Better By The Season

Martin was the youth team coach during Trent's first pro season in Austria in 2009 and now the Head Coach for the Salt Lake City Stars. Trent and Martin discuss:

- Getting started in basketball as a kid in Germany
- Coaching in Europe vs. America
- Going from an assistant to a head coach
- Getting the right people on the bus
- Emphasizing development without sacrificing winning.

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It's natural to focus on the problems, but is it advantageous? Trent and Theresa discuss:

- Negativity bias
- Over-respecting the opponent
- Comparing our weaknesses to others' strengths
- Looking at challenges (not as tests) but opportunities
- Being solution oriented and more...

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Trent visits with his friend and fellow Illini, Nate Scheelhaase. Nate was a quarterback at Illinois (most yards in school history and only QB to lead his team to consecutive bowl victories) and now an assistant coach at Iowa State. Nate talks about...

- Similarities of playing PG and QB
- The mental process and vision of a QB
- Why he coaches and what he is learning as a young coach
- The importance of sacrifice
- How ministry led him to coaching
- Family and more...

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We're in a season of challenge, pressure and uncertainty. It's natural to go inwards when adversity arises -- but the best way to get yourself going is to lift up someone else. Trent and Theresa discuss their struggles and growth with this approach both on and off the court.

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Trent talks with former teammate Karvel Anderson. Karvel shares why basketball is way more than a game to him. It was about overcoming. It was about survival. Karvel opens up about being homeless while in HS, playing at multiple junior colleges and how he's continuing to push himself on and off the court.

Karvel just finished up his 6th season of pro ball. He holds the record for most 3's (12) in the French 1st division, and Trent claims he's the best shooter he's ever played with! His on court success is a byproduct of his resiliency and perseverance off the court. You'll be inspired hearing Karvel's story...

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Trent and Theresa kickoff a new series "Game Day Mindset" -- It's a collection of notes stored on Trent's iPhone from conversations he and Theresa had throughout his pro career. Trent revisited the list before every game and also returned to before life decisions and challenges. These principles are applicable to anyone in their careers, relationships and personal journeys!

The first principle discussed: Let Loose. Play with Freedom and Forget the Outcome.

T & T share stories showing how only by letting go of the result can one fully embrace and make the most of the moment...Let us know your thoughts!

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All the way from Sydney, Australia - T & T talk with Theresa's brother, Kevin Lisch. Kevin shares his journey from competing on the driveway against his siblings to playing in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil with Australia. He's had an incredible career, including 2x MVP of the NBL (one of the top leagues in the world). The gold in this episode is Kevin sharing his approach towards competition, his thoughts on family, how he maintains perspective through it all as well as brother and sister sharing laughs at each others expense!

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With most of us forced to work and train from home, the typical accountability, structure and camaraderie are no longer present. It's exposing the benefit of being a self-starter. Trent and Theresa discuss how to stay motivated while focusing on the type of person you want to become vs. what you want to accomplish.

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Trent talks with his former teammate and friend David Lighty. David is an all-time teammate. A guy who comes to the gym EVERY DAY with tremendous enthusiasm and willingness to compete. In this conversation, David shares about his mother's passing and the influence she had on who he is as a man. Trent and David also share stories about winning an improbable championship in France, the leadership of Tony Parker (the owner and president David's current team) and more...David had a legendary career at Ohio State (all-time winningest player) and is still improving as a pro a decade later. Thanks for listening!

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Who are you when the ball stops bouncing? When the lights go out? Trent and Theresa share their experiences transitioning out of playing ball and discuss some of their struggles and lessons learned. Theresa asks Trent about his multiple(!) retirements and they both discuss why it's challenging for athletes to replace the intensity and passion athletics provide. They also talk about how to USE sports to successfully transition to the next endeavor. Above all, this about identity and the truth that who you are is greater than what you do. And that's a truth for not only athletes, but everyone...

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