Catch A Lift Fund's Coaches Corner
A place for veterans to connect, heal, and share their stories. CAL Athlete and US Army Veteran, Coach Melissa Leuck discusses topics of health, emotional wellness, community, and fitness with United States Veterans and supporters. The Catch A Lift Fund enables post 9/11 combat injured veterans all over the U.S. to recover and rehabilitate both physically and mentally through physical fitness, motivation, and support. Coaches Corner is hosted weekly by CAL Athlete, and US Army Veteran, Melissa Leuck. Episodes are produced, written, and edited by our Producer, Kaylee Nassiri. All recordings are completed by Henry Pompper, our IT Director. For more information about Catch A Lift Fund, check out our website. http://catchaliftfund.org/ A special Thank you to ID Technologies for their sponsorship of Coaches Corner. For more information about ID Technologies, and their corporate citizenship programs please click here: https://www.idtec.com/corporate-citizenship/
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 125
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Carmelo Rodriguez
Continuing to Serve as a DC Police Officer
Carmel Rodriguez is a DC Police Officer, Author, and CAL Veteran Athlete. After his service, Carmelo served as an officer in a New York jail. In an unfortuna…
Monica Hawrig
A pioneer within female leadership in the military
Monica is an intel analyst who served as Battalion Commander in both Austin, Texas and Regional Command East, Afghanistan. Monica served as the Batt…
Sydney Baker
Life after Catch A Lift internship, continuing to serve through ROTC.
Syndey is a previous intern from CAL, and a senior at the University of Miami, Ohio. Sydney is completing ROTC at the University …
Dan Lasko
Life after service; from pedigree commercials to coaching little league.
Dan is a USMC Veteran and long-time CAL Veteran Athlete. Dan served in Afghanistan where he lost his leg. He worked diligently…
Ed Zamora
Living, not just existing
Eduardo is a USMC Veteran and CAL Veteran Athlete. Eduardo served in Iraq and was there for the invasion of Iraq in 2003. After his service, much like many of our veterans…
Joe Diacheysn
Continuing to serve through the VA, OEF/OIF office (TCM)
Joe is a US Army Veteran, VA Social Worker, and CAL Veteran Athlete. Joe was an MP in the Army. Following his service, he struggled with TBI an…
CAL Coaching Panel
CAL Coaches Jason Livingston, Kevin Demmons, and Sarah Rudder discuss gaining success through peer mentorship and accountability.
Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corne…
Todd Taylor
Fitness, Motocross, Education, and Leatherwork
Todd is a USMC Veteran, MBA Student, Motorcross rider, and CAL Veteran Athlete. After Todd's service, he began studies at the University of Colorado, Bo…
Jon Glover
Giving back to the Veteran community after service through law
Jon is a US Army Veteran, Florida Public Defender, and CAL Veteran Athlete. Jon was originally a Police Officer in LA when he enlisted i…
Kenny Walker
Life after 7 Tours
Kenny is a US Airforce Veteran, and CAL Veteran Athlete. Kenny served in 7 different tours between 2001-2011 all in Afghanistan, where he would communicate with the ground command…
Solider Session
Guest Sarah Rudder, Bogumila Kenney discuss their experiences as female veterans, and how they've healed through community and fitness together.
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Kaylee Nassiri
Behind the scenes at Coaches Corner, our plans for 2021, and Kaylee's connection to CAL.
Kaylee is our Veteran Outreach Manager and the producer and writer of the Coaches Corner Podcast. Kaylee is o…
Carnell Martin
Competitions, and staying ready
Carnell is a USMC Veteran and CAL Veteran Athlete. Carnell served in the Marines for 29 years, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his service in 2017, Carnell…
Kevin Demmons
New Perspective, seeing everything for the first time again
Kevin is a US ARMY Veteran, CAL Athlete, and Coach. Following his service, Kevin wanted to get more involved with other veterans and give b…
Anthony Semprun
You can't stay in your pity party
Anthony is a US Navy Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and Student. Anthony served in Iraq and among other military members he was hit by a suicide bomber, at the time he…
Jeff Bosley
Go All In: From Green Beret to Hollywood. Going all in for your dreams.
Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appreciate your support of our mission, and incredib…
Dave Cascante
From Tragedy to Purpose: moving forward from a horrific event, fitness, nutrition, serving others
Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appreciate your support of…
Brent Nadjadi
A Life of Gratitude: using his platform for the greater good
Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appreciate your support of our mission, and incredible veteran…
Matt Leyva
"But did you die?": Adaptive fitness, nutrition, and giving back
Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appreciate your support of our mission, and incredible vete…
Todd Sullivan
A Life of Service: 30 years of service. Opening a gym. Faith based ministry.
Thank you so much for tuning into The Catch A Lift Fund, Coaches Corner. We appreciate your support of our mission, and inc…