Hand On The Line Podcast

In this episode Dr. Looney educates us on ways to mitigate depression and anxiety when trying to perform. This topic came up after Lane Johnson had to take time off to address his issues. We understand most don’t have the option of taking time off, so Dr. Looney addresses actionable steps and methods to manage these symptoms when you might be in an environment that triggers you. Enjoy!

In this episode I answer questions from my DMs about Olympic lifts, my favorite exercise, and finishers after workouts and practice. Enjoy!

In this episode I answer a question on whether a person can become a good coach if they never played. I also discuss the role of acceptance in improving your performance. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk a little football highlighting various OL and DL match ups around the league. I deeper on the topics of cold exposure and breath work based questions about previous episodes. Enjoy. 

In this episode I discuss Rickson Gracie as well as how I utilize breath work, ice baths, and saunas. I go in depth on my discovery of anxiety and how I seek discomfort to deal with it. 

This week I brought back Dr Looney. He lends his expertise in psychology and we discuss anxiety and the fine line of empathy and accountability. Enjoy!

In this episode I answer some questions from my DMs about maintaining weight during training camp, moving from left to right on the offensive line, and my thoughts about my kids playIn football. 

In this episode I answer questions from my DMs over the last couple weeks. Thanks for the support guys. Enjoy. 

In this episode I speak with my college friend/teammate Dr. Looney who has worked as a school psychologist the last decade. We didn’t necessarily have a plan going into this conversation but we ended up discussing mental resilience a lot, as well as culture, anxiety, and life in general. Enjoy!

In this episode I discuss a conversation I recently had with a well respected track coach about not coaching away what makes athletes unique. I also discuss why I don’t have a lot of patience for the genetic trashing of HS athletes on Twitter.