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The Inspired MOVE is the official podcast of Inspired Athletx. The real, life-changing stories of physical therapy and training improving health, wellness, and performance for athletes and active adults.
Episode 11: Mark Esch
Mark Esch is a highly accomplished football coach, currently serving as the Head Football Coach at Minnetonka High School. With almost 20 years of coaching experience, he previously spent 11 seasons as head coach at Mankato West High School, where he led the program to two state championships and multiple deep playoff runs. Known for building strong team culture and developing high-character athletes, Mark emphasizes leadership and personal growth as much as on-field success.
He is also the author of Rise of the Warriors, a book that chronicles how his small hometown football program transformed its culture to achieve sustained excellence.
In this episode of the Inspired MOVE podcast, Coach Esch shares insights on the qualities of effective leadership, the importance of learning humility, and why it's important to never judge a book by its cover. Drawing from his coaching journey, he offers practical lessons on character, perspective, and building trust within a team.Don't miss this episode of The Inspired MOVE podcast!
Episode 4: Tony Leonard
Tony Leonard is a career businessman who started, purchased, built and sold multiple companies over his career, across many categories. He draws on an incredible wealth and breath of experience that he now applies in a consulting role to help other businesses grow and thrive.
Episode 3: Joe Lombard
Joe Lombard is a professional football player who most recently played center for the Kansas City Chiefs. Joe was an All-American center at the University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD), allowing just 1 sack his entire senior season. As the leader of the offensive line, Joe helped the team make a run to the semifinals of the FCS NCAA postseason tournament.

