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  • 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 things that last.

    04:05 The Hall Of Fame Mentality10:25 Playbook Clinics - More Than X’s And O’s 18:37 Everything Built To Last, Was Built On Love26:45 The Mental Toughness Of Building A Business 30:06 Emergency Surgery And Cleaning Toilets // Hinge Moments37:57 Better People Make Better Athletes // Finding Your Why42:30 The Most Effective Way To Transform Athletes44:58 College Football’s Future

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  • 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 entrepreneurship, golf, and life journey.

    05:42 The Most Valuable Mental Lessons of Junior Golf12:21 How IMG Changed Everything // Hinge Moment14:22 No Limits for Hurricane Junior Golf18:09 A New Perspective On Collegiate Golf21:17 3 Days, $10,000’s worth in skills22:25 The Non-GMO Ingredients Of Success26:29 Parenthoods Biggest Challenge

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  • 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 Moment09:45 Getting Fired On My Birthday // Mountaintop Moment15:26 “Chin up, chest out”23:28 Turning Adversity Into Advantage28:20 The Metal Toughness Behind The Lasso Way32:25 Biscuits With The Boss: The Genius of Lasso36:51 Ted Lasso’s Superpower

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  • 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 Teammate07:39 One Thing All Great Coaches Do15:00 The Most Important Factor To Team Success18:15 High-Level Coaching’s Newest Movement21:03 Pet The Dragon25:37 Two Things You Won’t Learn In Coaching Courses28:03 What The Best Coaches Wish They Did More Of30:45 The True Beauty of Sport: Getting Reps At Life

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  • 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 Mentality09:14 Success In No Expectations14:26 Navigating The Hazards18:29 “These moments should be celebrated”21:46 The Sport Psychology of Multi-Sport Athletes23:59 Earning Your Spot25:24 The Notre Dame Experience28:28 How Patience Won The Jones Cup30:58 Developing Your Own Mental Process // Taylor Swift

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  • 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 Moment09:56 Jamaica vs. The Loudest Fans In The World13:51 “Always start from zero.”16:10 The Moment, Not The Save17:59 “You have to love the pressure.”20:23 Everything 10 Minutes At A Time24:27 What Professional Preparation Looks Like27:36 Getting The National Call-Up 31:17 Family, Football, and Jamaica

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  • 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. Championships08:45 Growing The Mindset Of An Elite Competitor12:19 How To Separate Performance From Identify15:10 Finding The Good To Win Gold22:27 Resilience, Focus, And Weightlifting Meets27:36 Learning To Manage The Bad Days32:12 The Impact Of A Great Coach40:38 Finding Belonging At The Highest Level 44:02 For The Love Of Competition

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  • 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 Goodbye12:10 The Simple Tasks of Disciple15:52 What Makes a Good Leader?19:49 Operation Hammer Down27:04 “When things can do wrong, they will”32:20 The Toll of Combat34:22 Coming Back Down the Mountaintop37:43 Hero Hut and The Red Hot Chili Pipers (Yes, pipers)47:12 When Life Happens, Find Community51:03 YOU and Hero Hut

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  • 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 Golfer11:30 Golf Development’s Biggest Evolution17:11 Struggles the Every Golfer Faces22:31 Going Pro: Expectation vs. Reality26:54 What Your Child Needs for the Next Level 29:04 In The Trenches // Hinge Moment34:20 “I had six head pro job offers, and I turned them all down.”41:42 Grit & Golf47:48 The Future of Elevation Golf Academy

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  • 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 Rig10:35 The Mentors that Shape Us15:38 The Art of Goal Driven Success24:00 How Rugby Creates a Thriving Business30:27 Delivering Hard News with Strength46:52 “The use of curiosity has taught me everything.”50:35 Recruiting the Perfect Fit53:49 Love, Hate, and Golf59:17 Forgetting the Scorecard

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  • 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 It13:44 Losing Everything20:35 “That three hours saved my life”37:11 “That act right there, I committed a felony”40:53 15 FBI Agents Pounding on My Door47:33 The Scariest Moment of My Life51:81 Finding God in Prison1:00:47 The Lord Opening My Eyes1:09:53 “My Family is My Ministry”1:16:49 Building a Refuge

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  • 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 Everything00:13:49 Capturing the Moment // Hinge Moment00:22:16 No Fear of Failure00:28:16 The Meditative Space of Surfing00:33:42 Freestyling in Phil Mickelson’s Backswing00:36:08 Surfing and Gangnam Style00:40:47 Unlocking the Brain // How-To Freestyling00:45:40 A Country On Your Shoulders00:48:04 Steph Curry’s Flow00:50:59 The Million Meals Tour00:56:26 A Trillion Dollar Question01:09:14 Dormie Birdie Freestyle

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  • 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 Success10:09 Sink or Swim // The Collegiate Shift13:48 “But what’s next?” // Playing Overseas21:06 Refining the Elevator Pitch23:56 The Ultimate Mindset Coaching Toolkit28:20 Three Skills Every Mindset Coach Needs33:58 “Nothing matters except for results”38:48 CEO vs. Frantic Employee45:46 “Go hard, ask questions later”50:08 The Value of YOUR Story

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  • 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 1205:15 Losing my Full-Ride // Hinge Moment08:36 The Collegiate Mentality15:07 Making Golf Fun // Fore The Girls Golf20:04 The Next Giant Leap in Women’s Golf22:05 Becoming an “Influencer”25:04 “That’s gonna be the content that I always do.”28:41 Finding God in Golf33:38 “My golf scores don’t define me” // Turning Professional37:42 How Social Media has Helped My Mental Game39:33 God. Family. Golf

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  • 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 Mentality11:29 Luck and Golf14:57 The Pro-Putting Process17:19 Patience on the PGA Tour20:09 The Power of Perspective24:15 “Where you finish is completely irrelevant.”29:05 Emotions Cost Strokes32:50 Bad Golf Is Motivation38:40 “The closest thing to being perfect is to try to be.”41:01 Making Your Bad Golf Better44:08 Big Picture Golf49:38 Adjusting the Small Things53:37 To Parents of Golfers

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  • 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 Friend07:22 “I grew up in a cult, but so did you.” // Hinge Moment18:23 The CrossFit Fallout22:48 “This is what home feels like.”26:31 Applying Winston Churchill’s Recovery30:14 The Power of the Five Minute Buffer35:19 Farmers and Hustle Culture38:16 Love. Every. Body.41:57 The Anti-Value Method48:01 Dr. Bell’s Core Values51:25 “Are you afraid of not being enough?”59:37 Going After Your Purpose01:02:37 “Who is holding your hand on your deathbed?”

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  • 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 Golf5:47 The Championship Mindset10:38 “I just feel like I’m on offense”14:44 Playing for an Audience of One17:49 A Heart of Gratitude19:30 Earning My Place22:20 Giving Up My Control29:26 “Beat the golf course, have fun, and glorify god”32:19 The Most Important Shot Is the Next One33:44 Simple Is Powerful39:16 The Path to Success43:23 Getting To Know Tour Life45:55 “You gotta own it”48:05 The Golf Parent Balance50:57 “I have a thought, but only if you want it”

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  • 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 Moment8:41 One-way Ticket to Indy10:39 The Stranger on a Plane14:24 “I’ll do anything for $25 a day”17:22 Staying True to Yourself20:02 Translating the Mentality24:03 “It’s an out-of-body experience” 26:29 The Hidden Details of Racing29:38 A Greater Goal32:42 Mental Toughness behind Racing Success37:33 Stomping on a Dream40:10 “I’ve seen glimpses of Heaven”45:23 Growing the Next Generation48:28 Capturing Your Voice

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  • 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 Journey9:16 “I’m in here everyday”13:01 The Next Question17:16 The Grind18:54 Shots on a Scooter19:55 Taking Down #123:56 After the Mountaintop27:45 Prove them Wrong32:14 The Hardest Year of my Life36:14 The Mental Part37:54 The Shea Avellino Experience

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  • 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 moment.18:57 Being real with yourself.24:29 The future of pain management.26:36 Recovery impacts everything.29:03 Patience and flow. 33:19 “The team is everything.”36:32 Let the time accumulate.41:30 Getting into flow.Don’t forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram.Follow At:‱Twitter @drrobbell‱Instagram @drrobbell

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