Next Level Athletes

Coach Jerry Seymour, owner of the Running Back Academy, shares his coaching style and approach to working with athletes of all ages. He emphasizes the importance of painting scenarios and creating visualizations for players to enhance their understanding and performance. Coach Seymour works with athletes from the NFL down to eight-year-old kids, focusing on building their skills and mental resilience. He encourages undersized running backs to embrace the mindset of 'heart over height' and do more to prove themselves. Our conversation focused on several key themes, including the importance of enjoying the process, staying neutral as a parent, the characteristics of successful athletes, the role of character in sports, controllable factors for success, and the value of investing in oneself. This is a MUST listen for any parent of an athlete out there.

Zach Stetler, is a strength and conditioning coach at Brigham Young University. In this podcast he shares his insights on elevating athletic performance and preventing injuries. You will learn how simple, yet powerful, strength training movements like squats, glute bridges, and bench presses can transform your game. He also shares stories of athletes who achieved remarkable results, including a javelin thrower who gained 45 pounds of muscle and a sprinting team that cut hamstring injuries.

You will learn why nutrition and proper technique are crucial for peak performance and how a focused mindset can set you apart. Take your game to the next level with expert advice from a coach who knows what it takes to succeed!

Coach Gil is the founder and owner of Sling it QB an elite quarterback coaching program. He is the author of the book "Finding the Zone: The Law of Attraction in Sports." Beyond training elite quarterbacks, coach Gil focuses on mind and body techniques that prepare each quarterback mentally and emotionally for any and all situations. You don't want to miss this episode!

Dustin Smith is one of the founders of Elite QB. They have worked with quarterbacks like Jaren Hall and Zac Wilson. Dustin is also a founder of the non profit, Especially For Athletes, where they focus on the mental health of athletes. On top of all this, Dustin gets involved in his community and is the head football coach at Spanish Fork high school. This is not an episode you will want to miss.

In this episode Kurt Mathews shares invaluable insights gained from navigating the recruitment journey with his sons, Mitch and Marcus who both played football for BYU. Kurt gives us practical advice and strategies that worked for his family in securing college football opportunities. If you are an athlete or a parent, this episode is a must listen!

Today I sat down with Matt McLeod, a former award winning basketball coach who now works as a mental performance coach for elite high school athletes. Matt dives into what mental toughness is, and what it takes to separate oneself from other athletes. We talk about getting out of your own way, doing things when motivation is non existent, and learning how to live in a way that serves our future self and goals. Any athlete who wants to level up their mental performance needs to listen and apply the lessons given in this podcast.

Darren Hansen co-owns Hansen athletics in Pocatello Idaho where he helps young athletes realize and reach their elite potential. In the podcast we dive into training, nutrition and what sets the elite apart from everyone else.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Candon Dahle, a pitcher for BYU's baseball team. Candon walks us through his journey from high school to the collegiate level, sharing the highs and lows along the way. From unique pre-game rituals to the intense transition to college baseball, we dive into the mental and physical grind it takes to compete at this level.

I had the opportunity today to sit down with an old friend of mine, Tommy Togiai. Tommy is a former Ohio State Buckeye where he played defensive tackle for the football team. He found much success at Ohio State and was drafted to the Cleveland Browns in 2021. He has since been traded to the Atlanta Falcons where he is currently playing. He delves into the unexpected challenges and realities of life in the league, offering invaluable advice on staying grounded, constantly improving, and the importance of mental resilience amidst the pressures of high-level sports. Listeners will get an insider's perspective on the discipline, dedication, and mindset required to excel in professional football, along with Tommy's personal strategies for handling setbacks and criticism. This episode is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to understand the true essence of becoming and being a professional athlete, directly from someone who has lived through the journey and emerged successful.

Today I had the chance to sit down with Mitch Mathews. Mitch is an former wide receiver BYU football team, and had an extremely successful career playing for the cougars. He then went on to play at the next level for the Cleveland Browns, and the Kansas City Chiefs. In the episode, we discuss what it means to be elite and make it to the next level, how to separate yourself from the competition, and the power of our minds to accomplish what seems like impossible things. Tune in if you want to learn how to maximize your potential as an athlete and make it to the next level.