Wired Axcess Podcast

Life flies by; as you grow up, many choices and decisions can make or break your future. We welcome the Fountain Brothers Kale and Bryce from Firth, Nebraska, who will be playing for the Norris Titans this upcoming year. But when they were 8th graders, they each made a life decision that many waited till the Junior or Senior year of their high school career as to where they were going to commit to a college. These baseball players decided at a young age to take their talents to two separate locations as Kale in 2020 amist COVID committed to Flordia State Seminoles and Bryce this year committed to Nebraska Cornhuskers; why one might ask? As their father, Mike Fountain, said, it was all timing, especially with so many other life decisions; why let this one wait any longer when they know what they want. Check out this story as they share the whys, what it takes, and how they made this decision at such a young age.

As you grow up and play sports, you have dreams, goals, and ambitions to one day play the sport, possibly at the next level in college and then maybe one day as a Pro Athlete, but Women's options have been near and far between. Thanks to many supporters and sponsors, Athletes Unlimited is bringing the title Pro to many sports. We welcome two Athletes Unlimited Softball Players, Nebraska Cornhusker Alumni, and Former Team USA Softball Player Taylor Edwards and Oregon Ducks Alumni Current Team USA Player Gwen Svekis to share their story. These ladies share some of the wishes I would have, what it takes, and why they chose their sport to take it to the next level. Athletes Unlimited brings 6 week seasons with three games a weekend, fluid teams, and a radical fantasy scoring system that ESPN supports to bring you closer to the action; check it out. If you want more information check out ausports.com, which provides softball, volleyball, lacrosse, and basketball.

From youth level to college level, Nebraska Softball is making noise across the social media world, and the stories of some of the athletes can maybe help you or your daughter. We go in-depth with OMAHA Mavs Lexi Burkhardt as she shares how the past 8 years between High School and College experiences, learning lessons, and what dedication it takes to play at a very high level. As a parent, there are some things we don't think of until it's too late to help our children when it comes, which Lexi gives us many things those young athletes, in general, can learn. The best part is how she loves to give back to the game she grew up playing, as that is not an easy thing to forget when you play it year-round; typically, it can lead to being burnt out.

It's one thing to be a state champion in any given sport, but being a multi-year state champion takes lots of time, dedication, and love for the activity outside of sports. We bring in Papillion-La Vista Monarchs Broadcasting PSA State Champions Anthony Rubek, who has won it four years in a row, and his counterpart for the past three years, Jackson Vetter. They tell what school activities beyond sports have helped shape their future in the media world and how to play a sport and report and create content outside of the game. Between school, sports, activities, and just being a kid, it can get stressful, but it's why you're doing what you do that makes it all worth it in the media world. Be on the lookout in the future as these two take their work ethic to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln to further their media presence.

Growing up in the world of Football, Basketball, and Baseball and getting so much recognition to take a leap of faith with a high goal of one day not only playing the sport you grew to love but playing for the international team isn't as far fetched as one may think. We take a moment to bring in Major League Rugby Player Hayden Hill, who was just like all the other kids playing multi-sports but came to find, love, and succeed at the game of Rugby. Rugby isn't a sport for the timid or scared of contact, and the only person you can continue to bet on this journey is himself. Between work, practice, eating, and weights, there will be some moments of weakness, sadness, aloneness, and some flat-out mental toughness that will test you; where will you achieve your goals? Multiple games can lead to success, happiness, and a Major League status; find your sport.

Could you ever think of a moment where everyone considers you an elite athlete of your sport, but your still sitting behind the #1 player in the country at your favorite position? This exact scenario arose as she went into your 18U season of Nebraska Gold behind now Oklahoma Sooners standout Jordyn Bahl. What did she do, and how does this affect someone who is a perfectionist and one of the most complicated people on themselves? She not only took the challenge but acted above many others at her age in this situation with the help of Coaches, Trainers, Parents, and the person she looks in the mirror every morning. We get to share the story of Omaha Skutt, Nebraska Gold, and Washington Huskies committed Ruby Meylan. Remember, you only live once; grab it by the horns and take the ride.

When coaches can be open, direct, and share their expectations, not all players, parents, and other coaches want to take it as a learning opportunity to get the best out of their money. There are multiple coaching styles, and not all types are compatible with your young athlete. We get into how Coach Greg "Hep" Hepburn and Coach "Moe" Williams connect, develop, teach, train, and build relationships with different ages, backgrounds, and upbringing. Being advocates for a sport you love can take your feelings in multiple directions, and finding ways to express them in a positive order with positive results isn't always easy. Coaching and giving back aren't always roses, but many results leave you understanding why the coach is or isn't successful. Check out MENTALiTY Training Group and Coach Moe Athletics LLC for further information if needed.

Imagine being a three-sport athlete and knowing the sport you are best at isn't the one that will turn into a future because your thinking beyond the game at a young age. Husker Alumni, Former Minor League Baseball, and NBA Player Erick Strickland will take you beyond the game on decision-making that might blow you away. Never be afraid of alone time, as some of those moments will define the young man or woman you become in the future. Greatly appreciate Former Creighton Basketball player Randall Crutcher joining in on the fun and wishing the outside pick-up games were more than just a memory. Even better, he gave some words of wisdom "Grass isn't always greener on the other side; sometimes you have to learn how to water your Grass.

Life is all about the choices which can lead to opportunities and never forgetting where you started as you might have to use those early career lessons to lead to a bigger future. We talk to Union Omaha, and Omaha Storm Chasers President Martie Cordaro shares how location and venue have created opportunities to host events beyond the games and what the past 3 years have changed the future for other events to come back to the Omaha area. After talking with Martie, Brian Southworth and I discuss what select baseball is about beyond the investment and what to hope to get out of those years with your son or daughter.

There are times in our life we have opportunities that are created and earned, so what are you going to do with them? As we talk with Huskers Alumni and 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Jo Jo Domann, he explains you can stay complacent with them or continue to challenge yourself to be better. You might not call them the same name. Still, Jo Jo Pit Crew is the most important in making sure he was and is ready for the most demanding game on Earth. We got his Physical Training Coach Brian Inselman from Achieve Physical Therapy. We also shared moments that could help those parents or athletes looking to take their game a little more in-depth as it's more than just a PT relationship.