In this conversation, Matt Stankiewitch, a former NFL player and current HR professional, discusses his journey as a father and athlete. He shares his experiences of being a solo dad and the importance of having a stable income for his son. Matt also talks about his athletic accomplishments, including playing football at Penn State and in the NFL, as well as his success in rowing and hybrid races like Hyrox and DEKA. Throughout the conversation, Matt emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-improvement, and competing with oneself. In this conversation, Matt Stankiewitch discusses his experience as a competitive athlete and a single father. He emphasizes the importance of competing with the best and setting personal records in order to achieve a competitive edge. Matt also shares his accomplishments as a father and the challenges of balancing work and fatherhood. He highlights the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete and the importance of strategy in team sports. Matt provides tips for time management and emphasizes the need for consistency and goal setting. He encourages fathers to embrace the moments and enjoy the journey of fatherhood.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gym Talk
03:26 Introduction to the Competitive Edge Podcast
04:02 Background and Move to Jacksonville
05:20 Being a Father and Moving Closer to Family
06:12 Transition from NFL to HR
16:34 Being a Solo Dad
24:52 Athletic Accomplishments and Competing in Rowing
31:06 Competing in High Rocks and DEKA
33:13 Competing with the Best
34:09 Accomplishments as a Father
35:28 Early Sports Experience
37:23 The Importance of Competition
38:12 Taking Responsibility for Success
39:02 The Benefits of Being a Multi-Sport Athlete
42:33 Defining Competitive Edge
43:37 Consistency and Goal Setting
45:21 The Importance of Strategy in Team Sports
46:24 Balancing Work and Fatherhood
48:12 Tips for Time Management
51:02 Embracing Fatherhood
52:04 Setting Personal Records
53:15 Avoiding Fitness Industry Propaganda
55:53 Keeping it Simple and Consistent
57:06 Meal Prepping and Having Home Gym Equipment
01:00:10 Advice for Solo Dads
01:01:56 Upcoming Races and Events
Full Name? *
Matthew Stankiewitch
Home City and State? *
Phoenixville, PA
Current Age? *
34
Current Occupation/Employment? * Human Resources at a medical facility How many kids do you have? Please include Gender ( No names needed) *
1 son
What were your all-time biggest accomplishments as an athlete? *
Playing D1 (Penn State) and Professional Football (Patriots and Jaguars) 1st Team All-Big 10 Finalist for the Rimington Trophy Rowing 5:57 2,000m 2:44 1,000m 1:14 500m Spartan DEKA 3rd Place Finished at SPARTAN DEKA FIT MENS ELITE TEAMS World Championships *Being the heaviest athlete (251lbs) to ever compete in the elite divisions under SPARTAN DEKA
What are your biggest accomplishments in business or in your professional career? *
Designed and implemented my facilties covid safety procedures during pandemic.
What is your biggest accomplishment as a father (in regard to your family members)? *
I'm a single father with a son with autism, so everyday is an accomplishment.
How would you define "Competitive Edge"? * Lasting longer when being uncomfortable then everyone else