Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Hardrocker Huddle: The Official Podcast of South Dakota Mines Athletics
Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert
Stay connected to Hardrocker Sports all year long wherever you go with Hardrocker Huddle, the official podcast of South Dakota Mines Athletics. Host Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert takes you inside South Dakota Mines Athletics with exclusive interviews, insights, former player features, and much more. Subscribe and follow at the links below: Apple - https://apple.co/3KcIByO Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3tjDJ41
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South Dakota Mines Announces New Athletics Director, David Crum on 6/28
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with head men's basketball coach Eric Glenn to preview their season and head soccer coach Bill Schaefer to recap their season.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with cross country and track and field athlete Clare Fischer about the sophomore's life growing up in New Ulm, how she got to South Dakota Mines and other topics.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down and talks to head volleyball coach Lauren Prochazka and director of cross country and track & field Joe Stephens to talk about their recent results and upcoming competitions.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sat down with Hayden Jaramillo to discuss the state of the soccer program, his school record-tying assist and other topics.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with head coaches of the South Dakota Mines volleyball team to talk about their most recent pair of victories and their home RMAC matchups coming up and women's basketball head coach Jeri Owsley as they've just begun practice to talk about their team heading into the 2023-24 season.…
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert talks to men's golfer Braydon Jones about his life growing up in Aberdeen, how he grew to become a collegiate golfer, and his winning an academic all-america award.
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Richard Anderson and Adam Thompsen speak with head football coach Charlie Flohr from Murphy's Pub & Grill.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert talks to football coach Charlie Flohr about their recent win in the Black Hills Brawl and Luke Wheeler, director of golf about their season so far and what to expect as they wrap up fall.
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On this edition of our coaches' luncheon at Pizza Ranch, athletes and coaches from Hardrocker football, volleyball, golf, and soccer speak.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with head volleyball coach, Lauren Prochazka, and head soccer coach, Bill Schaefer to talk about their weekend of results and the weekend ahead. Follow and subscribe to our podcast network at the link below. Apple - bit.ly/3NJNW3V Spotify - bit.ly/3PUWV4w
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with the captain of the soccer team, Garrett Cole about the soccer program and his future plans among other things.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down to talk to Kiley Metzger about her life, goals, and other topics.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down to talk to director of cross country and track & field Joe Stephens and Head volleyball coach Lauren Prochazka ahead of their competition about their season so far and the upcoming weekend.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with newly anointed women's basketball assistant coach and alumnus, Ryan Weiss for a wide-ranging discussion.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with volleyball student-athlete Paisley Gibson as they discuss her life growing up in Nebraska, coming to South Dakota Mines and other topics.
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Head football coach Charlie Flohr and starting quarterback Jayden Johannsen sit down with Richard Anderson and Adam Thomsen at Murphy's Pub & Grill
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Hadrocker football star and Harlon Hill candidate, redshirt junior quarterback Jayden Johannsen sits down with Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert for a wide-ranging interview.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with Bemidji State transfer running back and former all-american Jalen Frye in a wide-ranging conversation about his time in Minnesota to his goals for the team and individually this upcoming season.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews quarterbacks Jayden Johannsen and Jake Martinelli and talks to head coach Charlie Flohr.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Interim head men's soccer coach Bill Schaefer and captain Hayden Jaramillo
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert talks to head volleyball coach Lauren Torvi Prochazka and captain Kiley Metzger.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Hunter Newsom and Jacob Schwab.
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Adam Thomsen and Richard Anderson host the first coaches show of 2023 with head football coach Charlie Flohr.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert talks to Ryan Gent, Ben Noland, Mason Galbreath, and Max Hoatson.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Bo Montgomery and Connor Taylor.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Tavian Tumbleson, Jalen Frye and Orlando Westbrook.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Austin Stephens, Connor Smith, and Grant Smith.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Bo Montgomery, Otu Afu, and Caleb Franklin.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert interviews Austin Rose, Casey Knutsen and Kaleb Tischler.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert talks to track & field athlete Kathy Mathieu to discuss a variety of topics.
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On this episode, Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert speaks to Ethan Pitlick, discussing topics such as the transition from Aberdeen to Gettysburg, what brought Ethan to South Dakota Mines, and goals for his next two years as well as involvement around campus.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert talks to women's golfer Jessalyn Shipp in a wide-ranging conversation, discussing her family life, golf career, academic career, and campus involvement.
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This episode features track & field athlete Jade Cass. Recent RMAC Champion and host, Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert discuss Jade's life, growing up, the decision to attend South Dakota Mines, and his future.
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Coaches Show: 2-27
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1:02:14The final episode of the coaches' show for 2022-23 features Coach Stephens and Indoor Conference Champion Jade Cass, as well as Kolten Mortensen and Coach Glenn from the men's basketball program and head women's basketball coach, Jeri Jacobson.
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1:00:21Hear from Hardrocker Track & Field and Men's Basketball on this edition of the coaches' show.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with Alejandro Rama to talk about his Oglala Lakota roots, his basketball career, growing up, and his future
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Hear from Hardrocker women's basketball, men's basketball, and track & field athletes
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with rapid city native Bailey Johnson of Hardrocker Women's Basketball to talk about her basketball career, future plans, and life outside of school and sports.
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This episode features Jasper Reinalda, a member of the Hardrocker men's basketball team. On this episode they discussed Jasper's time growing up in Oregon, his Netherlands background, prep school year as well as his basketball experience and the team.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert welcomes dual-sport athlete, Megan Alexander, a member of Hardrocker Women's Golf and Hardrocker Women's Basketball to discuss life as a dual sport athlete, how she came to South Dakota Mines, and her life growing up.
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Hear from Hardrocker men's basketball coach Eric Glenn and athlete Kyle Harris as well as the women's basketball coach Jeri Jacobson and athlete Megan Alexander on the 1-3 edition of the coaches' lunch.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert welcomes South Dakota Mines track & field student-athlete, Kamryn Scully onto the show to discuss the track & field program, her role in the Women's Hardrocker Organization as well as during her time as well as his life growing up, the decision to come to South Dakota Mines and her journey to South Dakota Mines and futur…
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On this episode of the Coaches Show, hosts Tom Rudebusch, Richard Anderson, and Adam Thomsen talk to Eric Glenn, head coach of the men's basketball team as well as student-athlete, Kolten Mortensen. Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Joe Stephens also joins, with student-athlete Ethan Pitlick.…
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Our monthly coaches luncheon brought to you by Pizza Ranch features Hardrocker Football, Volleyball, and Men's Basketball coaches and athletes.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with Hardrocker volleyball student-athlete Jacey Koethe about her life growing up - persevering through an ailment, and her time at South Dakota Mines.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert welcomes South Dakota Mines Football student-athlete Daunte Robbins onto the show to discuss his role in the Hardrocker Ally Association, SAAC as well as the growth of the Hardrocker Football program during her time as well as his life growing up, the decision to come to South Dakota Mines and her journey to South Dakota…
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert welcomes South Dakota Mines Volleyball student-athlete Anna Thomas onto the show to discuss her role in the Women's Hardrocker Organization, the growth of the Hardrocker Volleyball program during her time as well as her life growing up, the decision to come to South Dakota Mines and her journey to South Dakota Mines and …
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert sits down with dual-positional star football player, Casey Knutsen to talk about his life growing up, football career, and off-the-field interests.
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Josh Van Valkenburg-Gernert welcomes in head football coach Charlie Flohr to discuss the win over Missouri S&T and the home opener against Truman State. Listen and follow: Apple - apple.co/3xK99T5 Spotify - spoti.fi/3y7orTs
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