The First
The First is a platform where athletes can be authentic, raw, and candid as they share their journey, experiences, and everything we don't get to see beyond the stat sheet.
Podcasting since 2020 • 8 episodes
The First
Latest Episodes
Setting the Tone With Yankees Hitting Coach Rachel Balkovec
Baseball is a male-dominated sport, but women like Kim Ng, Jean Afterman, Raquel Ferreira, and Rachel Balkovec are changing the landscape. In this episode of The First, Rachel discusses her trajectory as an athlete, her experiences as a ...
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Evolving the Game With the Raiders First Woman Strength Coach Kelsey Martinez
There aren't many women who hold leadership positions in professional sports but Kelsey Martinez, the first woman to be an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Oakland Raiders, is changing that. In this episode of The First,...
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29:12
No Holding Back With Roderick Sewell Jackson
On this episode of The First, I sat down with Roderick Sewell Jackson, the first bilateral above-knee blade runner to complete the Ironman World Championship. We discussed his mother's decision to amputate his legs at 18 months old, home...
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Episode 5
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34:55
Training Your Mind With the Philadelphia Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman
In this episode of The First, I spoke with Hannah Huesman, MS, CMPC, the Mental Performance Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies about mental health in sport, how to develop mental strategies to succeed in all aspects of life, and how to ...
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Episode 4
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31:51
Transforming the Face of Hockey With Blake Bolden
On this episode of The First, I caught up with Blake Bolden, the first African-American player to compete in the National Women’s Hockey League. We discussed how she got introduced to hockey, her experience playing on an all-boys...
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