Episode Details

In episode 20 of Tatami Talk with Juan and Anthony,  we chat with former   Team USA / Olympic alternate Carrie Chandler. We discuss her Judo  career and transitioning from being an international Judo competitor to  becoming the manager of a team USA Judo member and two time Olympian  Nick Delpopolo. We discuss her approach and thoughts on fund raising,  her experiences and growth as a manager, and the trials and tribulations  of not only being Nick's manager, but also being his significant other.

• Meeting Nick and becoming his manager [03:35] 
• Judo Clinics discussion [15:15]
• Fundraising discussion [23:55]
• Marketing discussion, kids judo program [36:30] 
• Relationship with Nick as his manager [49:41] 
• Getting Johnny to the world championships, thoughts on switching countries [51:10] 
• USA Judo funding and marketing discussion [01:01:25] 
• Nick, Video games and Twitch [01:22:09]

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Carrie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senseicarrieusa/ 

Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickforgold/ 

Nick's Website: http://www.nickdelpopolo.us/ 

Nick's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sortaslicknick89

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