Asking Better Questions

Founder and CEO of Athelo Group, Andrew Stallings joins the show to educate us on the idea of a brand. In the very short, Athelo Group is a sports agency but they go way deeper than the surface of just an agency. Within Athelo, they pride themselves on their relationships with athletes and their partnerships with companies. If you are familiar with the professional sports world, you understand that most agencies strive for the big names within the “big 4” sports; baseball, basketball, football, hockey. Stallings leads Athelo Group towards the more niche sports including; volleyball, surfing, NASCAR, E Sports, and many more. 

On the daily Andrew manages partnerships, creates brand strategies for each individual athlete, oversees player marketing and promotional strategies for personal brand development with goal of growing social following and enhancing fan engagement creatively.

In this episode, Andrew discusses:

-       What a brand is and how to find yours

-       Establishing your personal brand

-       The importance of relationships

-       COMMUNITY/CURRENCY

-       Marketing your company

-       How to run your socials to your benefit

-       Action steps for a new business

-       Core beliefs as a success leader

Andrew was a blessing to have on the show and brought A LOT to the table. If you are interested in growing yourself, your brand, and increasing your impact, this is a must listen! 

If you have any questions for us, feel free to reach out with the information below! If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares.

Reach out Andrew Stallings

Via LinkedIn: Andrew Stallings

Instagram: @athelogroup

Website: www.athelogroup.com

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Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

USA Beach Volleyball sports performance coach, Christian Hartford goes in on the nitty gritty of how to be successful as a coach. As I have said before, I use coach as a synonym for mentor, leader, and influencer. Christian gives examples and application methods for improving your soft skills to be a better communicator in the weight room, the office, or in your home. We both believe that these skills are learned behavior and CAN be taught. Soft skills, feel, or emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned with diligence, self-awareness, and some of the tactics that Christian explains. 

Other topics discussed:

-       Mentoring young professionals

-       The need for more than just entry level knowledge

-       Building curriculum formality around the “Art of Coaching”

-       Bettering the world of Sports Performance

-       How Authentic Leadership played a role in his career

-       Proactive growth methods: Personal & Professional

-       The effects of gratitude

If you have any questions for us, feel free to reach out! 

Give it a listen and if you aren’t disappointed,  leave a rating, review, and/or share.

Reach out to Christian Hartford

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @hartford_sp 

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Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

Leading Up & The Leader:Follower Fight

Quick episode about something that has been on my mind for some time now and a situation I know a lot of us have been in or currently are in right now. Often times when get caught wondering what we need to do to make an impact when you don’t have a leadership title or you aren’t the one with the final say in the organization.

We battle whether we need to try and lead and stand out or if we should follow and take orders.

I believe that there are 3 main points here:

✅  Stay Proactive

• Do the more despite the possibility of it getting shut down

✅  Be Authentic 

• It’s better to be Real and Wrong then Fake and Right

✅  Be Consistent

• Always come through when needed

If this is you and you are struggling to lead up within your team or organization give it a listen and feel free to contact me questions or concerns. Subscribe, rate, and share where ever you consume the podcast! 

Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete and Wholistic Health Coach, Kim Hildreth sits down to discuss with us about Health Coaching and being a professional athlete. Kim is consistently playing at a high level and in order to do so, she has to put her health at the top of her priorities. She is a wonderful person that seeks to give value to other people through her coaching and volleyball. 

In this episode Kim discusses:

-       The benefit of Health Coaching

-       Why EVERYBODY needs a coach 

-       Being a Professional Beach Volleyball Player – What it takes

-       Mentality going into a weekend of play

-       Giving back to her community and growing beach volleyball

-       Coaching & Connecting

I hope you enjoy this episode! Kim has a lot of experience at building strong and resilient human beings on the beach and within their lifestyle.  If you have any questions for either of us, feel reach to reach out to us with the contact information below. If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares via Apple Podcasts. 

Reach out to Kim Hildreth:

Instagram: @kim_hildreth

Website: healthcoachingwithkim.com

Reach out to Connor Derrickson

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @connorderrickson

Current Director of Sports Performance at Elon University, Nick DiMarco joins the show to talk about what it is like being a director, a coach, and leader within the athletic environment. Prior to Elon, Nick spent three years with Iowa Hawkeyes football strength and conditioning program. DiMarco played collegiate and professional football before starting his sports performance career. Nick is a great coach that has learned from some of the best mentor in the profession. 

In this episode Nick discusses:

-       Previous learning and growth situations

-       Transition: D1 Assistant to Mid/Major Director

-       Relationship building as Director

-       Internship curriculum 

-       Growth promoting questions

-       How to land a leadership postion

If you have any questions for us, feel free to reach out! If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares.

Reach out to Nick DiMarco

Email: [email protected] 

Reach out to Connor Derrickson

Via email: [email protected]

Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

Denver Nuggets Strength and Conditioning Coach, Claus Souza comes on the show to talk with us about his experiences within the NBA and what he learned along the way. Before landing with the Nuggets, Claus was a strength and conditioning coach at Tulsa, in the WNBA, and most recently with University of Auburn Women’s Basketball Team. Claus is an extremely down to earth human being and was a pleasure to have on the show.

In this episode Claus discusses:

-       Transitioning from Collegiate Women’s Hoops to the NBA

-       The coaching difference in the NBA

-       Communication lines at the professional level

-       Authentic Leadership

-       How previous situations prepared him for the NBA

-       First moves coming into a new position

Give Claus a listen! He has a lot of experience and is extremely easy to chat with. If you have any questions for either of us, feel reach to reach out to us with the contact information below. If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares. 

Reach out to Claus Souza

Via Instagram: @clausantunes

Reach out to Connor Derrickson

Via email: [email protected]

Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete, Casey Patterson comes on the show to hang out and chat about his career and lessons that he has learned over the years. Cassey is a veteran athlete that has competed on multiple stages within the AVP and FIVB and has compiled multiple awards. He is a very well rounded individual, as you will see in the episode, he has done way more than just play in the Olympics. 

Olympic Experience

• 2016 Olympic Games (tied for 19th with Jake Gibb)

World Championship Experience 

• 2017 World Championships (tied for 17th with Theo Brunner)
• 2015 World Championships (tied for 5th with Jake Gibb)
• 2013 World Championships (4th place with Jake Gibb)

Other Notable’s

• Finished fifth at the 2015 Beach World Championships with Jake Gibb. Duo was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Brazil
• With Gibb, named USA Volleyball’s Beach Team of the Year for 2013 and AVP’s 2014 men’s Team of Year

In this episode Casey discusses:

-       The difference b/w beach volleyball and other team sports

-       Making a living as a Professional Beach Volleyball Athlete

-       Brand Creation and Self Promotion

-       Olympic Experience – Rio 2016

-       Coaching & Connecting with your athletes

I hope you enjoy this episode! Casey is extremely knowledgeable and awesome to listen to, if you have any questions for either of us, feel reach to reach out to us with the contact information below. If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares. 

Reach out to Casey Patterson

Via Instagram: @caseypatt

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Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

 Jaimie Rubin, Psy.D. (she/her/hers) is a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in Counseling and Sport Psychology. She takes a holistic and individualized approach aimed at providing a space for individuals to develop an understanding of self, increase awareness, and establish the mental skills and mindset necessary for readiness to consistently perform at their optimal level in both athletic and life endeavors. Dr. Rubin is an LGBTQ affirmative counselor and sports psychologist.

In this episode, Jaime discusses:

-       Leadership from a Sport Psychology lens

-       Gaining Situation Awareness & Emotional Intelligence

-       COVID Related Staleness

     o   Creating Positive Influential Routines

-       Mental Illness in Sport

 Dr. Rubin was an exceptional guest on our show and we were so excited to learn from and her expertise. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to use the contact information below. If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares.

Reach out Jaime Rubin

Via email [email protected]

Website: www.premiersportpsychology.com

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Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at Fresno State University, Ron McKeefery sits down with the crew to talk shop about some key factors that have impacted his career. Ron is renowned speaker who is a 2x Strength Coach of The Year, 2x Best Selling Author, and a top podcaster. 

In this episode, Ron discusses:

-       How to market yourself in an oversaturated field

-       Coach Mac’s non-negotiables

-       Bringing value to others

-       Authentic leadership

-       Faith within leadership

-       Advice for aspiring leaders and coaches

We are extremely fortunate to have Ron come on the show. Despite being one of the legends within strength and conditioning, he has always been on the front lines helping young coaches. 

If you have any questions for us, feel free to reach out! If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares.

Reach out Ron McKeefery

Via email: [email protected]

Via Twitter: @RMcKeefery

Website: www.ronmckeefery.com

Reach out to Connor Derrickson

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Via Instagram: @connorderrickson

Current Athletic Development Coordinator of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Eric Yavarone joins the show to discuss how to create trust at all levels of Major League Baseball. Eric has spent time at Cressey Sports Performance, Ranfrone Training Systems, and has been with the Dodgers for 5 years. He is great communicator and coach that has a record for creating quality relationships with his athletes. 

In this episode Eric discusses:

-       Earning trust w/ Athletes, Clients, and Colleagues

-       Communication - Timing, Delivery, and Context

-       Why One Size Fits All Communication Doesn’t Work

-       Relating “Feel” to Coaching

-       Advice For Young Leaders and Coaches

Eric was a phenomenal guest on the show, we really hope that you enjoy it! He is a great coach, mentor, and leader within his department. If you have any questions for us, feel free to reach out! If you happened to enjoy this episode we really appreciate ratings, reviews, and shares.

Reach out to Eric Yavarone

Via email: [email protected]

Reach out to Connor Derrickson

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Via Instagram: @connorderrickson