmanns

Introduction of Kayla and Darian Brackmann

What are they up to right now?

The most memorable moments from ISU sports

Their sports experience in Saudi-Arabia

Would they have been as successful in school without playing sports?

How did their involvement in sports, production, media help their overall development?

How did they balance their extra-curricular activities with the IB Diploma Programme?

The importance of their parents' support

What do the ACAMIS sports trips mean to them?

Darian's ISU Media role - How was this different from playing at the tournament?

Kayla's MVP award at the ACAMIS Basketball Orange Division 2018 tournament in Macau

How was it like to change to a more competitive sports division?

How did they develop their successful boys' volleyball team?

How was their transition from living overseas to the USA?

What do they do to stay fit, healthy and active these days?

What would they say to younger students planning to play sports?

Biggest lessons learned from ISU sports?


Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...​

Made by Darian Brackmann


ACAMIS 2019 Orange Division Final -https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...​


Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Kayla and Darian Brackmann

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn

]]>55925afd-a75a-4f52-aa2f-a418b3dcdc6bFri, 26 Mar 2021 17:09:00 +080038:24nofull17We interviewed Kayla and Darian Brackmann. Both Kayla and Darian are ISU Alumni who played multiple sports. Kayla graduated in 2019 and Darian in 2020 and they are currently working and studying in Denver, Colorado. Both Kayla and Darian embodied the educational-based athletics philosophy and showed what it means to be a student-athlete. Not only were they great team players, but they also were supportive of others, kind and respectful to their coaches and they showed great sportsmanship on- and off the court. What made them so unique was their passion for coaching and supporting the younger students in their development. It was our pleasure to have them on the podcast. 'Think of it as different plays in basketball, every situation is unique and a asks for a different approach - Kayla Brackmann 'There is no point about thinking to do something, just go for it. If you do not like it, that is fine but if you like it, it could benefit you so much' - Kayla Brackmann 'Knowing what the competition is, gives you extra motivation to develop as a person and team' - Darian Brackmann 'Just go for it, you never know what it can bring you' - Darian Brackmann ' Knowing what you need from each other is the key to grow as a team' - Darian Brackmann Topics Covered: Catching up with the Brackmanns Introduction of Kayla and Darian Brackmann What are they up to right now? The most memorable moments from ISU sports Their sports experience in Saudi-Arabia Would they have been as successful in school without playing sports? How did their involvement in sports, production, media help their overall development? How did they balance their extra-curricular activities with the IB Diploma Programme? The importance of their parents' support What do the ACAMIS sports trips mean to them? Darian's ISU Media role - How was this different from playing at the tournament? Kayla's MVP award at the ACAMIS Basketball Orange Division 2018 tournament in Macau How was it like to change to a more competitive sports division? How did they develop their successful boys' volleyball team? How was their transition from living overseas to the USA? What do they do to stay fit, healthy and active these days? What would they say to younger students planning to play sports? Biggest lessons learned from ISU sports? Awards banquet 2019 Video - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqblNTU2tQaGF6dGszbXhDTFZ0YVFnNTVGR05Td3xBQ3Jtc0trUTZRRGdBNjl4S2dxamlOUXd2d05vSzhiYjVCZHNxbVBTN211bUlHR3Y3Qm02VmhnME96X2Z1NFdQMHFfTW5rdHZ3b2VUUXRNWWtUMlc0aGxwUDNkN25jZjVnU1pYMmpfWlpIeUsxNTFiSGNhbDFYUQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F17a23AP2vOBK3pT4O6D1K0VBi_fqzcdZh%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17a23...)​ Made by Darian Brackmann ACAMIS 2019 Orange Division Final -https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbmthRkVZMXdYUC0yazdBMHg2ZnlhMXBCN2xfd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNWVfSU1NYkVId210bmdHQzdjMm9pcGlVeThfTTFaekNvOXJuS0ZGV2cxZnZfVXVlV1czVUlYbEduRW45bkZwRW8zM1B1VVRZSDlMbWhET092Q0ttNkJpUVE0d19kLXR5RlE2WEFHMkVXUDYxcXFPUQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1rVZJxClIADiM_r1NiuWgDtiSfZXtsO_I (https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...)​ Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Kayla and Darian Brackmann Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cnCD JohnsonOldrich Zajicek: Alumni Series - Using volleyball to connect in CzechOldrich Zajicek: Alumni Series - Using volleyball to connect in CzechWe interviewed Oldrich Zajicek. Oldrich is an ISU Alumni who was a multi-sport athlete for several years. Oldrich graduated in 2020 and is currently studying in Prague, Czech Republic. We catch up with Oldrich to see how he is doing. We asked him about his personal background, his high school sports experiences and how he copes with being a third-culture student. 'Do not focus on a specific position, but focus on being a great overall player and person ' - Oldrich Zajicek Topics Covered: What is he currently up to The university he is attending The courses he is following at university How did the International Baccalaureate (IB) prepare him for life How did he balance school sports, academics and production His volleyball training schedule The countries he has lived in How does it feel to be back in the Czech Republic How did sports help him with settling in back home Will he continue to play volleyball in the future Why did he try out for the ISU U19 Volleyball team in Grade 10 His growth as a volleyball player The balance of the DP program and Volleyball The success of the ISU U19 Volleyball team 2020 How did they create a cohesive team The ACAMIS Nanjing Volleyball tournament The final of ACAMIS Volleyball 2019 and the lessons learned from losing Advice for younger students Volleyball helped him to............ Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Oldrich Zajicek Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn We interviewed Oldrich Zajicek. Oldrich is an ISU Alumni who was a multi-sport athlete for several years. Oldrich graduated in 2020 and is currently studying in Prague, Czech Republic. We catch up with Oldrich to see how he is doing. We asked him about his personal background, his high school sports experiences and how he copes with being a third-culture student.

'Do not focus on a specific position, but focus on being a great overall player and person ' - Oldrich Zajicek

Topics Covered:

What is he currently up to

The university he is attending

The courses he is following at university

How did the International Baccalaureate (IB) prepare him for life

How did he balance school sports, academics and production

His volleyball training schedule

The countries he has lived in

How does it feel to be back in the Czech Republic

How did sports help him with settling in back home

Will he continue to play volleyball in the future

Why did he try out for the ISU U19 Volleyball team in Grade 10

His growth as a volleyball player

The balance of the DP program and Volleyball

The success of the ISU U19 Volleyball team 2020

How did they create a cohesive team

The ACAMIS Nanjing Volleyball tournament

The final of ACAMIS Volleyball 2019 and the lessons learned from losing

Advice for younger students

Volleyball helped him to............


Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Oldrich Zajicek

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn

]]>0e107d24-6e7c-46cf-84d0-9e41aabe1c74Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:06:00 +080048:19nofull15We interviewed Oldrich Zajicek. Oldrich is an ISU Alumni who was a multi-sport athlete for several years. Oldrich graduated in 2020 and is currently studying in Prague, Czech Republic. We catch up with Oldrich to see how he is doing. We asked him about his personal background, his high school sports experiences and how he copes with being a third-culture student. 'Do not focus on a specific position, but focus on being a great overall player and person ' - Oldrich Zajicek Topics Covered: What is he currently up to The university he is attending The courses he is following at university How did the International Baccalaureate (IB) prepare him for life How did he balance school sports, academics and production His volleyball training schedule The countries he has lived in How does it feel to be back in the Czech Republic How did sports help him with settling in back home Will he continue to play volleyball in the future Why did he try out for the ISU U19 Volleyball team in Grade 10 His growth as a volleyball player The balance of the DP program and Volleyball The success of the ISU U19 Volleyball team 2020 How did they create a cohesive team The ACAMIS Nanjing Volleyball tournament The final of ACAMIS Volleyball 2019 and the lessons learned from losing Advice for younger students Volleyball helped him to............ Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Oldrich Zajicek Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cnCD JohnsonAriunbaatar Ganbaatar: Alumni Series - Staying Active in GermanyAriunbaatar Ganbaatar: Alumni Series - Staying Active in GermanyWe interviewed Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, Ariunbaatar is an ISU Alumni who was a multi-sport athlete for several years. Ariunbaatar graduated in 2019 and is currently studying in Germany. We catch up with Ariunbaatar and see how he is doing. We asked him about his personal background, his high school sports experiences and he shares some great advice for younger athletes. 'Sports calmed me down, I realized that I can only control myself and not the actions of others' 'You can only win by playing sports, even if you lose a game you win in life' - Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar. Topics covered: Who is Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar How has he been keeping fit during the lockdown in Germany When did he start playing sport His ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) Athletic experiences How did it feel to represent his school and country in China Ways he copes with stress and how sports help him with this Transition from Mongolia to Germany and finding a club to play at How does is daily life in Germany look like The life lessons he gained from playing sports Advice for a young student who wants to try sports Influence of his parents on his sporting career and life in general How did he balance academics and sports What did winning athletic awards mean to him How did he make the switch in becoming a servant leader The ISU Coaches Style A message for his sister A fun memory of the athletic travels to China and Macau How was the transition from a small division to a big division in ACAMIS Advice for those student-athletes in Grade 11 and 12 Why should you play sports Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn We interviewed Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, Ariunbaatar is an ISU Alumni who was a multi-sport athlete for several years. Ariunbaatar graduated in 2019 and is currently studying in Germany. We catch up with Ariunbaatar and see how he is doing. We asked him about his personal background, his high school sports experiences and he shares some great advice for younger athletes.

'Sports calmed me down, I realized that I can only control myself and not the actions of others'

'You can only win by playing sports, even if you lose a game you win in life' - Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar.


Topics covered:

Who is Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar

How has he been keeping fit during the lockdown in Germany

When did he start playing sport

His ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) Athletic experiences

How did it feel to represent his school and country in China

Ways he copes with stress and how sports help him with this

Transition from Mongolia to Germany and finding a club to play at

How does is daily life in Germany look like

The life lessons he gained from playing sports

Advice for a young student who wants to try sports

Influence of his parents on his sporting career and life in general

How did he balance academics and sports

What did winning athletic awards mean to him

How did he make the switch in becoming a servant leader

The ISU Coaches Style

A message for his sister

A fun memory of the athletic travels to China and Macau

How was the transition from a small division to a big division in ACAMIS

Advice for those student-athletes in Grade 11 and 12

Why should you play sports



Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn

]]>34e66516-13ff-4424-8291-c85935357d37Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:04:00 +080038:21nofull14We interviewed Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar, Ariunbaatar is an ISU Alumni who was a multi-sport athlete for several years. Ariunbaatar graduated in 2019 and is currently studying in Germany. We catch up with Ariunbaatar and see how he is doing. We asked him about his personal background, his high school sports experiences and he shares some great advice for younger athletes. 'Sports calmed me down, I realized that I can only control myself and not the actions of others' 'You can only win by playing sports, even if you lose a game you win in life' - Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar. Topics covered: Who is Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar How has he been keeping fit during the lockdown in Germany When did he start playing sport His ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) Athletic experiences How did it feel to represent his school and country in China Ways he copes with stress and how sports help him with this Transition from Mongolia to Germany and finding a club to play at How does is daily life in Germany look like The life lessons he gained from playing sports Advice for a young student who wants to try sports Influence of his parents on his sporting career and life in general How did he balance academics and sports What did winning athletic awards mean to him How did he make the switch in becoming a servant leader The ISU Coaches Style A message for his sister A fun memory of the athletic travels to China and Macau How was the transition from a small division to a big division in ACAMIS Advice for those student-athletes in Grade 11 and 12 Why should you play sports Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cnCD JohnsonDanny Clarke: Head Athletics Director of ACAMIS - Running International Sports AssociationsDanny Clarke: Head Athletics Director of ACAMIS - Running International Sports AssociationsWe interviewed Mr Danny Clarke, Mr Clarke is the athletic director at the Nanjing International School, China. Mr Clarke is the Head Athletics Director for ACAMIS (Association of Chinese and Mongolia International Schools) Both CD and Jeff have known Mr Clarke for several years and we always enjoy talking to him. In the interview, we talk with Mr Clarke about his career as an Athletics Director, the current COVID-19 situation, his philosophy on sports and he shared some valuable lessons for new Athletics Directors. 'Put the structures in place for someone else to step in and easily take over, it is not about you but it is about supporting the whole school culture ' - Danny Clarke. Topics covered: Catching up with Danny Clarke Difficulties transitioning to the Athletics Director Job His sports philosophy What is he proud of in his career His role in ACAMIS sports Advice for beginning ADs Wishes and hopes for ACAMIS sports Things he wants to accomplish at NIS and in his personal career Closing of the interview​ Reflecting on the Interview with CD and Jeff Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Danny Clarke Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn We interviewed Mr Danny Clarke, Mr Clarke is the athletic director at the Nanjing International School, China. Mr Clarke is the Head Athletics Director for ACAMIS (Association of Chinese and Mongolia International Schools) Both CD and Jeff have known Mr Clarke for several years and we always enjoy talking to him. In the interview, we talk with Mr Clarke about his career as an Athletics Director, the current COVID-19 situation, his philosophy on sports and he shared some valuable lessons for new Athletics Directors.

'Put the structures in place for someone else to step in and easily take over, it is not about you but it is about supporting the whole school culture ' - Danny Clarke.

Topics covered:

Catching up with Danny Clarke

Difficulties transitioning to the Athletics Director Job

His sports philosophy

What is he proud of in his career

His role in ACAMIS sports

Advice for beginning ADs

Wishes and hopes for ACAMIS sports

Things he wants to accomplish at NIS and in his personal career

Closing of the interview​

Reflecting on the Interview with CD and Jeff

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Danny Clarke

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cn

]]>a62b12f4-fb74-4e1a-adec-03815f7d91baFri, 26 Feb 2021 16:01:00 +080045:35nofull13We interviewed Mr Danny Clarke, Mr Clarke is the athletic director at the Nanjing International School, China. Mr Clarke is the Head Athletics Director for ACAMIS (Association of Chinese and Mongolia International Schools) Both CD and Jeff have known Mr Clarke for several years and we always enjoy talking to him. In the interview, we talk with Mr Clarke about his career as an Athletics Director, the current COVID-19 situation, his philosophy on sports and he shared some valuable lessons for new Athletics Directors. 'Put the structures in place for someone else to step in and easily take over, it is not about you but it is about supporting the whole school culture ' - Danny Clarke. Topics covered: Catching up with Danny Clarke Difficulties transitioning to the Athletics Director Job His sports philosophy What is he proud of in his career His role in ACAMIS sports Advice for beginning ADs Wishes and hopes for ACAMIS sports Things he wants to accomplish at NIS and in his personal career Closing of the interview​ Reflecting on the Interview with CD and Jeff Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Danny Clarke Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Collegepro Uniforms - www.collegepro.com.cnCD JohnsonMike Ellson: CMAA Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville - Supporting New ADsMike Ellson: CMAA Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville - Supporting New ADsWe interviewed Mr Mike Ellson, Mr Ellson is the athletic director at Christ Presbyterian Academy Nashville, TN. He began teaching and coaching at CPA in 1987 and has served as their first coach and only athletic director. Ellson oversees the athletics program, focusing on character development and personal growth, and continues to seek opportunities to mentor coaches and students. Mr Ellson was selected as a Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year twice, and he was the 2020 Distinguished Service Award Recipient and was named the 2020 Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award Winner by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. 'We are not defined or identified by the scoreboard' - Mike Ellson Topics discussed: * Introduction * Career into becoming an Athletics Director * His philosophy on Athletics and Educational-based Athletics Philosophy * His involvement in TSSAA and NIAAA in various roles * His drive to support and lead the new generation of ADs * The NIAAA Quality Program Assessment and the benefits for international schools * NIAAA mentorship program * His view on the International Athletics Director * The four questions every Athletic Director should ask themselves Website Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2J5WS16cndNWFBzUVlzSFVWT1VHMGw3ZlVGQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNjNDTUY2ZlNkVDJUOVRKRE0wb0YxWEpHc0tBMGNVc3FRZHdldWpXSG1IRkduVkFSem4tdmxodTlCWG1VaVh4UmRwanBfX1c2ZUVVQjZlTUhfeGNDbEVkY3M2Q00zSDFXMWpkNVc4VFRmalpkVVBNbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpalions.org%2F (https://www.cpalions.org/)​ Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Mike Ellson CMAA Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis NIAAA Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZPc3ZRU01VckxJeW9nSTRJSGFIb3JoOUJOd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZUFYVlQ5LVdBNXAxYy03YWZMTnhuTGF2NjdncVJnZk50X0FuOTQtanM4Z09YTHA1NUdwOHQ0MUpkRGtzYXVKUXAyLUt3SWcyeTBPVFd2UkRXcENsQ3c5MmJfN3NHMk8wQ1p3WDBldHp2aHdTQ3RDWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.niaaa.org%2F (https://members.niaaa.org/) We interviewed Mr Mike Ellson, Mr Ellson is the athletic director at Christ Presbyterian Academy Nashville, TN. He began teaching and coaching at CPA in 1987 and has served as their first coach and only athletic director. Ellson oversees the athletics program, focusing on character development and personal growth, and continues to seek opportunities to mentor coaches and students. Mr Ellson was selected as a Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year twice, and he was the 2020 Distinguished Service Award Recipient and was named the 2020 Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award Winner by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

'We are not defined or identified by the scoreboard' - Mike Ellson

Topics discussed:

* Introduction

* Career into becoming an Athletics Director

* His philosophy on Athletics and Educational-based Athletics Philosophy

* His involvement in TSSAA and NIAAA in various roles

* His drive to support and lead the new generation of ADs

* The NIAAA Quality Program Assessment and the benefits for international schools

* NIAAA mentorship program

* His view on the International Athletics Director

* The four questions every Athletic Director should ask themselves


Website Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) - https://www.cpalions.org/​


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Mike Ellson CMAA

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


NIAAA Website: https://members.niaaa.org/

]]>a9c4d5d4-916a-4b31-8e85-65b70d03226aFri, 12 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +080045:35nofull12We interviewed Mr Mike Ellson, Mr Ellson is the athletic director at Christ Presbyterian Academy Nashville, TN. He began teaching and coaching at CPA in 1987 and has served as their first coach and only athletic director. Ellson oversees the athletics program, focusing on character development and personal growth, and continues to seek opportunities to mentor coaches and students. Mr Ellson was selected as a Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Athletic Director of the Year twice, and he was the 2020 Distinguished Service Award Recipient and was named the 2020 Frank Kovaleski Professional Development Award Winner by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. 'We are not defined or identified by the scoreboard' - Mike Ellson Topics discussed: * Introduction * Career into becoming an Athletics Director * His philosophy on Athletics and Educational-based Athletics Philosophy * His involvement in TSSAA and NIAAA in various roles * His drive to support and lead the new generation of ADs * The NIAAA Quality Program Assessment and the benefits for international schools * NIAAA mentorship program * His view on the International Athletics Director * The four questions every Athletic Director should ask themselves Website Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa2J5WS16cndNWFBzUVlzSFVWT1VHMGw3ZlVGQXxBQ3Jtc0tuNjNDTUY2ZlNkVDJUOVRKRE0wb0YxWEpHc0tBMGNVc3FRZHdldWpXSG1IRkduVkFSem4tdmxodTlCWG1VaVh4UmRwanBfX1c2ZUVVQjZlTUhfeGNDbEVkY3M2Q00zSDFXMWpkNVc4VFRmalpkVVBNbwandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpalions.org%2F (https://www.cpalions.org/)​ Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Mike Ellson CMAA Camera and editing: Scott Lillis NIAAA Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqblZPc3ZRU01VckxJeW9nSTRJSGFIb3JoOUJOd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZUFYVlQ5LVdBNXAxYy03YWZMTnhuTGF2NjdncVJnZk50X0FuOTQtanM4Z09YTHA1NUdwOHQ0MUpkRGtzYXVKUXAyLUt3SWcyeTBPVFd2UkRXcENsQ3c5MmJfN3NHMk8wQ1p3WDBldHp2aHdTQ3RDWQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fmembers.niaaa.org%2F (https://members.niaaa.org/)CD JohnsonGolden Nuggets from the first 10 episodesGolden Nuggets from the first 10 episodesIn this episode of Athletics for Life we talked about all that has happened since we started our podcast. We go back in time and discuss those 'Golden Nuggets' that our guests shared with us. We will introduce our sponsor Collegepro and for the first time you will see and hear from our editor in chief Mr Scott Lillis. Scott will discuss with us why he has joined the Athletics for Life crew and how it is to work with us. We also look ahead towards the 2021 year and we discuss our goals for the podcast and possible guests. Guest overview: #1 Douglas Killgore #2 Tom Ulmet #3 Gerben Silvis #4 Dulguun Munkh #5 Alex Heikens #6 Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar #7 Globetrottin ADs – Matt Flemming and Nick DeForest #8 Brett Jones #9 Buyanaa Boldbaatar #10 Brendan Tobin Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 In this episode of Athletics for Life we talked about all that has happened since we started our podcast. We go back in time and discuss those 'Golden Nuggets' that our guests shared with us. We will introduce our sponsor Collegepro and for the first time you will see and hear from our editor in chief Mr Scott Lillis. Scott will discuss with us why he has joined the Athletics for Life crew and how it is to work with us. We also look ahead towards the 2021 year and we discuss our goals for the podcast and possible guests.

Guest overview:

#1 Douglas Killgore

#2 Tom Ulmet

#3 Gerben Silvis

#4 Dulguun Munkh

#5 Alex Heikens

#6 Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar

#7 Globetrottin ADs – Matt Flemming and Nick DeForest

#8 Brett Jones

#9 Buyanaa Boldbaatar

#10 Brendan Tobin

Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

]]>f1c27148-5457-4d16-8468-76569c52ae2aFri, 29 Jan 2021 15:58:00 +080047:27nofull11In this episode of Athletics for Life we talked about all that has happened since we started our podcast. We go back in time and discuss those 'Golden Nuggets' that our guests shared with us. We will introduce our sponsor Collegepro and for the first time you will see and hear from our editor in chief Mr Scott Lillis. Scott will discuss with us why he has joined the Athletics for Life crew and how it is to work with us. We also look ahead towards the 2021 year and we discuss our goals for the podcast and possible guests. Guest overview: #1 Douglas Killgore #2 Tom Ulmet #3 Gerben Silvis #4 Dulguun Munkh #5 Alex Heikens #6 Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar #7 Globetrottin ADs – Matt Flemming and Nick DeForest #8 Brett Jones #9 Buyanaa Boldbaatar #10 Brendan Tobin Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2CD JohnsonBrendan Tobin: Athletics Director of the Tashkent International School - Silver Linings During a PandemicBrendan Tobin: Athletics Director of the Tashkent International School - Silver Linings During a PandemicFor our new Athletics for Life Podcast episode, we interviewed the Athletics Director of the Tashkent International School Brendan Tobin. We wanted to talk with Brendan as he organized a very successful virtual cross-country event. Many international schools from all over the globe participated in the Tashkent Virtual XC. Brendan explained his rationale for hosting this event, what went well and what would he have done differently. This interview will definitely help Athletic Directors that are interested to host a virtual event but might be hesitative to actually go for it. We want to thank Brendan for sharing his experiences with us and his support of the educational-based athletics philosophy. Quote: 'It is so important that we try to give our student-athletes an opportunity to connect with each other, and sports is the perfect vehicle to support that' Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Brendan Tobin Tashkent International School Uzbekistan Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1Q5azhETFh1bzR6SXpBeGVpNkVrWWZDc0JtUXxBQ3Jtc0tsb043cG14N3EtdHhJUkROM3FVODhHNjlLYXJhOEI3TTdMWUFiWmNYdXQtWFNnUE5HZVc4QjYxNDNBQ3I3TGhObnJGa1U4S2lXU3dEaXphU2E4clVDX0kwaWhkSTBNUjNVZmxScE5vcTRPOUtsUzdTMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tashschool.org%2F (https://www.tashschool.org/)​ Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis For our new Athletics for Life Podcast episode, we interviewed the Athletics Director of the Tashkent International School Brendan Tobin. We wanted to talk with Brendan as he organized a very successful virtual cross-country event. Many international schools from all over the globe participated in the Tashkent Virtual XC. Brendan explained his rationale for hosting this event, what went well and what would he have done differently. This interview will definitely help Athletic Directors that are interested to host a virtual event but might be hesitative to actually go for it. We want to thank Brendan for sharing his experiences with us and his support of the educational-based athletics philosophy.

Quote: 'It is so important that we try to give our student-athletes an opportunity to connect with each other, and sports is the perfect vehicle to support that'

Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Brendan Tobin

Tashkent International School Uzbekistan Website: https://www.tashschool.org/​

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis



]]>8244515d-f749-4ccd-bd9a-0307c9f1b07cFri, 15 Jan 2021 15:57:00 +080030:38nofull10For our new Athletics for Life Podcast episode, we interviewed the Athletics Director of the Tashkent International School Brendan Tobin. We wanted to talk with Brendan as he organized a very successful virtual cross-country event. Many international schools from all over the globe participated in the Tashkent Virtual XC. Brendan explained his rationale for hosting this event, what went well and what would he have done differently. This interview will definitely help Athletic Directors that are interested to host a virtual event but might be hesitative to actually go for it. We want to thank Brendan for sharing his experiences with us and his support of the educational-based athletics philosophy. Quote: 'It is so important that we try to give our student-athletes an opportunity to connect with each other, and sports is the perfect vehicle to support that' Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Brendan Tobin Tashkent International School Uzbekistan Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa1Q5azhETFh1bzR6SXpBeGVpNkVrWWZDc0JtUXxBQ3Jtc0tsb043cG14N3EtdHhJUkROM3FVODhHNjlLYXJhOEI3TTdMWUFiWmNYdXQtWFNnUE5HZVc4QjYxNDNBQ3I3TGhObnJGa1U4S2lXU3dEaXphU2E4clVDX0kwaWhkSTBNUjNVZmxScE5vcTRPOUtsUzdTMAandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tashschool.org%2F (https://www.tashschool.org/)​ Camera and editing: Scott LillisCD JohnsonBuyanaa Boldbaatar: Alumni Series - Lessons Learned from the US Naval AcademyBuyanaa Boldbaatar: Alumni Series - Lessons Learned from the US Naval AcademyWe interviewed Buyanaa Boldbaatar - Buyanaa is an alumnus from the International School of Ulaanbaatar and is currently enrolled at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. We talked with Buyanaa about his participation in high school athletics, his transition from Mongolia to the USA and the life lessons that he learned from the US Naval Academy. Buyanaa talks about his 'WHY', he is not only attending the US Naval Academy for his own benefits but he is there to represent his home country of Mongolia. An inspirational story of character, will, determination and resilience. US Naval Academy Honor Code - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFoNUhWRFNaNjhTYTlxS04zYjliX2lpU0dCQXxBQ3Jtc0ttekpsaVJWVmlGZnhKa0JQVHBia1d4d0Job1B3OGhXc2d1ekFBbGEzb1p4LW9PV0dpaHA4VXlCcnRSSS1fNm1kM2k4TnlITVBCRmNNckdmRDhOYmhEUmFWYThHT0pNZDhyZlB3dW9NQWxOV1F2bWc4aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usna.edu%2Fhomepage.php (https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php)​ 1) Midshipmen are persons of integrity: They stand for that which is right. They tell the truth and ensure that the truth is known. They do not lie. 2) They embrace fairness in all actions. They ensure that work submitted as their own is their own, and that assistance received from any source is authorized and properly documented. They do not cheat. 3) They respect the property of others and ensure that others are able to benefit from the use of their own property. They do not steal. Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Buyanaa Boldbaatar Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis We interviewed Buyanaa Boldbaatar - Buyanaa is an alumnus from the International School of Ulaanbaatar and is currently enrolled at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. We talked with Buyanaa about his participation in high school athletics, his transition from Mongolia to the USA and the life lessons that he learned from the US Naval Academy. Buyanaa talks about his 'WHY', he is not only attending the US Naval Academy for his own benefits but he is there to represent his home country of Mongolia. An inspirational story of character, will, determination and resilience.

US Naval Academy Honor Code - https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php​

1) Midshipmen are persons of integrity: They stand for that which is right.

They tell the truth and ensure that the truth is known.

They do not lie.


2) They embrace fairness in all actions. They ensure that work submitted as their own is their own, and that assistance received from any source is authorized and properly documented.

They do not cheat.


3) They respect the property of others and ensure that others are able to benefit from the use of their own property.

They do not steal.


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Buyanaa Boldbaatar

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis

]]>f957e0f3-fff6-4490-8bfb-60afbc8329cdFri, 08 Jan 2021 15:55:00 +080033:59nofull9We interviewed Buyanaa Boldbaatar - Buyanaa is an alumnus from the International School of Ulaanbaatar and is currently enrolled at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. We talked with Buyanaa about his participation in high school athletics, his transition from Mongolia to the USA and the life lessons that he learned from the US Naval Academy. Buyanaa talks about his 'WHY', he is not only attending the US Naval Academy for his own benefits but he is there to represent his home country of Mongolia. An inspirational story of character, will, determination and resilience. US Naval Academy Honor Code - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFoNUhWRFNaNjhTYTlxS04zYjliX2lpU0dCQXxBQ3Jtc0ttekpsaVJWVmlGZnhKa0JQVHBia1d4d0Job1B3OGhXc2d1ekFBbGEzb1p4LW9PV0dpaHA4VXlCcnRSSS1fNm1kM2k4TnlITVBCRmNNckdmRDhOYmhEUmFWYThHT0pNZDhyZlB3dW9NQWxOV1F2bWc4awandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usna.edu%2Fhomepage.php (https://www.usna.edu/homepage.php)​ 1) Midshipmen are persons of integrity: They stand for that which is right. They tell the truth and ensure that the truth is known. They do not lie. 2) They embrace fairness in all actions. They ensure that work submitted as their own is their own, and that assistance received from any source is authorized and properly documented. They do not cheat. 3) They respect the property of others and ensure that others are able to benefit from the use of their own property. They do not steal. Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Buyanaa Boldbaatar Camera and editing: Scott LillisCD JohnsonBrett Jones: StrongFirst - Utilizing Kettlebells to Develop StrengthBrett Jones: StrongFirst - Utilizing Kettlebells to Develop StrengthWe interviewed the executive director of StrongFirst Mr Brett Jones. Brett Jones is StrongFirst’s Director of Education and Master Kettlebell trainer. Brett Jones is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength &amp; Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Brett is currently the Director of Education for StrongFirst and presenter and advisory board member for Functional Movement Systems. With over 25 years of experience, Brett has sought out to consult with professional teams and athletes, as well as present throughout the United States and internationally. As an Athletic Trainer who has transitioned into the fitness industry, Brett has taught kettlebell techniques and principles since 2003. Brett continues to evolve his approach to training and teaching and is passionate about improving the quality of education for the fitness industry. Kettlebell training has become more and more popular around the world and they could offer enormous benefits to the physical and mental preparedness of student-athletes. StrongFirst is the School of Strength - They teach men and women how to reach high levels of strength. Quickly, safely, and without interfering with their duty, job, or sport The topics that we discussed - The StrongFirst philosophy on training and education - Benefits of kettlebell training for our student-athletes - The carryover effect of kettlebell training - Why multi-sport athletes should implement kettlebell training - How to start training with Kettlebells - The most important exercises for student-athletes to implement - How to implement Kettlebells in an International School Athletics Program - Practical part - Kettlebell instruction by Mr Brett Jones “Strength is the foundation for developing the rest of physical qualities.” —Prof. Leonid Matveev Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Brett Jones Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis Website of Mr Brett Jones: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUczWEtYNXNfLWxUeUctd1dTYkI1bXJSbUJRQXxBQ3Jtc0tuLXBIMnpqQUlsQnBMc0RjM0E5ZVJib1JQSkM0dnpaalZidVhhWkpCZGhtUUE4YlN6Z1FGWHJGOW44TVM0Q3dVRjFzNGZzVVBCbThxNFh6MzlhY2RycFdsWjU5d2RsWkxTbm1PN2d5NlBFTndyY3B4TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fappliedstrength.com%2F (https://appliedstrength.com/)​ Strongfirst website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazBxSGNadHQ5OXJVQktZb2ZONVlzQmlZcW5QZ3xBQ3Jtc0trQ3p5ME8yQ1FOUkNCUzRmczBBN19rV2NuN1Aza09uOUFSY2ttaHZVRGYyQVlVblZUdC1IRHF5dFFBUEh5OU1NeHkzZXQtVE9SaDhZbE9Qa1M0N1B6ajBMZW5kWXJZUWlHcVNaOG51RHVMR0FaS3JKUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strongfirst.com%2F (https://www.strongfirst.com/)​ Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NlTjlkT3llakNrajhldkFWZ2o4eElha3NQZ3xBQ3Jtc0tseGJyaC1kT2RrbHJlWWh0LWNSenVDTjlRTzZDdkRjSHVrUENtZy1SQkhuMEQ2RnF2cnhqbG5jd2pIcFZ3RDJMYU1PVU51Z29sRjE2UGJCZGtPLWlkZHM1Mm15cUQ3a0hMcC1nYWpuZEF0a2RDYnZudw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FBeStrongFirst (https://twitter.com/BeStrongFirst)​ We interviewed the executive director of StrongFirst Mr Brett Jones.

Brett Jones is StrongFirst’s Director of Education and Master Kettlebell trainer.

Brett Jones is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Brett is currently the Director of Education for StrongFirst and presenter and advisory board member for Functional Movement Systems.


With over 25 years of experience, Brett has sought out to consult with professional teams and athletes, as well as present throughout the United States and internationally.


As an Athletic Trainer who has transitioned into the fitness industry, Brett has taught kettlebell techniques and principles since 2003.


Brett continues to evolve his approach to training and teaching and is passionate about improving the quality of education for the fitness industry.

Kettlebell training has become more and more popular around the world and they could offer enormous benefits to the physical and mental preparedness of student-athletes.


StrongFirst is the School of Strength - They teach men and women how to reach high levels of strength. Quickly, safely, and without interfering with their duty, job, or sport


The topics that we discussed

- The StrongFirst philosophy on training and education

- Benefits of kettlebell training for our student-athletes

- The carryover effect of kettlebell training

- Why multi-sport athletes should implement kettlebell training

- How to start training with Kettlebells

- The most important exercises for student-athletes to implement

- How to implement Kettlebells in an International School Athletics Program

- Practical part - Kettlebell instruction by Mr Brett Jones


“Strength is the foundation for developing the rest of physical qualities.” —Prof. Leonid Matveev


Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Mr Brett Jones

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis


Website of Mr Brett Jones: https://appliedstrength.com/​

Strongfirst website: https://www.strongfirst.com/​

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeStrongFirst​



]]>0fc2c8ba-084d-4df9-9226-f890080696bcFri, 01 Jan 2021 15:53:00 +080044:17nofull8We interviewed the executive director of StrongFirst Mr Brett Jones. Brett Jones is StrongFirst’s Director of Education and Master Kettlebell trainer. Brett Jones is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Brett is currently the Director of Education for StrongFirst and presenter and advisory board member for Functional Movement Systems. With over 25 years of experience, Brett has sought out to consult with professional teams and athletes, as well as present throughout the United States and internationally. As an Athletic Trainer who has transitioned into the fitness industry, Brett has taught kettlebell techniques and principles since 2003. Brett continues to evolve his approach to training and teaching and is passionate about improving the quality of education for the fitness industry. Kettlebell training has become more and more popular around the world and they could offer enormous benefits to the physical and mental preparedness of student-athletes. StrongFirst is the School of Strength - They teach men and women how to reach high levels of strength. Quickly, safely, and without interfering with their duty, job, or sport The topics that we discussed - The StrongFirst philosophy on training and education - Benefits of kettlebell training for our student-athletes - The carryover effect of kettlebell training - Why multi-sport athletes should implement kettlebell training - How to start training with Kettlebells - The most important exercises for student-athletes to implement - How to implement Kettlebells in an International School Athletics Program - Practical part - Kettlebell instruction by Mr Brett Jones “Strength is the foundation for developing the rest of physical qualities.” —Prof. Leonid Matveev Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Mr Brett Jones Camera and editing: Scott Lillis Website of Mr Brett Jones: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbUczWEtYNXNfLWxUeUctd1dTYkI1bXJSbUJRQXxBQ3Jtc0tuLXBIMnpqQUlsQnBMc0RjM0E5ZVJib1JQSkM0dnpaalZidVhhWkpCZGhtUUE4YlN6Z1FGWHJGOW44TVM0Q3dVRjFzNGZzVVBCbThxNFh6MzlhY2RycFdsWjU5d2RsWkxTbm1PN2d5NlBFTndyY3B4TQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fappliedstrength.com%2F (https://appliedstrength.com/)​ Strongfirst website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqazBxSGNadHQ5OXJVQktZb2ZONVlzQmlZcW5QZ3xBQ3Jtc0trQ3p5ME8yQ1FOUkNCUzRmczBBN19rV2NuN1Aza09uOUFSY2ttaHZVRGYyQVlVblZUdC1IRHF5dFFBUEh5OU1NeHkzZXQtVE9SaDhZbE9Qa1M0N1B6ajBMZW5kWXJZUWlHcVNaOG51RHVMR0FaS3JKUQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strongfirst.com%2F (https://www.strongfirst.com/)​ Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NlTjlkT3llakNrajhldkFWZ2o4eElha3NQZ3xBQ3Jtc0tseGJyaC1kT2RrbHJlWWh0LWNSenVDTjlRTzZDdkRjSHVrUENtZy1SQkhuMEQ2RnF2cnhqbG5jd2pIcFZ3RDJMYU1PVU51Z29sRjE2UGJCZGtPLWlkZHM1Mm15cUQ3a0hMcC1nYWpuZEF0a2RDYnZudwandq=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FBeStrongFirst (https://twitter.com/BeStrongFirst)​CD JohnsonMatt and Nick from the Globetrotting ADs: Developing Quality ProgramsMatt and Nick from the Globetrotting ADs: Developing Quality ProgramsWe interviewed the Globetrottin' ADs Nick DeForest and Matt Flemming - The Globetrottin' ADs have made an impact on the International school scene over the last months. They have created a platform for athletic directors, activity coordinators, coaches, teachers and friends within the international school community. We talked about their reasoning for starting their online platform, their podcast, the conferences they have hosted and their upcoming student-leadership conference. We asked them for tips and tricks for our improving the Athletics for Life podcast and how to start a podcast. Both Nick and Matt are involved in creating and teaching the NIAAA International courses. We talked about the benefits of joining the NIAAA and the new International certifications. We want to thank Matt and Nick for their inspiration, support and all efforts in supporting the educational-based athletics philosophy. NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association) LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies &amp; Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools LTC 903 Athletic Administration: Concepts of Program Philosophy LTC 904 Athletic Administration: Child Protection Overview for the International School Athletic Administrator Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: GlobetrottinADs - Nick DeForest &amp; Matt Flemming GlobetrottinADs Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkp2YUdMcjVBRjhSU2plSFlpVlc2WTZLa1NCd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbXNndFNaXzZDS3JOM3UwempzMFpzVHhrRXh0OVlkaVNtWFFhSEZpdmFUVG45UEpYcmY3eFdjc25zajl2c2pRckpUOHdaX0NCcHoxcWptdU9uOHkzZ0xpaEJDTFVKZkFHazh3Z01CbHNOcEFjXzJGUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGlobetrottinADs%2F (https://www.facebook.com/Globetrottin...)​ GlobetrottinADs Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1WWnJiZDI5SDVtblN4MjFYcXRVQTVLN2NUQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdzVFcFBDWVVJSjEzSGhIZ1cyeXNSWVU2dUluR01FQ2YteU5zRUZSTEJOU0lsM1lQQ1FYQTNLQTc0VThrbEotNFJUZ2NHR1BXRXhfN1pWTXB2ZHZYR1pBdnYzY3JuNEZVU2p5MXlNRjRHb2x4d0Joaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globetrottinads.com%2F (https://www.globetrottinads.com/)​ Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis We interviewed the Globetrottin' ADs Nick DeForest and Matt Flemming - The Globetrottin' ADs have made an impact on the International school scene over the last months. They have created a platform for athletic directors, activity coordinators, coaches, teachers and friends within the international school community. We talked about their reasoning for starting their online platform, their podcast, the conferences they have hosted and their upcoming student-leadership conference. We asked them for tips and tricks for our improving the Athletics for Life podcast and how to start a podcast. Both Nick and Matt are involved in creating and teaching the NIAAA International courses. We talked about the benefits of joining the NIAAA and the new International certifications. We want to thank Matt and Nick for their inspiration, support and all efforts in supporting the educational-based athletics philosophy.

NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association)

LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration

LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies & Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools

LTC 903 Athletic Administration: Concepts of Program Philosophy

LTC 904 Athletic Administration: Child Protection Overview for the International School Athletic Administrator

Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: GlobetrottinADs - Nick DeForest & Matt Flemming

GlobetrottinADs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Globetrottin...​

GlobetrottinADs Website: https://www.globetrottinads.com/​

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis

]]>435dcea0-6ca1-4876-9704-68f431f708c9Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:51:00 +080039:14nofull7We interviewed the Globetrottin' ADs Nick DeForest and Matt Flemming - The Globetrottin' ADs have made an impact on the International school scene over the last months. They have created a platform for athletic directors, activity coordinators, coaches, teachers and friends within the international school community. We talked about their reasoning for starting their online platform, their podcast, the conferences they have hosted and their upcoming student-leadership conference. We asked them for tips and tricks for our improving the Athletics for Life podcast and how to start a podcast. Both Nick and Matt are involved in creating and teaching the NIAAA International courses. We talked about the benefits of joining the NIAAA and the new International certifications. We want to thank Matt and Nick for their inspiration, support and all efforts in supporting the educational-based athletics philosophy. NIAAA (National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association) LTC 901 Athletic Administration: Introduction to International School Athletic Program Administration LTC 902 Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies and Methods for Athletic Programs in International Schools LTC 903 Athletic Administration: Concepts of Program Philosophy LTC 904 Athletic Administration: Child Protection Overview for the International School Athletic Administrator Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: GlobetrottinADs - Nick DeForest and Matt Flemming GlobetrottinADs Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbkp2YUdMcjVBRjhSU2plSFlpVlc2WTZLa1NCd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbXNndFNaXzZDS3JOM3UwempzMFpzVHhrRXh0OVlkaVNtWFFhSEZpdmFUVG45UEpYcmY3eFdjc25zajl2c2pRckpUOHdaX0NCcHoxcWptdU9uOHkzZ0xpaEJDTFVKZkFHazh3Z01CbHNOcEFjXzJGUQandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGlobetrottinADs%2F (https://www.facebook.com/Globetrottin...)​ GlobetrottinADs Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_descriptionandredir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1WWnJiZDI5SDVtblN4MjFYcXRVQTVLN2NUQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdzVFcFBDWVVJSjEzSGhIZ1cyeXNSWVU2dUluR01FQ2YteU5zRUZSTEJOU0lsM1lQQ1FYQTNLQTc0VThrbEotNFJUZ2NHR1BXRXhfN1pWTXB2ZHZYR1pBdnYzY3JuNEZVU2p5MXlNRjRHb2x4d0Joawandq=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globetrottinads.com%2F (https://www.globetrottinads.com/)​ Camera and editing: Scott LillisCD JohnsonNamuun (Nams) Enkhbayar: Alumni Series - Consistency is KeyNamuun (Nams) Enkhbayar: Alumni Series - Consistency is KeyWe interviewed Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar - Nams is an alumnus of the International School of Ulaanbaatar. She was a multi-sport athlete for several years and played division 1 soccer at UCLA. We talked with Nams about what she learned from high school sports, the transition to Division 1 soccer and the life lessons she learned from her athletic endeavours. Nams is currently training for a powerlifting competition and runs a fitness and health Instagram account. Host(s): CD Johnson &amp; Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar Instagram Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar: @mooncanlift Camera &amp; editing: Scott Lillis We interviewed Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar - Nams is an alumnus of the International School of Ulaanbaatar. She was a multi-sport athlete for several years and played division 1 soccer at UCLA.

We talked with Nams about what she learned from high school sports, the transition to Division 1 soccer and the life lessons she learned from her athletic endeavours. Nams is currently training for a powerlifting competition and runs a fitness and health Instagram account.

Host(s): CD Johnson & Jeff Koops

Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2

Special Guest: Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar

Instagram Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar: @mooncanlift

Camera & editing: Scott Lillis

]]>7f1137f7-bac6-4cf5-b725-8e2507ec7812Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:49:00 +080027:27nofull6We interviewed Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar - Nams is an alumnus of the International School of Ulaanbaatar. She was a multi-sport athlete for several years and played division 1 soccer at UCLA. We talked with Nams about what she learned from high school sports, the transition to Division 1 soccer and the life lessons she learned from her athletic endeavours. Nams is currently training for a powerlifting competition and runs a fitness and health Instagram account. Host(s): CD Johnson and Jeff Koops Twitter: @AthleticsforLi2 Special Guest: Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar Instagram Namuun (Nams) Enkhbayar: @mooncanlift Camera and editing: Scott LillisCD JohnsonAlex Heikens: Director of Unicef Mongolia - Balance of work, sport, and lifeAlex Heikens: Director of Unicef Mongolia - Balance of work, sport, and lifeWe interviewed Director of Unicef Mongolia Mr. Alex Heikens - We talked with Mr. Heikens about his connection with martial arts. Mr. Heikens has been a martial artist his whole life and has practiced karate, Kempo, Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu. He explains the benefits of martial arts for children, the life skills it builds, the connection between mind, body and spirit and how it links with the educational-based athletics philosophy. We interviewed Director of Unicef Mongolia Mr. Alex Heikens - We talked with Mr. Heikens about his connection with martial arts. Mr. Heikens has been a martial artist his whole life and has practiced karate, Kempo, Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu. He explains the benefits of martial arts for children, the life skills it builds, the connection between mind, body and spirit and how it links with the educational-based athletics philosophy.

]]>3dcf790d-727d-4515-815a-11e8e480933eFri, 11 Dec 2020 15:47:00 +080038:29nofull5We interviewed Director of Unicef Mongolia Mr. Alex Heikens - We talked with Mr. Heikens about his connection with martial arts. Mr. Heikens has been a martial artist his whole life and has practiced karate, Kempo, Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu. He explains the benefits of martial arts for children, the life skills it builds, the connection between mind, body and spirit and how it links with the educational-based athletics philosophy.CD JohnsonDulguun Munkh: Alumni Series - Memories of high school volleyballDulguun Munkh: Alumni Series - Memories of high school volleyballWe interviewed Dulguun Munkh - Dulguun is an alumnus of the American School of Ulaanbaatar and played several years of high school volleyball. We talked with Dulguun about how he got into playing volleyball, his passion for the game, the life-skills he gained from it and how it connected him to his parents. We interviewed Dulguun Munkh - Dulguun is an alumnus of the American School of Ulaanbaatar and played several years of high school volleyball. We talked with Dulguun about how he got into playing volleyball, his passion for the game, the life-skills he gained from it and how it connected him to his parents.

]]>60fa00bf-2728-42e6-a007-0a73e7e577cbFri, 04 Dec 2020 15:45:00 +080027:18nofull4We interviewed Dulguun Munkh - Dulguun is an alumnus of the American School of Ulaanbaatar and played several years of high school volleyball. We talked with Dulguun about how he got into playing volleyball, his passion for the game, the life-skills he gained from it and how it connected him to his parents.CD JohnsonGerben Silvis; ex-professional waterpolo playerGerben Silvis; ex-professional waterpolo playerWe interviewed Gerben Silvis - Gerben is an ex-professional waterpolo player who represented the Netherlands at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Gerben is now working as the Physical and Health Education teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar. He shares great insights into his past experiences and how he uses those to help him be a better teacher and coach to younger athletes. We interviewed Gerben Silvis - Gerben is an ex-professional waterpolo player who represented the Netherlands at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Gerben is now working as the Physical and Health Education teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar.

He shares great insights into his past experiences and how he uses those to help him be a better teacher and coach to younger athletes.

]]>020a451f-995f-4fb8-b549-ffb78966a1b0Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:43:00 +080025:55nofull3We interviewed Gerben Silvis - Gerben is an ex-professional waterpolo player who represented the Netherlands at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. Gerben is now working as the Physical and Health Education teacher at the International School of Ulaanbaatar. He shares great insights into his past experiences and how he uses those to help him be a better teacher and coach to younger athletes.CD JohnsonTom Ulmet: Executive Director of ACAMIS - Developing Quality Programs for AthletesTom Ulmet: Executive Director of ACAMIS - Developing Quality Programs for AthletesIn episode 2 of Athletics for Life, we sit down with Tom Ulmet the Executive Director of ACAMIS, or the Association of Chinese And Mongolian International Schools. Mr. Ulmet has been with ACAMIS for many years and helped the organization grow to its current state. He has a wealth of knowledge about athletic programs, being a parent of successful athletes, and how to balance those things. Please enjoy our conversation with Mr. Tom Ulmet. In episode 2 of Athletics for Life, we sit down with Tom Ulmet the Executive Director of ACAMIS, or the Association of Chinese And Mongolian International Schools.

Mr. Ulmet has been with ACAMIS for many years and helped the organization grow to its current state. He has a wealth of knowledge about athletic programs, being a parent of successful athletes, and how to balance those things.

Please enjoy our conversation with Mr. Tom Ulmet.

]]>d8b72fc7-b26e-4d71-8144-cb481893c8b2Sat, 10 Oct 2020 15:40:00 +080048:57nofull2In episode 2 of Athletics for Life, we sit down with Tom Ulmet the Executive Director of ACAMIS, or the Association of Chinese And Mongolian International Schools. Mr. Ulmet has been with ACAMIS for many years and helped the organization grow to its current state. He has a wealth of knowledge about athletic programs, being a parent of successful athletes, and how to balance those things. Please enjoy our conversation with Mr. Tom Ulmet.CD JohnsonDouglas Kilgore: Bowtie AD - What is Education-Based Athletics?Douglas Kilgore: Bowtie AD - What is Education-Based Athletics?In our first episode of Athletics For Life Podcast, we discuss why we are starting the podcast. We teach and coach in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia, running our athletics programs. In this episode, we chat with Douglass Kilgore, the Bowtie AD to discuss education based athletics and explore the philosophy associated. Our goal is to connect Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors and anybody with a passion for sports. Our mission is to educate and promote the Education-Based Athletics philosophy. Sports is more than the result on the scoreboard. It is a metaphor for life and the skills learned through sports directly transfer to anything we do down the road. More important than creating better athletes is to create better people. With our podcast, we interview interesting people in the world of sports and ask them about their experiences and to get their unique perspective on the lessons they learned through sports. In our first episode of Athletics For Life Podcast, we discuss why we are starting the podcast.

We teach and coach in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia, running our athletics programs. In this episode, we chat with Douglass Kilgore, the Bowtie AD to discuss education based athletics and explore the philosophy associated.

Our goal is to connect Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors and anybody with a passion for sports. Our mission is to educate and promote the Education-Based Athletics philosophy. Sports is more than the result on the scoreboard. It is a metaphor for life and the skills learned through sports directly transfer to anything we do down the road. More important than creating better athletes is to create better people. With our podcast, we interview interesting people in the world of sports and ask them about their experiences and to get their unique perspective on the lessons they learned through sports.

]]>23b5113f-7117-4822-9141-727af3af3ec6Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:34:00 +080001:10:57nofull1In our first episode of Athletics For Life Podcast, we discuss why we are starting the podcast. We teach and coach in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia, running our athletics programs. In this episode, we chat with Douglass Kilgore, the Bowtie AD to discuss education based athletics and explore the philosophy associated. Our goal is to connect Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors and anybody with a passion for sports. Our mission is to educate and promote the Education-Based Athletics philosophy. Sports is more than the result on the scoreboard. It is a metaphor for life and the skills learned through sports directly transfer to anything we do down the road. More important than creating better athletes is to create better people. With our podcast, we interview interesting people in the world of sports and ask them about their experiences and to get their unique perspective on the lessons they learned through sports.CD Johnson