Intentionally Grounded

Episode 92 features former Texas Longhorn, NFL Player, and Green Beret Nate Boyer. Nate discusses with us his journey to football, his service to our country, and his unique experiences that have led him to use his platform for social change. 

Episode 91 features former University of Minnesota football player Casey O'Brien. Casey relives his football career, including a recently completed career with the Minnesota Gophers, and reflects on his multiple battles with cancer that he refused to let derail his playing career and dreams. Casey also shares with us his current endeavors while leaving with us an inspirational message that can help listeners of all ages in whatever situation they find themselves in. 

Episode 90 features the head coach at Minneapolis North High School Charles Adams III. Coach will discuss his career in coaching, the culture and program he has built to turnaround Minneapolis North, the lessons and impact of his career in law enforcement on coaching, and the impact of the tragic death of George Floyd on his team, his community, and our country. 

Episode 89 features the head coach of Indiana University, Tom Allen. In this episode, Coach Allen shares how he built the L.E.O culture, developed leaders on his team, and ultimately turned around Indiana Football into a program on the rise.

Episode 88 features the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Georgia Tech University, Lewis Caralla. Coach will discuss his career in strength and conditioning, his journey in the coaching profession, his philosophy for motivating and engaging student-athletes, and how he has adapted his instruction and program to fit the unique needs and demands of Covid-19. 

Episode 87 features the yearly return of 24/7’s recruiting analyst for the University of Minnesota, Ryan Burns.  Ryan discusses the current FCS Spring Season, the upcoming 2021 Minnesota Golden Gophers, and the prospects to look for in the upcoming 2022 class in the state of Minnesota.

Episode 86 features Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner. Kurt shares with us some of the lessons he's learned throughout his career, relives some of the most memorable and teachable moments, discusses how to develop full-field pass concepts, and explains different ways to simplify your passing concepts for effective QB reads.

Episode 85 features the head coach at Roland-Story HS, Matt Finn. Coach will share with us his journey in coaching, the mentors who have helped shape his philosophy, and detail the mindset and values behind his prolific offenses from season's past. Coach will also discuss his leadership and cultural development programs that have helped develop a mindset and atmosphere built around one word: trust. 

Episode 84 features the head coach of Aplington-Parkersburg High School Alex Pollock. Coach will share with us his journey through the coaching profession, including his stops at both the high school and collegiate ranks, and detail the mentors who have helped shape his coaching and program building philosophies. We will also discuss the influence and legacy of legendary Coach Ed Thomas on Aplington-Parkersburg Football and the tradition rich program that he started and Coach Pollock now carries on today.  

Episode 83 features former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Running Back and current color commentator Darrell Thompson. Darrell speaks to us about his playing career at the University of Minnesota, culminating as the all-time leading rusher in program history, his career in the NFL, and his post career endeavors which include Bolder Options. Darrell delves into the importance of mentorship in the lives of our youth and discusses how Bolder Options seeks to connect people and provide mentorship to those in need.