Forever Athlete Radio

Today's guest is a special one to me. Alex was actually my host at the University of Delaware on my recruiting trip and the main reason I ended up picking UD. I realized very soon after meeting him that he also had a unique hunger to always get better. Tune in to find out just how he was able to succeed at UD and beyond the pool, often times balancing all night group projects for his chemical engineer major and 5:30 am morning practices. If you're a student athlete, you don't want to miss this one!

Today’s guest is a Spartan race national championship qualifier. For those new to what Spartan racing is; it’s a form of extreme obstacle course racing. They consist of different distances and various obstacles, which Nicole breaks down in our introduction. Spartan racing is always pushing their contestants to challenge their limits and redefine what they think is possible. Nicole and I talk about what it’s like to undergo some of the most challenging obstacles, how she got involved in obstacle racing, and what it’s like to push her body to actual failure a few weeks back at the world championships in Lake Tahoe

Today’s guest is a two time Olympic swimmer representing his native country of Egypt. He moved to Virginia in high school and later found himself at Indiana University where he quickly became one of the nation’s and world’s top sprinters. We discuss what it’s like to move to a completely new country, how he handles the pressures of expectations of his family and coaches, as well as how he has gone head to head with some of the most famous sprinters in history, and won. I’m very excited to have Ali join me today and to be able to share his message with you!

After playing 5 years at Indiana University, red-shirting and getting his master's in the process, Rashard joined the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Currently dealing with being on Injured Reserve and rehabbing a knee injury, Rashard is focusing in on family life and being student of the game, so when his time comes, he'll be ready. Join Rashard and I as we discuss how to deal with injuries and setbacks, tools he uses to keep himself on the right path, the importance of a strong support system, and what's next for him!

Join Elizabeth and I as we touch on her storied swimming career and breakdown the approaches she learned that worked best for her. From making her first Olympics at 15 years old, to being the longest tenured female swimmer on the US national team, Elizabeth has done it all in swimming. Tune in to hear her key takeaways from her vast experience and how they can help you in whatever it is you do!

Join us as we sit down with Folarin and discuss his football journey. From giving the sport a try for the first time in high school, to being 2016 Ivy League defensive player of the year. Folarin has a great outlook and perspective on the game that has allowed him to endure injury and stay positive as he keeps his NFL dream alive.

Do you ever what goes on in Olympic swimmer's mind? How they deal with the pressures of making the team and representing something bigger than just themselves? Join Tom and I as we dive into what has made him the person he is today. The professional world of swimming can be a grueling one that is unforgiving at times, hear how Tom handles adversity and what advice he has for our next generation of athletes to do the same!

Tune in to find out how Jillian was able to use her support system in combination with positive self talk to transition to a staple of the Wolverines women's team her last few years at the program.

Ever wonder what goes through an NFL defensive player's mind when facing the best offenses? What about how to handle expectations of being the highest recruited linebacker out of high school? Jelani and I sit down to talk positive self affirmations, mindfulness, and what his next endeavors are now that his playing days are over. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Excited to welcome on Liz Kemp as we discuss her success in swimming, as well as female burnout in sport, the importance of coaches with similar values, and more! Tune in to hear Liz's experience and how she's been able to transition from swimmer to coach and educator.