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Happy New Year! We hope you had an amazing holiday and we are stoked to kick off the 2018 podcast season with an amazing guest who brings a nearly unmatched energy to every conversation. Former Olympian turned High-Performance coach and Nike Master Trainer, Martin Reader was kind enough to sit down with us and share his incredible story. A kid from Comox, who lived in Brazil for a chance to play in London and wear the red maple leaf. Martin has transitioned from professional athlete to coach and public speaker and has now turned his passion into youth sport and development. We hope you enjoy the podcast! Please rate and review!
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Show Notes
Who is Martin Reader?
Winning the genetic lottery – Professional Athlete Parents
Growing up in the Comox Valley – Recreational Capital of the World
Specializing in volleyball – The Canadian Volleyball Culture
Lessons from Brazil
Calibrating for Optimal – Martin’s insane Olympic journey
Who shit’s their pants the least – Walking out to the opening ceremonies
Giving yourself permission to belong
What do you do after the Olympics? Strive Life Athletics
Martin’s Training Philosophy – The Triple I
Transitioning into Speaking – Dependable Downtown
Youth Sport – The Off Ball Athlete
Participation Awards – Life is not a 1:1 Ratio
You have to actively choose to participate in life
Starting the message at home – The Role of Parents
The risk of our Online World for Youth Athletics
Championship Rounds