Who Are You: The Life Lessons Of Sports

Cray Bony is an international sports figure who has played basketball overseas and in the United States. After Cray played professionally he started and now owns a youth sports company named, Force 1. Force 1 serves children all over the world from Tanzania to the United States. Cray upholds and supports the Efforts over Results mantra which is so important to us here at Who Are You: The Life Lessons of Sports.

Talk about Superstitions? What does a bathroom, Coke Cola and SlimJims have to do with a pre-game ritual? Listen now to learn more.

is a former professional lacrosse player who played professional box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and professional field lacrosse in the Major League Lacrosse (MLL). Hubbard starred as a member of the Princeton Tigers Men's lacrosse team from 1995 through 1998, where he earned Ivy League Player of the Year, Ivy League Rookie of the Year, three All-American recognitions from the USILA, four Ivy League championships, and three national championships. Jesse holds Princeton lacrosse scoring records for both career and single-season goals. At Princeton, the Tigers experienced and were the undefeated league champions won the 1996, 1997 and 1998 NCAA Division 1 Men's Lacrosse Championships, becoming the first team to three-peat since 1988–90 and the first to be recognized to have done so without an NCAA scandal since Johns Hopkins from 1978–80.

True Story. You may want to listen now to understand the full scope.

Jerson Dos Santos was born in Angola. He then moved to a small town in Portugal outside of Lisbon where he lived until he was about 12 years old prior to moving to South London. Jerson became a Professional futboller (Soccer Player) at 16 years old and has been for close to 6 years now. At the moment he is a free agent and is currently going on a futboll league tryout with Newport County. Jerson has played for many clubs including Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic and has tried out for other teams such as Chelsea and QPR. Now he is trying very hard to get back to the top. Jerson speaks 4 languages and understands over 7. Jerson is a man with a plan to become an International Agent once his playing days inevitably end.

John shares a once-in-a-lifetime story about a true hero in John's life: Hall of Fame Major League Knuckleball Pitcher, Hoyt Wilhelm.

John McCarthy, a.k.a Coach Mac, is a native Washingtonian and a product of the DC Public Schools and Police Boys and Girls clubs. He is a nationally renowned youth baseball coach and educator who has spent the past 21 years creating opportunities for children in DC and in the Dominican Republic to learn reading and baseball in the model after school programs and camps he has created. John has been profiled in Time, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, The Wall Street Journal, Education Week and on the Today Show, NPR, CNN, Univision, Voice of America and Nightline. In 1998, John was named by MTV as one of America’s top community leaders under 30. In 2000, Chief Judge Eugene N. Hamilton awarded him the D.C. Superior Court Medal of Excellence. In 2001, John was named an Irish American of the Year. John and his wife live in Washington. John McCarthy is the founder of Home Run Baseball Camp, a unique and well-loved summer program in Washington DC. Now thriving in its 21st year, HRBC offers camp sessions in winter, sprin

So, what have I learned? I learned that the act of failing does not exist in the lives of hard working, dedicated people. I have learned lots more, but this one was a biggie.

Everything you do is for a reason. The challenge is: Can you explain your WHY to yourself and others? If so, you are a brilliant communicator. If not, this audio blog post will challenge your mindset.

Celebrating The 100th Episode!   Podcast Host, Rob Elwood, shares his own insights and gratitude for the opportunity to provide listeners with invaluable content and life lessons.   Happy 100th Birthday Who Are You Nation!

What did USA Head Coach Brooks do after the one of the most memorable events in the sports history and why does EJ share this story? Also, what's it mean to be a part of the one of the longest standing rivalries in College Sports, Amherst College vs. Williams College? EJ sheds light on the honor and tradition involved.

EJ Mills has been the head football coach at Amherst College for 17 years. As head coach EJ has led Amherst to two undefeated seasons and is widely recognized as one of the top coaches in the country. Whether it's Division III or Division I, Coach Mills explains in detail how the experience can be very similar in so many ways. Join us as we speak with E.J. about his views on his history and influences with coaching as well as his thoughts on the current methodology of today's student-athletes, parents, leadership and responsibility.

The Game Face Audio Blog is a 1-2 minute segment to challenge your thought process and decision making. Join me for: Which is better? The words "Thank you" or "Thank you for..."?

Rick shares why Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman, also known as the "Disco Rabbi", is the Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, founder and dean of Migdal Ohr educational institutions, and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel, is one of the most influential people he has ever met.

Rick Barry, the NBA Hall of Fame and Top 50 Basketball player of all time, joins Who Are You: The Life Lessons of Sports for another segment. Rick does not hold back when it comes to his insights on Communication, Pressure vs. Anxiousness and Underhand Free Throw Shooting. Not to mention his favorite sports movie, book, walk-up song and first person he would interview if he were the Podcast Host of the show.

Jim Hess shares decades of coaching experience after a successful journey playing athletics growing up and through college. Jim was the head coach of the Western Michigan Women's Basketball Team for close to 8 years and led the Broncos to their first ever Mid-American Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament berth. Jim has also been a coach and a sponsor of organizations that include: Westwood Little League, AYSO Soccer, and YMCA basketball.  He serves on the Board of Directors for the Kalamazoo Education Foundation, Maroon Foundation for Kalamazoo Central High School and is the past President of the Kalamazoo Central Baseball Booster Club. Jim is extremely proud of his contribution as the founder of the popular “Breakfast of Champions" mentoring program at King-Westwood Elementary School.

Jim Shares A Story From His Childhood About Mother Knows Best And The Ice Cream Truck.

John Bly is a 22-year coach and summer camp director with coaching experience at the college, high school and youth levels. Currently he is the Assistant Baseball Coach Division III School in New Hampshire. John has significant experience in scouting, recruiting, evaluations of high school and college baseball players. John created his own business, The Game of Baseball, in 2009 to host baseball camps and clinics. The purpose of camps of the clinics to raise money for non-profit groups and organizations; and the Boston Red Sox as well as members of their organization have supported John’s programs over the years. Instructors of John’s camp, the Game of Baseball include: Dan Duquette, Adrian Gonzalez, Jason Varitek, Lou Merloni, Mike Timlin, Terry Francona, David Ortiz, Dick Berardino and Wes Welker. John also helps organize and bring a youth football clinics with The New England Patriots Alumni Players Group. John resides in Concord, NH with his wife Julie and their two children Nicholas and Katie.

John attributes so much to his grandfather. Grandpa had a remarkable life and passed along so many wonderful traits to John.

Kurt states that even with all his accomplishments that he still gets his greatest satisfaction from being a father.