Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
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Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
Author Nick Peck on Using Sports as a Way Out of a Challenging Home Life and His Debut Novel "Only Way Out"
Life. On Purpose
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Author Nick Peck on Using Sports as a Way Out of a Challenging Home Life and His Debut Novel "Only Way Out"
Send us a text Author and award-winning journalist Nick Peck discusses his debut novel "Only Way Out." Nick’s journey—from growing up in a home filled with challenges like substance abuse and poverty to finding hope and purpose through football—is one that’s incredibly inspiring. His debut novel, "Only Way Out," draws from his own experiences and tells the powerful story of Jaylen Pierre, a high-school senior navigating similar struggles. It’s a book that not only sheds light on r...
Life. On Purpose
Send us a text This discussion centers on William Person's experiences as a former Team USA bobsledder and the significant impact of brain injuries, particularly chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), on athletes. William shares his personal journey, including his transition from sprinting to bobsledding and the physical and mental challenges he faced in the sport. He highlighted the prevalence of micro concussions and the cumulative damage they can cause, emphasizing the need for greater aw...
