Sports Mastery
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsA PODCAST FOR ELITE ATHLETES, PARENTS, AND COACHES... As a Sports Performance Consultant, I've worked with hundreds of student-athletes, parents, mentors, and coaches. The most common hopes and dreams of these Student-Athletes and their support community are to get a D-1 scholarship, go Pro, or make it to the Olympics.
However, they're often held back by pains and fears that include self-doubt, peer pressure, fake friends, making mistakes in games or practice, and criticism from parents and coaches. These personal constraints lead to barriers and uncertainties: such as no confidence, laziness, and depression.
Sports Mastery has been formulated to help the motivated but struggling student-athlete to accomplish their hopes and dreams. But they can't do it alone! THEY NEED YOU, the parent, the mentor, the coach. This podcast provides the Student-Athlete and their support team with the systems and strategies to help them break through all barriers and limitations!
The tools I provide range from visualization exercises to print out reminders that you can tape to the fridge. You can even listen to each episode with your Student-Athlete. Use the episodes as a conversation starter... because your relationship with the Student-Athlete is PARAMOUNT TO THEIR SUCCESS. Start now by downloading my FREE guide: "5 Devastating Mistakes Every Elite Athlete Should Avoid” at http://www.SportsMastery.com
Channel this incredible content and YOU WILL aid the growth of your Student-Athlete as a student, an athlete, a young person, and a future leader.
Your Coach,
DeShawn Fontleroy
http://www.SportsMastery.com
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Episodes
178. The Speed Architect, Brandon Isaac
January 16, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 80.7 MBIn this episode, Coach Brandon discusses: What is your coaching philosophy and approach to training 2. How do you help sprinters overcome FEAR 3. Why is it important for middle school and high school football athletes to run track 4. Explain the difference between speed coaches and sprint coaches 5. What’s the biggest mistake that you see track & field sports parents make 6. Describe your philosophy on helping and developing other coaches DeShawn Fontleroy
177. Featuring Sprint Coach - Trey Hatton
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this episode, Coach Hatton discusses: What is your coaching philosophy and approach to training How do you help sprinters overcome FEAR Why is it important for middle school and high school football athletes to run track Explain the difference between speed coaches and sprint coaches What’s the biggest mistake that you see track & field sports parents make Describe your philosophy on helping and developing other coaches DeShawn Fontleroy
176. FAST PREP ft. Coach Greg
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, Coach Greg discusses Track & Field youth development Developing a sound mindset and mental preparedness How to communicate better with young athletes Working with young athletes from South America Developing other coaches and athletes around the world Creating better connections between coach and athlete The future of FAST PREP FEAR Training with intention
175. For Sprinters Only Ep #1
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, DeShawn Fontleroy discusses: Setting and managing expectations for personal success Last years times aren't this years times Track & Field is an individual and team sport Can you train around two sports and be successful? Offseason training and development Sports Parents FEAR
174. The Balanced Hand ft. D'ghon Culpepper
December 19, 2023 08:30 - 18 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, D'ghon Culpepper, LMT discusses massage therapy and body work. Some key points to this discussion are Massage Therapy vs Personal Training Instant Gratification Subconscious Habits Helping clients with pain relief & pain management Understanding human anatomy & physiology Assessing human movement
173. FAST UNIVERSITY - Will Collins
March 28, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBThis is a podcast where we observe, examine, experiment, and explain the physical, mental, and social dynamics of the world's best athletes and coaches. We examine their strengths, weaknesses, character, and personality traits; to explain what works and what doesn't according to our situation and circumstance in space and time. In this episode Will Collins discusses: The history of FAST UNIVERSITY Define the culture of FastU How do you help sprinters overcome FEAR Explain the differen...
172. The Sprinters Compendium: Ryan Banta
March 21, 2023 06:30 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBRyan Banta discusses his book: SPRINTERS COMPENDIUM AND... The brotherhood of track & field Coaches being willing to share information Variances in training due to environment and school size Respecting opposing coaching philosophies Max Velocity Sprinting Creating a culture of discipline, family, and community
171. Believe In Yourself
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBIn This Episode, We Discuss The Importance Of: Self belief Self learning Continuing education Finding mentors Perseverance Confidence Judging yourself to be capable of success increases your chances of actual success. Judging yourself as not capable of success reduces the chance of success.
170. 7v7 Football Is Better Than Running Track!
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBIn This Episode We Discuss Benefits Of Running Track: Enhance your recruiting Increase acceleration Play faster longer Enhance sprint mechanics & force output Play faster in the 4th Quarter How not to waste time
169. What Is FEAR?
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn This Episode We Discuss The Elements Fear: What is FEAR Where does FEAR come from How do we manage FEAR Is FEAR innate or TAUGHT The most common emotion in society
168. Track Season Is Here
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBIn This Episode We Discuss: The importance of goals Matching words with ACTION Consistency with off-season training Injury prevention Sports Parent accountability Decision Making
167. Welcome Back To Sports Mastery
February 14, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBWelcome back to Sports Mastery. In this episode, I share: The future of the show experiences throughout the Pandemic Inspirations Lessons on perseverance Thank you for listening. Peace & Blessings. DeShawn Fontleroy
166. The Coaching Crisis and Pandemics: Unintended Consequences
March 11, 2021 09:30 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss creativity amongst sport coaches or lack thereof.
165. A New Era...Pandemics, Zoom Fatigue, & Mental Health
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 59 MBIn this episode, Sugey Gomez and I discuss: 1. How the COVID-19 pandemic affecting student-athletes? 2. The greatest impacts felt by student-athletes stem from school closures. 3. Being in the house with family members, and not getting to see friends and teammates. Let's face it, teens have different developmental needs than adults. They're at the stage in life when they are very invested in social connections and in separating from their parents. So, COVID-19 social distancing requi...
164. Adapting To Online Learning FT. Sugey Gomez
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBAdapting To Online Learning Sugey Gomez Discusses: 1. How to stay organized 2. Creating a structure to meet deadlines 3. Knowing when to rest your eyes from the computer screen 4. Her new projects...
163. Keep Moving Like A Shark For Survival FT. Sugey Gomez
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 33 MBStaying Motivated During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sharks aren't being affected by this and neither should you. Here are some reflections and lessons that you should consider: 1. Keep Moving: Set small daily goals. It is important to recognize that these aren’t normal times, and your productivity is likely not at its peak right now. That’s okay. Setting daily goals can help you to make your day as productive as possible, but be realistic with the goals you set. 2. Carve out time in...
162. Understanding Biodiversity In Human Performance: Ft. Damon Fontleroy
March 31, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBAs a coach, I'm always looking for an edge to develop my athletes. I get caught up with equipment, new technology, the popular coach's book for the month, etc. But now I'm beginning to look at each athlete that I train different. This leads us to genetics by understanding and respecting all of our historical and ethnic differences. Take a listen as we discuss biodiversity... Human Biodiversity (hbd) is very simply the diversity found among and between human populations that has a biologic...
161. The Importance Of Having A Mentor - Ft. Sugey Gomez
February 18, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MB1. Mentors believe in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself. 2. Supportive relationships are formed. A mentor gives a mentee access to a supportive relationship. A mentor becomes the mentee’s ‘go-to person’ which is someone where he/she can get advice from and assistance into how to deal with situations and how to respond or react. 3. Mentors give objective advice and constructive criticism. They are authentic and objective people. They will tell you straight up if you need to ch...
160. How To Breath To Achieve Optimal Performance
January 30, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBMuscle-To-Mind Relaxation Skills (Circle Breath) Taking slow, deep breaths can help performers/athletes/individuals be able to lessen muscle tension, racing heart rate, or stomach butterflies. There are a number of breathing exercises, but the simplest and most basic one is a Complete Breath (AKA Circle Breath). Basically, a deep breath from inhaling via nose, a slight pause, and then an exhale through the mouth. When a Circle Breath is done right, a person looking will be able to se...
159. HABITS: A Design For Doing And Undoing
January 23, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 61.6 MBTo master the art of doing, you need to create habits and routines in the brain that are relatively resistant to quitting and paralysis-by-analysis.For the routine to become automatic, we need to design it with such conscious and deliberate precision that it's read made to run on autopilot. Step 1: Learn the pattern, crack the code A. Triggers B. Rituals C. Rewards Step 2. Make watertight rituals The ritual is the sequence of behavior steps you need in order to actually create a ...
158. The Need For Mental Health Services In Sport...
January 14, 2020 07:30 - 29 minutes - 68.8 MBNeed for Mental Health Services in Sport 1.Prevalence of clinical issues in sport *Anxiety, depression, eating disorders *Personality challenges/disorders *Issues with identity *Consequences of concussion history 2. How current structure of sport influences the need for services on all levels. *Multi-billion dollar industry *Pressure to succeed + stress *Life demands vs. sport demands 3. Social perspective and expectations of the "athlete" *How can we best service athletes at...
157. Student-Athletes Getting PAID???
January 07, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBIn the fall of 2019, the NCAA decided to allow college athletes to earn compensation — but it says it's only starting to work out the details of how that would take place. The organization's board of governors said that it had voted unanimously to permit student-athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness. "We must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes," said Michael Drake, the NCAA board chair who is also president of Ohio State...
156. The Female Presence In Sports - Angela R. Lewis
December 31, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this episode, Angela R. Lewis discusses The Female Presence In Sports College Recruiting Process Distractions Time Management Angela has traveled the country giving presentations at colleges, universities, k-12 schools and conferences. Given Angela’s global experiences she offers insightful keynotes addresses, workshops, panel discussions and seminars. She has also served as a consultant for various educational institutions regarding community deve...
155. The Secret Is Doing... ft Sugey Gomez
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBSETTING GOALS IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM THE SECRET IS DOING Do. Or do not. There is no try. - YODA, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK It turns out that "JUST DO IT" is pretty shitty advice. It might make for a good marketing tag line and it's certainly one of the most commonly shrieked instructions from exasperated coaches, parents, and teachers, but the scientific reality is that this call to action is almost always ineffective. In fact, some evidence suggests that it can actually undermine motivatio...
154. Building Confidence & Self-Belief
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 60.4 MBI DON'T THINK I CAN Building Confidence & Self-Belief Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right. Henry Ford Self-confidence is the psychological wonder drug! Everything improves when an athlete's confidence is high. Athletes with high confidence feel less anxious, relish adversity, set higher goals, try harder, tolerate more exertional pain, feel more in control, are more optimistic and enthusiastic, and do better under pressure. They also give less of a $#!+ w...
153. When Life Sucks...(You Need To harden The F*CK Up)
October 17, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBYOU NEED TO HARDEN THE F*CK UP Learn To Embrace Life When It Sucks Alaskans might have 50 words for snow, but athletes have 51 words for suffering. One thing that sets most athletes apart from others is that their success depends in large part on their ability to tolerate exertional discomfort. Its a fancy way of describing the personal suffering that comes from increasing practice, training, or exercise intensity. The harder you push, the more it hurts. All other factors being equal, th...
152. How To Suffer (Resisting The Urge To Quit)
October 08, 2019 07:30 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBCharacter cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, success achieved. - Helen Keller RESISTING THE URGE TO QUIT We've all been there. You've started a new training routine, joined a new team, learned a new position, or just something that is uncharted and challenging. Buoyed by adrenaline, motivation, and pride, everything seems to be going fine; perhaps you're even enjoying things. And the...
151. Losing Family To Suicide | Mental Health
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBTrigger warning: This story explores suicide, including the details of how the author’s mother took her own life. If you are at risk, please stop here and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support. 800-273-8255 Many people may not show any signs of intent to harm themselves before doing so, but some actions can be a sign that a person needs help. People in crisis may show behaviors that indicate a risk of self-harm. The following can all be warning signs: Appearing sad...
150. How To Overcome Temporary Setbacks
September 10, 2019 10:30 - 7 minutes - 16.2 MBIF YOU DON’T LIKE THE OUTCOMES YOU ARE CURRENTLY GETTING, THERE ARE TWO BASIC CHOICES YOU CAN MAKE. 1. You can blame the event (E) for your lack of results (O). In other words, you can blame the referee, the weather, a teammate, your parents, the coaching staff, racism, gender bias, the lack of support, the political climate, the system, and so on. If you’re a golfer, you’ve probably even blamed your clubs and the course MAKE THE MOST OF SETBACKS E (event) + R (response) = O (outcome)...
149. How To Develop Confidence...
September 03, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MBConfidence in Sports Confidence defined: Believing that you can successfully perform a desired behavior or act. For example: “I have confidence to perform that jump shot.”Confidence actually has a direct correlation/link to success, but not saying they cause one another – instead there is a relationship between the two. Another definition of confidence: A person’s belief that they can do whatever it takes to be successful In their sport (Williams & Krane, 2014, p. 275) Confident athlet...
148. The Problem With Relationships
August 27, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBRelationships never get tested until they get tested. People are of infinite complexity and you can spend a lifetime watching them without ever fully understanding them. So it is all the more important, then, to begin your education now. In doing so you must also keep one principle in mind: Never discriminate as to whom you study and whom you trust. Never trust anyone completely and study everyone, including friends and loved ones. How can we better prepare for the dark side of others. We...
147. Football Psychology - How To Attain The Mental Edge
August 20, 2019 06:30 - 12 minutes - 28.1 MBMental toughness is… …when you, your body, the competition, nature, or the environment has the best of you so that you’re physically tapped out and need to figure out how to pull something out of yourself… not in a robotic way—in a way that’s mentally aware and engaged. It’s not just the ability to keep moving but to keep doing it in a way that’s engaged and competitive in the environment you’re in, whether that’s competing against the clock or other human beings. It’s easy when you feel g...
146. How To Spot A Superstar... ft Mujeeb & Kayode Rufai
July 12, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBHow do you spot the potential in something thats looks ordinary? What does potential which has not yet found expression look like? How do you spot a superstar who is not yet a superstar? What does talent that whispers look like? These are some of the questions that we tackle during this episode. You'll also hear from two collegiate athletes that share a story of hard work, diligence, and belief. CONSIDERATIONS It's not about the performance - it's about the story behind the perfor...
145. SPORT SPECIALIZATION CONSIDERATIONS
July 02, 2019 15:12 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBSPORT SPECIALIZATION CONSIDERATIONS Skill Acquisition and Motor Performance Perspective Perhaps the greatest and most obvious benefit of specialization is the acquisition, development, and proficiency of motor skills related to success in a given sport. An athlete who practices a skill or set of skills with increased frequency and duration, considering he or she does so in a scientifically appropriate manner, may become more proficient at the skills than one who practices them periodical...
144. A Basketball Life... ft Jazz Johnson
June 27, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 94.5 MBNevada shooting guard Jazz Johnson is looking forward to his senior season. He was the Wolf Pack's leading 3-point shooter last season. In a candid interview, he sits down with me and co-host Leland Johnson (Father) to discuss: Overcoming Adversity Training Mental Toughness After coming off the bench for all but one of his 33 appearances last season, Johnson was named the Mountain West's sixth man of the year. He averaged 11.0 points in 28.6 minutes per game. Stay tuned!
143. What is Self-Talk ft. Sugey Gomez
June 25, 2019 06:30 - 27 minutes - 63 MBSelf-talk is your internal dialogue. It’s influenced by your subconscious mind, and it reveals your thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas. Self-talk can be both negative and positive. It can be encouraging, and it can be distressing. Much of your self-talk depends on your personality. If you’re an optimist, your self-talk may be more hopeful and positive. The opposite is generally true if you tend to be a pessimist. Positive thinking and optimism can be effective stress management tool...
142. How To Have A Positive Attitude pt. 2
June 20, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBHOW TO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE… A positive attitude–optimism, expectancy, and enthusiasm–makes everything in academics, sport, and life easier. A positive attitude will fuel you when you’re down and supercharge you when you’re already “in the zone.” Here’s how to cultivate a positive attitude, regardless of what’s happening at school, practice, or at home: #1 Link positivity, creativity and attention. In addition to physical benefits, a positive attitude produces a “broad, flexible co...
141. How To Have A Positive Attitude
June 14, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MBHOW TO HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE... A positive attitude--optimism, expectancy, and enthusiasm--makes everything in academics, sport, and life easier. A positive attitude will fuel you when you're down and supercharge you when you're already "in the zone." Here's how to cultivate a positive attitude, regardless of what's happening at school, practice, or at home: #1 Link positivity, creativity and attention. In addition to physical benefits, a positive attitude produces a “broad, fle...
140. Are You Coachable?
June 04, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBCoachable athletes are obedient athletes. Being obedient means a player not only listens to coach's instruction, but is willing to complete the responsibilities of his role in that instruction. In an athlete, obedience breeds discipline, and discipline is a requirement for anyone hoping to reach their full potential. There are not a lot of paths to a player becoming his best. Discipline makes a player trust worthy in the eyes of his coach, and that trustworthiness reboots the process fro...
139. How To Overcome Adversity #3 ft. Leland Johnson
May 28, 2019 11:44 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBHow To Overcome Adversity #3 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. Below are 5 ways to help you get through adverse situations in sport or life. 1. Have the right mindset. Your thoughts are essenti...
138. Twelve Disciplines of the Mind - DeShawn Fontleroy
May 21, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 18.4 MBTWELVE DISCIPLINE OF THE MIND 1. Right Hearing 2. Strength & Courage 3. Right Judgement 4. Love & Affection 5. Power of Expression 6. Imagination 7. Understanding 8. Will Power 9. The Discipline of Order 10. Praise 11. Enthusiasm 12. Detachment "Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways." Discipline brings stability and structure into a student a...
137. The College Football Recruiting Bible - V3
May 14, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBMike Judy is going into his 13th season at Smyrna (DE), 6th as head coach. Judy has amassed a 42-12 record, winning 3 state championships in 5 years. Prior to Smyrna, Coach Judy served as Offensive Coordinator at Gar-Field HS (VA) and Hargrave Military Academy (VA) Post-Graduate Team. Judy has served as strength and conditioning coordinator at each of the schools, and worked one season in Major League Baseball as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League t...
136. The College Football Recruiting Bible - V2
May 07, 2019 13:16 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MBMike Judy is going into his 13th season at Smyrna (DE), 6th as head coach. Judy has amassed a 42-12 record, winning 3 state championships in 5 years. Prior to Smyrna, Coach Judy served as Offensive Coordinator at Gar-Field HS (VA) and Hargrave Military Academy (VA) Post-Graduate Team. Judy has served as strength and conditioning coordinator at each of the schools, and worked one season in Major League Baseball as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League t...
135. The College Football Recruiting Bible
April 30, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBMichael Judy, M.Ed. Mike Judy is going into his 13th season at Smyrna (DE), 6th as head coach. Judy has amassed a 42-12 record, winning 3 state championships in 5 years. Prior to Smyrna, Coach Judy served as Offensive Coordinator at Gar-Field HS (VA) and Hargrave Military Academy (VA) Post-Graduate Team. Judy has served as strength and conditioning coordinator at each of the schools, and worked one season in Major League Baseball as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Philadelphia ...
134. How To Persevere Through Challenges
April 23, 2019 06:30 - 25 minutes - 59.7 MBPERSEVERANCE….IS IT REALLY THE KEY TO SUCCESS? PERSEVERANCE IS THE HARD WORK YOU DO AFTER YOU GET TIRED OF DOING THE HARD WORK YOU ALREADY DID. How you do anything is how you do everything. Perseverance is a steady persistence in a course of action-trying again and again. It is the inner machine that keeps you going. I’ve realized that I have to be committed in all I do to have success and not give up, no matter the circumstances. There were times I felt like shutting down this podcast...
133. Myths & Fallacies, Women & Strength Training pt. 2
April 16, 2019 13:19 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MBEMILY PAPPAS, M.S. EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY WHY is there a disparity of women in the weight room compared to men? It all derives from how women have been viewed in sport since the early 1900s. Why females view lifting as a guy thing stems from years and years of misinformation and cultivation of societal norms that are currently inhibiting our female athletes success. Emily brings to light these common myths: 1. Q angle, Hormones, and Injury risks ( Alluding it is due to a "structural defic...
132. HOW TO CREATE A BETTER 7v7 FOOTBALL CULTURE...
April 09, 2019 14:27 - 42 minutes - 97.1 MBThe Coaches, The Athletes, The Parents, The Referees... How Can We Do All Four Respectfully? With the rising concerns about player safety, the research indicates that 7-on-7 football is not a fad but instead has staying power as the next generation of the sport. With national tournaments, like Pylon, Players of the Future, Adidas, Under Armor, and Left Coast Elite:the verdict is clear. 7v7 Football is here to stay. Love it or hate, 7v7 Football brings some of the brightest kids togeth...
131. "I'm Your New Hitler..." He Said What?
March 19, 2019 16:16 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBJason Brown, the coach of the Independence Community College featured on season three of Netflix's "Last Chance U," recently resigned from the position. Brown's resignation comes on the heels of his text message to a player, in which he said the following: "I am your new Hitler." The player Brown sent the text to Alexandros Alexiou, a German native. In an exchange with Alexiou, Brown told the freshman he had 17 disciplinary points out of the 25 you're allowed before getting kicked off the ...
130. Lessons from an NFL Strength Coach FT. Thomas Stallworth II
March 12, 2019 12:48 - 48 minutes - 110 MBThomas Stallworth is in his first season as the Giants’ assistant strength and conditioning coach. He shares his thoughts on: 1. What would you tell a young athlete (high school), with NFL aspirations how to approach the strength training process? 2. What aspects, outside of football do you think a young athlete should try and master as they work toward an NFL career? 3. What are your top 3 pieces of advice for the strength coach wanting to work at the NFL level? What is the major diff...
130. Lessons from an NFL Strength Coach FT. Thomas Stallworth II
March 12, 2019 12:48Thomas Stallworth is in his first season as the Giants’ assistant strength and conditioning coach. He shares his thoughts on: 1. What would you tell a young athlete (high school), with NFL aspirations how to approach the strength training process? 2. What aspects, outside of football do you think a young athlete should try and master as they work toward an NFL career? 3. What are your top 3 pieces of advice for the strength coach wanting to work at the NFL level? What is the major diff...