Sets For Life
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsSets For Life is dedicated to training equipping and empowering athletes for life after sports. This show will help you to see yourself as more than just an athlete. It will enable you to discover your gifts and redefine yourself as you chase your new dreams.
Joi Walker has had the opportunity to play and coach at the Division 1 level. She also worked in Corporate America for several years. Her unique journey has allowed her to see the gaps. Many athletes fail to leverage the amazing skill set they gained through years of playing sports at a high level. Sets For Life will give you the information you need to thrive in life after sports.
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046: Created To Create- With Guest Morgan Crawford
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBAs athletes we have to take the time to figure out who we are outside of our sport. If you don’t know who you are you will find it difficult to navigate life. Take the time to figure out what lights your fire. So many of us wait and delay asking ourselves these questions. Our coaches are constantly pushing us outside of our comfort zone on the court but as we begin to navigate life after sports many of us are hesitant to push ourselves. Once our playing days come to an end we are faced ...
045: The Show Must Go On
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 10.4 MBThe show must go on but you have to dig deep. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and connect with Coach J www.joiwalker.com [email protected] Social Media https://www.instagram.com/setsforlife314/ https://twitter.com/SetsForLife314/ https://www.facebook.com/SetsForLife314/
044: "Special Talent"- With Guest Dr. Robert Turner
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB“The process of becoming an elite football player from high school to college and through the pro levels leaves athletes with few marketable skills and little preparation for their first Sunday off the field”. Not For Long: The Life and Career of the NFL Athlete Dr. Robert Turner Often times athletes don’t realize the various marketable skills that they have. Athletes have a plethora of skills. However, they are never given the time to cultivate those skills. By the time athletes g...
043: Superhuman?- With Guest Dr. Kensa Gunter
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBYou do not want to miss this special episode of the podcast featuring sport psychologist Dr. Kensa Gunter! As many collegiate student-athletes prepare to transition out of competitive sport they find it difficult to remember a time when they didn’t play their sport. It’s a huge adjustment to no longer having your sport as a part of your world as it was a source of happiness and success. As we transition out we are on the hunt to find another source that will give us worth, success, and pr...
042: Fight The Fat- With Guest Coach Randy Moore
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week we are joined by a very special guest, strength and conditioning Coach Randy Moore. As the new year is in full swing many people are working towards their fitness goals. As athletes one of the things that we never talk about is the fact that many of us go on a “gym strike” and we put on unwanted pounds. This episode covers it all including what you need to do concerning your diet. We even discuss some cardio options for athletes with nagging injuries. Coach Moore also breaks d...
041: The Flex Offense
January 07, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.86 MBWhat do athletes transitioning into life after sports and the flex offense have in common? Check out this solo episode to find out! Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and connect with Coach J www.joiwalker.com [email protected] Social Media https://www.instagram.com/setsforlife314/ https://twitter.com/SetsForLife314/ https://www.facebook.com/SetsForLife314/
040: Now What?- With Guest Renee Montgomery
December 31, 2018 11:00 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week we are joined by former UConn Huskie and 2x WNBA champion Renee Montgomery. In this episode we discuss a number of things including Renee’s decision to not play overseas this year as she pursues her acting career. When thinking about how to maximize your off season it is important to try to get your foot in the door. Just a little bit of progress each off season can turn into something big. In this episode we also discuss Why some athletes struggle to navigate life after sport...
039: Embrace Your Superpower- With Guest Coach Freddy Fri
December 24, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MBThere are so many skills that we learn on the court that will carry us a long way long after that final whistle blows. Once our playing days end many of us feel as if we have lost our best friend. It’s important to understand that the game isn’t over and we now have to make the game of life our new sport. Our sport leaves us clues. We all have super powers. Most athletes have one thing that we do really well. The challenge is to start seeing those things differently. If you are great commu...
038: Discover Your Wealthy Place- With Guest Julia Tucker
December 17, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWhen our playing days end we lose a sense of community. We have to take on a mindset shift and try to figure out who we are beyond our sport. When you focus on your sport it’s hard to understand what your center really needs to be. It’s important to discover who you are beyond what you do. What is your foundation based on? You have been created to do something beyond your sport but you still need to take the time to learn everything you can from your sport as it will prepare you for what’s...
037: Maximizing Your Off Season- With Guest Angela Lewis
December 10, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBWe’ve all heard it before. The off-season is the most important season. Many of us assume that this only applies to our sport but it is a philosophy that we can apply to our everyday lives. At some point the ball is going to stop bouncing. When it does we have to take inventory. We have to figure out what’s next. We have to ask questions and discover what our gifts and talents are. Our gifts are often things that we overlook because they come to us so naturally. As athletes we understand...
036: Fly South
December 03, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.63 MBWhat do birds migrating south for the winter and athletes transitioning into life after sports have in common? Check out this solo episode to find out! Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and connect with Coach J www.joiwalker.com [email protected] Social Media https://www.instagram.com/setsforlife314/ https://twitter.com/SetsForLife314/ https://www.facebook.com/SetsForLife314/
035: Drive Slow- With Guest Big Brotha Bel
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBAs athletes it’s important that we take the time to drive slow. It’s ok to pump your breaks and realize that you have an incredible opportunity. Life is so much bigger than our sport. It’s important to take the time to cultivate genuine relationships with your coaches and teammates. Student-athletes are battle tested. We have the opportunity to persevere and bounce back. We have been put in difficult situations time and time again. Those skills will suit us well as we begin to navigate li...
034: Chase Your Passion- With Guest LaChina Robinson
November 19, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBStudent-athletes are always on the go but it is important to take time to pause and reflect. Athletes have to be introspective if they are going to figure out what’s next. In this episode featuring special guest LaChina Robinson, listeners will learn how to find the one thing they were put on this earth to do. It’s important for student-athletes to understand that they are unique. As they begin to navigate life after sports they should pay attention to what draws them. They should take int...
033: Trust Your Training- With Guest Dominique Williams
November 12, 2018 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBAthletes are not the only people in transition. For this special Veteran’s Day edition of Sets For Life we talk about the parallels between military personnel and athletes. Both groups have similar skills and experience similar challenges as they attempt to figure out what’s next. Both groups have technical skills that will serve them well. It doesn’t matter if you are attending briefings or team meetings, we both have the ability to analyze on the spot. Both groups have a unique way of se...
032: Fear of the Unknown- With Guest Jericka Jenkins
November 05, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBFor many former athletes, that initial job search does not always turn out the way we envision it. Even as we navigate those first few months after graduation we deal with fear of the unknown. Most of us did not plan. We don’t have a ton of experience and we can’t get a call back and we find out that simply having our degree isn’t enough. Often times getting into the right environment allows us to get a new vision. You have to find a way to mix up your routine and position yourself to cre...
031: HBD
November 02, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.68 MBCheck out this solo episode featuring Coach J! Be sure to connect with Coach J www.joiwalker.com [email protected] Social Media @SetsForLife314
030: Think Outside The Box- With Guest Ja'Vette Tellis
October 29, 2018 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MBThinking Outside The Box is something we’ve heard a million times but as athletes it is often what we fail to do. If it doesn’t involve time in the film room, weight room, or on the court we can’t picture ourselves doing it. In this episode special guest Ja’Vette Tellis politely kicks listeners outside of their comfort zone. We literally covered it all in this episode. We covered topics ranging from the discipline you learn from sports to why black men struggle to see options outside of ba...
029: Let's Talk Academics- With Guest Sarah Naas
October 22, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode of Sets For Life entitled Let’s Talk Academics we have conversation that is a little different from the norm. In this episode special guest Sarah Naas discusses changing the world one student-athlete at a time. It literally takes a village to help athletes juggle all of their responsibilities. Many athletes feel comfortable having conversations with academic advisors, trainers, and other support staff members that they don’t feel comfortable having with their coaches. Often t...
028: Athletic Identity- With Guest Tim Lewis
October 15, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB“It’s hard for you to envision yourself doing something that you’ve never been exposed to.” -Tim Lewis In this episode of Sets For Life special guest Tim Lewis explains why athletic identity is part of the struggle in the transition to life after sports. It’s important to explore other areas and challenge yourself intellectually in order to get the wheels turning. That is how you start to understand what you like and what you don’t like. As athletes we often limit ourselves and we a...
027: You 2.0- With Guest Adell Harris
October 08, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB“As athletes we’re not empowered outside of sport. We are often so celebrated in sport that we just want to stay attached to it.” -Adell Harris As an athlete or a coach who is looking to explore life outside of sports it is so important that we put our fears behind us and have the confidence to dream new dreams. Many times it’s as simple as that. “There’s nothing you can’t do other than what you decide you can’t do.” -Adell Harris Listeners are in for a treat as special guest Ad...
026: Student-Athlete Documentary Recap
October 07, 2018 00:16 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThis bonus episode of Sets For Life was inspired by the recent LeBron Jame documentary entitled Student-Athlete. Be sure to connect with Coach J @SetsForLife314 www.joiwalker.com [email protected]
025: The Race To Replace
October 01, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBCoach J is back with another solo episode entitled The Race To Replace. In this episode Coach J talks about the secret to navigating life after sports. As athletes it is important that we ask ourselves one simple question. What’s next? Your coach recruited you because you fit a need. Maybe they were graduating their 3-point specialist and they needed to bring in another one and that is where you fit in. There are other teams that now need your services. It is important that we take perso...
024: Driven By Purpose- With Guest Donovan Smalls
September 24, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBAthletes have the ability to persevere. When the going gets tough we keep going. In this episode of Sets For Life special guest Donovan Smalls reminds listeners that just because they fell shot of one goal does not mean that they can’t reach the next one they set. Once you find your niche and begin to operate in your purpose it is important that you leave no potential behind! www.thesecondassist.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1HU5_86EHaGaImT2Vv9xQA Instagram Twitter @TheSe...
023: The Perfect Storm- With Guest Tywanna Smith
September 17, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBThe transition is inevitable. Will you be prepared? We often talk about the 98% of collegiate student-athletes who will never play sports professionally but what about the 2% who do make it? They also need help navigating their career. This is what special guest Tywanna Smith highlights in this episode. It’s important to make your off season the most important season that you play. Athletes need to finish their degree, intern, job shadow, and identify post career skills early. They need t...
022: Pull That Trigger- With Guest Natalie Jacobs
September 10, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBWith less than 2% of collegiate athletes going pro it is imperative that we start to have a different conversation with our athletes. We have to be more intentional about preparing them for the road ahead. In this episode special guest Natalie Jacobs breaks down her journey from First Team All-American soccer player at Penn State to playing a role in the Emmy-nominated web series, Tough Love. Jacobs did not find herself on stage overnight. She went the corporate route after college and qu...
021: Find Your Tribe
September 03, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBIn today’s solo episode we talk about the keys to finding the significance that all former athletes desperately desire. For years we are literally worshiped because we are physically gifted. When you get down to the core of what we do as athletes it’s simple, we are adding value. We add value to our team and we add value to the fans who enjoy watching us play. Once we stop playing we often feel insignificant. We go through this slump. Some athletes fall into depression. We struggle to figu...
020: More Than A Hooper- With Guest Corin 'Tiny' Adams
August 27, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode of Sets For Life former professional basketball player Corin “Tiny” Adams encourages athletes to open their eyes. So many athletes fail to communicate with athletes outside of their circle. We are all going to go pro in something and the relationships that we develop will help us along the way. It is so important that athletes take the same principles they learned through years of playing sports and use those skills for the rest of their life. If your game is limited what ...
019: Athlete-Students- With Guest Meghan McPeak
August 20, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode of Sets For Life entitled Athlete-Students special guest Meghan McPeak encourages listeners to go after their dreams. Part of going after your dreams requires you to take the time to position yourself. More often than not we focus on the athlete part more than the student part. Athletes have to take ownership because at the end of the day we are only left with two options. Go pro or go pro? We will all be going pro in something. Maybe it will be sports, maybe it won’t. ...
018: Get It Back On Defense- With Guest Lisa Willis
August 13, 2018 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of Sets For Life entitled Get It Back On Defense special guest Lisa Willis sheds light on some of the issues many athletes struggle with. As athletes we grow accustomed to instant gratification. Every time we make a layup we can look on the scoreboard and see that two points will be added for our team. Every time we score a touchdown we can expect high fives from our teammates. There is no equivalent of that in the real world. The good news is that there are so many things ...
017: The Sweet Spot aka The Missing Manual
August 06, 2018 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBPre-order your copy of Joi Walker's brand new book entitled The Sweet Spot: Finding Purpose In Life After Sports. www.joiwalker.com IG @SetsForLife314 Twitter @SetsForLife314 FB @SetsForLife314 Email [email protected]
016: Eat What You Kill- With Guest Pasha Cook
July 30, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBIt is so important that athletes have a vision of what they want their life to look like. We have no problem visualizing ourselves getting a scholarship, winning a few championships, and graduating. However somewhere in-between graduating from college and entering the “real world” we forget how important it is to have a vision. Vision is everything. Your vision of winning a championship drove you to practice without your Coach having to force you to get into the gym. You have to do the same ...
015: Best Kept Secret- With Guest Aisha Foy
July 23, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBIt is so important that student-athletes utilize social media for more than just getting likes. Platforms like Twitter and Linkedin are incredible online tools that can put you on the fast track to success if you brand yourself properly. This episode features Coach Aisha Foy. Foy helps listeners to understand that is important to get out of your comfort zone and hang out with more than just athletes. It is never too early to plan for life after sports. Listeners will learn how to find an...
014: Never Lose Sight- With Guest Coach Kyle Adams
July 16, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBThis episode of Sets For Life is a little different from the norm. In this episode 20 year coaching veteran Kyle Adams reminds leaders that it is crucial that we keep the big picture in mind at all times. As coaches it’s easy to get caught up in the wins and losses but what matters most is what our players go on to do 20+ years down the road. As coaches we must remember that we are educators first. We have to take more responsibility and be more intentional about developing well rounded...
013: Flip The Switch- With Guest Darryll Stinson
July 09, 2018 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThe transition to life after sports is tough. It’s tough to accept the fact that it’s over. In today’s episode special guest Darryll Stinson is totally transparent as he shares about his journey to discovering his purpose outside of sports. Darryll attempted to take his life due to a career ending injury. He is now the voice behind Second Chance Athletes which helps athletes reach their full potential during and after their sports career. In this episode listeners are encouraged to give b...
012: Dream Plan Pursue- With Guest Dr. Charonn Woods
July 02, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode special guest Dr. Charonn Woods shares his journey from walking onto the Men’s Basketball team at Bradley University to becoming a resident at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. Listeners will learn how to consider the long-term outcome when weighing decisions. Dr. Woods explains how perseverance and failing early and often benefit athletes long after their playing days are over. Dr. Woods encourages listeners to put a plan together to ensure success. He also discusses the import...
011: Find Your Lane - With Guest Ruby Jackson
June 25, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode special guest Ruby Jackson explains how athletes can find their own lane. Ruby is a former track and field athlete who trained for a spot in the 2012 Olympics. She also has a passion for science. Her life experiences lead her to develop a STEM & Sports educational program aimed to prepare female student-athletes for careers in STEM. It is so important that athletes learn to diversify and pursue other passions. Athletes are whole and complete people. You have to begin to foc...
010: Halftime Adjustments - With Guest Jemal King
June 18, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode former collegiate football star Jemal King shares how he took the disappointment of not making it to the NFL and used that as fuel to build a multimillion dollar real estate portfolio. King uses everything he learned from sports to allow him to thrive as an entrepreneur. Listeners will understand the importance of vision. They will also come to understand that they are not alone in this journey to discovering who they are without sports. As athletes we understand how to ma...
009: If You Want Something Write It Down - With Guest Courtland Bragg
June 11, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBIf you want something, write it down. It’s really that simple. That’s where it starts. In this episode Courtland Bragg, the two-time Emmy Award winning producer and director for NFL films, gives student-athletes the blueprint for navigating life after sports. Courtland discusses the importance of finding your purpose. Once you do that Courtland tells athletes how to couple that with your unique skill set and dominate life after sports. The transition to life after sports can be tough. If y...
008: If You Can't Go Right, Go Left - With Guest Dalila Thomas
June 04, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode former collegiate basketball player turned News Producer and blogger shares her journey with listeners. Thomas paints the perfect picture as she talks about the importance of finding your voice as you start your career. It's hard to be invested in work that you aren't passionate about. Often times life after graduation starts to resemble your freshman year of college all over again as you are attempting to figure life out. Often times we are faced with challenges that come ...
007: Pain. The Birthplace of Passion.
May 28, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.7 MBPeople often talk about discovering your passion. However people often overlook the fact that your passion can be wrapped up in things that frustrate you. Often times these are things that don’t bother other people. Have you ever considered that you could hold the solution to the problem?
006: Rewire Yourself- With Guest Erskine Johnson
May 25, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode we have a very special guest by the name Erskine C Johnson III. Erskine is a former Division 1 football player turned actor. He has been featured in hit TV shows including The Game, The Haves And The Have Nots, and the Golden Globe Emmy Award Winning television show Atlanta. In this episode Erskine discusses how back to back injuries derailed his NFL dreams and lead to him pursing a career in acting and finding his purpose. Erskine explains how to shift your perspective...
005: Discover Your Signature Move
May 24, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBWe live in a time where everyone talks about discovering your gift but nobody really breaks it down. Your coaches took the time to break down film so that you could get a better understanding of what you were up against. In this episode Coach J breaks it's down and helps you understand exactly how to identify your gift.
004: Shooting For The Stars- With Guest Dajae Williams
May 23, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode special guest Dajae Williams shares how she went from playing college basketball to landing a job as an engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dajae also tells athletes how to get out of their comfort zone and explore new worlds. By getting out of their comfort zone, athletes can begin to tap into their interests that they may not have had time to explore because they were so caught up in sports. Athletes at every level will gain insight on how to leverage their curren...
003: State of the Union
May 22, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBA lot of athletes are struggling in silence. They are not proactive about finding new coaches. In this episode we'll uncover some of the things that lead to athletes getting stagnant in life after sports.
002: Who Am I Without Basketball
May 21, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBMany athletes struggle to navigate life after sports because their identity is wrapped up in basketball or football. The good news is that none of us were born with just one gift. Take the time to explore the other gifts that you have. You will be some amazed by what you find.
001: You Can't Put Your Stats On Your Resume
May 21, 2018 10:30 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBPeople often say that companies love to hire former athletes. That is only partially true. Athletes have to be intentional about preparing for life after sports. At some point the ball will stop bouncing. Will you be ready?
000: About Sets For Life
May 21, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode listeners will have a chance to understand what Sets For Life is all about. Listeners will learn more about the host and what they can expect from future episodes.