Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsField Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete, hosted by Glenn Hames, is the #1 podcast for elite amateur athletes in High School and College who are looking for tips and strategies that will give them a competitive edge to help them achieve their on- and off-the-field our court athletic goals. Whether you play football, basketball, soccer or any other active team sport either on the field or court, our industry experts, coaches and former professional athletes will provide insightful tips and share their personal experiences on topics that are important to the elite amateur athlete who has the focus and drive to play sports competitively at the highest level of competition.
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Ep 11 | Keys to Building Confidence in Female Athletes | Breanne Smedley
February 17, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBFresh off of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, certified female athlete Elite Performance Coach, Breanne Smedley, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how female athletes can unlock their potential to cultivate and increase confidence during competition and level up performance across all aspects of their lives. Breanne also shares tips on how female athletes can minimize mistakes, perform under pressure, become resilient and improve self-talk through affirmations and visualization. Pl...
Ep 10 | Mastering the Mental Game of Sports | Paul Levitin
February 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBKicking off the 2022 New Year, Personal Development coach and Mindset Mastery expert, Paul Levitin, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss mental mastery methods that help athletes stay composed, trust their skills and let go of mental mistakes. Paul also shares why athletes should set mental goals and how not working to master your mental game will make performance play at the next level impossible to achieve. Support the show Follow Field Goals: Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoals Ins...
Ep 9 | Recruiting 101: Landing a College Football Scholarship | Terrence Wood
January 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBClosing out 2021, former Univ. of Colorado football standout, businessman, and author of the book, “Before You Go Pro”, Terrence Wood, joins Glenn on the Field for the ninth episode of Field Goals for the FDA to discuss the recruiting process for HS football players to secure an athletic scholarship. Terrence, who comes from a pro football family, and played Arena Football and in the CFL, also shares the differences between redshirts and the other terms used to define eligibility and recrui...
Ep 8 | The Hidden Opponent: Athletes vs. Mental Health | Candace Layne, EdD
December 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBMarshall University’s Director of Counseling Center, Dr. Candace Layne, joins Glenn on the Field for episode eight of Field Goals for the FDA to discuss mental health issues and psychological stressors that often impact amateur athletes. Dr. Lane shares why athletes’ mental health often gets overlooked, the warning signs and when it’s appropriate for an athlete to seek help. She also dives into how mental health and well-being are linked to athletic performance and why it’s necessary for c...
Ep 7 | Making Sense of the NCAA Guidelines | Tiana Myers Rich
December 03, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBTiana Myers Rich, former Executive Coordinator for the NCAA, joins Glenn on the Field for the seventh episode of Field Goals for the FDA. Tiana discusses the ins and outs of how the NCAA works and the compliances amateur athletes must meet in order to get recruited and maintain their athletic eligibility while in college. A former basketball star at George Washington University, Tiana also gives an overview into other NCAA hot topics such as the NCAA transfer portal and how amateur athlete...
Ep 6 | Trusting Your Athletic Process | Kevin Whitted
November 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBAs the 2021 basketball season gets underway, Univ. of Tennessee basketball great, Kevin Whitted, joins the Field for episode six of Field Goals for the FDA. Whitted, who spent time playing for the Dallas Mavericks and the European League breaks down why athletes must trust their athletic process in order to experience success both on- and off the field. Whitted, the founder of Kevin Whitted Basketball Services (KWBS), a curriculum-based training program for amateur and professional players...
Ep 5 | The Truth Behind Playing DII Sports | Chauncey Winbush
November 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBFormer Associate Athletic Director for the Naval Academy, Chauncey Winbush, joins the Field on episode five of Field Goals for the FDA. Winbush, now serving as Vice President for Athletics for Shepherd University, opens up on the truths about playing Division II sports and discusses what it takes to compete in NCAA sports at the Division II level. Plus, he talks about his induction into the Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame and what made him an All-American football standout for th...
Ep 5 | The Truth About Playing DII Sports | Chauncey Winbush
November 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBFormer Associate Athletic Director for the Naval Academy, Chauncey Winbush, joins the Field on episode five of Field Goals for the FDA. Winbush, now serving as Vice President for Athletics for Shepherd University, opens up on the truths about playing Division II sports and discusses what it takes to compete in NCAA sports at the Division II level. Plus, he talks about his induction into the Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame and what made him an All-American football standout for th...
Ep 4 | Developing a Winning Team Culture | Coach Nick Myles
October 22, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB3x Coach of the Year, Nicholas “Nick” Myles, joins the Field for the fourth episode of Field Goals for the FDA to share the winning formula on how St. Frances Academy High School in Baltimore, MD has become a nationally ranked athletic powerhouse. Myles, doubling as Athletic Director and serving as head coach for the men’s basketball team, discusses how to build a winning team culture and opens up about the success the Panthers have experienced both on- and off-the-field. Support the show F...
Ep 3 | Eating for Peak Athletic Performance | Jaelyn M. Shipman
October 07, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBJaelyn Shipman, UNC Charlotte’s Registered Dietician Nutritionist for the 49’er Football Team, joins the Field for Episode 3 to discuss the keys to obtaining peak athletic performance through proper nutrition and good eating habits. During this episode, Jaelyn will highlight her day-to-day routine for keeping the D1 football program properly fueled and hydrated to optimize athletic performance. Jaelyn also highlights how a comprehensive eating plan combined with daily training and recovery...
Ep 2 | An Athlete's Guide to Setting Goals | Candyce Patterson
September 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBOn Episode 2 of Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete, Author and Master-Level Certified Life Coach, Candyce Patterson, takes the Field to discuss the principles of goal setting and how goal setting can benefit athletes in achieving optimal performance. Candyce will share how using her self-designed, Next Level Model, combined with her customized vision mapping guide, will give amateur athletes a self-assessment of their current state of performance and how they can achieve their desir...
Ep 1 | Training for Perfect Performance | Coach Leonard Stephens
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBTaking the Field for its very first episode is former NFL tight end, Leonard Stephens, who is currently the CEO of Perfect Performance, an elite sports institute dedicated to developing athletes for top level competitive play. During the show, Stephens breaks down sports performing training methods such as stretching, strength training and speed and agility techniques that properly prepare athletes physically and mentally to minimize injuries and allow their bodies to withstand the long com...