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The Forza Athletics Life and Coaching PodcastAuthor: Charles J. Infurna, EdD
The Forza Athletics Life and Coaching Podcast explores the psychology of high performance through the lens of sport, coaching, leadership, and human connection. Hosted by Dr. Charles J. Infurna, sport psychology researcher, educator, and coach, each episode features meaningful conversations with coaches, athletes, educators, and leaders who share their experiences navigating excellence, adversity, growth, and purpose. Drawing from decades of coaching and research, the podcast examines what it truly takes to develop confidence, resilience, trust, and sustained success both in sport and in life. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 2: Performance With Purpose Featuring 2004 Olympian Jackie Ulm
Monday, 15 June, 2026
In the second episode of Performance With Purpose, I had the opportunity to speak to 2004 Hammer Olympian Jackie Ulm. Jackie was a 5x National Champion and 13x All-American at Ashland University. Jackie and I discussed:1. Finding the throwing events in middle school2. Competing at the Ohio State outdoor track and field championships3. Her first encounter with Jud Logan4. Committing to Ashland University5. Making the transition to collegiate throwing6. Expecting to throw far when it matters most7. Winning her first national championship as a true freshman 8. Managing injuries9. Graduating with honors10. Ashland Elite11. The 2004 Olympic Trials12. The 2004 Olympic Games13. Coming home14. Making the decision to retire15. Transitioning to the "real-world"
