Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio: 'Wild Bill' Saving Lives on the Slopes as Part of the National Ski Patrol

Rick catches up with one of his favorite characters this week… Wild Bill from the National Ski Patrol.

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The National Ski Patrol not keeps skiers safe on the slopes of North America, but also are first responders when something goes wrong.

Mission

To ensure the safety and well-being of individuals engaged in skiing, snowboarding or biking activities, through education, rescue services, and community support.

Vision

To be the preeminent provider of outdoor safety and rescue education, empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to ensure their safety and the safety of others in all outdoor environments.

Core Values
Excellence
Service
Camaraderie
Leadership
Integrity
Responsiveness

Rick talks about all of that and more with Wild Bill, who volunteers for the National Ski Patrol in Nevada and Utah.

National Ski Patrol’s Role

The National Ski Patrol (NSP), founded in 1938, has followed its creed of “Service and Safety” since the establishment of skiing as a popular sport in the United States. As snow sports and guest services at resort areas have evolved, so has NSP — from a service organization to a professional education and membership association. Other snow sports, such as snowboarding, tubing, and snow-skating, introduced new equipment and new terrain, which in turn required developing and teaching new safety and emergency care training methods. Increased access to the backcountry beyond ski area boundaries has also meant new training regimens for NSP members. NSP’s most recent endeavor has welcomed bike patrollers as members, in response to the increasing development of summer and year-round outdoor recreation operations.

Today, the organization is composed of more than 30,000 members serving over 650 patrols. These individuals include patrollers who are paid, and patrollers who volunteer their time. While most of NSP members are in the U. S., the organization also has members in Canada, Europe and Asia.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio: Dr. Erik Korem, Healthy Pickleball and AIM7

Rick is joined by Dr. Erik Korem this week.

Erik Korem Bio: Leading the Future of Health and Performance in Pickleball

Korem is an innovative leader in human performance, bringing nearly 20 years of elite experience in sports science, performance coaching, and technology integration. His distinguished career spans across professional sports, collegiate athletics, and groundbreaking contributions to the fast-growing sport of pickleball.

Founder & CEO of AIM7: Dr. Korem's creation of AIM7 marks a significant advancement in the sport of pickleball. This health and performance app leverages wearable and health data to deliver personalized exercise, recovery, and mental fitness plans, significantly enhancing players' stress resilience and performance.

NFL and NCAA Pioneer: Dr. Korem has served as a performance coach and sports scientist in the NFL and with NCAA athletes, training Olympic gold medalists along the way. His expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes.

He's here to talk about all of that and more.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio: Mike Shogren, CEO of Prevent Biometrics, Smart Mouthguards

Mike Shogren is the CEO of Prevent Biometrics, the most independently validated head impact monitoring system in the world. Mike joined Prevent in 2016 and the company has since partnered with over 200 organizations, 10 governing bodies and deployed 20,000+ smart mouthguards.

He joins Rick this week.

Shogren is a longtime Minnesota resident, who logged many years of his life as a youth sports advocate. At a young age, Mike’s son suffered a devastating concussion leading to years of symptoms that could’ve been easily diagnosed/treated with a better protocol in place.

Because of this, Shogren conducted his own research only to find that many head impact tools were either inaccurate or had little to no validation in the market. That’s when he was introduced to Prevent Biometrics, who at the time was developing a smart mouthguard that measured the g-force of head impacts in real time.

He joined Prevent as CEO and set out with one goal: bring this technology to athletes and parents at every level of sports. They’ve since become an industry leader for head injury protocol.

Mike’s work has led to the largest head impact study to date and the research is now prompting sports organizations around the world to adopt the tech.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio: Warren Moon, NFL Hall of Famer, on His Fans and Collectibles

Rick had the chance to catch up with former NFL great, Warren Moon at Fanatics Fest in New York.

He played professionally for 23 seasons, spending the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the and the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. Moon also played for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He remains one of the greatest undrafted players in NFL history.

He had success during his six CFL seasons, five of which ended in Grey Cup victories, resulted in him being signed by the Oilers in 1984. During his 17 NFL seasons, Moon was named Offensive Player of the Year in 1990 after leading the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns. He led the NFL in passing yards twice, while also receiving nine Pro Bowl selections. Moon spent 10 seasons with the Oilers, whom he led to seven playoff appearances, and made an eighth postseason run with the Vikings before retiring in 2000.

Moon is also the only player inducted to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.

He talks to Rick about the sports collecting business and how he is amazed by all of it.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio: Satish Kumar, Orion Innovation, An Athlete’s Journey to a Professional Career

According to Markets N Research, youth sports is an estimated $38 billion industry that is expected to grow to $69 billion in 2030.

Satish Kumar is the Professional Sports Industry Leader at Orion Innovation, a leading digital transformation and products development firm. He and his team work with global sports teams and leagues to help them oversee an athlete’s journey from inception to a professional career. Orion is the Digital Transformation Partner for Liverpool Football Club.

He joins Rick to discuss the growing youth sports industry and how technology is helping to track, organize, and manage the different global leagues and clubs for young participants.

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