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Behind the Underdogs

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Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett interview current and former athletes to share their underdog story to provide valuable feedback and advice for your own journey. #drivenbypassion

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Overcoming Fear and Ego with Syracuse Lacrosse Player Mason Kohn

July 01, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

In this episode, we interview former Tufts lacrosse/hockey player and current Syracuse lacrosse player, Mason Kohn. We discuss his unconventional hockey career, where he began as a 10 year old, which is typically a later start to hockey. He progressed slowly in the early years, always being one of the under developed players. That is until he reached junior hockey where he quickly rose through the ranks, eventually getting drafted to the USHL. Despite his quickly advancing hockey career, ...

Find Your Role Model with Athlete's Authority Coach, Jordi Taylor

June 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

In this episode, we interview former rugby player and current coach at Athlete's Authority,  Jordi Taylor. We talk through his journey in sports and how he's been able to translate his experiences from being an athlete into becoming an effective coach. We dive deeper on topics like how to decipher correct information from today's endless access to knowledge, how pivotal the proper coaching can be to improve your athletic and personal goals, and how finding a role model can guide you to your...

Pursue the Daunting Task with UNC Wrestler Lachlan McNeil

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this episode, we interview University of North Carolina All-American wrestler, Lachlan McNeil. We talk about his journey from the Middle East, to Canada, and finally to the United States where he has been able to prove himself as a high end wrestler. In Canada, the competition was good, but nothing in comparison to the competition in the US. He took the chance on coming to the states to prove himself to be among the best wrestlers in the country. He has done just that and is now striving...

Take the Leap of Faith and Make Your Passion Come to Fruition with Simmi Uppaladadium

June 03, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode we interview cycling instructor Simmi Uppaladadium. We discuss the ability to have resiliency when you are truly passionate about something, which Simmi has presented on her journey to becoming a cycling instructor in NYC. Some prevalent themes in diving into Simmi's journey is taking the leap of faith, battling doubt, and creating your own path. - Follow Simmi on Instagram (@strengthwithsimmi) - You can follow us on social media @underdog_brand on Instagram, @underdog_b...

Cultivate Your Passion and Go All In With Stanford Assistant Wrestling Coach Grant Leeth

May 26, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

In this episode, we interview current Stanford Assistant Wrestling Coach and former All-American wrestler at Missouri. Grant has a unique story in that he faced just about every adversity along his journey. After an unfathomable amount of injuries and missing two and a half seasons, Grant returned to the mat and captured his first conference title and achieved All-America status. He was ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation that season and finished sixth at 149 pounds at the NCAA Championsh...

Use Failures and Discipline As Fuel With Stanford Wrestler Daniel Cardenas

May 11, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode, we interview freshman wrestler at Stanford University, Daniel Cardenas. Daniel started wrestling when he was very young, thanks to his dad who pushed him day in and day out to be a better version of himself. Daniel faced many upsetting defeats as he came up through the ranks, which put a chip on his shoulder and challenged him to be more disciplined to find new levels. Fast forward to today, he got Newcomer of the Year in the PAC 12 and is striving to be a National Champio...

From D3 to D1 to Getting Drafted | with UVM Lacrosse Player Jake Harrington

April 11, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this episode, we interview current University of Vermont lacrosse player, Jake Harrington. Any pro sport typically requires development of your craft from a young age. That was not the case for Jake. He began his lacrosse journey just before his freshman year of high school and has since dominated the D3 level, transferred D1, and got drafted in the 4th round of the NLL draft. We discuss the crossover between sports, the importance of mentorship, how he was able to differentiate himself...

The New Food Pyramid | Make Your Own Informed Decision

January 21, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we discuss the new food pyramid known as the Food Compass. We break down the basis of the Food Compass and both sides of the argument. One side is the public's misinterpretation of the study, and the other is the implications of the study even with the proper interpretation.  In our opinion, everyone needs to fend for themselves to deem what is right and wrong because the media will not do it for you. Even the most "trusted" sources aren't trustwort...

Fail to Prepare and You're Preparing to Fail | With Elite Powerlifter Connor Borkert

January 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

In this episode, we interview repeat guest and elite powerlifter, Connor Borkert. We talk about his comeback after a poor performance at Nationals to secure first place at the Virginia Pro and the mental processes behind his preparations for a lift. Wen dive deeper on topics like recovery, alcohol, adrenaline, and also his routine on competition day. We end the episode with an overview of Connor's goals as we progress through the early months of 2023. - Follow Connor on Instagram (@burly...

It's Not About How Much You Do, It's How Well You Do It | With Bodybuilder and Actor Mark Omezi

January 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

In this episode, we interview Mark Omezi, a pro bodybuilder and actor who came to the U.S. from Nigeria in 2005. Mark grew up playing soccer and stopped in 2017 when he began competing competitively in bodybuilding. When he first started bodybuilding, he was always told that he had the size and composition to become competitive in the sport. He quickly realized after his first show that a lot would have to change within the minute details if he actually wanted to become successful. We dive...

Fall in Love With the Suffering That Comes With Success | With Veteran, CEO, and Bodybuilder James Reynolds

December 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

In this episode, we interview Air Force Veteran, CEO of BeneFit Medical, and bodybuilder James Reynolds. At 25 years old, James saw an opportunity during his stint in pharmacy school to produce scrubs with an athletic feel while maintaining its maximum comfort. He made an astounding $60k in his first 10 days in pre-orders and has now built it to multi-million dollars. He has built and scaled his company all the while being in the military, having a wife and kids, and striving to become an...

Know That You Will Encounter Failures, But Do It Anyway | With CEO Ted Gallucci

December 21, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode, we interview CEO of Long Island Meal Prep, Ted Gallucci. Ted was living society's expected traditional route of going to college and then getting a 9-5 job. He realized that he wasn't living the life that he wanted, but the life he thought would make his family happy. After spending some time in school, he dropped out to pursuit his meal prep service company. Despite the trials and tribulations at the start, he is now growing a flourishing company with a dedicated community...

Set Your Goals and Then Take a Step Every Day to Reach Them | With CrossFit Athlete Jan Matiaska

November 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

In this episode, we interview CrossFit Athlete Jan Matiaska. We discuss his varied high school sports experience while he was in the U.S. during his senior year where he grew to love football. After heading back to Switzerland to go to University, he continued playing football, but had a few experiences that gravitated him towards the sport of CrossFit. We dive deeper on topics like recovery, training habits, building your discipline, and of course, some highs and lows of his career thus f...

Navigating the Ups and Downs to Come Out On Top | With ASU Wrestler Tony Negron

November 23, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this episode, we interview current wrestler at Arizona State University, Tony Negron. We discuss his rollercoaster of a ride to end up on one of the best wrestling programs in the country. His love and desire for the sport of wrestling wasn't always there and it came and went every so often. After a loss that he knew he should have won, that sparked a fire and a chip on his shoulder to pursuit this with everything he's got. After he attended three years of community college to get his gr...

Trials and Tribulations of Starting a Supplement Brand at 19 | with James DeMorrow

November 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

In this episode, we interview Invisible Force Founder and CEO, James DeMorrow. It's hard enough starting a company - 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more (Investopedia). Starting a company at the ripe age of 19 lowers those percentages by a significant amount. We talk with James about the challenges he's faced thus far, his development a...

From Insecurity and Anxiety to IFBB Pro | With Javiohn Seymore

November 02, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode, we interview IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Javiohn Seymore. From Georgia, Javiohn started bodybuilding in high school and his primary adversity at the time was the insecurity of being one of the only kids bodybuilding at his school. Being scrawny and "built like a windshield wiper," he fell in love with lifting weights and a fire to prove people wrong. We talk about his journey through COVID and the connections and relationships he had built to allow him to continue training throu...

Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable | Take the Next Step | with Daimond Dixon

October 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

In this episode we interview Daimond Dixon, former walk-on at the University of Miami (Fla) and part of the 1991 National Championship winning team. Daimond learned first hand what it takes to become a competitive athlete, and now he utilizes his knowledge and wisdom to coach the up and coming generations. After college he went on to play over a decade of minor league football for several mid west football teams. Now, he is the owner of Alpha Human Performance, based out of Grand Rapids, ...

Prioritize and Execute | Discipline Your Schedule | With D1 Lacrosse Player and Content Creator Mitchell Pehlke

October 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In this episode, we interview D1 lacrosse player, Mitchell Pehlke, who is currently at Ohio State University. He has also created a name for himself within the world of content creation. We talk about how he got into lacrosse, primarily because of his father's illustrious lacrosse career at the University of Virginia; however, Mitchell took his own route and paved a new path at Ohio State. After we discussed his lacrosse career, we dove right into how he got into content creation - a video ...

Assess Your Results and Take Action with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jay Yount

September 28, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In this episode, we interview IFBB pro bodybuilder Jay Yount. Jay grew up in a household of competition with a father and brother who loved sports. We talk about Jay's early life aspiring to play football at the next level. Considering he grew up in San Antonio, Texas, football seemed like a viable option, until he came across bodybuilding. He fell in love with the process of developing the body. We talk about his whole journey to his pro card thus far, including changes he has made throug...

Finding New Ways to Improve with Jacob Bernard-Docker

September 21, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this episode, we interview Ottawa Senators defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. We talk about his rise through the ranks starting in his short lived high school hockey career at the Edge School, his two-year stint in the AJHL, then his three years at the University of North Dakota before signing a contract in the NHL with the Senators in 2021. During his time in high school he suffered an injury which had him out for 3 months. He battled his way through rehabbing and was given the opportuni...

If You Love It Enough, You'll Persevere with Providence Bruins Goalie Brandon Bussi

September 14, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

On this episode, we interview Brandon Bussi who is currently on a 1 year deal with the Boston Bruins, playing for the Providence Bruins in the AHL. Brandon was on episode 4 with us back in 2020 during his freshman season playing division 1 college hockey for the Western Michigan Broncos. During this episode we discuss everything from his sophomore year up until now. He went through an injury his sophomore season which required intensive rehab, then followed that up with a break out season h...

Surround Yourself With the Right People with Jess Racz

September 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

In this episode, we interview coach Jess Racz who is a former basketball player and current basketball trainer working with NBA/WNBA, G-League, Pro, NCAA, and all the way down to the youth level. She suffered an eating disorder and severe depression in high school going into college which hindered her ability to fulfill her dream of playing division 1 college basketball. While searching for a new passion, she found CrossFit, but shortly after,  herniated her L5-S1 and was out for 10 months....

Blue Collar Upbringing to Superstar Wrestler with Matt Finesilver

August 04, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode we interview current D1 wrestler at University of Michigan, Matt Finesilver. Matt grew up in a blue collar family out of Colorado with 3 other brothers where he wrestled with and against. He wasn’t very good in his youth but the constant competition allowed him to grow as a wrestler and all 4 brothers ended up wrestling for Duke University.  We also discuss his battle through his ACL/meniscus tear back in 2020. Before transferring to the University of Michigan for this comi...

Battling Injuries, Outworking Others, and Staying Disciplined with Lacrosse Player Grant Breyo

July 21, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode we interview current D1 lacrosse player from UMass Amherst, Grant Breyo. Grant grew up playing various sports and really took to football and lacrosse. During his recruiting years, he was destined for playing at the highest level in either sport; however, a series of injuries, starting with a broken foot, put doubt in the eyes of coaches. After two major injuries and an obstacle everyone had to face, covid 19, Grant was offered a spot at UMass Amherst. We talk about his jo...

S3E2: Battling Injuries, Outworking Others, and Staying Disciplined with Lacrosse Player Grant Breyo

July 21, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode we interview current D1 lacrosse player from UMass Amherst, Grant Breyo. Grant grew up playing various sports and really took to football and lacrosse. During his recruiting years, he was destined for playing at the highest level in either sport; however, a series of injuries, starting with a broken foot, put doubt in the eyes of coaches. After two major injuries and an obstacle everyone had to face, covid 19, Grant was offered a spot at UMass Amherst. We talk about his jo...

Proving People Wrong, Giving Back, and Being a Good Teammate with Professional Lacrosse Player Brett Dobson

July 08, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode, we interview current professional lacrosse player, Brett Dobson, where we walk through his entire career thus far. In his early life, he played multiple sports but decided to move forward with lacrosse, deciding to transition to goalie after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He racked up numerous accolades throughout his high school career at the Hill Academy which gave him the opportunity to further his lacrosse career at St. Bonaventure University in New York. He mad...

Make a Decision, Be Addicted to the Results, Be Feared | Relentless by Tim S. Grover

May 31, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover. Each episode we cover roughly 50 pages, today we cover pgs 145-189. - In the first chapter that we cover in this episode, Grover discusses the thought process that goes into decision making and how external factors play a major role in the completion of a decision. Cleaners trust their gut and forget the rest. In...

Always Being Clutch, Adapting to Any Situation, and Dominating Your Opponent | Relentless by Tim S. Grover

May 24, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover. Each episode we cover 50 pages, today we cover pg 97-143. - The best part about Grover is that he has hundreds of stories to back up his claims. In the first chapter he writes about the "clutch" gene and how you do not want that title. He uses examples of Lebron, backing up his claims of why he didn't think (at th...

How Do the Elite Get in the Zone? | Why Your Dark Side is Important | Relentless by Tim S. Grover

May 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover. Each episode we cover 50 pages, today we cover pg 50-97. Getting in the zone. It's something that every athlete, businessman or woman, and the like aspire to enter every chance they get. But what is the zone? How do you get in the zone consistently? In this episode, with the help of Tim S. Grover and his book Rele...

What is a Cleaner? | Stories of Kobe, Wade, and Jordan | Relentless by Tim S. Grover

May 10, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this new season of Behind the Underdogs, we take a different approach. We now dissect and discuss growth and self-development books, starting with Relentless by Tim S. Grover. Each episode we cover 50 pages, today we start with the foreword to page 50. Grover has an interesting take on what it takes to be elite, and he explains that with unique stories of people he has trained: Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade, and Michael Jordan to name a few. His unique way of training these "cleaners" makes ...

Decision Making

March 17, 2021 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss decision making. It's something that we do every day, whether big or small, and it is amazing what goes into and what comes out of making a decision. We use our own experiences as a guide and we discuss what we've learned from the decisions we've made. Thank you for supporting our brand and podcast. Make sure to leave a review and share with a friend to give your thoughts and opinions on our podcast! - Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube chan...

Powerlifter Connor Borkert

March 05, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode, we interview rising star powerlifter, Connor Borkert, who brings serious knowledge and passion to the sport of powerlifting. He credits the kickstart of his fitness career to crossfit, which he began doing during off-season training for track and field. He was also a wrestler in high school; however, he continued as a D1 javelin thrower at UPenn. Fast forward to his junior year in college, he had his first meet as a powerlifter in the fall of 2017, and he's been climbing t...

Crossfit Superstar Bethany Shadburne

February 26, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode, we interview exceptional crossfit athlete, Bethany Shadburne, who brings an outgoing attitude and inspiring work ethic that every athlete strives for. We talk about her wild journey as an athlete, from a gymnast as a young kid, to a runner, bodybuilder, and finally, a crossfit athlete. After a serious back injury during her gymnastics days, the doctors told her she'd never be able to run again, and she was out to prove them wrong. Although that injury has dragged on throug...

Be Patient on Your Trek to Greatness Featuring Austyn Richardson

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode, we interview bodybuilder, Austyn Richardson. At the ripe age of 24, Austyn still has a great deal of wisdom to share. He's changed the direction of his life multiple times, finally finding the direction suitable for himself. After quitting football senior year and delving into the party scene at Texas Tech, stopping training altogether and winding up getting arrested for public intoxication three times, he turned to bodybuilding to give himself purpose.  After watching his...

The Wall Street Underdogs - The Underdog Story of Wall Street Bets and Gamestop

February 11, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we take a break from athlete talk and discuss the underdog story of the superstar sub-reddit, Wall Street Bets. Although it isn't sports, athletes can resonate with a story like this. This Reddit forum, hungry to take on the big guys on Wall Street, banded together to sky rocket Gamestop to $483 per share, up from Gamestop's one year low of $2.57. If this story teaches you anything, it should teach you that nothing can be done alone. It doesn't matte...

The Underdog Story of Dustin Poirier

January 28, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

This episode we discuss the underdog story of Dustin Poirier. Born and raised In Lafayette, Louisiana, Poirier was never expected to do much, considering his inappropriate behavior all throughout his childhood.  His parents even sent him to military style bootcamps and eventually, juvenile prison, to correct his behavior. He dropped out of high school in 9th grade, after years of expressing his hatred towards school. Nothing changed him until he picked up the gloves when he was 18. It cont...

Underdog Story - What Makes Tom Brady Great

January 21, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we discuss an underdog story, breaking down what we think made/makes this person so special. This particular story, Tom Brady, is one that we all have some sort of familiarity with. He's a living legend. Period. But some character traits really define him and make him the athlete that he is today. One, is his elite resiliency. Despite all of the times throughout his playing career where the odds were stacked against him, he always seems to find his ...

The Underdog Story of Tom Brady

January 21, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode of Behind the Underdogs, we discuss an underdog story, breaking down what we think made/makes this person so special. This particular story, Tom Brady, is one that we all have some sort of familiarity with. He's a living legend. Period. But some character traits really define him and make him the athlete that he is today. One, is his elite resiliency. Despite all of the times throughout his playing career where the odds were stacked against him, he always seems to find his ...

Choose Your Passion Over a Paycheck Featuring Mario Beltran

January 12, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett interview Mario Beltran, head strength coach and aspiring national champion in Olympic weightlifting. He left a stable job to pursue his passions in the fitness industry and he hasn't looked back since. Beltran, from Tyler, Texas, has been competing in Olympic lifting since 2018. He was met with the decision not too long before to either stick to his steady job or pursue a career in fitness. If most people were in his posit...

Chasing the Olympia Featuring IFBB Pro Austin Burge

January 01, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett Interview Austin Burge, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder who has an unmatched drive and dedication to the sport of bodybuilding. Before the Interview, the guys catch up, discussing the chance that Colin's  college football season might happen this spring, Dylan's commitment to Long Island University after constant adversity throughout the college recruiting process, and finally a preview to our guest. Austin was born and raised in ...

How I Fought Off a Rare Blood Disorder and Changed My Life Featuring Adam Krueger

August 31, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett interview Adam Krueger, a driven and passionate individual, with multiple businesses and huge goals; however, it wasn't always that way. Krueger grew up with two deficiencies. One was a growth hormone deficiency where his body couldn't produce enough growth hormone to naturally grow, and if having that wasn't enough, he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder called Neutropenia. Only 0.000006 people have it and Krueger was forced into this b...

What Goes Into Pro Contracts, Playing in the Bubble, and More Injury Talk

August 17, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

On this episode of Behind the Underdogs, the guys talk the potential repercussions of a failed large contract in pro sports, how that translates across each sport, our take on various contract deals, the short term and long term effect of taking a pay cut, the mental side of playing with no fans, and much more. Although we didn't have on a special guest, it was a great opinionated chat amongst three athletes who share their take on several different aspects of pro sports. Visit our website...

Former NFL Linebacker Scott Lutrus

August 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - What we do to disconnect from the grind to recover and stay hungry. Today's guest, Scott Lutrus, made it to the top in football, playing in the NFL for a few years before taking on a new challenge and entering the most competitive market, the fitness industry.  Lutrus grew up and attended high school in Brookfield, Connecticut. He was named to the all-state team by the New Haven Register during his senior year,...

Keeping a Level Head With Clark Kerner

July 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - If we could pick anyone to mentor us, past or present, who would it be and why? Our initial guest that we were expecting to have on could not make the interview, so we improvised and had a good friend of ours, Clark Kerner, on for today's episode. Clark Is the epitome of sticking to your path. His passion is hockey. Unlike most, he embraces the journey instead of solely desiring the end goal. ...

Finding a Way to Get Back Up With Leo Sammarelli

July 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Colin Cunningham, and Dylan Schuett discuss the topic of the day - what do we do when we lack motivation? From motivational videos to setting examples, the guys cover every aspect of motivation in their lives. This episode's guest, Leo Sammarelli, former Golden Gloves champion, Provincial boxing champion, and National boxing champion, has the definition of an underdog story. Despite his quite successful early career in boxing, he faced a couple of major roadb...

The Importance of Loving What You Do with Brandon Bussi

June 29, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - How do we utilize the power of communication? The guys talk about their past experiences, the importance of communication in many forms, and touch on the correlation with topics such as mental health and leadership. This episode's guest, Brandon Bussi, plays Division 1 College hockey at Western Michigan and talks about his rollercoaster of a journey to get there. From tier 3 junior hockey to t...

Becoming the Best Version of Yourself with Bret Manning

June 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - How can our attitude elevate but also destroy our performance? This episode's guest, Bret Manning, played Division 3 College Football at Springfield College before he transferred to UConn to play Division 1. He then went on to play in the UFL and AFL where he won another championship. He talks about how he separated himself from everyone else in D3 to get to D1, how he caught the eyes of coach...

Staying Patient and Trusting the Process with Jaime Turrentine

June 15, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi, Dylan Schuett, and Colin Cunningham discuss the topic of the day - What is it going to be like having no fans at sporting events / how are athletes going to react? This episode's guest, Jaime Turrentine, played Division I College Soccer at St. Mary's in California and continued playing semi-pro in Ireland post-college. She talks about her journey through her soccer career, from the pitfalls of having to bounce around from team to team as a young athlete to no...

Overcoming Stereotypes and Finding Your Passion with Cam Doomany

June 05, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

On this episode, Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett give their opinions on the topic of the day - Are seasons really going to start on time/are analysts overestimating start times? This episode's guest, Cam Doomany, talks about overcoming the stereotypical "inexperience" of a young 23-year-old. From player to coach, Cam started off playing goalie growing up but found a passion for coaching earlier than most. Visit our website for more content and merchandise at www.theunderdogbrand.com but mo...

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