A Fighting Chance

In the eighth episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with former Canadian short track speed skater from Yellowknife, Michael Gilday. Michael went on to represent Canada on the World Cup circuit for a number of years, attending a total of 48 World Cups throughout his career. After barely missing the spot on the Vancouver Winter Games team in 2010, he made the olympic in 2014 for the Sochi Winter Games. More recently, he was inducted into the Sport North Hall of Fame and was the on air analyst for the CBC Sportsnet TSN at the PyeongChang and Beijing Olympics. After retiring from competitive sport, Gilday continues to contribute his time at the local rink in Yellowknife, Helping to develop and mentor both grassroots and competitive level athletes. Thank you to Matsuru Canada for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out with the link below and don’t forget to use code AFightingChance at checkout for a discount! https://matsuru.ca/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

In the seventh episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with “OG Online Video Content Creator for Judo”, Matt D’Aquino. D’Aquino is a two time Australian judo champion, gold medalist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and represented Australia in both the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, as well as the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He is also a BJJ black belt. After retiring from competitive sport, D’Aquino proved it is possible to continue making a living through judo. By coaching and posting technical judo related videos across his social media platforms, D’Aquino has built an empire that has reached many people around the world and helped improve their quality of judo. Matt’s social media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeyondGrappling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondgrappling/ Thank you to Matsuru Canada for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out with the link below and don’t forget to use code AFightingChance at checkout for a discount! https://matsuru.ca/ An NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

In the sixth episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with Canadian reporter, broadcaster and Olympic Artistic Swimmer, Karin Larsen. Josh had the honour of being able to call Karen a coworker during his time working as an on air analyst for the 2020 Olympic Games for the CBC Sportsnet and TSN. Larsen participated in the 1988 Summer Olympics, was inducted into the BC Swimming Hall of Fame in 2001 and in the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. Listen to today's podcast to hear all about her transition out of competitive sport, and into a new career still within the realm of sport, as a reporter. Thank you to Barren Ground Coffee for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out and try some of their amazing coffee with the link below! https://www.barrengroundcoffee.com/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

In the fifth episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with personal performance coach, national level choreographer for figure skating and cofounder of Skating for Success, Jadene Ferriera. Ferriera holds a degree in psychology and was awarded the coach achievement award from Skate Canada in 2018. Her passion for art, dance, and music was able to develop into a career in which she built the stellar reputation as one of North America’s most in demand Figure Skating Coaches. Thank you to Table Tennis North for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out with the links below! Website: https://tabletennisnorth.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletennisnorth/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the world met Afghanistan's first female Olympian. Her name is Friba Rezayee, and she competed in Judo. In the fourth episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen had the opportunity to speak with Rezayee (not once, but twice). The discussion follows her journey with judo, the impact her participation in the Olympic Games had, her pursuit of education here in Canada, how that education empowered her and how education continues to empower Afghan girls even after the Taliban took over once again. Rezayee is the founder and executive director of Women Leaders of Tomorrow. The association is always looking for new teachers and mentors to work remotely with young girls in Afghanistan. Click the link below if you are interested in supporting Friba and this amazing mouvement. Link to Women Leaders of Tomorrow: https://womenleaders.ca/index.php/contact/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

I hope you're ready to learn all about the science and statistics that makes up judo at the international level. Today in the third episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with performance analyst and creator of JudoData Emidio Centracchio. Centracchio is a former high level judoka who holds a PhD in physical education and sports science. He previously worked as the Italian’s team performance analyst before launching JudoData, a website used by Judo Federations across the world to analyze fights at the international level. JudoData revolutionized a new way of thinking about and viewing judo. Thank you to Matsuru Canada for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out with the link below and don’t forget to use code AFightingChance at checkout for a discount! https://matsuru.ca/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

In the second episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with well known Dene artist Antoine Mountain. Antoine is a writer, social activist and is currently working towards a PhD from Trent University. His powerful memoir From Bear Rock Mountain: The Life and Times of a Dene Residential School Survivor, describes his experiences as a victim of cultural genocide and the failed attempt to destroy indigenous peoples at the hands of the church and Canadian government. In today's podcast we continue this important discussion. Thank you to Sport North for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out with the links below! Website: https://www.sportnorth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportnorthfederation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportnorthfederation/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)

In the first episode of A Fighting Chance, host Josh Hagen speaks with Canadian Volleyball legend Paul Duerden. He played professionally for 15 years competing for the Canadian Men's National team from 1993 to 2008. Once considered the best volleyball player in the world, he is now CEO of InnoSoft Canada Inc. Josh was introduced to Paul while working as an on air analyst for the 2020 Olympic Games for the CBC Sportsnet and TSN. The two waste no time before jumping into a discussion about identity and their struggles with identity after retiring from competitive sport. Thank you to Matify for sponsoring today's podcast! Check them out with the link below and don’t forget to use code AFightingChance at checkout for a discount! ​​https://matify.com/ A NWT Judo Association Production. Website: https://www.ntjudoassociation.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwtjudo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nwtjudo/ Podcast Schedule: September 2, 2022: Paul Duerden (Volleyball) September 9, 2022: Antoine Mountain (Cross-Country Skiing) September 16, 2022: Emidio Centracchio (Judo) September 23, 2022: Friba Rezayee (Judo) September 30, 2022: Jadene Ferriera (Figure Skating) October 7, 2022: Karin Larsen (Artistic Swimming) October 14, 2022: Matt D’Aquino (Judo) October 21, 2022: Michael Gilday (Short Track Speed Skating) October 28, 2022: Shady El Nahas (Judo) November 4, 2022: Peter Gardiner (Judo) November 11, 2022: Rachael Steil (Running) November 18, 2022: Steve Armitage (Broadcasting) November 25, 2022: Frazer Will (Judo) December 2, 2022: Donovan Bailey (Sprinting)