Imagine being given the opportunity of a lifetime... Especially when you didn't expect it.  Join us today and listen to our interview with Coach James "Fat Rock" Chaney.  He's someone who not only was the recipient of such an opportunity, but has provided the same in his life over and over. His story is truly one of making a difference in the lives of others, by providing his players the chance to compete at the highest level of college football and beyond.  Coach Chaney has dedicated his life to preparing young men for life by the code of teachability.  This, when ascribed, simply means a coachable young man will become an employable adult.   Coach Chaney is doing his part to provide a future for others In a day where coaches are needed greater than ever in the lives of young people, both on and off the field of competition. Check out his coaching/recruiting channel on YouTube:https: //www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEa_ETnaYd-3_PXBM6DW9A    

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Coach James "Fat Rock" Chaney

Chris Jones, the well known "Rhondda Valley" boy was a force to be reckoned with on the rugby pitch as well as off.  A ferocious player who was driven to win at all cost became the only man to receive three lifetime bans from the sport. After his playing career ended, Chris would pour his attention into coaching and developing players to have the desire to win as much as he did.  His life and reputation for fighting wasn't over, not yet. It wasn't until the man, who stated "I really hate losing", would reach the end of himself, driving him to reach up for the true and ultimate victory.  Chris' life would never be the same and neither the multitude of rugby players he would have such a great impact on for nearly 3 decades.

Chris Jones

Raised in a small town in Missouri of less than 900 people, with a high school football team of only 20, Coach Dan Kratzer reached the highest level of football as an athlete. Both as a player and a coach he would move from town to town and into the city life, all the while providing for and raising a family.   This hall of fame coach proves, commitment to excellence, is a choice each individual can and should make.  Life has a funny way of putting certain people in our lives at the right time and usually in the right place.  Coach Kratzer learned how to build relationships and recruit, from some of football's giants.  In doing so, he returned the favour to a multiplicity of players who would fall under leadership... one of which was myself. Life lessons, hardships and difficult decisions are all part of growing up, it is the example we learn from others and how we pass it on which becomes the defining moment of success... of greatness... and along the way, if you win a few championships, well that's the icing on the cake. Take the time to enjoy the story of Coach Dan Kratzer the impact he had in the lives of others and those who influenced him.

Coach Dan Kratzer

PETE and ANDREA “AGER-BOMB” MONTALVO Jon us today as we sit down with Pete and Andrea "Ager-Bomb: Montalvo and discuss how fitness and faith have had such a great influence on thjoer family as whole going back to how they met all the way to today.  We also have a chat about future plans in the fitness world and how this current COVID crisis and resulted in new business plan offering a well need alternative in the realm of athletics. Pete is an engineer, devoted husband and committed crossftter as well the co-director of FAITH RXD New York City. Andrea is the CEO and Founder of AgerBomb Seminars, 6X Individual Regional Qualifier and 2X Crossfit Games Team Competitor, 2016 Crossfit Games 4th place finisher with Team Dynamix, former NPGL New York Rhinos Athlete, 400m record holder in Track & Field for Colorado Mesa University, and CF L1 certified.

PETE and ANDREA “AGER-BOMB” MONTALVO

Today we take a look at what it is like to cope with the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic from two perspectives.  One is a young member of the 82nd Airborne in the United States Army and the other a husband, father, pastor and coach.  It is an honour and privilege to speak with my eldest son to gain his perspective what it is like to go from a strict routined and orderly lifestyle to no routine and how he and his team have coped with the solitude and limitations of lockdown. In this episode, we address what it is like to deal with change and adapt to the pressures of not only the lockdown, but how family and faith are effected and have an effect on the outcome to keep moving forward.

Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic with David Stagner

Beej and RST sit down with Tom Kelly to discuss how he and his team became the first to row unsupported from Australia to Mauritius. The 3,100 mile journey was a tribute to friend, Lieutenant Mark Evison, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. We discuss the different challenges and obstacles which to overcome as well as the mindset of perseverance required to complete the task. You can check the BBC interview with Tom and his team at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRhOuB9NPWI

Tom Kelly

What does it take to be a CrossFit Games athlete, gym owner as well as husband and Dad? It requires time, attention, effort and love especially in the current cultural shift we have seen in the world of fitness. Ben Alderman discusses with us today the paradigm shift within fitness and CrossFit and how it has an effect on family and even faith.

Ben Alderman

Today we are joined by Robin Sowden-Taylor, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cardiff Blues and Owner of ION Strength and Conditioning, the premier Crossfit gym in Cardiff (Wales).  He joins us today to discuss the aspects of the bi-vocational coaching structure, the transition from professional rugby player to coach as well as the effects both have had and do have on him in his personal life.   Taking points: Intro - Robin's background in Rugby, coaching and making the transition. What is it like owning a gym and operating as head S&C coach for the Cardiff Blues: -struggles? -similarities? -benefits? Difference in programming, managing and leading between the two  From a business perspective how do you find the transition from head S&C coach and ION? How does both responsibilities effect you personally? 

Robin Sowden-Taylor

Iron Sharpeneth Iron podcast is a podcast deigned to discuss all things related to fitness, faith and family. We address topics ranging from professionalism within the fitness culture to family friendly environments extending into bi-vocational coaching and mindset of successful strategies.

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