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What is it about high achievers accomplishing more than most will dare, and those who overcome obstacles that many would find too much to bear? For Sergeant Justin Dodge, a leader in Denver's METRO/SWAT unit, who lost his leg during the Denver Nuggets Championship parade yet returned to fully operational status in under a year, the answer is the active pursuit of wellness. Join him as he shares his 29 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, and two decades with the city's elite, tier one, full-time tactical unit, to explore journeys through wellness, this is Heavy Victory.
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Angela Fuller was a gymnast growing up, but had to step away from the sport after sustaining an injury at 14. She was also later involved in a serious car accident that made her feel like she would never return to the sport that she loved. After battling through chronic back pain and postpartum depression, Angela wanted to regain control of her life. She always knew she was happiest when she was involved with gymnastics and 27 years was too long for her to be away from it. Angela now competes in adult gymnastics and was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior. Her story will inspire you and is a true testament to the saying that it is never too late.
Trey Lindsey knows firsthand how to be a leader. He served over 20 years in the United States Navy, including 13 years as a member of Seal Team 6. Trey held many senior leadership titles and participated in over a dozen overseas deployments throughout his career. He is currently the founder and CEO of Gallowglass Guardian Group. Trey uses his experience and expertise as a way to teach others how to enhance training proficiencies for law enforcement, offers security and defense consulting and teaches tactical training courses.
Sports have always played a role in Tricia Downing’s life. Whether it was participating in them as a kid and in college or building her career around them, she quickly developed an athletic mentality. It was that same mentality that helped her recover from a road cycling accident that instantly paralyzed her from the chest down. Tricia had to adjust to her new normal and she found success again in adaptive sports. She has competed in multiple triathlons and has represented the United States as a Paralympian shooter. She is also an accomplished author and public speaker.
While growing up in Canada, David Carle knew he wanted hockey to be a part of his future. Before beginning his freshman year at the University of Denver, David underwent medical testing at the NHL combine and that’s when his plans changed. He found out that he had a heart condition that would end his playing career. DU honored David’s scholarship and that’s when he began his path to coaching. Through perseverance and a new found approach to hockey, he became just as successful of a coach as he was a player.
Whitney Johns is a trainer, coach and entrepreneur. Her journey began at the age of 16 when she was battling migraines, chronic pain and mental health issues. Through trial and error, Whitney found that the holistic approach was the key to having better results. She was a professional bodybuilder and model, but has now shifted her focus to helping others perform at their highest level by forming a sustainable path and zoning in on gut, mental and hormone health.
Ryan Lavarnway has had a successful career on and off the baseball diamond and he credits that to the “Why Not” mindset. Ryan went from not making his high school varsity baseball team to being a World Series champion and Olympian. When his professional career ended, he transitioned to a new adventure. Ryan is now a world renowned keynote speaker and leadership development coach. His goal is to help others strengthen their mindset to perform at their best.
Steve Foster came from a very humble beginning. He grew up in Philadelphia and learned lessons at a very young age that many of us shouldn’t have to. After a falling out with his family, Steve spent his late teenage years living in his car and despite the odds being stacked against him, he was the first person in his family to graduate from high school. He went on to join the Air Force, be a decorated police officer and he is currently the Founder and CEO of Spears Technologies. Steve has been a leader from day one and now he is teaching others how to embrace that role.
Zack Steffen started playing soccer at a young age, but he wasn’t always a goalkeeper. One day he got the chance to fill in at the position, was good at it and decided to stick with it. Zack has experienced success at the collegiate, professional and international levels. But that success didn’t come without challenges. He has moved around the world, overcame injuries and learned how to be a good teammate when he was forced to watch the match from the sidelines. Even though Zack is rehabbing another significant injury, he has found a home with the Colorado Rapids.
What is it about high achievers accomplishing more than most will dare, and those who overcome obstacles that many would find too much to bear? For Sergeant Justin Dodge, a leader in Denver's METRO/SWAT unit, who lost his leg during the Denver Nuggets Championship parade yet returned to fully operational status in under a year, the answer is the active pursuit of wellness. Join him as he shares his 29 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, and two decades with the city's elite, tier one, full-time tactical unit, to explore journeys through wellness, this is Heavy Victory.
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