#22 How To Break 10 Records by 23yrs Old with Milan RISTIC

January 17, 2015 | ATHLETE CASE STUDY

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#22 How To Break 10 Records by 23yrs Old with Milan RISTIC

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BIO

• Born, Milan RISTIĆ, in Belgrade, Serbia on  8 August 1991 (age 23). Currently living in North Carolina, USA.
• He is a son of Velimir and Gordana Ristic, he has an older sister Marija.
• He's a track and field athlete who specializes in hurdling. Having competed in hurdling and other events with archrivals AK Crvena Zvezda and AK Partizan, he has represented Serbia in international competition.
• Went to college in the U.S. First attended UNC Asheville (holds 9 records), and then my junior year transferred to UC Berkeley where I finished my degree. 3x NCAA All-American. 
• Got married to Meredith Foster Ristić while I was in college at UNCA, where I met my wife the first year when I came to the U.S.
• He is a Serbian national record holder in the indoor 60 meter hurdles event and broke 9 records at UNC. Ristić is a member of Serbian national senior team since 2010.

Height: 188cm, 6'3" | Weight: 88kg, 193lbs

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MEANINGFUL QUOTE
"If you can dream it, you can do it" -Walt Disney

BIGGEST INFLUENCERS
My wife Meredith and my family!

FAVORITE LEARNING RESOURCE:
youtube.com because I can see the stuff I read or hear about in hurdling world

HEALTHY HABIT:
Fishing, anywhere really because it relaxes me.

TRAVEL TIPS:
For traveling, lots of vitamins, fruits and vegetables, because it's hard to get a good meal in a hurry.

HOW THEY ADD VALUE TO OTHERS:
Volunteering at different events and helping people in need. 

CONTACT
PERSONAL FB | FANPAGE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | EMAIL

BEYOND ATHLETIC PODCAST REVIEW:

“Five Stars! Great time, great topics, awesome way to hear stuff from some incredible athletes.”

— Milan Ristić (Review of Beyond Athletic Podcast)

#21 How To Survive Sports & Feed Your Body with Dr. Jeremy J. HOFF

January 13, 2015 | EXPERT GAMEPLAN SESSION

(USA) Former NCAA Men’s Volleyball & Now A Phys. Medicine Rehab/Pain and Sports Doctor 

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#21 How To Survive Sports & Feed Your Body with Dr. Jeremy J. HOFF

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BACKGROUND

Jeremy's not only a best friend to me but also a brother. He is the best example of a man and a father figure. We attended high school together in the suburbs of Chicago.  I am very grateful to have him on the show today. This podcast will give you information on the pharmaceuticals and other harmful materials that hurt our bodies as well as the environment, not over-specializing in one sport and how other sports are good for cross-training and can lower the rate of injuries and really benefit your primary sport. We will also discuss the best traits for athletes to stay healthy and be the best that they can be as well as the common injuries and what to be aware of and how to avoid them.

BIO

Born, Jeremy Jay Hoff,  on November 2, 1980 in Chicago, IL., USA. 

Grew up in Evanston IL, USA with an older brother, a very supportive mother and a number of “fake” family members including, Ryan Jay Owens, very dear to him that he feels helped shape him into the person he is today.

Attended Evanston Township HS & is now in their Volleyball Hall of Fame.

Then attended Rutgers University In New Jersey where he met his wife and he also played on the Men’s Volleyball team. He earned the “Male Athlete of the Year Award” in 2002. Jeremy is also on the Rutgers University Hall of Fame. He holds records in all stats except assists and kills (no. 2).

He took one year off after graduation, worked at a hospital as well as study for the entrance exam into Medical School, where he later attended in California and lived in Huntington Beach.

Now a physical medicine and rehab/pain and sports medicine doctor at HROSM.

Has Interests in nutrition, exercise, psychology, and coaching. 

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MEANININGFUL QUOTE

"When the game is on the line, I don't want the ball in anyone else's hands, not in anyone else's hands in the world." - Larry Bird

SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Nutrition, intelligence/learning/psychology

BIGGEST INFLUENCERS:

Mike Hulett, high school volleyball coach and coach of the Team USA Olympic sitting volleyball team

MOST GRATEFUL FOR:  

My wife and her motivation to look beyond my college career and look forward to my future

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Key Discussion Points:

• What are some common injuries and mistakes you see people making?

• What can athletes do to prevent these reoccurring injuries?

• In your opinion, as a parent, what would be some of the better sports to get a nice array of exposure?

• What are some of the best traits you see in healthy athletes?

• What is your opinion on the various diets out there? (Paleo for example)

• What do you feel is overlooked in the industry pertaining to health?

• Can you give some examples of good fats vs bad fats?

Key Lessons:

• Have confidence and strive to be better than your opponent

“It’s not always about being the best in the world, but it’s about being better than the guy next to you” JH @ 19:15

• We need to let our bodies do what they were designed to do

• You have to give your body time to heal itself

“Any of those anti-inflammatory medicines really inhibit the body’s natural ability to heal itself, but they cover up pain that might be your body saying you shouldn’t be doing what you’re doing.” JH @ 29:49

• Figure out where you want to go and how far you want to take your sport

• The game is not as important as your overall health

• Don’t specialize in one sport too young, get out and play multiple

• Kids should participate in sports that involve full body fitness, cardiovascular health, and muscular health.

“Track and Field, running track is by far the most effective sport to improve everything else that you do.” JH @ 35:18

• You always have to be careful about over training and fatigue which can lead to poor form, technique and injury

• In any sport and life in general, sleep and nutrition are very important

“In season or in the moment, if you’re not getting enough sleep, your body is not going to heal adequately.” JH @ 41:15

• What we put in your bodies has a huge effect on how they operate or even how they heal

• We need to amplify our body’s natural healing process, not alter it.

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EXPERT'S TIP JAR

What personal habit has contributed most to your successes?
Showing up, on time, coming in everyday and getting to be where you’re supposed to be.

BEST ADVICE RECEIVED?
Having solid fundamentals will carry you through so much more than just being really strong or really athletic. - Ron LARSEN

MORNING RITUAL:
Wake up, sit there, make sure nothing hurts, warm up my feet, and take a freezing cold shower.

FAVORITE APPS/TOOLS:

1. Headspace

2. Epocrates

3. Brainwave - 32 binaural programs

FAVORITE LEARNING RESOURCE:
Medscape.com for simple, not high medical questions and MindBodyGreen.com

TRAVEL TIP:
Plan ahead and don't break your habits, but if you have to be creative.

PROUDEST MOMENT:
Finishing Medical School, four intense years of hard work.

ADD'S VALUE THROUGH:
Dr. Scott Nadler foundation (musculoskeletal research foundation)

BUSINESS/WORK:
Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

GUEST'S CONTACTS

Email | Website

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Definition of Beyond Athletic?

"Planning for today at the same time that you are planning for the next five years and making sure that you have short and long term goals." - Jeremy J. HOFF

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GUEST'S PODCAST REVIEW:

“5 Stars! Ryan is one of the hardest working, most talented, and truly compassionate people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. His passion for his and others success in sport and in life is inspiring and he is someone to watch and follow and expect great things from for years to come. ”

— Dr. Jeremy J. Hoff (Review for Beyond Athletic Podcast)

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Bulletproof Radio Podcast with Dave Asprey
• The Primal Blueprint Podcast with Mark Sisson 
• The Primal Blueprint Book by Mark Sisson
• The Tim Ferriss Podcast
• Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

#20 Get Scouted And Create Your Brand with Momir GAJIC

#20 Get Scouted And Create Your Brand with Momir GAJIC

EXPERT GAMEPLAN SESSION

(SERBIAN) FORMER PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIV. BASKETBALL PLAYER & GRADUATE, THEN A NBA SCOUT FOR THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES, CURRENT FOUNDER OF ITSMYPLAY.COM

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BACKGROUND

I had the pleasure of meeting Momir at a movie set in Slovenia. It was a filming of a Serbian Basketball film where Team Yugoslavia that won the World Championships back in the day, had defeated the USA Men’s Basketball Team. I was acting as one the Team USA starting basketball players, and Momir's character was the Team USA head coach.  As this was my first experience getting to know him, he was very professional, has very good English, and shows great work ethic in everything he does. In this episode you will learn how to sell yourself as a professional or amateur athlete and Momir has excellent solutions to get you going.

BIO

• Born, Momir Gajic, from Belgrade, Serbia on September 5, 1978.

• He chose to attend Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida Where he was a standout and captain for the SailFish as well as a top scorer and rebounder. Momir graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business.

• Momir was one of the youngest intern-scouts in the NBA and spent the 2003/04 season working with the Minnesota Timberwolves. There he evaluated US and International Talent.

• In 2006/07 Momir was a coach the Patterson School in Lenoir, North Carolina, whom was nationally ranked the #1 Prep School.  

• He was 1 of the 2 Serbian-Passport full time NCAA Division 1 coaches for the University of Rhode Island.

He is also the founder of ItsMyPlay Project which was placed in the Top 80 Most perspective start-ups in the Demo Conference located in Silicon Valley.

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PERSONAL QUOTE:

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”

-Bill Bradley

MENTORS:

I had many influencers in my life. Picking different qualities from different people is my habit. 

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Key Discussion Points:

• What is ItsMyPlay.com?

• Were there a couple of mentors that stood out for you?

• What is the biggest mistake an athlete can make leading to failure?

• What were one of your failures/struggles and how did you get through them?

• What was the moment you realized that you reached the right path?

• Why did you think ItsMyPlay.com was needed?

• How would it look if you don’t keep track of what you’re posting on your social media and how could teams view you after seeing a negative impression?

Key Lessons:

•    An athlete is their own entrepreneur

“They are representing themselves and in a way its a business. And so whatever they are pursuing, a scholarship, a professional contract, in a way they are entrepreneurs."    -MG @ (11:51)

• Pursue opportunities to network and meet with people that can be your mentors

• Mentors can motivate in more than one way and help you have a balanced and healthy career

• Being persistent is key

“the main advice from experienced and successful people was being persistent and through all the challenges that in most cases are going to count and you are going to face.” -MG @ (12:20)

• Take advice and tips from others even if they are in the same field, industry, or business as you.

“Every constructive advice is worth a lot of money”- MG @ (16:04)

• Athletes as well as everyone recognize the negative people in their life and avoid surrounding themselves with them

• Positive Energy is very essential to our lives and can be sucked away by negative people

“It gives us that boost, it makes us wake up at 5am, it makes us work hours and train long hours.” -MG @ (12:34)

• Finding time to mediate will keep your body and mind healthy.

• Try to avoid uncertainty and impatience, as it can be destructible mentally and physically

• Ask others who you think that can help you, but also be ready for criticism

“Seek for advices, seek what you need to do or what others think you need to do to get to another level.” -MG @ (26:17)

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GUEST'S TIP JAR

What personal habit contributed most to your success?

Prioritize the night before each new day and find the time during the week to meditate, visualizing where you want to be.

What is the best advice you ever received?

"When you think there is no chance and all the percentages are down or there is no more air to breathe, that’s where things are handed, that’s where things will start going for you. Be persistent and don’t give up on your dreams."

How do add value to other people?

"There are no rules to it. We all should be aware of people around us. These are spontaneous acts of kindness. The other day I saw old lady sitting down on the sidewalk waiting for the bus. It was raining and she was soaking wet. The bus station didn't have the bench and roof cover. I stopped and offered to drive her home. She accepted. I never plan these actions but I react with my instinct when I see people in the need of assistance. "

Recommended App:

Whatsapp, Trello, and Gmail

Name THE person you feel has been MOST influential in your life to reach higher and be better?

I had many influencers in my life. Picking different qualities from different people is my habit 

A learning resource you love to use...

Entrepreneur Daily

Give a tool/habit you love to use to stay healthy:

Drinking a lot of water

A useful tool or tip for eating on the go -OR- for traveling in general?

Raw almonds are one of the best nutrition snacks you can have while on the go

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INFO

Charity/Organizations They Add Value to:

UBA Basketball Camps in Turkey

Business/Work:

Founder of ItsMyPlay Project

Past/Current Teams:

Past: Minnesota Timberwolves, University of Rhode Island

Recommended Guests:

Ganon Baker - One of the world's best trainers

Cody Toppert - NBA Pre - Draft trainer

Alexis Levi - Top 100 the most influential African-American women in the sports industry

Advice:
Athletes are in essence entrepreneurs. I would like to provide tips relating to mind set that every athlete should have while going through challenging times. 
 

Contact Guest: 
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Email Momir | Guest's Personal Website | CV/Resumé 

#18 Never Just An Athlete with Tabi LOVE

Photo Credit:  Blaine Ohigashi | © Beyond Athletic 2014-2015

#18 Never Just An Athlete with Tabi LOVE

Athlete Case Study: A Canadian National Team + NCAA All American + Pro Volleyball Player 
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January 3, 2014

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BACKGROUND

I was researching Tabi and she just seamed like such a great person to have on because of some interviews I found online... Boy, was she ever a fantastic guest! Listen now and below's some info about her + show notes. :) -Ryan Jay Owens

BIO

Tabitha Ashly Love

Born:        11-09-1991
Height:         cm
Weight:         kg
Spike reach:     cm
Block reach:     cm
Position:    Receiving Spiker, Opposite Spiker

From small town in Manitoba, Canada. Oldest of 4 children. Started playing volleyball at age 12. First attended the University of Minnesota. Was named Most Outstanding Player of the region in the Elite Eight my freshman year. After my sophomore year I transferred to UCLA. In my junior year we won the national championship and I was named PAC 12 honorable mention. In my senior year I was named First Team All American, PAC 12 team, AVCA All Pacific a Regional team, NCAA POW. Next I went to PR to play professionally. I was named to the PR All Star Team. For the 2013-2014 year I played in Poland. Finished the first half the season leading in kills and points but then got injured. Played with the national team this past summer and was named MVP and Best Spiker at the World Championship Qualifications. Now I play in Baku!

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MOST GRATEFUL TODAY FOR:

Volleyball as a vehicle & her family!

PERSONAL QUOTE:

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood." - Stephen Covey

MOST INFLUENTIAL MENTOR(S) IN HER LIFE: 

Her Father (He's also her first coach)

Key Discussion Points:

• What’s her story and how she got into sports?
• How has she failed?
• When she realized what she wanted to do?
• What is she most excited about?

Key Lessons:

• COMING SOON

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ATHLETE'S TIP JAR

What was holding her back from becoming better?


How She gets rid of negative thoughts:


Sleep & Morning ritual: 

How does she adjust to a new city and/or team?
 

Recommended Book:
 

Name THE person you feel has been MOST influential in your life to reach higher and be better?
Father (Her coach also)

A learning resource you love to use...
I love reading books on nutrition, for example "It Starts With Food" or "Animal Vegetable Miracle"

Give a tool/habit you love to use to stay healthy:
Practicing yoga and breathing techniques for relaxation

A useful tool or tip for eating on the go -OR- for traveling in general?
Planning ahead and packing foods that will allow you to feel comfortable and confident regardless of your location

Most Grateful For:
 

Key Person In Her Life:
 

INFO

Charity/Organizations They Add Value to:
I really enjoy running camps in the summers while I am back at home. I love giving back to the community that raised me. I also enjoy being able to donate shirts, shorts, extra knee pads, bags, jackets, etc. to the woman's shelter after each season. We are always given so much!

Business/Work:
Pro Volleyball

Past/Current Teams: 
(Baku, Azerbaijan)

Recommended Guest:
 

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Definition of BEING Beyond Athletic?

"Coming Soon"

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