Category Archives: Podcast

Podcast

128. Defining Leadership with Benjamin Wax, PhD

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
26
Feb
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47:31
The word “leadership” gets thrown around a lot. Recruiters, parents, and coaches rant about leadership and how the Student-Athlete needs to be a leader. What many do not understand, is that leadership is something that must be learned and developed. Yes, leadership is incredibly important in a Student-Athlete, but it is not something that happens overnight. Dr.…
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127. A Nigerian Sports Life – FT. Adetola Ogunlewe

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
19
Feb
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35:33
ADETOLA OGUNLEWE is a sports performance coach and sports attorney who helps young athletes navigate the world of sports by understanding the mental and physical issues stalling their growth and productivity. To learn more visit www.athletemaestro.com or listen to his podcast, Athlete Maestro, on iTunes and other platforms. In this wonderful conversation, we discussed: The sports…
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126. How To Overcome Adversity #2 FT: Leland Johnson

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
12
Feb
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28:46
How To Overcome Adversity #2 Travis Daugherty explains in his book, THE LENS that the ability to overcome adversity is a hidden talent. He further explains that the ability to overcome adversity can be taught, developed, and cultivated in a student-athlete. Listen in as we supply the sports parent with answers to help their student-athlete overcome adversity.…
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125. Respect The Process

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
05
Feb
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34:16
Most young athletes want things fast and easy – D1 scholarship, turning pro, going to the olympics. Boredom is their great enemy and fear. Whatever success they may have is short lived, it slips through their hands as fast as it comes in. You, on the other hand, want to outlast your rivals. You are…
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124. How To Eliminate The Hindrance Of FEAR

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
29
Jan
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13:20
After listening to this episode, you’ll understand that same lesson, how to eliminate this fear and how to help your Student-Athlete grow in the process. RJ Hodges is a best-selling author, speaker, coach and empowerment entrepreneur who’s list of titles include: Mission Unstoppable, You Can’t Practice At The Game, The Art of Mastering You Volume…
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123. How To Stay Focused As A Student-Athlete

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
22
Jan
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34:03
To help you stay focused and manage a complicated schedule, here are some tips for organizing your time as a student-athlete. 1. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize. Whether or not you want to go pro or to the Olympics, academics should be your No. 1 priority in college. 2. Prioritize What's Important. 3. Study Wisely. 4.Don't…
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122. Trust The Process? WTF Does That Really Mean?

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
15
Jan
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38:02
Trust the Process has become a catchphrase in sports. You hear it all the time. But WTF does it really mean? It supposedly means sticking to a long-term plan even in the face of short-term adversity or bad outcomes. We looked at the absurdity of using the phrase with young people in such a micro-wave culture. If it's…
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121. How To Influence Performance Through Thoughts, Feelings, And Behavior

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
08
Jan
In this episode, I had a magnificent conversation with Sugey Gomez. Sugey (Sue-hay) is currently working on MA in Sport Psychology. She's also a practicing certified holistic health coach. Sugey shares her thoughts on: ​Thoughts > Feelings > Behavior 1. The idea that one’s thoughts directly influence ones feelings, which then impact ones behavior/reactions. In…
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120. A Reflection on Training Culture, Leadership, and Affirmations

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
05
Dec
A REFLECTION ON TRAINING CULTURE, LEADERSHIP, AND AFFIRMATIONS   It is a widely held belief in the sports world that the team culture can have a big impact on how a team functions and performs. How team members, think, feel, behave, and perform are all influenced by the environment in which they train, practice, and compete. Developing…
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119. Transfer U ft. Jazz Johnson and Tre’shawn Thurman

Posted on by DeShawn Fontleroy
30
Nov
Join us for a conversation with two Division 1 basketball athletes. This episode features Jazz Johnson and Tre'shawn Thurman. Both are outstanding student-athletes for University of Nevada-Reno. Jazz is a transfer from University of Portland. Tre'shawn transferred from Nebraska-Omaha. Last Friday, No. 6 Nevada captured the Continental Tire Las Vegas Holiday Invitation after defeating UMass…
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