The Matt and Monica Podcast Episode 57 - Joe Horan

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Joe Horan, Executive Director of the Building Men Program. Joe is doing incredible work within the Syracuse City School District, providing young men with the tools, mentorship, and character development they need to thrive.</p><p>We dive deep into the reality of navigating life as a young man today and why adversity isn&#39;t just a challenge—it&#39;s a necessity for growth. Joe shares how the program is shifting the culture in our schools and helping youth realize their potential in a truly beautiful way.</p><p>Behind the Scenes: We were honored to have Spectrum News on-site during this recording, capturing the impact of Joe’s work for a special segment. Keep an eye out for their coverage of the Building Men mission!<a href="https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2026/03/01/the-matt-and-monica-podcast-?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTnBzbkVla2NOZzJidWJocXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6O7hatpAVD-mpcEBjlDZG0THY3iTUz6DZ2AOpIWXQW716MaXsr3zM8QiVZ2Q_aem_k-awlWC6mSKWg4XCgVCrwA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://spectrumlocalnews.com/.../the-matt-and-monica...</a></p><p>In This Episode, We Discuss:</p><p>The Mission of Building Men: How the program started and why it’s vital for Syracuse youth.</p><p>Navigating Adversity: Why facing hard things is the key to building resilience and character.</p><p>Impact on the District: Real stories of how mentorship is changing lives in the classroom and beyond.</p><p>Check Out Joe Horan’s Books:A Teacher, A Coach, A Man: The Journey to the Heart </p><p>Building Men Playbook: A Manual on How to Create and Implement a Building Men Program - Get the books here: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcoachjoehoran.com%2Fbooks%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExTnBzbkVla2NOZzJidWJocXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XtrJUHjWj-sz9Sh91d9d8-KbJhE5NH70AqA5qNJj1d-_SOqiUt7Yw6FhNZA_aem_S5cXEOU2IRKHojj3DYYBuQ&h=AT5w_pE0TUJee4BIW90l7IoxtwLiUJc7m2kNvXBLIeujqNx19OMW3P4PsXsByl9E1B_ozD_AFS55lfB3k6XHYS8f1tKTk6mknWdx2IcYhuVztn0lFCKHVuURe7Co20tjxr_h6ES5SxB1Y9Ha&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT4GzbYZr9wWk_cqdULje_fpphZjT1n-LWKiUPGTK08QUexMjOeG8qhVstuUDn_22qxpbXj2KiUrBztwkoHL5jb_m_w7qV2U9Cx8E3Xgkb90SI5dEerta1lyrd2shcXH8r8RtQPh-bx62SeJpVAUyTpBfPOKo3CJ6jjjMjMHqhNCE9IWscIdf8NBBhP_0utIavf1UBbfn7v6tNO-yYNEBxyw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">coachjoehoran.com/books</a></p><p>Connect with Joe &amp; Building Men:Website: <a href="https://l.facebook.c