How is Annie Delre teaching young women the (stuff) she wishes she knew in high school? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is Annie Delre, board-certified health and wellness coach and author of the book, “Sh*t I Wish I knew in High School.” Annie’s inspiration for the book was sharing what she learned in high school with her younger twin sisters.  In Episode 74, Annie and I talk about the challenges that teenagers face - mainly young females ..read more

How is David Lam making a difference in the lives of young basketball players? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is David Lam, a basketball trainer based in Jersey City, New Jersey. David serves basketball athletes at all levels, including professional hoopers. However, David’s primary focus is helping middle and high school athletes develop themselves in order to maximize their abilities on the court. David shares how he grew his training busine ..read more

Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is John Bachenski, a lacrosse player at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. Lacrosse was John’s first love growing up in New Jersey. He knew early on that he wanted to continue his playing career in college. However, the process of finding the right college program was a challenging one. John discusses how he learned about the recruiting process the hard way and shares what aspiring college athletes need to l ..read more

How has Matt Milone navigated rough seas to find smooth sailing on the baseball diamond? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is Matt Milone, a college baseball player who has endured about as much adversity as one young athlete can. He’s been through every level of collegiate baseball starting in Division 2 where his first school’s athletic program was shut down due to COVID in 2020. After transferring to the Junior College and Division I levels, M ..read more

Do you struggle to ask for help when you need it? Welcome to "The Freshman Foundation" Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. I recorded this podcast on October 5th, 2023 during mental health awareness week, so I thought it was fitting to talk about the subject of asking for help. In Episode 50 of The Freshman Foundation® Podcast, I discussed WHY it’s so hard to ask for help. In this episode, I dive deeper into HOW we can get better at asking for help. In my view, asking for help is a skill. This perspective is ..read more

The Freshman Foundation® helps young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. In Part Two of this "Ask Me Anything" edition of the podcast, we will explore the following questions: Why do I get so nervous before a game? How can I have more fun playing my sport? I’ve seen some of your posts on resourcefulness. Can you explain what it means? I want to compete in college. What do you think I should be working on now? What is your favorite part of mental performance coaching?   ..read more

The Freshman Foundation® helps young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. This episode is the first part of a two-part "Ask Me Anything" edition of the podcast. I answer commonly asked questions about my mental performance coaching work. Some of the questions that we cover include: What is mental performance coaching? Why should you work with a mental performance coach? What mental skills do I teach? How do you regain my composure after making a mistake? How do you get off the emotional roller coaster of my sport? Why did I get into the ..read more

Curious about how to establish effective communication and strengthen the bond with your teenage athlete? Welcome to "The Freshman Foundation", a podcast that helps young athletes and their families BE READY for every next step in their athletic journey. In this episode, we're honored to host Jeanine Mouchawar, a respected life coach dedicated to assisting parents of teenagers. From the significance of emotional regulation to mastering effective communication, Jeanine guides us through the intricate dynamics of parent-teen interactions.  So, what’s your biggest takeaway from my conversati ..read more

Welcome to "The Freshman Foundation", a podcast that helps young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life. How has Andrew Trimble, Founder & CEO of Kairos Sports Tech, gone from the rugby pitch to the CEO's office? In this episode, we're honored to host Andrew Trimble, a former professional rugby player turned Founder and CEO of Kairos Sports Technology. From overcoming personal challenges to building a successful company, Andrew guides us through his interesting and valuable journey. So what was your biggest takeaway from my conversation with Andrew? My biggest takeaway i ..read more

Welcome to The Freshman Foundation®, a podcast that explores the human side of athletes and the real stories behind the glory and the grind. Our mission is to help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through  mental performance coaching. How is John Gallucci helping injured athletes to get back on the field faster? Ever wondered about the crucial role physical therapy plays in an athlete's journey?  Today, we're privileged to host John Gallucci, a renowned physical therapist and entrepreneur who's transforming lives in the athletic world. From the signific ..read more