On episode 114 of Tatami Talk, we talk to Matthew Parker who is currently Running for USA Judo's At-Large Director board position. Matthew is a former USA national team member and the current Chair of the USA Judo Athlete Advisory Committee. We talk about issues with USA Judo, what can be done and why these board positions and elections matter for even the average recreational Judoka.Follow Matthew on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewcrayusa/Matthews Email: matthew.cray.parkerATgmailDOTcomMatthews BOD Statement: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDJRKbwdwAnOOkc6ykks8PoEr784uSCH/view?usp=sharingUSA Judo Board Elections: https://www.usajudo.com/2024-usa-judo-board-of-directors-election------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatamitalk Juan: https://www.instagram.com/thegr8_juan Anthony: https://www.instagram.com/anthonythrowsIntro + Outro by Donald Rickert: https://www.instagram.com/donaldrickertCover Art by Mas: https://www.instagram.com/masproducePodcast Site: https://anchor.fm/tatamitalk Also listen on Apple iTunes, Google podcasts, Google Play Music and Spotify