The Underdog Podcast

In 2015 Coach Jen Welter became the first woman to coach in the NFL. Through football, her goal is to change the world. She believes it’s vital to be the first and not be the last to set up the future for women. Coach Welter is also a doctor in sports psychology and talks about how to sustain excellence and overcome fear and anxiety. Don’t let her 5’2 130 lbs frame fool you, Coach Welter also dominated the women’s football circuit for more than 10 years as an all-time great defensive lineman!

In 2004 Coach Tom Ryan experienced the unimaginable and something no parent ever wants to go through. His 5-year-old son Teague passed away unexpectedly of an unknown heart condition at the time. Coach Ryan and his wife looked all around and within themselves to try and understand “WHY” this happened to them. Ultimately through faith, they have grown closer with God and Coach shares his journey through public speaking and his new book “Chosen Suffering: Becoming Elite In Life and Leadership” so others may learn and grow!

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In 2018 the California wildfires burned 153,000 acres in Paradise CA, about 170 miles North of San Francisco. 86 lives were lost that day in the most destructive fire in California history and the deadliest in the US in 100 years. Coach Rick Prinz of Paradise High School and the entire community had to find a way to help Paradise rise, and football was how they did it!

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University of Washington Head Softball Coach Heather Tarr developed an elite mindset at an early age. Growing up playing baseball with the boys until she switched to softball in high school. She went on to become a walk-on at UW and became a standout player. In 2009 she coached her Alma Mater to a National Championship and has sustained excellence throughout her career.

Although from a small town, he didn’t let that mindset stop him and knowing his roots is what has propelled Arizona State Sun Devil’s Head Baseball Coach Tracy Smith to sustained success. Winning at every stop along his journey, this 2013 National Coach of the year has continued to prove why he’s one of the best in the game!

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From a small town of 2000 people in Eastern Kentucky on the border of West Virginia, Dontae Wright lost his mother unexpectedly during his Freshman year of high school. While also not having a father and essentially raising himself, Dontae used sports as a catalyst to overcome racism and other adverse moments in his life.

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College football, SEC games, Big 12 games – but held corporate jobs as well two total years as a professional football player – 10 in NFL & 2 in USFL

Broadcasting started as a side hustle – what advice would you give? Find something you are passionate about. Look inside – if you are going to make the jump commit to it. Even though you like what you are doing still have to find a way to get it down – set a high bar. 

In this episode, we recap our first year! That’s right we have made it to 1 year. Enjoy some of our favorite moments across our first 49 episodes.

This has been a long journey of learning and growing and we hope to see you continue along this journey with us.

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Coach Fickell is a firm believer in finishing what you started. He believes in building a team with a core group that speaks the same language. He also talks about the impact Coach Jim Tressel had on him and the importance of consistency and authenticity.

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