The Good Athlete Podcast

Episode 161 - Casey Eichfeld: 4x Olympic Slalom Canoeist

Today, Jim sits down with Casey Eichfeld, a 4x USA Olympic Slalom Canoeist, father, and husband. A dedicated competitor since the young age of 5, Eichfeld has represented the U.S. at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2024 Olympics in the Men's Canoe Single (MC1) event. His performances on the world stage, including strong finishes at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, Pan American Championships, and numerous World Cup events, have earned him recognition as one of the top slalom canoeists in the U.S. Beyond his athletic prowess, Eichfeld is committed to promoting the sport and inspiring the next generation of paddlers. His journey reflects a deep sense of discipline, perseverance, and a desire to give back to his community. Whether competing or mentoring, Eichfeld strives to be a role model both on and off the water, balancing his athletic career with his family. His holistic approach to life exemplifies the mindset of an athlete who is continuously striving for top-performance, both in sport and in life. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and to share with you some great insights from the mind of a great athlete, and even better human being. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Casey Eichfeld. - Casey Eichfeld - Team USA: https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/casey-eichfeld-808250 Casey Eichfeld’s Twitter: @kckanu Casey Eichfeld’s Instagram: @themadkanuer - Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject Twitter: @Coach4Kindness Website: https://www.goodathleteproject.com/

Episode 160 - Reilly Dampeer: USA Rowing

www.GoodAthleteProject.com Today, Jim sits down with Reilly Dampeer, the Head Rowing Coach and High-Performance Program Director at OKC National High-Performance Center. Continuing her sixteenth year coaching rowing, Coach Dampeer continues to build a strong development program for rowing in the United States. Since 2010, Dampeer has coached various national team athletes at the Olympic Games, Senior U23 and U19 World Championships, Pan American Games, and World Cups. All of her success is no accident. She continues to develop training programs, technical coaching ability, and has become an all-around expert at innovating and integrating emerging science in rowing. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and to share with you some of the great things happening inside OKC’s National High-Performance Center. Make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Reilly Dampeer. Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject Twitter: @Coach4Kindness Reilly Dampeer Instagram: @reillydampeer Episode 67 w/ Reilly Dampeer: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-67-reilly-dampeer-okc-high-performance-rowing/id1278410201?i=1000434518913

Episode 159 - Dean Tolson: Power Forward

www.GoodAthleteProject.com Today, Jim sits down with Dean Tolson, a former NBA professional basketball player and motivational speaker. He began his life in the ghettos of Kansas City, Missouri. As a promising young high school basketball player, despite being illiterate, he went on to play for the University of Arkansas where during this time, he also served in the U.S. Army and continued his education. Dean’s dream of playing professional basketball was realized when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. After 3 years in the NBA and playing overseas for 11 years, Dean returned to Arkansas to pursue a degree in History and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a master’s degree in Education. In his book, “Power Forward”, Dean shares his experiences and the importance of pursuing an education and reaching for your goals. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Dean Tolson. Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject Twitter: @Coach4Kindness Dean Tolson: https://www.deantolson.com/ 'Power Forward: https://www.deantolson.com/book/

Episode 158- Kelly Gunther: 2014 USA Speed Skating Olympian

www.GoodAthleteProject.com Today, Jim sits down with Kelly Gunther, a 2014 US Olympian in speed skating. At the age of 6, Kelly knew she wanted to be an Olympian when she saw others take the ice. She briefly took up figure skating before taking up in-line speed skating because she wanted to move faster than the music allowed. As an inline skater, she won multiple World Championship gold medals on the US relay team before transitioning to ice speed skating in 2009. It was the perfect fit. While this was the start of Kelly’s road to becoming an Olympian, she could have never predicted the obstacles that came her way. Despite having a learning disability as a student, facing setbacks in her skating career, and nearly losing her entire foot on the ice in a double compound fracture, Kelly found a way to come back each time - earning her the nickname, “The Comeback Kid.” Her story is one of incredible resiliency and determination. We’re so excited to bring you this episode and make sure to like, share, and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Kelly Gunther. Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject Twitter: @Coach4Kindness Kelly Gunther Instagram: @kellyguntherr Kelly Gunther Website: https://www.kellyguntherspeaker.com/

Episode 157- Carissa Gump: 2008 USA Weightlifting Olympian

www.GoodAthleteProject.com *[Correction] Foundation Executive Director Today, Jim sits down with Carissa Gump, a 2008 US Olympian in weight lifting. She is a multiple-time American record holder, a five-time consecutive American National Open champion, and is in the New England Weightlifting Hall of Fame. Carissa has spent her life in sport whether it be as an athlete, advocate, or as an executive leader. She currently serves as the Executive Director* for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the NSCA, and is the founder of Lifting You Up, L.L.C., which is focused on supporting nonprofits at the policy and process level to help advance their respective mission. Outside of her amazing career achievements, she’s also a wonderful mother and role model for her two children. We’re so excited to bring you this episode, and make sure to share and subscribe to the Good Athlete Podcast. And now, Carissa Gump. Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject Twitter: @Coach4Kindness Carissa Gump Instagram: @carissa_oly_2008 Carissa Gump LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissa-gump/