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Kolby Tullier is the Director of Sports Performance at Joey D Golf. He is a multi-sport performance coach with Athletes ranging from the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, NFL, MLB, College, teens, and everyday folk looking for more. Kolby started this journey with an early investment from his Dad. What he has accomplished over time is a direct reflection of his humble nature, dogged determination, infectious attitude, and killer work ethic. A lot more to come from Kolby in future episodes. Until then, Enjoy! #hangthebanner

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Have a question, comment or suggestion for the podcast? Reach out to Cody at cody@nolayingup.com or on social @codymcbrideNLU.

Weekly interview podcast brought to you by No Laying Up. Join host Cody McBride as he brings real life stories of perseverance, determination, and overcoming extreme adversities from some of life's most unique guests.

Kolby "K-Wayne" Tullier, #TheStable

Alex Fourie is an inspiration to all. Alex was in Ukraine with a cleft lip, cleft palate, and one arm which were a direct result of the world’s worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. Alex spent the first seven years of his life bouncing from orphanage to orphanage until he was adopted by a South African couple who were studying in Montgomery, AL. Alex’s organization “

” has created a t-shirt that will be sold online and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the charitable foundation, 

, the organization responsible for his adoption. To date, Alex has donated over $10,000 to Hope Now. But that is only half of Alex’s story……

Alex is a level 1 PGA Golf Instructor and the # 1 one-arm golfer in the United States. He lives outside Knoxville, TN with his wife and daughter. Later this summer, Alex will be playing in the inaugural USGA U.S. Adaptive Open in the Village of Pinehurst, NC. This is his story. Enjoy!

Alex Fourie, #westandwithukraine & Single Hand Golf

Hagan Parkman is a US Army Reservist who also manages a full time job working for the PGA Tour. Since the beginning of the year, she has been the face of all things Korn Ferry Tour social media. Her road to the PGA Tour took her from Texas A&M, five years at the All Pro Tour, a deployment and multiple activations in the Army Reserves, and more. Also, Hagan and her Mom competed in CBS's Amazing Race! WILD! All of this and more in the podcast. Enjoy!

To find more on Hagan, please follow her on 

Hagan Parkman, Korn Ferry Tour Comms & Army Reserves 

Transition from service is full of ups and downs, big dreams and massive failures. You are leaving a community where when you failed others were around to pick up the pieces. Mission first, people always. The real world is not like that. This week I am joined by Kevin Deckel. Kevin currently is the Director of Sales for Miura Golf. But it has been a long and interesting road to get him to where he is today. His journey includes working at In-and-Out, playing water polo in college, serving in 2nd Ranger Battalion, deploying to Afghanistan, and working outside service at one of the most popular muni's in the country. I hope everyone takes a little something from this one because failure happens to us all. It is what you learn from it that makes you the person you are today. Enjoy!

Kevin Deckel, Miura Golf & former Army Ranger

Very happy this week to be joined by Anthony Bilich. We break down what it was like growing up in the Upper Peninsula, playing college golf, his service in the Michigan National Guard and his deployment to Afghanistan. Anthony is also the 2021 Veterans Golf Association Men's Champion. The VGA is a nationwide golf program dedicated to enriching the lives of not only veterans but also their families. They host a ton of events which culminate into State, Regional, and a National Championship for both Men and Women.

 Veterans Golf Association please visit their website

Anthony Bilich, US Army Veteran & 2021 VGA Men's Champion

Nick Schreiber is the man behind Old Barnwell, a new club being built outside Aiken, SC. Nick and his wife set out to create a club with a singular mission: bring people together through golf. To do this, they have turned to Brian Schneider and Blake Conant. Nick discusses his journey to where he is today, his struggles with addiction, and the importance of family. Enjoy!

Follow the progress of Old Barnwell on their 

Nick Schreiber, Old Barnwell

Ira Molayo is the General Manager and Director of Golf at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, TX. Ira joined the podcast to discuss his love of golf, history of Cedar Crest, and inclusion within the game. In 2018, Ira founded the I AM a Golfer Foundation to help bring about community renewal in South Dallas through golf and golf-related programs at Cedar Crest. Ira is everything you look for in a PGA of America Professional. He is a leader in his community who uses his passion for golf to promote and mentor the next generation. In addition to numerous other awards and recognition, Ira was inducted into the African American Golf Hall of Fame in 2017.

Ira Molayo, PGA & Founder of I AM a Golfer Foundation 

Jeremiah Wilber is a Warrior in every sense of the word. He was born in Ennis, Montana graduated High School in Las Vegas, Nevada and quickly enlisted in the US Army as Military Police (MP). As an MP, Jeremiah served two combat tours and completed the Sapper Leader Course and Army Ranger School. After graduating Ranger School, Jeremiah completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection serving in both 3rd and 10th Special Forces Groups as a Special Forces Communications Sergeant. As a Green Beret he deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq. Jeremiah retired in 2020 and turned his attention to raising money and supporting veteran nonprofits. He is the founder of War Party Movement, an organization focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons. Additionally, Jeremiah is a member of Bear Hug Cattle Company, a non-profit focused on providing horsemanship instructions to veterans.

Jeremiah Wilber, U.S. Special Forces & Founder of War Party Movement

Jake Trego is a husband, son, brother, musician and certified golf sicko. His life was turned upside down in Spring 2021 with a diagnosis of Stage IV Colon Cancer. Jake's story is full of twists and turns. We discuss growing up in Ohio, college, starting his band Year of the Buffalo, marriage, and his journey with cancer. Enjoy!

You can follow Jake on Twitter @YOTB1987 and Instagram @jakesbeard. And be sure to check out Year of the Buffalo's Spotify 

Jake Trego, Cancer Survivor

Sam Stoddart stepped on a pressure plate while leading a patrol in Southern Afghanistan in 2012. The pressure plate triggered an IED blast that severely damaged his left foot and ankle. He spent the next eight years fighting pain, going through additional surgeries, and altering his quality of life before he made the decision to amputate. During recovery, Sam began taking courses through the On Course Foundation, a UK and US based origination focused on building personal confidence and sharing experiences of injured and sick veterans through the game of golf. This is his story. Enjoy!

To learn more about the On Course Foundation, please visit: http://www.oncoursefoundation.com/

Sam Stoddart, British Army

Joe Hanna is the founder and director of Bunkers in Baghdad. Bunkers in Baghdad is a not-for-profit charity that Joe started in 2008 after seeing images of deployed troops hitting golf balls. He turned his Uncle's garage into a worldwide distribution center that collects and sends new and used golf balls, clubs, and equipment to our troops around the world. Bunkers also supplies golf equipment to Wounded Warriors Programs around the country to aid in the rehabilitation of our injured veterans. Their numbers are staggering:

and equipment sent to 75 countries and counting.

For more information on the program, please visit their website at http://www.bunkersinbaghdad.com/.

Follow them on Twitter @bunkerstweets, and Instagram @bunkersinbaghdad

Joe Hanna, Bunkers in Baghdad

A very special Veterans Day episode as I am joined by my wife Yari! She was born in Puerto Rico, lived through Operation Just Cause in Panama, moved from base to base in the United States, and made the decision to enlist herself after High School. Her 20 years of Government service includes 8 years active duty in the Air Force and multiple deployments in Federal Civil Service. She is the best mother of our three little girls which did not come easy. This and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Yari McBride, USAF

I could not be more thrilled to have Ben Hotaling jump on the pod. Ben is not only a friend, but a colleague of mine at No Laying Up. Ben, along with his best friends, created the backyard golf course Brough Creek National in Kansas City. The course has been featured in a New York Times article as well as being named The Great American Golf course in Tom Coyne's newest book "A Course Called America." His passion for golf runs deep. But his passion for life sets him apart from the rest. Enjoy!

Check out Ben on his Instagram at @bhotaling7 and @someguysbackyard on IG and Twitter to get updates on Brough Creek National.

Ben Hotaling, Merch Knight

Toby Harnden is a US based writer, author, editor and former foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times of London and the Daily Telegraph. He has reported from thirty-three countries, specializing in terrorism and war. His latest book titled 'First Casualty' The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 centers on a team of CIA Officers "Team Alpha" who quietly dropped behind enemy lines on October 17, 2001. One member of the team was John Michael Span who paid the ultimate sacrifice and became the First Casualty of Operation Enduring Freedom. The book follows the teams activities from activation, insertion, linking up with Northern Alliance General Abdul Rashid Dostum and his men, to their extraction home. Enjoy!

For information on Toby and the book, please check out https://tobyharnden.com/

Toby Harnden, Author of 'First Casualty'

Mike Browne is a veteran of the British Army serving time in the Royal Artillery. Mike broke his leg during a routine training exercise that ultimately changed his life forever. Soon after, the broken leg was riddled with infection. Twenty-two operations later, Mike made the decision to have the limb amputated to not only relieve the pain but improve his quality of life. During recovery, Mike noticed a flyer for the On Course Foundation. On Course is a UK and US based origination focused on building personal confidence and sharing experiences of injured and sick veterans through the game of golf. After starting golf in 2014, Mike progressed quickly and in 2016 turned professional. His story is not without its low points, as Mike discusses metal health throughout the podcast. It was an absolute honor to meet Mike and the rest of the warrior athletes at the 2021 Simpson Cup. For now, enjoy Mike's story!

Mike Browne, British Royal Artillery 

Jerad Merbitz is the NASA Liaison to SpaceX at the Kennedy Space Center. Jerad is also the co-founder of Watch Us Roar, a Christian apparel brand who's motto he tries to live out everyday. Cody catches up with him to talk all things space, NASA, SpaceX, Inspiration4 mission, and life. Jerad is an incredible friend, someone who is always there for you not matter the circumstances in life. Enjoy!

Jerad Merbitz, NASA 

Chris Hicks is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who's 20 years of service included 11 deployments. During his service, Chris was diagnosed with Stage 3 Colon Cancer. Chris’ story is about service, wanting more out of your life regardless of where you are from or what start you received, overcoming obstacles and the perseverance to fight on, and creating an environment that makes you happy. Survivor, Son, Veteran, friend. Enjoy!

Chris Hicks, USAF & Cancer Survivor

Jeremy Tindell is a retired Senior Noncommissioned Officer (March 2018) of the U.S Army who served with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. During his enlistment, Jeremy deployed 13 times in support of several campaigns to include Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of Joint Special Operation Task Forces. He has also deployed to Afghanistan with an Aviation Task Force, helping fight the Global War on Terrorism. After leaving the Rangers, he served as a Career Counselor. Jeremy is currently pursuing a career in Veteran Support Organizations and the golf industry. Enjoy!

More information on Operation Double Eagle including how to apply can be found at: https://www.thewarrioralliance.org/operation-double-eagle/

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