Helping Elite Athletes Transition to a Productive Sales Career | with Founder and CEO of Shift Group, JR Butler The greatest achievement–pulling off one of the more incredible upsets in your sport. In sports, it is so much about moments like these. But then how do you continue to achieve in other areas of life … Read more
What is it like to be a hockey enforcer in all leagues including the NHL? And what’s the impact on the athlete’s mental health? This SportsMatterz podcast episode features former hockey player Josh Gratton talking about what it was like to be a hockey enforcer and all that it meant towards playing time, making a … Read more
A look around the sports world with a focus on NBA TV ratings, bubbles, broadcasting, and sports during the pandemic. In the sports world, like just about everywhere else, 2020 has been a year like no other. As concern for the COVID-19 pandemic peaked, organized, professional sports all but ground to a halt. Then, rightly … Read more
From hockey to entrepreneurship. Welcome to this episode of the RAV Podcast Series hosted by Jake Newton featuring Russ Sinkewich, Jeff LoVecchio, and Vinny Stellato. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake talks with hockey players and entrepreneurs, Russ Sinkewhich (Owner of Ohio Hockey Project), Jeff LoVecchio (Owner of RIPT Hockey Training), and … Read more
“When you are playing the game, you are not a spectator. The same goes for entrepreneurship.” In this episode, we feature the founder of The WHO Method, Zuzana Dobro. Zuzana shares her story about how ice hockey is like entrepreneurship and the lessons she’s learned on the ice and in business. That line about ice … Read more
Creating a vision for your life and building intentional habits around that vision. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with Chief Habit Scientist, Tamsin Astor. Tamsin Astor join’s Jake to speak about creating positive habits. She helps and guides her clients to cultivate healthier habits through a wide range of new … Read more
Transitioning to life after a sport that you’ve spend your life in can be tough. Josh Gratton knows all about the struggles that this transition can bring. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with professional hockey player, Josh Gratton. On this episode, Jake had former NHL player Josh Gratton join him … Read more
The real journey of mental health struggles and overcoming adversity. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with professional hockey player, David Anderson. On this episode, Jake had David Anderson on to discuss his journey. Towards the end of his teenage years, David lost his mother. After her passing, he found out … Read more
A discussion around racial issues in hockey and how to overcome them mentally. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with professional hockey player, Greg Mauldin. Greg has unfortunately been the victim of some racial discrimination in the hockey world. He spoke about these experiences and how he was mentally able to … Read more
Putting yourself out there to heal and help others heal. In this episode of the RAV Podcast Series, Jake chats with Eric Kussin, founder of We’re All A Little “Crazy”, a non-profit bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners. From a promising career as a sports executive, working in the NBA, WNBA, and NHL, to … Read more
