The Dad Ball Podcast

Episode 96 - Tryouts for Adults

Another Dad Ball Podcast! I think I called it Sporting Chance by mistake. That's why you have tryouts, to weed out those mistakes. Teachers have them too, just like athletes. I bemuse about the differences and similarities, and compliment the Master's for still being stuffy.

Episode 95 - Historical Blues

A quick update episode running down the latest and greatest from the newsletter, including the story about why Italy has blue uniforms. Plus, we get to add state champion to the resume! Follow along at the Substack! [https://matthewmaratea.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips]

Episode 94- Gary Chupik Makes Our Mindset Elite!

For this special episode, I had a chance to sit down with Gary Chupik, a mindset professional who helps professional athletes, high performance business people, and apparently me! We go through Gary's background, changing careers, faith, family, mindset, and the power of making progress. He also shares one thing every person can do heading into 2026 to unlock an edge. You can find Gary on his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elitemindset/?hl=en], his website [https://www.elitemindsetnation.com/], and his Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/garychupik/] to connect and find a new edge with the power of unlocking your mindset. To follow the podcast check out the Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/dadballpod/] on X [https://x.com/dadballpod], and Substack [https://matthewmaratea.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips]

Episode 93- You Stretch Now

It isn't about athletic glory anymore, but it still can be, maybe. I'm in PT and other things that I'm changing to fit dad schedules. Building a life around teaching, fatherhood, coaching, and being a husband means taking care of yourself comes last, but is also even more important. I'm talking about some of the little things that factor into that practice.

Episode 92: Rivers Family Dynasty

When you think of football dynasty families, you probably go right to the Mannings. I want you to think about the Rivers family, too. It started with Steve Rivers at Mississippi State, was made famous by Philip at NC State and the NFL, and now rests in the hands of Gunnar, a 5-star prospect with offers before his junior high school season. An extra bonus, a small reflection on the Stanley Cup Finals, and why the Panthers mini "dynasty" is important.