Sac FC battled Tulsa in their home opener for the 2020 Season. We speak with new coach Mark Briggs, Drew Skundrich, and Juan Barahona about the start to the season and this hard-fought 1-1 draw. Sierra at Tahoe is getting snow again and the Corona Virus is shutting down stadiums in the MLS and USL for at least a month.

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2020 Sac FC Season Opener

Ty Williams is the VP of West Coast sales for Vivint solar and the host of one of our favorite podcasts: Electric People. We chat in a stateroom of a cruise ship heading north from Cabo San Lucas to LA. He unlocks the back door to the mindset of the largest and fastest growing solar company on the planet. Ty Williams gives us access to their sports management philosophy  for their athletes in Vivint Solar. The advice is not just fascinating but it is actionable and applies to every other sports and business person and organization that wants to succeed in 2020.  Merry Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza and New Year.

Ty Williams of Vivint Solar on Sports Leadership

Melissa Pruden and Kimberly Higgins, From Spotted Dog Yoga, Tell You How to Do That Thing.. Getting ready for the ski season, Preparing your body and mind for the challenges that lie ahead... They drop advice on books to read and specific exercises to practice to get your body ready for your thing.

Yoga Teachers' Advice

Sac Republic earn 2019 ULS Pro Playoff wins along with their MLS Expansion. The first Home win, against New Mexico started by going down a goal in the first 20 seconds. They fought back and won 2-1 and went on to win on the road, against Reno. We talk with Kevin Aleman, Thomas Enevoldsen, Jamie Viareal and Simon Elliott about winning and preparing and recovery between games. We also get a soundbite from Commissioner, Don Garber at the block party, in downtown Sac, celebrating the MLS expansion to Sacramento.

Sac Republic 2019 ULS Pro Playoff Wins

We talk with Ivan Vasquez from Juarez in the Liga MX, Nate Carrasco who scored against these veterans, Simon Elliott, who is has insight on these players who are getting some minutes after long periods of bench-warming. We have insight into the MLS league expansion to Sacramento. The announcement is likely to come on Monday, October 21st.

Sac FC MLS V Juarez

Nick Clark of Spotted Dog Yoga, in Folsom gives some tips on staying fit in the final stretch of the pro soccer season. Breathing has a lot to do with your overall health. SUP yoga adventures do as well. Sac Republic players, Jordan McCrary, Thomas Enevoldsen, Cameron Iwasa and Simon Eliott, talk with Dave McCreary about what it takes for a post-season run in the USL as well as the Republic's MLS Bid.  

Nick Clark Spotted Dog Yoga and Sac Republic MLS Bid

San Jose Earthquakes have been doing something right with freedom and playing without fear. Thank you Matias Almeda. Sac Republic FC has not been finding the back of the net. Cameron Iwassa, Jaime Villarreal and Simon Elliott fill you in.  Maribel Wyatt has been breaking through to new levels of performance at Spotted Dog Yoga. Take their advice and their learning to apply it to your life.  

San Jose Earthquakes Sac Republic FC and Spotted Dog Yoga

We Speak with Joelle Conway, teacher for Spotted Dog Yoga, as she discusses the beginnings of her yoga career and how it has benefitted her overall health, her personal life and her developed passion for the practice. Conway also discusses her favorite player Lionel Messi, the ongoing Women’s World Cup, and rumors of a possible big name player for Sacramento’s possible future MLS team? Plus,a talk with former Sacramento Republic Forward Tommy Stewart who offers some advice for new USL players along with his enjoyment when coming back to Sacramento and postgame interview with Sac Republic Midfielder Sam Werner about the impact and chemistry the team has been building and his mindset as the season reaches the halfway point along with a quick interview with Head Coach Sam Elliot about the development of his players and his mindset as the season rolls along.

Sac Republic and Spotted Dog Yoga Soccer Success

We talk with Sacramento Republic Fc Coach Simon Elliott and Players Ray Saari and Adam Jahn, postgame, against Phoenix and Reno. Simon Elliott talks about execution and being clinical in the final third and anticipation needed to capitalize on opportunities. Adam Jahn talks about coming back to Sac to play and Ray Saari talks about depending on teammates. The Jim Cahill, from Sierra at Tahoe and Kirkwood, talks with us about helping purple hearts earn medals and the DeCelle Memorial Relay. It is the oldest relay race in the USA and it goes around Lake Tahoe on June 8th!

Memorial Day Sessions with Sac Republic and Jim Cahill

We recap this amazing Ski season at Homewood with Lisa Nigon. She gives us a look into this transition time of the year with Homewood activities and she gives her secret spots away for mountain biking and hiking for summer turn in the backcountry. Then we talk with Dr. Mimi Sato Re of El Dorado Hills and yoga instructor at Spotted Dog Yoga in Folsom. She gives her advice on injuries that are common in this transition time of the year and also shares her secret cure for insomnia. It's not what you think...

Homewood Ski and Dr. Mimi Sato Re Talks Yoga

Pro Sports Talks' no-nonsense, investigator, Isaac Brown, gets the information, straight from Kyle Smaine,on the chairlift, between Sierra at Tahoe laps,  right before Kyle heads to Austria. Kyle talks about pursuing passion, his favorite spots on his home mountain and has some meaningful advice for skiers and snowboarders.  

Kyle Smaine Sierra at Tahoe Laps

Sac Republic Start, Chantell Trumbull of Spotted Dog Yoga delivers and interview with Ray Saari who is new to Sac Republic and coach, Simon Elliott, and William Hodges of Indomitable Soccer after their season opener draw with Salt Lake.                                        Chantell Trumbull of Spotted Dog Yoga then uplifts your game with yoga technique and mindset for your skiing and soccer success.

Sac Republic Start, Chantell Trumbull of Spotted Dog Yoga

We Started at Sierra at Tahoe. Now we are at Diamond Peak, talking with Paul Raymore, head of marketing and communications for Diamond Peak, the gem of Lake Tahoe. Paul has been to more World Cups (FIFA) than anyone I know in the soccer world. We talk about MLS and Seattle Sounders on the lift as well as what is going on at Diamond Peak. They have a new terrain park where people are sending it.  

Diamond Peak Ski The Lake 2

We start at Sierra at Tahoe and find steep and deep powder. We ski with Sarah Sherman and get the scoop on how they are getting new skiers and riders to the mountain. January 18th and 25th, they have a deal for rentals, lift tickets and a lesson for $79. This takes away everyone's excuse. We have an update on Sacramento Republic FC and the new signings on their team. We have two quick go-to recipes for "Chairlift Sliders" and Hot Toddy's. The storm this week may dump 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. Happy Hooky-bobbing!

Sierra At Tahoe Ski The Lake 1

Jen Vicari Cox Has Advice on Baptiste Yoga for Skiing and Soccer and mindset that uplifts your game. Jen teaches Baptiste yoga in Folsom, at Spotted Dog Yoga. Her tips on practicing for Skiing and soccer and thoughtfulness is fresh content that can get you over your hump to your next plateu with fitness and life.

Jen Vicari Cox Yoga for Skiing and Soccer and

Soccer agent, Patrick McIntosh interviews pro soccer players from Major League Soccer, USL Pro, Bundesliga, Sirie A, and Liga MX. Players like Clint Dempsey, Chris Wondolowski, Rodrigo Lopez, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Dominik Jakubek share advice for soccer players and soccer coaches of all ages. Get valuable tips to improve your soccer game and develop into a pro soccer player. Learn what it takes to play pro soccer.

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