In this ZoneTalk episode, Bob sits down with Jordan Hintz, a clays coach at Hillsdale College in Michigan, whom he has worked with in the past. Bob asks Jordan for some insights into just what is involved in competing in clays shooting for a co

Shooting for the Stars | A college coach's perspective on education, friendship, and clay target competitions

Jul 22nd, 2023 18m 58s

A Winning Formula | Coaching, mentoring and having fun in sport

Jan 14th, 2021 34m 16s

In this ZoneTalk episode, Bob sits down with Sensei Heather Fidyk, a 7th-degree black belt in Wado Kai Karate and an experienced international competitor, who has been coaching in karate for more than 25 years. She is the co-founder and head in

Listen to your steps | A Kenyan track coach's unique approach to training young athletes to become champions

Sep 3rd, 2020 31m 10s

In this ZoneTalk episode, Bob speaks with Kenyan coach, and author, Meshack Sang, who has competed internationally, and has been coaching young Kenyan athletes in a career spanning 20 years.This accomplished coach and author sat down with Bob t

Visionary leadership | An Olympic-level CEO’s team approach to creating a snowboarding legacy

Aug 7th, 2020 28m 22s

Dustin Heise left the corporate world so that he could make a difference in snowboarding, both in Canada and the world. He has been at the helm of Canada Snowboard as CEO for two years and is leading his organization with integrity, vision, and

NCAA/U SPORTS Scholarships | The recruiting edge

Jun 18th, 2020 28m 45s

"Just like a company looks to create an edge and find something that differentiates its product or service, an athlete is going to look for that opportunity to separate themselves from the pack as well." Zach WeissbachIn this ZoneTalk episode,

Goals to Gumballs | One athlete's resiliency

Jun 4th, 2020 20m 15s

What do you do when you want to solve a problem? You simplify it with a powerful metaphor.In this week's ZoneTalk podcast episode, I sat down with Matthew Cartisser, a resilient and successful young athlete who is currently prepping for college

Coaching the Olympian Way | An Olympian's approach to coaching an athlete

May 20th, 2020 27m 38s

“I look for the fire that someone has inside them. When someone has the fire, they're the ones who love to work. They love to go train. Most skills are teachable, but if they lack the fire, they lack that desire of what motivates them to want t

Fiercely Competitive | When winning is your career

May 12th, 2020 24m 17s

"Winning is amazing. There is almost no better feeling than realizing that all of your hard work, dedication, tears, sweat-all of that-has finally paid off!"Staff Sergeant Amanda ElsenbossIn this episode of ZoneTalk, Bob Palmer talks with SSgt

An Olympian's Mindset | Training, competing, and coaching in the Zone

May 1st, 2020 32m 34s

"Let athletes make mistakes and also learn how to figure it out for themselves."Jessica Zelinka, Two-time Olympian, Track and Field - on her coaching roleTwo-time Olympian, Canadian heptathlete, and 100m hurdler, Jessica Zelinka, was a shining

Jumping off cliffs | Embracing fear in life's next adventure

Apr 21st, 2020 21m 6s

"Make fear your friend."Gabi Viteri, Former professional snowboarder turned musicianSnowboarding was coming into its own in the early 2000's, Burton was the key player in the industry, and Gabi Viteri was their girl. She inspired a generation o

ZoneTalk Trailer

Apr 20th, 2020 1m 48s

Welcome to my podcast - ZoneTalk. I’m your host Bob Palmer. ZoneTalk focuses on the Zone, that magical place that athletes, coaches and leaders agree is the first and most important ingredient of winning. When you own the Zone, you own the game