What's Next with Eric Wood

Head football coach of the Louisville Cardinals Scott Satterfield joins the podcast to talk about his upbringing, some of his favorite moments from Appalachian State and how he is changing the culture in Louisville. The 2019 ACC Coach of the Year has powerful advice on positive thinking, player development and his favorite new restaurants in the city. 

It has been a great year for What's Next with Eric Wood and we have put together some of the best moments of 2019 in this podcast. You'll hear from several guests once again including Richie Incognito, Vince Tyra, Bob Russell, Joe Thomas, Brian Brohm, Merril Hoge, David Novak, Big House and more.

Business owner, certified leadership coach and former Division 1 football player Greg Taylor joins Eric for an insightful conversation about faith, hard work, striving to become your best and much more. Greg has over 32 years of experience as a business leader and gives great advice about several different topics. Visit Greg's website at: https://www.findyourwinningedge.com

American businessman and former Louisville Cardinals basketball player Junior Bridgeman joins the podcast.. Eric and Junior talk on many things including his time in the NBA, playing under Denny Crum at UL, some of his favorite memories on the hardwood, his transition to the business world, the most important qualities for success and much more. 

Former Buffalo Bills' teammate and University of Kentucky wide receiver Stevie Johnson joins Eric for a special Rivalry Week episode. The guys talk about the upcoming UK-UL game, their favorite memories playing together, the transition to life after football and much more.

David Novak is an American businessman, author and philanthropist. He is Founder and CEO of oGoLead and is Co-Founder and retired Chairman and chief executive officer of YUM! Brands Inc.. David joins Eric for an illuminating conversation about leadership, what motiavtes people, how we can become better each and every day and much more.

Former athlete, cancer survivor and Director of Player Engagement at SignaturePRO, Rob Vaka joins Eric for an insightful conversation about overcoming obstacles, money management with former athletes, being grateful in every situation and how to succeed in life after retirement.

Joe "Big House" Kenn is the first person ever to be voted the National Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year in both college football and the NFL. "Big House" coached at the University of Louisville with Eric from 2008-2009 and is now the current Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Carolina Panthers. 

The two football guys reconnect to talk about Houses' upbringing, his journey to the NFL, what separates him from other coaches, how to motivate players, some funny stories from the past and much more.

Meet America's most popular psychiatrist. Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD, double board certified psychiatrist and a nine-time New York Times bestselling author. He joins Eric for an insightful conversation about your brain's potential, the impact of contact sports on the brain, methods to improve your brain function and much more.

Former teammates at Elder High School, Alex Harbin joins Eric for a fun conversation full of memories of playing football together, Alex's tryout with an NFL team, the challenges of owning a gym, what makes leaders & mentors, Alex's transition in life outside of sports and much more.