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Prominent people mentioned in this episode: Jake Plummer, Larry Allen, Mike Singletary
Timestamps:
1:00 - Derek talks about how his football career got started as a little kid
4:55 - Derek talks about his decision to attend Arizona State University
5:50 - The external motivation Derek used to earn his starting position at ASU
7:19 - How Derek ended up getting drafted to the NFL
9:28 - Derek dives into how he stays competitive post-career
10:44 - Derek talks more in-depth about how he used external motivators to take his game to another level
11:17 - The power of preparation
12:50 - Derek shares his personal recipe for success
14:09 - The role Derek's parents played in his athletic success and the power of unconditional love
19:56 - You have to want it
21:00 - How to build mental toughness and develop grit
25:00 - Derek's biggest mental challenges
28:28 - The journey of self-discovery post-athletics
31:05 - The power of being kind to yourself
38:05 - Why Derek is so passionate about pickleball and its similarities to football
43:45 - Derek's greatest lessons he's learned through sports
45:40 - Derek's most impactful coaches and why
Links:
How to Fail at Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams
The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins
Mindset by Carol Dweck
What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry
In her weekly Mindset Monday solocast, Krystal gets vulnerable about what it took to believe in herself so she could achieve her biggest dreams.
Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
Follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE
Timestamps:
1:18 - Krystal's first declaration to play collegiate sports
4:45 - Krystal talks about overcoming her injuries and challenges while playing at UCLA and becoming an All-American
7:00 - How Krystal felt like she had to start all over again to when playing professional beach volleyball after college
7:50 - Krystal's struggle with her body image and weight even though she was obsessing about what she was eating
9:55 - Krystal and her husband Curtis decide to create a gym geared towards mentoring youth athletes
11:00 - The decision to move to Montana and the value in taking risks
13:18 - Krystal's transformation really takes off when she enrolls in a four month leadership program
15:37 - Krystal finds her voice and it doesn't go well with her husband
16:49 - Krystal talks about where she believes people are struggling the most
18:55 - Krystal and Curtis decide it's time for the next step and to sell the gym
20:10 - Krystal makes the decision to become the top sales person in her new role
21:25 - Having fun with faith
24:25 - The power of possibility
Prominent people mentioned in episode:
Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, Scottie Pippen, Steve Kerr, Sean Elliot,
Listen to Krystal's "Unstoppable Mindset" series by clicking HERE
Follow Krystal on Instagram HERE
Join Krystal's private Facebook Group, "Mind Freedom" HERE
Timestamps:
2:45 - How Jud's basketball journey began
10:00 - The keys to Jud's athleticism and skills
12:45 - Jud talks about his career at University of Arizona and the beginnings of a lifelong friendship with Steve Kerr
15:15 - How Jud ended up getting drafted to the NBA even though he wasn't even planning on going pro
19:32 - The power of others believing in us
21:00 - The power of positivity
23:30 - How Jud's career eventually led him to the Bulls and playing with Michael Jordan
24:16 - The Bulls years
25:46 - Raising a family while being a professional athlete
27:45 - What it was like to play with Michael Jordan
32:24 - What Jud learned from Phil Jackson
38:54 - Jud and Steve Kerr's friendship really takes off
40:58 - How Jud knew it was time to hang it up
42:30 - The difficulty of losing your identity as an athlete
45:00 - How Jud took his lessons from his career to coaching his daughters in volleyball
50:27 - Looking back at his life, Jud talks about what he is most proud of
52:33 - Jud's experience coaching in the NBA
56:00 - What Jud is up to now
57:49 - Jud's keys to a successful life
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to the Jackson Strength Volleyball Show: Setting the Standard, hosted by former UCLA All-American setter and elite volleyball coach Krystal Jackson.
This podcast is for…
Krystal shares practical coaching strategies, honest conversations, athlete stories, and lessons from her own playing and coaching journey. Whether you want to become a more consistent setter, lead your team with confidence, support your athlete, or better understand the game, this show will help you raise your standard and take ownership of your development.
Because becoming an elite athlete is about more than talent, it’s about how you prepare, how you respond, and who you choose to become!