Pete Steinberg is an amazing human being and I'm stoked to bring this interview to you this week!  As a former U.S., international, and Olympic sports coach and commentator for major outlets such as CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports, Pete has a track record of bringing teams to victory. He led the USA Women’s Rugby Team to two World Cups and the Rio Olympics and has coached the Penn State Women, MARFU Men, and Temple Women rugby teams to 11 National Championships. Pete brings his experience in elite sport to his work as President of Innovative Thought, where he supports clients in the areas of in ..read more

When I tell you that you want to tune into this one, I'm not lying! This is a fantastic episode and an amazing opportunity for you to learn from someone who has leveraged their hard work and talents they put into the sport they played, and is now using them for their business endeavors outside of sport.  Kenneth Scott played Wide Receiver for the University of Utah. During his tenure there, he sustained some serious injuries, and we'll chat about the mental battles and difficulties that come along with those. How did he overcome them? What was the importance of having a solid support syst ..read more

I've known Hayes for a while now, but mainly on the basketball court. What I didn't know however, was his story and what he was doing with Hoop.Camp.  Today we get to hear about it. From his playing days and the experiences he had competing at a high level. Some of the insights he would provide to the aspiring athletes out there who are looking to compete in college.  We will dive DEEP into Hoop Camp and learn about what Hayes and his father along with their amazing team are doing for those who have special needs. Where are these camps located? How can we get involved? What does it l ..read more

There was a time in the "Boise State Era" when there were a great amount of players who happened to be 'NFL' talent on both sides of the ball. Chase Baker, was one of those players.  Today on the show, we get to hear about his journey through the football world as he was able to play at Boise State as a Bronco during the era where it truly TOOK OFF!  We discuss some of his favorite memories at Boise State, as well as how he even got recruited in High School (listen to this story that might intrigue you as he was battling an injury he had sustained late in his high school athletics ca ..read more

There's a reason he's named "Ball Hawk" in his field of work. The man knows how to find the ball and make a play on defense. This is what he's been doing, at a professional level, for over the last decade, and today he's sharing his story with us!  DeWayne 'Ball Hawk' Autrey II, is a genuine professional, who is sharing with us the true insights of what it's like to be a professional arena football player. Today in our episode we will touch base on the following topics:  The constant grind and potential for change within this profession. How you have to always 'stay ready' for your n ..read more

Many may look at Germaine Roebuck Jr. (Buck) as a professional basketball player and think "oh, he's always been good at ball..." Well let me tell you (or better yet, why don't you let Buck tell you), that this most certainly was NOT the case.  Buck rarely saw the floor in high school, but he kept working. He believed in himself and in his own abilities. He found his way to a college program and continued to work. Something many athletes in today's world don't want to do. When they don't see the results immediately, they end up giving up, rather than betting on themselves and trusting the ..read more

Dean Tolson was an unbelievably talented athlete. The man could jump out of the gym, and couldn't be stopped on the basketball court. He came from a poverty stricken area, and his mother who worked tirelessly to help the kids, had to make some very difficult decisions in her life when Dean and his siblings were younger. (You'll hear this in the interview) All of this helped build him into the man he became. The one problem with his recruiting process, were his grades!  Dean struggled in school. And we'll hear about his college experience on how he was able to remain academically eligible ..read more

Nate Daniels understands what it takes to compete at a high level. The former professional football player, where he is a member of the Ferrum College Football Hall of Fame as you can see here: https://ferrumpanthers.com/honors/hall-of-fame  In our discussion we will get to know more about Nate's story growing up. How he competed and trained in a way that allowed him to take advantage of his skillsets on the field. And we'll chat about the mental side of the game and what's required for athletes to truly optimize their skillsets.  Nate is the owner of Daniels Sports Performance and t ..read more

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A few years back, we had the chance to speak with CJ when he was still in High School, and since that time, we have the amazing chance to chat with him again. Since that time we first spoke with CJ, he's had quite the journey to get where he is now, and along the way, he's learned A LOT as he's battled adversity in a variety of ways.  Today we'll get to learn about some of that. And how you can actually react in a positive way to adversity so that you can learn and grow from it. We'll also learn about the importance of finding a school that best suits what you want to accomplish and best ..read more