Joey McKenna is a 3x NCAA All-American wrestler and US Open Champion. In this episode of the Coach J podcast Joey talks about his decision to transfer to Ohio State from Stanford, what he's learned from difficulty and setbacks, and the realization he had before the biggest match of his life. He also shares his insight about one thing some of the best wrestlers have in common.

About Coach J - The Coach J playbook is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our podcast features interviews with athletes, coaches, and fans who discuss their experience and understanding of faith, competition, successes, and failures.

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Jessie Bastardi is a gymnast at Penn State University. In this episode of the Coach J podcast she talks about issues surrounding mental health and competition, the physical demands of her sport, and a song that made her see the world differently. She also explains her unique perspective on social media and how she handles her profiles.

About Coach J - The Coach J playbook is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our podcast features interviews with athletes, coaches, and fans who discuss their experience and understanding of faith, competition, successes, and failures.

If you want to talk to someone about what it means to follow Jesus, visit coachj.org. We have real-live people who'd love to talk with you. There are also other great episodes that we hope will be inspiring and uplifting.

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Brandon Slay is an NCAA All-American wrestler and Olympic gold medalist. In this episode of the Coach J podcast Brandon talks about going from 0-20 to an Olympic champion, the moment in his life that changed everything, and how a shift of perspective helped him find the ultimate key to success.

About Coach J - The Coach J playbook is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our podcast features interviews with athletes, coaches, and fans who discuss their experience and understanding of faith, competition, successes, and failures.

If you want to talk to someone about what it means to follow Jesus, visit coachj.org. We have real-live people who'd love to talk with you. There are also other great episodes that we hope will be inspiring and uplifting.

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Anthony Cassar is an NCAA wrestling champion and mixed martial arts fighter. He won the New Jersey State Wrestling Championships as a senior, prior to that he had never qualified for the state tournament. In this episode of he Coach J podcast, Anthony talks about his relationship with God through the ups and downs in his career at Penn State. He also talks about growing up as a preacher's kid in New Jersey, and the transitions from wrestling to the fight game.

About Coach J - The Coach J playbook is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our podcast features interviews with athletes, coaches, and fans who discuss their experience and understanding of faith, competition, successes, and failures.

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D.J. Dozier played 5 seasons in the NFL with the Viking and Lions, was a MLB outfielder with the New York Mets, and a member of the 1987 Penn State National Championship football team. In this episode of the Coach J podcast DJ talks about the culture of the '87 Championship team, where he finds meaning and purpose in his life, and an unexpected Sunday morning that changed his life.

About Coach J - The Coach J playbook is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our podcast features interviews with athletes, coaches, and fans who discuss their experience and understanding of faith, competition, successes, and failures.

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Welcome to EP. 1 of the Coach J Podcast! Kyle Snyder is an NCAA, World, and Olympic Champion wrestler. In this episode of the Coach J podcast Kyle talks about how his personal values influence his wrestling, the freedom that comes through surrender, and the relationship between his faith and his competitive mindset. He also shares an incredible story about the technique he used to win an Olympic gold medal.

About Coach J - The Coach J playbook is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus. Our podcast features interviews with athletes, coaches, and fans who discuss their experience and understanding of faith, competition, successes, and failures. 

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