Balancing Coaching Career Goals and Personal Well-Being, with Tommy Stucky – Podcast
If you have recently been actively engaged with Life University Athletics, chances are you are well acquainted with Tommy Stucky, Director of Student Athlete Performance. Stucky has coached comprehensive strength and conditioning to athletes of many levels and countless sports, constantly adapting strategies to support students to play, feel and perform their best. Stucky gets real about the challenges of making a career as an athletic coach and how he has sought to strike a balance.
Taking stock of Life University’s history and Athletic growth, with Dr. Keith Rau – Podcast
Dr. Keith Rau is a long-term faculty member and D.C. alumnus who currently serves as an Assistant Professor for the Sport Health Science department. He has quite an up-close view of Life University history and how the Athletics programs and Sports Health Science programs have grown over time.
Personal Injury Experience, Recovery Contextualizing Exercise Science with Tyrell Simmons – Podcast
Tyrell Simmons is a B.S in Exercise Science student and Life U Men’s Wrestling team member. He discusses his ability to overcome adversity while recovering from injuries prior to returning to the sport he loves, as well as how his experiences helped to give more meaning to what he is learning in Exercise Science.
Research as a means to address deep questions, with Dr. Christie Kwon – Podcast
Dr. Christie Kwon has been exploring various paths of meaningful research for much of her career. She is a full-time faculty member and Research Chair at Life University, among other vital roles inside and outside of the University. Today she joins this special research series with Dr. Veronica Garcia-Chapparo and co-host Erin Gilligan to discuss the importance of defining what questions a researcher would personally like to have answered, as a personal connection to a research topic makes the task that much more tangible.
Creating balance as student athletes, embracing diversity, academic rigor and growth with Stan Vandierendonck – Podcast
Stan Vandierendonck is a shining example of the dedication and passion exhibited among many of Life University’s International students. Vandierendonck is from Belgium, and he sincerely enjoys the rich diversity of many of the soccer teams he has played on, having the privilege to play alongside people from all over the world and Life University (Life U) is no different. Vandierendonck currently serves on the Life U Men’s Soccer team as Captain and as a mid-fielder. He is currently completing a B.S in Interdisciplinary Studies, and he has previously received degrees as a B.S in Psychology and a B.S in Computer Information Systems and Technology (CIST).
Psychology and leadership through a positive and holistic approach, with Dr. Michael Amos – Podcast
Dr. Michael D. Amos, PsyD, PCC., is a doctor of psychology, author, speaker, executive coach, and entrepreneur. At Life University, he serves as a Professor of Undergraduate Psychology. He is the founder of Renovatio Leadership Institute, a training institute for the development of Optimal human performance and self-leadership development.
Soccer, Studies and Athletic Analysis with Matheus Brandao – Podcast
Soccer is more than just a sport, it is something of a way of life for the dedicated players and fans here at Life U and farther afield. Matheus Brandao is early on in his career, trying to see how to turn his commitment to sports and athletics analysis into a lifelong professional passion. He currently serves as a Graduate Assistant for Life U Men’s Soccer, while completing his studies as a B.S in Computer Information Systems and Technology (CIST) student.
Translating Military Service Skills to Civilian Life and Chiropractic with Dustin Biggerstaff – Podcast
Chiropractic and care for active military servicemen, women and veterans has been intertwined for many years. In fact, many people are first introduced to the benefits of chiropractic through first experiencing it through care received during military service. That was the case for Dustin Biggerstaff, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who is now a Life U D.C. student. Biggerstaff discusses the adjustment and transitionary period into the civilian workforce that is often very jarring for veterans, as well as how chiropractic has helped his life personally and now professionally.
Building on Blair Upper Cervical Technique with Dr. Charmaine Herman – Podcast
Dr. Charmaine Herman, Professor of Clinical Sciences, speaks at length about Blaire Upper Cervical Technique and how it can improve patient outcomes. She is club advisor for the Blair UC Technique Club and the Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA). Dr. Herman is a board member for the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and was awarded a Fellow of the ICA in April 2023.
Sparking Inspiration With Computer Science Podcasts
Keeping up with the latest tech talk is something of a daunting task. For Life University (Life U) B.S. in Computer Information Systems and Technology students, it’s vital to stay up to date on major changes in a field that is constantly experiencing reinvention and…
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