DJ Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of Playbook Clinics, modern football coaching clinics developed by coaches to meet the challenges of today’s game. With an extensive professional career in event and digital media management across diverse sectors like healthcare, politics, and communications, DJ brings a unique perspective to the field. He also coaches high school football in Seattle. Tune in to today's conversation as DJ shares insights on coaching, athlete transformation, and building thing...
Apr 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 140
Mario Conte serves as the Executive Director and Founder of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. He started the HJGT back in 2007 due to his passion for junior golf and turned it into the largest junior tour in the country. Mario has 30 plus years experience in the junior golf space and has helped thousands of kids realize their dream of playing college golf as well as becoming more well-rounded young adults. On today’s episode, Mario shares valuable mental toughness insights from his entrepreneurshi...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 139
John Brubaker is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He has front-line, high-stakes experience as a championship coach and on-air experience with ESPN Radio. In this episode, John shares the powerful coaching insights of his new book, The Lasso Way: Leadership Lessons from the World’s Favorite Football Coach. 04:06 How Lining An Athletic Field Got Me The Job // Hinge Moment 09:45 Getting Fired ...
Mar 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 138
Today’s guest is John O'Sullivan, internationally renowned TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Changing The Game Project. He's also a leading voice in youth sports, providing global coach education and leadership training. Tune in as we delve into John's mental toughness strategies and the invaluable lessons of sports psychology in his latest book, "The Champion Teammate: Timeless Lessons to Connect, Compete, and Lead in Sports and Life." 02:05 The Champion Production of The Champion Teammate 0...
Mar 01, 2024•34 min•Ep. 137
Jacob Modleski is a freshman golfer at Notre Dame. Modleski went from alternate to champion at the 2024 Jones Cup, rising from 404th to 144th in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. With additional achievements like a 2nd place finish at the Western Junior AM and reaching the round of 32 in the US Amateur, Jacob is undeniably a rising star. Today we dive into not only his proven talent but the mental toughness and hinge moments behind his success on the course. 04:22 The Champion Winter Golf Mentalit...
Feb 16, 2024•36 min•Ep. 136
Jahmali Waite is a professional footballer and goalkeeper for both the Jamaican national team and the USL side El Paso Locomotives. Previously, Jahmali played two seasons professionally for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and, at the collegiate level, served as the goalkeeper for both UConn and Fairleigh Dickinson. Join us as we delve into Jahmali's remarkable career, family, faith, and the mental toughness strategies he has employed to perform at the highest level. 04:57 Putting Faith First // Hinge ...
Feb 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 135
This week, I was joined by the remarkable Mary Theisen-Lappen. A former collegiate thrower turned champion weightlifter, Mary recently clinched gold at the 2023 IWF Grand Prix II and secured first place at the Pan Am Championships in both 2021 and 2023, holding a personal best total of 283 kilos (120 snatch, 163 clean and jerk). Tune in as Mary shares her inspiring journey and gears up to represent the USA at the 2024 Olympics. 04:15 Finding Closure At The Top // Throwing U.S. Championships 08:4...
Jan 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 134
In today’s episode, I sat down with David Hoffmaster, founder and executive director of HeroHut, a non-profit organization supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life through service and community. A West Point graduate and former Army captain who led units in Afghanistan, David shares the story of his military journey and the impactful mission of HeroHut. 04:39 West Point’s 30-Second Goodbye 12:10 The Simple Tasks of Disciple 15:52 What Makes a Good Leader? 19:49 Operation Hammer D...
Dec 22, 2023•54 min•Ep. 133
Mike Mandakas is a PGA professional and the founder of Elevation Golf Academy. With a wealth of experience as the head golf coach at the university level and as a PGA professional at renowned courses like Olympia Fields, Medinah, and Desert Mountain, Mike brings a unique perspective to the world of golf instruction and shares insights from his entrepreneurial career. 07:09 The Ideal Junior Golfer 11:30 Golf Development’s Biggest Evolution 17:11 Struggles the Every Golfer Faces 22:31 Going Pro: E...
Dec 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 132
Angela (Angi) Hurt is the CEO and founder of Veracity Consulting, a Kansas City-based business and technology consultancy that helps commercial enterprises and government agencies achieve their strategic objectives. She is also a mother, golfer, and former rugby player. In today’s episode, Angi provides insights into her leadership and business success while drawing parallels to her journey in sports. 06:57 Growing Up on a Drilling Rig 10:35 The Mentors that Shape Us 15:38 The Art of Goal Driven...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 131
Erik Robinson has triumphed over bankruptcy, foreclosure, prison, and the depths of anxiety, even surviving a suicide attempt. Through his own journey in the darkness, he founded the "Building a Refuge" community, dedicated to offering hope and support to men facing similar struggles. On today’s episode, Erik shares these inspiring stories one at a time, shedding light on the path to recovery and healing. 5:15 Hungry to Make It 13:44 Losing Everything 20:35 “That three hours saved my life” 37:11...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 130
Kelley James is a world renowned musician known for his one of a kind exclusive private shows and teebox freestyles. He is the premiere choice for Steph Curry, Tiger Woods, as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies. Recently, Kelley embarked on The Million Meals Tour, a music venture to fight food insecurity across the nation. Join us as we dive into his musical journey, creative process, and more in today's conversation. 00:07:45 Authenticity is Everything 00:13:49 Capturing the Moment // Hinge...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 129
Lindsey Wilson is the founder of Positive Performance, where she empowers others through Mindset Coach Academy Certification. Before coaching, Lindsey played basketball at Iowa State and after was drafted by the Connecticut Sun. She played professionally for eight years and is a mother of four. Tune in as we explore her remarkable story on today's episode. 06:51 Running Into Traffic for Success 10:09 Sink or Swim // The Collegiate Shift 13:48 “But what’s next?” // Playing Overseas 21:06 Refining...
Sep 15, 2023•53 min•Ep. 128
Cailyn Henderson is a professional golfer, Golf Channel announcer, and influencer. As the co-owner of "Fore The Girls Golf" and an Indiana State AM champion, Cailyn brings a wealth of experience and insights to our discussion on resilience and success in the world of golf and beyond. 03:28 Beating a 40 year old at 12 05:15 Losing my Full-Ride // Hinge Moment 08:36 The Collegiate Mentality 15:07 Making Golf Fun // Fore The Girls Golf 20:04 The Next Giant Leap in Women’s Golf 22:05 Becoming an “In...
Sep 01, 2023•44 min•Ep. 127
Adam Schenk has been on the PGA Tour since 2018. A native Hoosier, Schenk played college golf at Purdue University before turning pro in 2015. This 2023 season, he has five top 10’s, two 2nd place finishes, and stands top 50 in the world golf rankings. Additionally, he ranks top 20 in the FedExCup standings. 03:47 The Birdie Hunting Mentality 11:29 Luck and Golf 14:57 The Pro-Putting Process 17:19 Patience on the PGA Tour 20:09 The Power of Perspective 24:15 “Where you finish is completely irrel...
Aug 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 126
Caleb Nelson is a Performance Coach and host of the Naked Sunday Podcast. He works to help heart-centered leaders reclaim their confidence and unlock their true potential. His mentorship group, the League of Extraordinary Beings work on time, communication skills, work/life balance, health, and stress management. 02:38 Lessons From Man’s Best Friend 07:22 “I grew up in a cult, but so did you.” // Hinge Moment 18:23 The CrossFit Fallout 22:48 “This is what home feels like.” 26:31 Applying Winston...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 125
Annabelle Pancake just finished her junior season playing golf at Clemson University. Starting each of the last three seasons, her junior season was her top year and she was named to the All-ACC team for the first time. Additionally, she won the Clemson Invitational and recently finished runner-up at the Open Championship Amateur. 2:54 Growing Up With Golf 5:47 The Championship Mindset 10:38 “I just feel like I’m on offense” 14:44 Playing for an Audience of One 17:49 A Heart of Gratitude 19:30 E...
Jul 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 124
McKenna “sassy” Haase is a champion race car driver and has been racing since 2010. Currently, she races 410 wing sprint cars. Additionally, she holds a 2nd degree black belt and was a contestant on American Ninja Warrior. In 2019, Haase founded Youth Racers of America, a nonprofit organization which is designed to introduce kids to racing. 4:20 Kasey Kahne in a Shopping Mall // Hinge Moment 8:41 One-way Ticket to Indy 10:39 The Stranger on a Plane 14:24 “I’ll do anything for $25 a day” 17:22 St...
Jul 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 123
Shea Avellino is a graduate of Temple University, B.S. He served as the head basketball manager for Temple University Basketball for four years. His health journey as well as his passion is uncovered into this moving episode. 5:20 The Beginning of a Journey 9:16 “I’m in here everyday” 13:01 The Next Question 17:16 The Grind 18:54 Shots on a Scooter 19:55 Taking Down #1 23:56 After the Mountaintop 27:45 Prove them Wrong 32:14 The Hardest Year of my Life 36:14 The Mental Part 37:54 The Shea Avelli...
Jun 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 122
Taylor Distler is a graduate of the University of Louisville and received his MBA from Penn State. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Luminas and StaminaPro, which are health technology platforms that are changing the way the human body is treated. Staminapro patches are designed to reduce pain and inflammation while having 100% natural ingredients; meaning they are drug and chemical-free. 4:05 Exploring the West. 7:18 Electron imprinting. 13:01 No active ingredients. 15:42 The viral...
Jun 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 121
Greg Rakestraw has over 20 years in the business, and is the Vice President of the ISC Sports Network, voice of the Indy Eleven, and the post-game host for the Colts Radio Network. He is also known for calling play-by-plays for IHSAA State Championship as well as for the Horizon League and other NCAA events. Additional events include the American Legion World Series and Soccer Saturdays. 4:37 Knew at the age of 5. 6:08 Mirroring Peyton Manning’s career. 8:26 Let the picture tell the story. 11:36...
May 19, 2023•40 min•Ep. 120
Syya left corporate America to pursue digital content creation, podcasting, and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Brilliant Beam Media, which provides digital content consulting, strategy, video & audio production, and distribution. She is a proud Gen X’er and host of a business bite podcast titled, “Gnaw on This." Her tag line is, "Everyone has a story to tell. Strategically, Simply, Brilliantly." 4:00 Word of the year: Light. 6:25 “I lost my soul in it all.” 10:18 Birth dates and dea...
May 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 119
Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, speaker, podcast host, and now an 8x author. In this episode, he provides details on his new book, I Can't Wait to Be Patient, which comes out in May. Dr. Rob dives into the importance of urgency, recovery, and being patient for results. 3:16 The inaccuracy of “can’t wait.” 5:30 We don’t choose time. 8:03 “The product takes patience.” 9:20 Supply and demand. 11:08 Society’s value on speed. 12:45 Waiting to winning. 14:10 Patience is the recovery. 15:01 N...
Apr 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 118
Matt Overton has been playing in the NFL since 2007. He was the long-snapper for the Indianapolis Colts from 2012-2016, and was a Pro-Bowler in 2013. Since then he has played for the Jaguars, Titans, Chargers, and most recently the Dallas Cowboys. Matt is also the host of his own podcast titled, “Stay Ready." 3:33 The transition from one to two. 11:16 Born into a football family. 16:16 Invited and unsigned: Seattle Seahawks. 18:02 The dream never died. 20:12 Learning the small stuff in Indy. 25:...
Mar 21, 2023•55 min•Ep. 117
At the 2017 Collegiate Rugby National Championship, Robert was expecting to win a national title. Early in the game, he was put in a neck lock by an opposing player. What should've been called as a foul instead left him paralyzed from a broken neck. When the doctors told him he would never walk again, he thought to himself, "you obviously don't know me." 5:20 The morning of May 6. 10:22 “It’s like I was in a completely different life.” 16:17 Only one play that broke his neck. 17:43 Always choosi...
Mar 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 116
Ray Santiago III is a mental performance coach, author, and speaker. Throughout his career he has coached professional, collegiate, and youth athletes. He has written several books including his Playing on Higher Ground series which intertwines the Christian faith with mental performance skills. His newest book, The Pillar B's, dives into his coaching philosophy, including what he believes are the foundations to success in sport. 5:11 Embracing the joy and the struggle. 6:24 Sunshine and vertigo...
Feb 17, 2023•51 min•Ep. 115
Justin pitched in the MLB from 2008 to 2015. He pitched for three Major League teams and made an All-Star appearance in 2013 while with the Cleveland Indians. He finished his career amassing a total of one thousand strikeouts. Justin also once had an immaculate inning, striking out three consecutive batters with nine pitches. He additionally once struck out four hitters in one inning. He is the only pitcher since 1912 to have four starts in Fenway without a loss. 4:52 “Jamaican-born, American-ma...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 113
Mike Christman, a graduate of Indiana University, is a TPI Level 3 Golf Fitness Instructor as well as a Golf Performance Coach. He is the owner of The Fitness Garage and has coached Senior PGA, PGA, and LPGA players. 4:25 A staple in the gym. 6:07 Where am I from? 8:03 Experiencing trauma daily. 10:24 No place to call home. 12:07 Channeling the instability. 13:15 “When things go wrong, you drink.” 15:43 Structure and family found in sports. 17:55 Trust. 20:12 Bus rides in junior high. 23:05 “It ...
Dec 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 112
Tim Tucker is a long-time PGA Tour caddy. From 2016-2021, he gained 8 PGA Tour victories, including his 2020 US Open victory at Winged Foot while on the bag with Bryson Dechambeau. He additionally caddied for Adam Svensson, who won at RSM. As an entrepreneur, Tim and his friend, Amos Baker, started Loop Golf Transportation which is a high-end transportation service for golfers in Bandon Dunes, where he was a former club Pro and caddy. He additionally released True Aim Marker, designed to help go...
Dec 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 111
Charles Peachock is a professional juggler, winning a world title at the young age of 19. Throughout his 35 years in juggling, he has been a two-time world champion and has been on both the Go-Big Show and The Tonight Show. His talents in juggling additionally earned him a spot as a Finalist on America’s Got Talent. He has performed for major companies such as United Airlines, Goodyear, The Cleveland Clinic, and Kraft Foods among many others. Currently, Charles is a contracted performer with Dis...
Nov 25, 2022•53 min•Ep. 110
