On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews his former pro lacrosse player, current head coach of Cornell University and 2025 national champion, Connor Buczek. Connor Buczek was a three-time All-American at Cornell University before spending several seasons in the MLL and PLL as a member of the Florida Launch, Atlas LC and Cannons LC and eventually becoming the head coach of his alma mater. For more information on Connor visit: https://cornel...
Jul 31, 2025•57 min•Ep. 73
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Eric Musselman, current college basketball head coach of USC. Eric Musselman discusses the wisdom that his father imparted on him, how past rejections continue to drive him and how his coaching philosophy has evolved through the years. WHOOP OFFER: FREE BAND + FREE 1ST-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION: https://join.whoop.com/mgpp THORNE OFFER: 25% OFF ALL SUPPLEMENTS: https://www.thorne.com/u/markglicini OTHER WA...
Jun 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 72
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Alex Celis, co-founder of Celis Juice Bar in West Palm Beach, Florida. Alex Celis discusses his upbringing and how his parents influenced his work ethic, dealing with financial hardships during the 2008 recession, and growing both the business with his brothers and the Celis Run Club by connecting with his community. For more information on Alex, visit: https://celisjuicebar.com/about-us/ WHOOP OFFE...
May 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 71
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews his former pro lacrosse teammate and current director of First Class Lacrosse, Deemer Class. Deemer Class won two national championships and was a three-time All-American at Duke. He spent several seasons in the MLL and PLL as a member of the Atlanta Blaze, Chaos LC and Cannons LC. He currently coaches the next generation of lacrosse players through First Class Lacrosse. For more information on Deem...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 70
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews hall of famer Kristen Kjellman Marshall. She discusses her time playing for Kelly Amonte Hiller on Northwestern and Team USA, how playing multiple sports helped her become a better lacrosse player and how parents and coaches can instill confidence in young players. Kristen Kjellman Marshall won 3 straight national championships with Northwestern, earned a gold medal with Team USA in 2009 and was ind...
Mar 25, 2025•53 min•Ep. 69
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews teammates Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne. They discuss playing together and winning championships with both the Chaos in the PLL and Buffalo Bandits in the NLL. They also provide a look into their mindsets, how their training has evolved over the years and what they think it takes to become a champion. Josh Byrne and Dhane Smith have won a PLL championship, two NLL championships with the Buffalo Bandits...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 68
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Dr. Jerry Lynch, prolific author, coach, and sport psychologist who has mentored athletes and teams across a variety of sports and written 17 books, including The Way of the Champion. Learn more about Dr. Lynch and his mission here: https://www.wayofchampions.com/ WHOOP OFFER: FREE BAND + FREE 1ST-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION: https://join.whoop.com/mgpp THORNE OFFER: 25% OFF ALL SUPPLEMENTS: https://www.thor...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 67
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini is joined by Dr. Cristina Versari, Dr. Rob Gilbert and Brian Callanan to discuss the importance of mentorship, goal-setting techniques and the power of belief. Hear about each guest's background and how they implement certain strategies to be the best at what they do. This episode is presented by the Meaningful Growth Foundation. Learn more here: https://www.markglicini.com/meaningful-growth-foundation About t...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 66
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews former New England Patriots Kicker and three-time Super Bowl champion, Stephen Gostkowski. Stephen discusses the mentality that propelled him to the NFL, his preparation before games and what it was like to be a part of the New England Patriots dynasty. Stephen Gostkowski is a former NFL kicker who spent 15 seasons as a member of the New England Patriots where he was the franchise's all-time leading...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 65
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews eight-time college football national championship-winning coach Scott Cochran. Scott discusses his time as a strength and conditioning coach with LSU, Alabama and currently Georgia, speaks about his addiction to pain killers and eventual recovery, and spotlights what it takes to coach NCAA athletes. Scott founded the American Addiction Recovery Association for recovering addicts. The group's mission...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 64
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Famer, Pro Lacrosse Hall of Famer and NLL Hall of Famer Casey Powell. While at Syracuse University, Casey was a four-time All-American and two-time National Player of the Year. He was selected to play on four United States National teams and was captain of Team USA in 2006, 2011 and again in 2015. He spent 11 seasons in the NLL and 13 in the MLL, winning MVP in both leagues and...
Sep 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 63
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Dr. Cristina Versari, Director of the Sport Psychology Program at the San Diego University for Integrative Studies (SDUIS). Listeners will hear about her approach to sports psychology, the importance of preparation and why consistency can build trust and respect. One of the best sport psychologists in the world today, Dr. Cristina Versari served as the former Program Administrator for the NBA Educat...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 62
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Devon Wills, current head coach of Harvard women's lacrosse, former pro lacrosse player and hall of famer. Listeners will hear Devon discuss the people that introduced her to lacrosse, what drives her when she's on the field or coaching, and how she overcame some of her lowest moments and reached some of her biggest milestones. To learn more about Devon Wills, visit: https://www.usalacrosse.com/play...
Jul 30, 2024•52 min•Ep. 61
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Kyle Sweeney, former pro lacrosse player in both the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. Listeners will hear Kyle discuss how effort alone is insignificant without results, the importance of developing habits and a routine and how having a clear vision can help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Kyle also discusses his hall of fame lacrosse career and the trials he fac...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 60
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Greg Gurenlian, former pro lacrosse player in both the Premier Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. Listeners will hear Greg discuss why discipline is so important in both lacrosse and every day life, how he went from a first-year player who wanted to quit in high school to a gold medalist and MLL champion and how he perfected his craft as one of the most dominant faceoff athletes in pro lacro...
May 29, 2024•59 min•Ep. 59
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Maria Nolan, former New Jersey high school girls volleyball coach and New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Hall of Famer. Listeners will hear about her approach to coaching, how she got her teams to buy-in to her philosophies and how she fostered confidence on her teams through game-like practice. Maria is one of the greatest coaches in New Jersey high school history, coach...
Apr 22, 2024•58 min•Ep. 58
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Gary Gait, current Syracuse men's lacrosse head coach and former pro lacrosse player in both the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. Listeners will hear about creating championship standards, how he and his brother Paul Gait used their compeitive drive to fule their success on the lacrosse field, and taking ownership of one's career. To learn more about Gary Gait, visit: https://cuse...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 57
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Brodie Merrill, former pro lacrosse player in both the National Lacrosse League and Premier Lacrosse League. Listeners will hear about the power of patience, what Brodie means by "giving oneself license," establishing a foundation while maintaining flexibility, and why coaches should aim for "repetitions without repeating." He is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he was a two-time All-Ameri...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 56
On the latest episode of the Grateful And Full Of Greatness Podcast, host Mark Glicini interviews Joseph Radich, founder of R3 Health and MedHouse in West Palm Beach, Florida. Joe is a board certified physician assistant focused on holistic, integrative, alternative and anti-aging medicine. Joe believes patients should be educated and empowered. His book, Autonomy: Taking Control of Your Healthcare in a Broken System, offers an innovative perspective on the past, current, and future states of th...
Jan 31, 2024•42 min•Ep. 55
Athletes Unlimited Women’s Professional Lacrosse Champion, Taylor Moreno joins Mark to discuss the tangibles and intangibles that lead to true growth. At the goalie position, Taylor has been an AU Pro Champion twice and she is the all-time leader in saves for the University of North Carolina. Originally from Long Island, New York, Taylor was the first woman to play varsity football for Huntington High School. A black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a Nike athlete, an ambassador for 'Morgan's Message,' she ...
Dec 28, 2023•54 min•Ep. 54
On this episode, Mark Glicini sits down with Jay Dyer, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Team USA’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams. For over two decades, Jay has worked with the John’s Hopkin’s Men’s Lacrosse Team and has been the Director of Sports Performance at MedStar Health. Along with being a certified strength and conditioning specialist, he is a devoted husband and father of two kids. Owner and operator of JDyer Strength and Conditioning, Jay brings a degree in Exercise Scie...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 53
For 25% OFF all Thorne Supplements A member of the Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame, Tony Holler's "Feed the Cats" methodology has helped thousands of athletes get faster, hundreds of coaches rethink training, and dozens of individuals find love again. Tony explains why we are "good at what we like, and great at what we love." He has spoken publicly and consulted on speed training with teams from Major League Baseball, NCAA Football and Lacrosse, national rugby teams and more. Tony has ov...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 52
A member of the USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame and arguably one of the best lacrosse players to ever compete at Brown University, Darren Lowe achieved all-world success in both professional sport and business. After his athletic career, Darren worked at Lehman Brothers, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America and retired as Head of US Institutional Sales for RBC Capital Markets. He was the recent Chair of the Board for the Benjamin School in Florida (2019-2023), he remains an Executive Board Member of USA Lacro...
Sep 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 51
An internationally recognized expert in youth speed training, Bill Parisi joins Mark to discuss how breakdowns lead to breakthroughs, why one's network equates to one's net worth, and what really matters when it comes to enhancing movement. Bill's story sheds light on the importance of remaining curious, taking risks, and communicating effectively. Listeners will hear about what Bill means when he says phrases such as: "nonnegotiable hard science," "committed to the entire process," "honesty is ...
Aug 29, 2023•59 min•Ep. 50
Esteemed Head Coach of Syracuse Women's Lacrosse, Kayla Treanor joins Mark to discuss the importance leading with truth, competing with gratitude, and understanding through humility. Prior to coaching at Syracuse, Kayla was an assistance coach at Harvard and then Boston College, where she helped them win a national championship in 2021. As a player, she was named a four-time 1st Team All-American, awarded the Attacker of the Year in three consecutive seasons, and recognized as ACC Offensive Play...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 49
Mark sits down with one of the world's best in the field of Marketing & Communications, Monique de Maio. Born in France, Monique immigrated to the United States at five years old. Navigating a new country, culture, and language, Monique worked her way up from IBM to Wall Street in various marketing roles to being a magazine publisher to finally running her own successful business. On this episode, Monique vulnerably shares her experiences of discrimination, bullying and striving for equal op...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 48
Matt Hasselbeck played quarterback for almost two decades in the National Football League. He was a 3x Pro Bowler who threw for 36,638 yards and 212 touchdowns in his career, finishing 22nd all-time. With 11 postseason starts, 16th all-time in NFL history, he still holds many Seattle Seahawks franchise records. In 2021, the Seahawks inducted him into their Ring of Honor. Now, Matt is an analyst for ESPN, appearing on its signature Sunday morning pregame show, Sunday NFL Countdown. Listeners will...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 47
The 1st full-time sports dietitian in professional sports, Joel Totoro is a registered dietitian and Director of Sports Science at Thorne, a world-renowned health solutions and supplement company. Joel oversees human performance integration with Thorne's sports partners and serves as a liaison to the medical affairs, research and design teams. He worked on the Performance and Innovation Team at EXOS following a stop as the sports dietitian for University of Michigan. Totoro also served 8 years a...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 46
Nike Lacrosse Athlete and Coach and one of the best scorers to ever play the sport, Joe Walters was the former NCAA Division I Attackman of the Year during his time at the University of Maryland, 4x All-American, 5X Professional Champion, 11X Major League Lacrosse All-Star, and former member of Team USA, both outdoor and indoor lacrosse. Joe runs a company called JW1 Lacrosse with the mission of teaching individuals, small groups, and larger camps how to attain their fullest potential through th...
Mar 23, 2023•55 min•Ep. 45
This week, Mark sits down with arguably the greatest lacrosse face-off specialist of all time. Trevor Baptiste is coming off one of the most prolific Premier Lacrosse League seasons - he was awarded both the Face-off Man of the Year (for the third time) as well as the Most Valuable Player. Originally from New Jersey, Trevor was a 4x First Team All-American, 2x Tewaaraton Finalist, 2015 National Champion at the University of Denver and the 1st Overall Pick in the 2018 Major League Lacrosse draft....
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
