Posts by Chuck Wilson
Peer Into Character® ep. 4 – Ken Bell
The Mindset to Overcome Challenges Emmy®award-winning sportscaster and host Ken Bell speaks from the heart about character, faith, and overcoming anxiety in this inspirational and insightful conversation with Even Field’s Chuck Wilson. Ken shares stories of extraordinary courage and perseverance and inspires each of us to achieve our personal best and to play a positive…
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Chuck Wilson on Sports EP. 5 – Andy Procopio
Strength Training for Young Athletes Middle school and high school athletes are finding that strength and conditioning programs help them build confidence and improve athletic performance. How do these programs work and what training methods have proven effective? Andy Procopio, who leads Rhode Island’s well-regarded AMP Training Center, joins Chuck Wilson to describe his approach,…
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Chuck Wilson on Sports EP. 4 – Carolyn Thornton
Leadership, Character, and Mindset in Youth Sports Carolyn Thornton has been a standout athlete in high school and college, an award-winning sportswriter, a youth sports parent, and a long-time coach. She now helps oversee high school sports in Rhode Island. In this conversation for athletes, youth coaches, and parents, Carolyn joins Chuck Wilson to share…
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Chuck Wilson on Sports EP. 3 – Steve Krasner
Communicating with Middle School Athletes Steve Krasner has been motivating young athletes and communicating effectively with middle school (and younger) kids for more than three decades, both on the field and in the classroom. The long-time sportswriter, author, educator, and youth coach joins Chuck Wilson to share his experience coaching and teaching kids, 12-and-under (U-13)…
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Chuck Wilson on Sports EP. 2: Steve Boyle
Does Focusing on a Single Sport at an Early Age Boost a Child’s Chances for Future Success in that Sport? Steve Boyle is co-founder and director of 2-4-1 Sports, a nationally acclaimed sport-sampling program that provides children the opportunity to play multiple sports at its camps held around the country. Steve describes the benefits of…
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Chuck Wilson on Sports EP. 1: Dante Scarnecchia
Patriots Coach with 5-Super Bowl Rings Provides Insight and Inspiration for Youth Coaches, Athletes, and Parents. Dante Scarnecchia is considered one of the finest position coaches in NFL history. In his 34-years as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots, Dante helped guide the Patriots to ten Super Bowls. In the summer of 2020,…
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Chuck Wilson on Sports: Dante Scarnecchia – 2014
Long-time Patriots Coach Offers Advice for Youth Sports Coaches and Young Athletes. Former New England Patriots assistant coach Dante Scarnecchia spent 34-years with the franchise and helped guide Patriots’ teams to ten Super Bowls. Perhaps best known as an offensive line coach, “Coach Scar” earned a reputation for bringing the best out of his players.…
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Peer Into Character® ep. 3 – Marcus Jannitto
Leadership and Team Captains in Sports. National leadership speaker Marcus Jannitto describes overlooked characteristics of a great leader, the #1 job of a team captain, and why leadership should be “intentional”. Anyone associated with youth sports will find value in this insightful conversation as Even Field’s Chuck Wilson talks with the long-time military leader, high…
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Peer Into Character® ep. 2 – Ed Cooley
A Coach’s Perspective on Character, Leadership and Team Culture. Providence College men’s basketball coach Ed Cooley provides valuable advice for youth sports parents, coaches, and athletes as he shares his views on leadership, character, team culture, and why The Way You Win Matters®“. Coach Cooley joins Even Field’s Chuck Wilson to describe the qualities he…
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Peer Into Character® ep. 1: Jon Williams
Jon Williams joins Chuck Wilson to share his life story; describing family tragedies, school challenges, and a career-altering injury.
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