Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Send us a textLamont Hames, Entrepreneur, Triathlete, and corporate sponsor of My Field Goals, joins Glenn on the Field for the season finale of the Field Goals Spotlight. Lamont shares his personal story growing up as a multi-sport athlete and how his passion for playing baseball led him to achieving his goal of receiving an athletic scholarship as a walk-on for St. Augustine University. He shares his unconventional recruiting process, his triumphs, setbacks, and what led him to make the decision to step away from the game he loved to play.  Lamont also talks about his pivot to becoming a Corporate Athlete, the link between the habits of elite athletes and successful corporate executives, how his athletic competitiveness played a role into becoming the CEO of his own company, and how he has now embraced running marathons and triathlons as his new athletic challenge.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textSydney Freeman, NC State University's indoor-outdoor Track & Field female Hammer and Weight Throw champion, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. The 2x All-ACC Academic Champion, shares her personal journey growing up as a multi-sport athlete in Raleigh, NC and becoming both a Conference and 4-A State Champion in the shot put event in High School. She also shares why she decided to pursue the field events; disk, shot put, hammer throw, and weight throw, why track and field was not her initial sport of interest, and why she decided to stay at home and commit to the Wolfpack.  Sydney also talks about her recruiting process, overcoming several injuries that plagued her throughout her career, what college coaches are looking for in athletes who compete in field events, and why her focus shifted from shot put and discus to competing in the Hammer Throw. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textImani McCormick, Thought Leader and Cultural Strategist for the Minnesota Vikings joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how athletes can use the power of storytelling to create influence, build brand loyalty, and increase marketing opportunities.  She shares how mastering storytelling builds emotional connections with fans, creates a community that leads to a loyal following, and generates additional revenue streams for athletes.  Imani also shares strategies on how to leverage digital platforms to enhance your personal story, how to craft compelling narratives that bridge the gap between brands, fans, and the sports marketing world, and how to properly structure your story to attract high-end marketing agencies. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textTenishia Benson, Chief Player Development Officer at BallinAI, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how coaches and recruiters rely on statistics, metrics, and analytical tools to evaluate talent and recruit prospective student athletes. Tenishia shares how analytics are used reveal players' strengths and weaknesses, how Player Efficiency Ratings (PER) are determined, and how the role of technology now provides insights into an athlete's physical metrics like speed, endurance, and heart rate.  Tenishia also shares the importance of contextual analysis, how stats are measured from predictive analytics, and how her company BallinAI delivers advanced AI-powered technology tools to help coaches evaluate talent and players to improve on their weaknesses.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textCharles Armstrong-Hicks, host of the All Mental for Athletes Podcast, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the power of focus and how elite athletes can develop laser-like concentration to perform their best during high-pressure moments. Charles breaks down essential techniques, including breathing methods, pre-game rituals, and mental exercises that elite athletes rely on during competition and also explains the differences between clutch state and flow state — what it is, why it matters, and how athletes can tap into it for peak performance. Charles also shares strategies for regaining focus after mistakes, using imagery and visualization, how to dismantle the focus of your opponent, and building a distraction-free routine that keeps athletes locked in on their goals. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textCorporate Attorney and Sports Law Advisor, Luke Fedlam, Esq., joins Glenn on the Field to discuss contract law, the legalities of an NIL contract, and why athletes have to start thinking like a CEO in the NIL era. Luke advises athletes on proper business formations and structuring, including developing an appropriate legal entity through incorporations, how to build, protect, and leverage a personal brand, and how to use NIL earnings for estate planning and building wealth.  Luke also shares how athletes can protect their NIL earnings by creating business entities, real estate investments, and nonprofit foundations.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textMotivational Speaker and Leadership Coach, Corey Curties, joins Glenn on the Field to share tips on how athletes can achieve their goals and become the elite athlete they desire to be by envisioning their success over the next year and beyond. Corey talks about the value of creating a vision board, setting clear objectives, and building daily habits to reach both short- and long-term goals. He also talks about the power of fear, how to embrace failure, and how your “why” can be used as a tool to conquer both.  Corey also shares the importance of emotional intelligence, the power of authenticity, and how positive associations are essential to becoming a successful athlete.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textKicking off the 2025 new year, former Track and Field Olympian, Priscilla Loomis-Frederick, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite athletes should develop an Olympic gold-medal mindset to achieve their goals. She shares the key elements of an “Olympic Frame of Mind” – goal setting, mental training, visualization, focus, consistency, and positive self-talk – that every athlete should adopt to overcome mental roadblocks, maximize performance, and achieve remarkable success. Priscilla also talks about the mindset of an Olympic athlete, their attitude towards competition, and the importance of maintaining a disciplined routine.  Priscilla also shares her personal journey to the Olympics, how her focus has helped her with her business pursuits, and how an Olympic mindset will translate to success both on- and off-the-field or court. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textKatie Long, National Board-Certified Health Coach, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite athletes and teams should work with a specialized health coach to promote healthy practices that improve performance and broader wellbeing.  She shares what health coaching is, the benefits behind it, and why the health coaching practice is starting to get traction amongst athletes who are looking to gain an edge over their competition.  Katie also talks about how health coaching differs from other specialized health practices, why health coaching matters to an athlete's performance and overall well-being, and what it takes for athletes to transition from intention to action.  Katie also shares how her work as a health coach correlates with specific topics outlined from our previous episodes.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Send us a textJennessa Groves, D-1 standout women's soccer player for the University of Texas and Loyola Marymount University, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight.  Jennessa shares her personal  journey growing up in Palos Verdes, CA and how she twice led her High School to the California Interscholastic Federation HS regional championship game and state championship as a freshman athlete.  She also shares what it was like to lead her Beach FC soccer club program to compete and win the So Cal Division Soccer League (SCDSL), the mental and physical demands of playing in the Development Academy, and overcoming sever injuries that plagued her career.  Jennessa also talks about her recruiting process to be a student-athlete in the Big 12 Conference, what it was like growing up in a professional sports family, and her plans of getting drafted for an international professional soccer team.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball and former WNBA Connecticut Sun Head Athletic Trainer, Nicole Alexander, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how elite athletes can overcome ADHD and PTSD challenges while still performing at the highest levels of their sport.  Nicole shares the connections between ADHD and PTSD, and how symptoms like inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity can increase the risk of traumatic situations. She explains the common overlapping symptoms, such as brain fog, irritability, and sleep disturbances and sheds light on how ADHD-related struggles with executive functioning can make it harder for athletes to be organized and develop healthy coping strategies for stress and trauma. Nicole also provides insights into the potential warning signs of ADHD and PTSD, the importance of accurate diagnosis, how athletes can flourish with ADHD and PTSD, and the available treatment options to help athletes thrive both on- and off-the-field or court.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Jo Ann Pugh, bestselling Author and Founder of “The 50 Yard Line Mom”, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss her life mission to increase the health and well-being of elite athletes at all levels, through education, advocacy, and reform. She shares her personal story of helping her son, Jordan, navigate through the complexities of becoming a standout D-1 football player at Texas A&M, getting drafted to the NFL, and suffering an unexpected career-ending injury, which encouraged her to be an advocate for families and aspiring professional athletes to improve and protect their health and well-being when their sports career has ended. Jo Ann also shares why athletes should develop a well-rounded identity beyond their sport, actively manage their finances, explore potential career paths outside of athletics, build a strong support network, and seek mental health care to navigate the emotional challenges from a career-ending injury. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Angel Mason, Athletic Director for Berry College, joins Glenn on the Field for the next segment of the series, “The Truth Behind Playing D-I, D-II, D-3, JUCO, and HBCU Sports”.  Angel discusses what it's really like being a student athlete at a D-3 program, the benefits of playing D-3 athletics, and how D-3 programs are just as competitive as D-I and D-II schools.  Angel shares the eligibility and recruiting process for D-3 sports, what D-3 coaches are looking for in their athletes, the negative reputation that is often associated with D-3 sports, and why athletes should never feel that non-DI sports aren't high quality collegiate athletics. She also discusses how D-3 athletes can finance their education, the typical day of a D-3 athlete, and how to get drafted to play professional sports from a D-3 school. Angel also shares how to determine if D-3 athletics is the right fit for your athletic talent and dispels the misconceptions often associated with D-3 programs. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Motivational Speaker and the Founder of Showcase Sports Performance, Demetrius Harrison, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss tips on how HS athletes can transition successfully from playing High School sports to college athletics.  Demetrius shares the differences between HS and College sports, what athletes can expect when playing at the collegiate level, the challenges athletes often experience when shifting to college sports, and the mental adjustments athletes must undergo while being a collegiate student athlete.  He also discusses how to embrace the transitional challenges athletes often face, tips and strategies to transition successfully, and recognizing the opportunities that lie within the transition.  Demetrius also shares how to adjust to the various unforeseen types of transitions athletes encounter while in college, the power of resiliency, and what college athletes can anticipate when transitioning to professional sports. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

NIL Educator and Consultant, Aisha Foy, joins Glenn on the field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Aisha shares her basketball journey of leading her High School to a State Championship and how playing AAU basketball in the Boo Williams Basketball Summer League, which is now the largest AAU basketball clinic and tournament in the state of Virginia, led to her receiving a basketball scholarship to Radford University, earning Radford's Senior Leadership Award, being selected Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, and securing a nomination for NCAA Woman of the Year.  She also discusses her time as a Basketball Grad Assistant with Southeast Missouri State University and Director of Recruiting for the University of Kentucky's Women's Basketball program and how she orchestrated one of Kentucky's top 10 recruiting classes that led to an SEC Championship.  Aisha also shares how her volunteerism and passion for sports led to coaching and supporting high school and college athletes in building their brands, achieving their goals, and positioning them for NIL opportunities through her NIL Consulting Program, Major NIL Success. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Former Professional International Basketball player and International Sports Advisor, Tywanna Smith, PhD, joins Glenn on the field to discuss why elite athletes should consider playing professional sports overseas, the incentives and drawbacks of international athletics, and recruiting tips in order to get drafted to play international sports.  Dr. Smith explains how athletes can make the most of their overseas playing experience, the transition process from American sports to International sports, and how athletes can deal with cultural differences and the aspects of culture shock. Dr. Smith also shares what it takes to be a competitive international athlete, the biggest differences between American and International professional leagues, and why she co-founded the first Athletes Abroad Summit – a business summit for American athletes who play sports outside the United States.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Physical Therapist and Founder of HEAL Wellness and Therapy, LLC, Trudy Messer, joins Glenn on the field to discuss the benefits of sleep, the impact sleep has on athletic performance, the required amounts of sleep for active athletes, and how sleep deprivation leads to negative outcomes for athletic performance and overall health.  Trudy also explains the role sleep plays with recovery from injury including the capacity to recover from physical stressors such as injury or illness and how proper rest impacts both mental and physical functioning such as the ability to learn new tasks and maintaining reaction time and precision performance. Trudy also shares steps on what athletes can do to improve their quality of sleep and how athletes can prioritize sleep as an equal element of training and physical activity. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

International best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and coach to parents of college-bound teens, Denise Thomas, joins Glenn on the field to discuss the various ways student athletes can fund their college experience outside of their athletic scholarship, why every scholarship receiving athlete should always complete their FAFSA form, the myths about athletic scholarships, and why athletic scholarships alone aren't enough to pay for college.  Denise talks about the various types of scholarships geared for student athletes, how to search for scholarships that align with an athletes major, merit, gender, race, GPA, and sex, and additional ways student athletes can earn money.  Denise also shares why athletes should avoid student loans to supplement college funding, how she's cracked the code to receiving a free education, how athletes can get paid for going to college, and why she's on a mission to change lives, leave legacies, and ‘flip' the student debt statistic in the U.S.Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

NCSA Recruiting Coach, Ashley McDonough, joins Glenn on the field to discuss effective strategies to communicate with college coaches during the recruiting process.  Ashley shares the four key steps to contacting college coaches, when you should start contacting college coaches, and what to say to a coach that lets them know you are interested in being recruited.  Ashley talks about the best times during the day to call college coaches and recruiters, how to be prepared if you receive a call from a college coach, tips on what to say when communicating with coaches on the phone, and what social media platforms coaches often use for making contact with athletes.  Ashley also shares general scripts to use when making initial contact, how to leave an effective voicemail that gets coaches attention, questions to ask and avoid during the conversation, and how to properly let coaches know if you are interested or not in playing for their program.Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Dual-Sport athlete, Rayquan Smith, joins Glenn on the field for the Field Goals Athletic Spotlight to discuss how he landed close to 100 NIL deals, dubbing him the "KING of NIL", in addition to becoming the co-founder of SportsPro, a two-sided digital marketplace that connects college athletes with local and nationwide businesses for NIL opportunities.  Rayquan shares his athletic journey of how he led his High School to four State football titles, why he chose to play football and run track at Norfolk State and Virginia State, how he amassed almost 200k social media followers, and why he has such an affinity to HBCUs and HBCU athletes.  Rayquan also shares what it's like to be the first HBCU athlete to partner with Eastbay and why his personal goal is to foster a vibrant athletic community, empower more athletes, and stay at the forefront of innovation in the evolving landscape of name, image, and likeness.Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Sports Leadership Strategist, and founder of Seeds of Empowerment, LLC, THE Monique A.J. Smith, joins Glenn on the field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Monique discusses how her passion for developing Athletic Departments, Sports Organizations, and Individuals has helped underrepresented woman in sports advance their careers in Athletic Administration and Sports Management.  Monique shares the secret to her over 30-year longevity working as an advocate to influence decision makers to embrace and advance more African American and woman of color in athletics, why she founded Seeds of Empowerment, created the Significance of Athletes and Sports Magazine, and her internationally recognized weekly podcast "A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith”, that spotlights Women of Color in Athletics and Sports.  She also discusses her 13-year tenure as Athletic Conference Executive for the historic Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) conference and why serving as VP of the Board of Head to Speech Inc., a non-profit that provides “Brain Health” advocacy, awareness, and application to sports communities has helped her become a trailblazer on the field, on the court, and in life.Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Renowned Sports Executive, Kenisha Brown-Alexander joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the significance of academic-athletic balance and how it sets the foundation for recruitment opportunities and life beyond sports.  Kenisha discusses the five strategies that help student-athletes overcome the challenges of academics and athletics:  time management, academic support, goal setting, prioritization, and effective communication.  She shares why high performing athletes who are also high achieving students face unique challenges due to poor organization.  Kenisha gives her personal insights on the best strategies to manage time, overcome procrastination, and how to utilize the resources that are available in high school and on college campuses.  Kenisha also shares, how these strategies can lead to a successful career working in sports. Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Sports and Entertainment Attorney, Kassandra Ramsey, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the recent monumental $2.8B NCAA NIL settlement, it's impact on NCAA athletic programs, and what it means for collegiate athletes.  Kassandra also discusses compliance and reporting requirements, how state NIL laws impact college athletes, the consequences of noncompliance with NCAA NIL rules, and the future outlook of NIL and the NCAA.  Kassandra also shares insights on how High School athletes can capitalize on NIL deals and the state laws that govern their participation.Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Joining Glenn on the Field for the Season 4 premier of Field Goals for the FDA is former Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals (MLB) and Washington Spirit (NWSL), Dr. Seth Blee.  Best known for his Physical Therapy work with 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Alex Smith, Dr. Blee talks about the benefits of physical and conditional training and how Functional Manual Therapy can improve performance, enhance mobility, and optimize an athlete's control of their motor functions.  He also discusses the various types of strength training methods he uses with athletes to reduce acute sports injuries, improve muscle strength and power, and correct muscle imbalance.  Dr. Blee also shares why blood flow restriction therapy, stabilization training, and dry needling methods are best to assist high performing athletes in maximizing their athletic abilities. Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Glenn Hames returns to the Field for the Season 4 premiere of Field Goals for the FDA, debuting on Thursday, June 6th. This season, Glenn collaborates with some of the top sports industry experts, players, and coaches to explore fresh topics affecting high school and collegiate athletes and its impact on amateur sports. Prepare to gain an edge over the competition as this season's guests share their insights and strategies to assist you in reaching your athletic goals both on- and off-the-field.Support the Show.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

During the Season 3 finale, Dr. Raylene Ross, Director of Sports Leadership and Mental Performance at the University of South Carolina, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss mental health issues and physical challenges that many amateur athletes often experience when their playing career ends.  She opens up about the struggles of depression, body image, and even eating disorders many student-athletes face when they transition from their athletic career to life after sports.  Dr. Ross shares why athletic development and identity development in student-athletes is important during their end of athletic career transition, combatting imposter syndrome, and how to build general confidence and overcome self-esteem issues. Dr. Ross also talks about effective mental development and transition management strategies that she often uses when working with elite athletes. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Carey Loch, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Successat Rutgers University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the many transferable skills that athletes unknowingly possess that will help them uncover their hidden talents, find their fit, and leverage their skills to carve out successful careers beyond the sports arena.  Carey shares how collegiate athletes can use their academics, community service, hobbies, and even NIL deals to create opportunities for career development, start a business, or enter the workforce.  Carey also talks about her role at Rutgers, overseeing all programming that supports student-athlete leadership development and strategic partnerships, the power behind networking with university leaders and alumni, and how to make the most out of your career placement office while still playing sports.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Courtney Altemus, Managing Partner and Founder of ADVANCE NIL, an unbiased industry leader in Name, Image, & Likeness Education, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss financial strategies for student athletes who've received lucrative NIL deals.  The former Wall Street Wealth Management Executive, shares how athletes can achieve their financial goals using NIL money, how to properly vet and monitor financial advisors, and the importance of income diversification.  Courtney also talks about why elite college athletes should set up emergency funds, the type of retirement and non-retirement accounts to invest in, tax strategies that will allow them to keep more money in their pocket, the importance of having good credit, and what it means to become an Athlete CEO. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Former pro basketball player, now basketball skill development trainer and coach, Shay Johnson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how to hurt your athletic recruiting process, the do's and don'ts of getting recruited, and mistakes athletes commonly make that will not get them recruited to play sports in college.  Coach Shay also explains the types of players that don't get recruited by college coaches, the reasons coaches will stop recruiting athletes, and what steps to take if you lose your scholarship or don't get recruited at all.  Plus, Coach Shay shares his personal recruiting journey on how he lost out on multiple opportunities to play for some of the country's biggest D-1 basketball programs, including his dream school, the University of Kentucky. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Dr. Tabia Pope, nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Instructor at the University of the District of Columbia and the Founding Chair and CEO of Head to Speech, Inc. joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how concussions affect an athlete's cognitive functions and speech abilities, the link between brain health and speech patterns, the differences between concussions and traumatic brain injuries, and the rehabilitation processes involved in speech therapy to help athletes recover from the aftermath of concussions.  Dr. Pope addresses the importance of early intervention, the role teletherapy plays in speech, language, and cognitive therapy with athletes and how tailored speech therapies mitigate long-term consequences on both brain health and communication skills.  Dr. Pope also shares the warning signs of concussions and post-concussion syndromes, prevention methods and brain exercises, and why she's on a mission to educate elite athletes on concussion management protocols that provide support and awareness throughout their athletic journey. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

It's a New Year and Mental Performance Coach and CEO of Quantum Performance Inc., Kate Allgood, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how she works with amateur and professional athletes to develop highly intentional skills with their focus of attention into things they can control – preparation, fundamentals, footwork, and communication.  Kate also discusses ways to train athletes for situational awareness with early decision making that lead to faster speed of play, understanding game situations that can lead to wins, and avoiding costly mistakes that can lead to losses.  Kate also shares what situational awareness and intentional training looks like and why just going through the motions won't yield positive on-the-field or court results. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and Sports and Entertainment Publicist, Des Dickerson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite amateur athletes should invest in a PR manager to help shape a positive image, manage their time and schedules, engage the media, and protect their reputation during a crisis. Des also discusses the differences between a PR rep and a commercial manager, how both can help with financial guidance and stability in the wake of NIL, and why having a dedicated support team allows athletes to focus on training, skill development, and athletic growth. Des shares how PR reps help athletes identify brands and negotiate sponsorship deals, the ins and outs of her role as a publicist, and how her work has allowed her to partner with influential brands and represent one of the biggest names in woman's college basketball.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Kim Michelson, Co-Founder and CEO of Honest Game, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Kim shares her personal story of how Title IX changed her life when she became the first female in the state of California to play sports on the men's varsity athletic basketball and baseball teams and how that moment led her to mentor hundreds of student-athletes through the college recruiting and eligibility process. Kim discusses how she's been an athletic trailblazer since she was in High School and why she's on a mission to level the playing field so every student-athlete has a fair and equitable opportunity to attend college and receive a quality education. Kim also shares how to maintain collegiate eligibility, the consequences of poor grades, the changing academic landscape for student-athletes and how her company, Honest Game, has become a leader in the academic compliance industry by helping over 200,000 student-athletes meet their college sports goals. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Reggie Calhoun, Jr., Senior Executive Director and Founder of RPA College, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss whether prospective student athletes should consider attending a post-graduate program to take an extra year out of high school before starting college.  Reggie explains the reasons why athletes should consider a sporting gap year, the benefits and disadvantages of delaying enrollment and competition, and how to make the most of your gap opportunity.  Reggie also shares the ideal candidate that can benefit from a sporting gap year, how athletes can leverage this time to receive additional scholarship offers, and the NCAA gap year rules that determine whether athletes are eligible to compete in college at the D-I, II, or III level.  Plus, Reggie offers additional insight into the world of Junior College and if the JUCO college experience is better than a gap year.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | https://www.myfieldgoals.com

Northwestern University's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and former Assistant Director of Compliance for the Big 10 Conference, Kristina Minor, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of NCAA Compliance, what it is, why it is in place on college campuses, and its impact on collegiate amateurism, eligibility, and recruiting. Kristina explains why student-athletes must meet the compliance standards set by the NCAA, the institution, or any other relevant authority. Kristina also shares why it's important for athletes to partner with their athletic compliance officers on their campus, maintain their academic performance standards to retain eligibility, and why athletes should never accept gifts or special favors from people they don't know.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Verge Ausberry, Executive Deputy Director for Athletics and Executive Director of External Affairs at Louisiana State University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss what it takes for student athletes to compete at a D-1 program, how to balance the daily rigors of preparing for gametime while maintaining academics, what D-1 coaches are looking for in an athlete in addition to the high expectations they have for their players to win.  He also shares what a typical day is like for D-1 student-athletes, the competitive pressures from teammates, and how to determine if playing D-1 athletics is the right fit for your athletic talent.  Verge also reveals why the transition from HS sports to D-1 is not easy and he dispels the misconceptions often associated with D-1 programs. #LSU #LSUAthletics #StudentAthletes #FieldGoals #FieldGoalsPodcast #D1SportsSupport the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Michael Huber, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and the founder of The Freshman Foundation Podcast, joins Glenn on the Field for Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, to discuss how to overcome pre-existing mental health conditions, the impact mental health has on student athletes, and why suicide has become the fourth leading cause of death for student athletes in high school and college.  Michael also addresses the difficulties athletes often face when making the transition to college, the common warning signs athletes may be experiencing, the risk factors of mental health, and intervention methods to prevent athletes from self-inflicted harm.  Michael also shares his personal journey as an athlete and some of his greatest struggles he has experienced in his life that led him to enter into the sports psychology field. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Accomplished former Senior Vice President/Acting President of Major League Baseball Properties and former Chief Executive of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the current Founder of Kavi Sports, Don Gibson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the keys to building a successful athletic brand, the differences between athletic branding and personal branding, and how a good marketing campaign can lead to building a successful brand.  Don also shares the complexities amateur athletes often face when it comes to brand building, how to establish credibility and relevancy to attract sponsors and how athletes can use their brand to connect with their fan base and community.  Don also explains how to tap into the power of social media and the pros and cons behind using branding agencies versus taking personal ownership to enhance their brand. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Damon Parker, 4x High School State Championship winning coach for men and woman's wrestling, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Parker shares his personal story of being a 2x state wrestling champion, what led him to take over the Washburn Rural High School men and woman's wrestling program, and the methods and techniques he used to turn them into a 4x national powerhouse.  Damon opens up about facing the biggest challenge of his life, battling depression and his personal struggles with mental health, and what he personally did to overcome those challenges to maintain his peace during a tumultuous time.  Damon also shares what led him to step away from High School coaching at the height of his coaching career to become a motivational speaker and create the Jones Project, a non-profit organization that helps athletes and High School students overcome their bouts with mental health and depression. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

David Kmiecik, NCSA's Senior Recruiting Manager, returns on his second visit to rejoin Glenn on the Field, to discuss the critically acclaimed transfer portal; what it is, how it works and why it has quickly become a pillar for college sports.  David shares how the portal should be used as a resource for athletes and a program-building tool for coaches.  He also explains the mechanics of the portal, its benefits, its criticisms, how it's reshaped college athletics and why the portal remains such a misunderstood tool.  Also, David reveals what the NCAA is doing to address portal concerns and he shares the updated transfer rules for athletes who plan to enter the transfer portal in the future.Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Micaiah Corley and Christina Toda, co-founders of SidekickAT, join Glenn on the Field to discuss how their online virtual rehab program and mobile recovery units help athletes prevent, treat, and recover from injuries within the comfort of their home.  The two share prevention techniques and recovery methods that will help reduce injuries in overly used and commonly affected areas and offer maintenance techniques to support the athlete's body while helping them sustain the demands of their sport.  They also discuss the benefits of having early access to athletic training and how their innovative program is carefully designed to enhance strength, flexibility, mobility, endurance, and functionality in different body components, allowing athletes to excel in their respective sport. Support the showFollow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Multi-Sport Athlete, Rusty LaRue joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the pros and cons of athletes specializing in one sport versus playing multiple sports and why athletes who engage in multiple sports often achieve greater athletic success than their specialized counterparts. Rusty shares the physical and mental benefits that come with participating in various sports and explains why athletes with versatile skill sets tend to capture the attention of college coaches and recruiters.  Plus, Rusty explains what it was like being the starting Quarterback, Point Guard, and Pitcher at Wake Forest University and how playing multiple sports in college increased his chances to play professionally.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Season 3 of Field Goals for the FDA gets underway with former Univ. of FL football standout and NFL Veteran, Mack Brown.  Mack shares his personal athletic journey as a Gator and sheds light on the emotional and psychological challenges that he and other athletes often face when their playing careers from college and professional sports comes to an end.  Brown discusses the significance of having a game plan and offers insights on the importance of being prepared when you hang up the jersey.  He also shares the benefits of exploring other career paths, building a support network, and developing transferable skills while still playing in the game.  Plus, Mack gives us a peek into his life after sports and how his competitiveness and drive helped him overcome challenges and succeed off the field. Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Season 3 of Field Goals for the FDA  returns Thursday, June 15th with more exciting guest from the sports industry, ready to share even more content, more tips, and more strategies to help elite athletes achieve their goals.  Here's a sneak peek of what to expect.   http://www.myfieldgoals.com.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

On the Season 2 finale of the Field Goals for the FDA podcast, lacrosse coach extraordinaire, Ryan Jones joins Glenn on the Field for another edition of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Serving as the head lacrosse coach at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, Jones has quickly become one of the most sought after and successful lacrosse coaches in the country.  Ryan shares his personal journey as an elite lacrosse player turned coach and how he has managed to introduce the sport of lacrosse to hundreds of athletes in the DMV area and around the world.  A HS champion and college standout, Ryan also reveals why lacrosse has quickly become the sport of choice for elite athletes, how to get recruited to play in college and what college coaches are looking for in a lacrosse player. Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Michael Urban, Mental Performance & Life Skills Consultant for Cal Berkley Athletics, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why resilience in athletes is important for sport achievement, obtaining high performance, and building un-relentless confidence.  Michael dives into how he's helped amateur athletes in high school and college become resilient by focusing on their ability to cope, develop grit, and adapt to change by minimizing the impact of negative experiences and stressful situations.  Michael also shares his own athletic adversities and reveals how he handled his setbacks that now allow him to coach student-athletes to have a high-performing mindset and become the best version of themselves. Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Team Lead, Patrick O'Malley from Next College Student Athlete joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the key components of your highlight reel, what to do after your highlight reel is made and the most effective ways to structure your highlight reel as an athlete that gets results.  Patrick dives into the do's and don'ts of highlight reels, tips for marketing your highlight reel to potential recruiters and the difference between creating a highlight reel and a skills video.  Patrick also shares what it was like being a 4-year collegiate baseball player and how he turned his passion for playing and coaching baseball to now helping student athletes display their skills and finding a spot on a college roster.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Salsa Andrade, the Associate Head Coach for men's soccer at Shaw University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the components of a successful soccer player, the key fundamentals that every soccer player should possess and what collegiate coaches are looking for in every recruit.  Coach Salsa shares the basic soccer skills every player should master and what it takes to stand out, gain exposure, and get discovered.  Salsa also discusses his life as a former student-athlete and his days of playing semi-pro soccer in Iceland and in the United States.Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Kicking off the 2023 year, renowned sports attorney and 2x best selling author, Sivonnia DeBarros, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the legalities of amateur athletics, the importance of understanding athletic contracts and the various legal contract principles that will impact professional and student-athletes.  Sivonnia also shares the benefits of trademarking, how to protect your NIL opportunities, and the difference between having an agent versus a lawyer.  She also discusses how her experience as a D1 track athlete led her to become a sports attorney and a “protector of athletes”. Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

With the 2022 athletic year coming to an end, Joyce Anderson, Co-founder and COO of Honestgame, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the NCAA academic eligibility requirements for student-athletes and the role academics play in the recruiting process.  A leader in the academic compliance industry, Joyce shares the consequences of poor grades, the NCAA academic standards that qualifies college eligibility, and how to maintain collegiate eligibility.  She also talks about how her company works with amateur athletes to simplify the academic eligibility process for college sports.  A former student-athlete herself, Joyce reflects on what her process was like when getting recruited to play tennis at Columbia University and how she now helps high school student athletes with their academic eligibility and recruiting process. Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com

Fred Lynch, longtime E. A. Laney High School men's varsity basketball coach and former coach of superstar HOF'er, Michael Jordan, joins Glenn on the Field for an exclusive sit down on the next episode of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Lynch whose now Athletic Director for Laney, opens up about his 27-year tenure as the varsity basketball coach for the Buccaneer program, becoming a 6x conference champion, and how he helped make Laney basketball a respected and widely known sports program across the state of NC.  Fred reflects about coaching multiple super teams between the 80's and 90's, what it was like to win over 500 games in his career, and being inducted into both the Laney  HS and NC Athletic Director's HOF.  Fred also reflects on what it was like to be a part of the coaching staff during the Michael Jordan era and debunks the myth about MJ being cut from the varsity team as a sophomore. Follow Field Goals:Twitter | https://twitter.com/myfieldgoalsInstagram | https://instagram.com/myfieldgoalsFacebook | https://facebook.com/fieldgoalsWebsite | www.myfieldgoals.com