The Athletes Podcast
The Athletes Podcast is a leading source of information, inspiration, and education for anyone interested in optimizing physical performance, maintaining good health, and living an active lifestyle. Join David Stark as he interviews some of the world's biggest athletes and fitness professionals, The Athletes Podcast provides practical advice, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help listeners achieve their health and fitness goals.The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire the next generation of athletes!
Podcasting since 2019 • 278 episodes
The Athletes Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Mat Pressure To Peak Performance With Coach Sean Spence
We talk with BJJ athlete and coach Sean Spence about building real confidence under pressure, smarter training without burnout, and why “framing” chaos works on and off the mat. We also dig into cross-training, youth development, and how longev...
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Season 1
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Episode 274
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45:52
Why Consistency Beats Talent And Shiny Tools In High Performance with Mark Fitzgerald- Episode #273
We explore how elite performance is built on consistency, smart prioritization, and a network that protects long-term availability. Stories from NHL rooms, Kelowna’s rise as a training hub, and a candid look at captaincy, data, and mental healt...
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Season 1
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Episode 273
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1:13:51
Fueling Young Athletes The Right Way with Clark Hardman
Clark Hardman, CEO of Thread Performance, joins us to rethink how young athletes fuel growth, focus, and safe strength. We dig into trust, bioavailability, multi-sport benefits, and why snack bars and kids’ menus need a hard reset.• mis...
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Season 1
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Episode 272
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46:44
How A Hockey Injury Sparked A Global Adventure, A Reality Show, And A New Training Philosophy
A torn ACL sparks a pivot to Prague, an elite training internship, and a national reality challenge that reshapes how we coach and compete. We launch the Two‑Minute Warning, debate sports’ hottest questions, and map the real rise of women’s spo...
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Season 1
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Episode 271
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31:02
How Sandra Abstreiter Became Germany’s No. #1 Goalie & plays in the PWHL
Sandra Abstreiter shares how film study, better fueling, and smarter gear choices helped her rise to Germany’s starting job and a PWHL roster. We swap stories from the PWHL takeover tour, dig into mindset for starters and backups, and unpack ho...
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Episode 270
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