Dr. Colleen Hacker is currently a professor of Kinesiology at Pacific Lutheran University right here in Tacoma, WA. She has had a long professional career, to include being a six time member of the Olympic Games Coaching Staff.

In addition to this list of accomplishments, she has received numerous recognition for her research in sports psychology and mental training. Dr. Hacker has conducted extensive research in the field of sports psychology with particular emphasis on peak performance, team building, leadership mental toughness and psychological skills.

Lieutenant General Michael S. Tucker is a retired United States Army general who served Commanding General of the First United States Army from 2013 until 2016. He formerly served as the Commanding General of the 2nd Infantry Division. 

General Tucker enlisted in the Army and eventually served at the highest level as a General Officer. He served in the Gulf War, the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan. General Tucker's wisdom and commitment to the troops is without question.

Today we welcome Col (R) Greg Gadson. On may 7th 2007 Col. Gadson’s life was forever changed when a roadside bomb caused him to lose both of his legs.

Though he sustained serious injuries and is now a double amputee,  Col. Gadson persevered to become a motivational speaker, avid photographer, and Hollywood actor. His contributions today will cover his personal and professional journey in and out of uniform.

*Contains explicit language Today we welcome Mr. Greg Anderson from the Endless Endeavor with Greg Anderson podcast! Mr Anderson is the owner of the Electric North Jujitsu Martial Arts Academy. He has over 20 years of Special Operations and Law enforcement experience and a black belt. Greg is committed to teaching martial arts to students of all backgrounds and skill levels, and building a community rooted in camaraderie, a strong work ethic, and a never quit attitude.

Aaron Rasmussen is the co-founder of master class. An online learning platform created for students of all skill levels, being taught by experts in their field. Mr. Rasmussen also started outlier.org which offers online classes for college credit. Aaron flipped the philosophy of education and has brought online learning into the next generation. His insights in this podcast will talk about not only his personal life and professional life, but also his passion for making education available for all

Eric J. LeGrand is a former American football defensive tackle who played college football at Rutgers. He became paralyzed while making a tackle in an October 2010 game. Eric has never let his injury define him, he has become a motivational speaker and published author and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Eric talks of overcoming adversity and the resilience and grit needed to accomplish your goals.

Today we sit down with 1st Lt. Marshall Plumlee. Lt. Plumlee was a All American Basketball player, a National Champion with Duke, and was signed to play with the New York Knicks. Marshall did all of that before joining active duty as a Ranger qualified Infantry Officer.

Today we welcome Dr. Stefanie Cohen. 

Dr. Cohen is a 25 time world record holder in power lifting, certified personal trainer, and founder of Hybrid Performance Method.

For years Dr. Cohen has moved up and down in weight classes competing in 3-5 competitions per year, shattering world records and inspiring others. Her approach to power lifting consistently remained in the proper balance of sleep, nutrition, and physical exercise.

This episode is part two of our season opener. Today we welcome Brock and Elliot Mealer. The Mealer Brothers are extraordinary individuals whose story of personal tragedy and serious injury following an auto accident imbued them with a sense of perspective and resiliency.

Captured on ESPN's E:60, the brothers connection to Michigan Football, relationship with influential figures in the lives like previous guest coach Mike Barwis and willingness to work through adversity saw Brock defying expectations by beating a 1% chance of walking again, and Elliot returning to the field. Their contributions today will continue our discussion of true resiliency and grit no matter the odds stacked against you.

Coach Mike Barwis is the founder and CEO of the Barwis family of companies, but is commonly recognized as one of the most influential strength coaches of all time. He spent his career focusing on human and sports science with organizations like the New York Mets, Detroit Redwings, and Miami Dolphins.