Step Up To Challenges Podcast

Soccer, Futbol or Fußball....It is the most popular sport in the world and followed and played religiously in Europe, South & Central America and everywhere in between.  Even in the US the popularity has caught on like wildfire, but why is it we are seeing a decline in Youth Soccer Participation?  Also are the best players actually playing at the Collegiate, Professional and National Team levels here in the US?  Having been involved in Youth Club Soccer as parent, coach and trainer for a combined fifteen years, I'll be discussing some of the issues plaguing "The Beautiful Game" here in the US.   TAKE ACTION.....STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE & subscribe to the show and while you are there hitting the subscribe button go ahead and leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com THANKS!  TAKE ACTION & STEP UP TO CHALLENGES IN YOUR LIFE!

Today on Friday Follow Up I answer and follow up on a question as to how we integrated and got our son to be able to go out in public, travel and fly long distances on an airplane without any major meltdowns or problems. TAKE ACTION.....STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE & subscribe to the show and while you are there hitting the subscribe button go ahead and leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com THANKS!  TAKE ACTION & STEP UP TO CHALLENGES IN YOUR LIFE!

Having a Special Needs Child is a life long challenges.  As a parent you must devise plans and constantly work hard to ensure you cover all the needs of your child, but what happens if you don't plan and you or your spouse passes away?  Today I am gong to discuss what could happen and why it is important for you to have a plan and to take action now for your child once you are gone! TAKE ACTION.....STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE & subscribe to the show and while you are there hitting the subscribe button go ahead and leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com THANKS!  TAKE ACTION & STEP UP TO CHALLENGES IN YOUR LIFE!

I recently had a reflective trip to Germany to not only visit family but to mentally and physically go to places in Germany where historical events took place and well know figures once stood.  In this episode I'll share with you where I went, the profound impact it had on me and the importance to never forget our history, learn from it and how one needs to TAKE ACTION & STEP UP TO CHALLENGES in ones life! TAKE ACTION.....STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE & subscribe to the show and while you are there hitting the subscribe button go ahead and leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com THANKS!  TAKE ACTION & STEP UP TO CHALLENGES IN YOUR LIFE!

In life we need to stop making excuses and TAKE ACTION!  Join the Pack and Take Action in your life by Stepping Up To Challenges in your life! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

This past weekend I was so honored and humbled to attend the 2019 Gifted Games in Gilroy, CA and the 2019 Shining Star Prom also in Gilroy CA. Today we talk about opportunity for our Special Needs students, sons and daughters and the need to create opportunity for them and remembering what is important in life! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

Full commitment to something most often is a HUGE CHALLENGE that we all must STEP TO!  In order for us to confront and solve the challenges and problems we face in life we have to ask ourselves if we are really committed to solving them, are we really ALL IN and are we stepping forward to meet those challenges?  Today we discuss being ALL IN and committed, what that might look like and some real world examples are discussed.  Also we'll review the Top 3 Things we believe you must do first when faced with a challenge! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

All High School Seniors have been making and about to make some very challenging decisions about attending and where they'll be attending college.....or even a trade school!  In this episode we'll discuss how one could step up to these challenges and give some advice on the thought process on choosing a school to apply to and attend.  These are techniques we've used in our family and have worked out wonderfully! Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

Reflection. Challenges in War, Challenges in Life Today.   In this episode i reflect on attending the 77th Anniversary Of The Bataan Death March & 75 Anniversary Of The Battle Of Leyte Gulf at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA. We also have a 19 minute video we put together on the event and you can see that on our website:   https://www.stepuptochallenges.com/videos Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

Today we remember what happened some 77 years ago during World War 2 in the Philippines.  We relive some of the most horrific details of the battles on Bataan and Corregidor and what happened during the Bataan Death March for American & Filipino POWS.  With first hand accounts we remember what huge challenges the American's and Filipino Soldiers/POWs faced.  With personal accounts we see and hear through their words what they experienced.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

Today we explore and discuss the concept and action of "Stepping Into the Fray".  We read and then discuss an exert from the Discipline Equals Field Manual written by Jocko Willink on Drawing Fire and Leading.  We explore why and how fathers with children with Autism must Draw Fire, Step Up To The Challenge and Lead!    Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com Thanks and continue to Step Up To Challenges in your life!

Feeling Like Sunday Afternoon - Today we discuss and outline the large spectrum of areas and points of interest we will be covering throughout this Podcast in terms of Autism.  We also stress and briefly discuss the other areas we will cover as we line up our first of many guests we'll have on this Podcast.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com

Today we go over My Why, and what challenge in my life shaped, molded me and eventually what inspired me to create the Step Up To Challenges Podcast.  We talk about personal ownership, family, relationships, humility and how when serious challenges confront us in like how we must step up to and face those challenges.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com  

Welcome to Step Up To Challenges Podcast! In our first episode we’ll introduce ourselves and give a little background information on us. Also we’ll discuss what we’ll be discussing, what our mission is and what is our driving force behind this podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!