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Episode 220 – Jake Barber decided to shift from soccer to golf just a few years ago. In this episode we talk about that decision and the golf journey so far, from fun on the range with friends and family to make new friends from all over the world as he's starting to qualify for major tournaments. Resources: About the 2026 Junior PGA Championships: https://youtu.be/qbjqW3fhofk

Hustle and Pro – Episode 219 – Daniel Esteve joins to talk about working in sports. He covers a wide breadth of sports and has interviewed some legendary athletes. We've been sports media pals for a few years, and now we get to sit down and talk about our love for sports. Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieljesteve/ Daniel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-j-esteve-325aa8105/

Hustle and Pro – Episode 218 – Goalkeeper Drew Stover talks about college soccer at Wisconsin as she heads into her 5th and final season with the Badgers. Hear from Drew about growing up in a soccer family and what's next for this talented athlete.

Episode 217 – My favorite soccer player joins Hustle & Pro to talk about his first World Cup memories and what to expect as we head into FIFA World Cup 2026. Jack has played soccer about 12 years so far and gives his insight as a young fan and player.

Episode 216: Outfielder Keith Jones II chats with us about his two grand slams in his early pro career, and how he unwinds in the off season. Drafted into the Texas Rangers organization in 2024, Jones II is back with Frisco RoughRiders for 2026!  Frisco RoughRiders: https://www.milb.com/frisco Keith Jones II: Bio & Stats | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keith.jones2/

Episode 215: Canadian Layne Buskirk has played volleyball in France, Germany, and now Frisco, Texas. Originally a tennis girly, Layne's height growth spurt reintroduced volleyball into her life, and she's been thriving as a middle blocker ever since.  Resources: Dallas Pulse: Layne's Bio | Website Layne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laynevanbuskirk/

Episode 214 of Hustle and Pro features my friend, Devon Doggett. He goes by Devon at work but you know him in the Strongman world as DJ Doggett, where he thrives as a physical unicorn with strength, speed, and the ability to conquer dynamic events. Listen to his story of sports and how he got into strongman competitions the last few years. You may even learn a thing or two, like I did. Enjoy. Devon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ddoggett56/

The Dallas Pulse women's volleyball team is here and we're talking to team President & CEO Grady Raskin. January 10, 2026 the ladies take the court at Comerica Center in Frisco. Grady talks to us about his experience bringing a team to life and what we can expect from the Pulse this season. Dallas Pulse: dallaspulsevb.com | IG: @dallaspulsevb Grady Raskin: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/grady-raskin-79b1a218/

Hustle and Pro Episode 212 – Karlina Sample. Frisco to College Station, Karlina Sample dominated on the track, the court, and the soccer field. She held the back line for Solar Soccer Club and Texas A&M Women's Soccer and was tapped with SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Now she's working with athletes helping them build a platform that lives on beyond their sport. Resources: Karlina IG: https://www.instagram.com/karlinasample_/ Solar Soccer Club: https://solarsoccerclub.net Frisco ISD Athletics: https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/athletics Texas A&M Women's Soccer: https://12thman.com/sports/womens-soccer

Episode 211 – I've been busy at work, and that means I have some fun sports updates I want to share with you. Let me tell you about Sports City USA and all the latest things like women's sports, more Banana Ball, and football x3.

For part 2 of our FIFA World Cup chat we keep the conversation going about some of the questions we're hearing. Tickets, volunteering, teams, and more. Check it out for a little FAQ part 2!  Resources: FIFA World Cup Website: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026 FIFA Ticket Information: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/tickets

With less than a year to go before FIFA World Cup 26, the countdown clock has started and so have the questions. In the 2-part series we tackle a few questions like ‘What is the World Cup?”, “When is it?”, “Where is it?”, “What's happening in Dallas, in Frisco?”. Resources: FIFA World Cup 2026 website Key Details: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/fifa-world-cup-2026-hosts-cities-dates-usa-mexico-canada Ticket Info: https://www.fifa.com/en/tickets Dallas 26: https://www.dallasfwc26.com  

In episode 208 of Hustle and Pro we sit down with Texas Legends President Malcolm Farmer to talk about how the team wins beyond the court. The Legends were just named the 2024-25 NBA G-League Franchise of the Year. It's the second time the Frisco franchise earned the top spot, and Malcolm tells us how they stay innovative on game day and impactful in the community. Resources: Texas Legends: https://texas.gleague.nba.com | IG: https://www.instagram.com/texaslegends/ NBA G-League: https://gleague.nba.com | IG: https://www.instagram.com/nbagleague/

Episode 207 – Hustle and Pro – Kahlyl McClain takes fitness next level yall. He wants to compete, and he leaves no stone unturned to deliver the best of himself on stage, as a boxing coach, and as a personal trainer. Thanks for Rumble Boxing for giving us the studio for a few minutes (pardon the echo!). Best of luck to Kahlyl as he makes a run to go pro. Mindset + Muscle. Resources: FitKamp101 IG: https://www.instagram.com/fit_kamp101/ Rumble Boxing IG: https://www.instagram.com/rumbleboxingsouthmckinney/ TuliaMD IG: https://www.instagram.com/tuliamd/

Episode 206 – Join us as we get a few minutes with Frisco RoughRiders starting pitcher Ben Anderson. We talk about his return to the Riders, recovery and comebacks, and even his twin brother who's also playing. Enjoy this episode with Ben Anderson. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco Ben Anderson Roster Bio: https://www.milb.com/player/ben-anderson-670391 Texas Rangers: https://www.mlb.com/rangers

After two seasons of surgery and rehab stints to get healthy, Texas Rangers pitcher Avery Weems is back. He's with the Frisco RoughRiders as the 2025 season starts, and we got a few minutes to talk about his fall league action, off season wedding, and more. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco Avery Weems Roster Bio: https://www.milb.com/player/avery-weems-686830 Texas Rangers: https://www.mlb.com/rangers

Hustle & Pro – Episode 204-Meet Michael Collodi, an FC Dallas Goalkeeper who recently got his first MLS start for the club. Get a quick overview of the FCD season so far, six games in. Plus, get a peek into the kickoff of the construction happening at Toyota Stadium. Resources: Toyota Stadium Renovations: https://newtoyotastadium.com/ Michael Collodi Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/michael-collodi-x6268/ FC Dallas: https://www.fcdallas.com

Resources: Frisco VFW 8273: https://friscovfw.org/ Fairways Fore Freedom Veterans Charity Golf Classic April 16, 2025 PGA HOPE: https://www.pgareach.org/pgahope Merging Vets & Players | MVP: https://vetsandplayers.org The Trails Golf Club: https://www.thetrailsoffriscogc.com

Episode 202: When I say this tennis tournament drew me in, I mean I stopped by for the first session and ended up going back 7 more time over the 9 days. The talent, the crowd, the venue – all of it was top notch, and all right here literally in view from my neighborhood in Frisco, TX. This episode is like a diary of the lead up to this tournament, how it even came to be played in Frisco at Ford Center at The Star, snapshots and footage from the tournament, and my two cents on how entertaining it […]

Episode 201 – Meet Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavs and Texas Legends two-way player. BWill talks about adversity and leadership as he looks towards getting that championship season underway. Resources: Texas Legends: website | IG | Facebook Dallas Mavericks: website | IG | Facebook Brandon Williams: Bio | IG @thebwill2

To celebrate the 200th episode of Hustle and Pro we bring out the best. Frisco Chief of Police, David Shilson, sits down with us to talk sports. We learn who Shilson roots for, coaches for, and what being in Sports City USA means to him. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed getting to learn about Chief Shilson's sports side. THANKS FOR LISTENING. This podcast show evolved from my sports writing assignments years ago. I do it because I get to talk about sports, learn about sports, and share about sports. And, I'm happy you are […]

We talk to Dallas Trinity FC and Frisco native Gracie Brian in this episode. From coaches to state championship memories, see what makes this soccer player motivated to be the hardest worker on the field. Dallas Trinity FC: https://www.dallastrinityfc.com | IG https://www.instagram.com/dallastrinityfc/Dallas Trinity FC plays in the USL Super League, a professional women's soccer league that kicked off in August 2024. They play home matches at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. Gracie Brian's Bio: https://www.dallastrinityfc.com/roster/gracie-brian/ | Gracie Brian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graciebriann/

Episode 198 – Meet Jazian Gortman, Dallas Mavs / Texas Legends Guard from Columbia, South Carolina. We chat with JGort about Overtime Elite and his position with the Mavs organization. Resources: Texas Legends: Website | IG: https://www.instagram.com/texaslegends/ Legends 2024-25 Schedule: https://texas.gleague.nba.com/schedule?month=11 Dallas Mavericks: https://www.mavs.com Mavs 2024-25 Schedule: https://www.mavs.com/schedule/full-schedule/ Jazian Gortman Bio: https://www.mavs.com/team/roster/jazian_gortman/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaygort1/?hl=en

Heard of 75 Hard? Me too and it's hard, too hard. So, I ‘mod'ified it to give myself a fighting chance to finish the dang thing. In this episode I'm your host and your guest talking about my latest lifestyle reset…my DIY 75 MOD. This means a gallon of water a day (nothing else – no coffee, no alcohol), a 45 minute workout a day, at least 10 pages of a non-fiction paper book a day, a progress picture a day, and clean eating/no ultra processed foods – all for a stretch of 85 days including 10 grace days in […]

In Episode 196 we revisit our bearded friend from Episode 158, Chris Buccambuso. This time we have behind-the-scenes access at Toyota Stadium during Star Wars Night at FC Dallas. Watch (don't just listen!) Chris and the crew as they run in-stadium PA (Public Address), music, and video boards. Resources: Chris Bussambuso aka Voice Behind the Beard | LinkedIn FC Dallas: Website

In Hustle and Pro episode 195, FC Dallas homegrown Nolan Norris talks about his time in the FCD Academy, with North Texas Soccer Club, on the FCD first team in Frisco, and the US Men's U19 and U20 National teams. Nolan Norris Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/nolan-norris/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolancnorris/ FC Dallas Website: https://www.fcdallas.com USMNT IG: https://www.instagram.com/usmnt/

Episode 194: I've been wanting to sit down with Chuck on an episode of Hustle and Pro for years. We finally made it happen after we've been working together at Visit Frisco for well over a year now. You can tell, we have fun. Get to know Chuck Brakes – his basketball background, his children and grandchildren, his background working in sports, why everyone in sports in Frisco seems to know this dude, and more. Resources: Chuck Brakes: Bio on Visit Frisco | LinkedIn | Instagram @coachbigchuckjr Sports Academy at The Star: Website | IG @officialsportsacademy Visit Frisco: Website | […]

Hustle and Pro – Episode 193 – RoughRiders pitcher Ryan Garcia talks to Kelly about his time at UCLA, getting drafted into the Rangers organization, and his time pitching with the Frisco RoughRiders. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website Ryan Garcia: Bio | IG @ryan_garcia__ UCLA Baseball: Website

Episode 192 – Tarini Bhoga won the 5A girls state championship in 2024, her senior year. And, she's headed to play at UT Arlington in August. In this episode we learn a little about this dual sport athlete, her mindset, and her future. Resources: Centennial High School Athletics: https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/athletics/homeUT Arlington Women's Golf: https://utamavs.com/sports/womens-golf

Episode 191 – This episode is tough. It uncovers the pain of teenage girls and their experience with their basketball coach reaching back to the 1990s. We read through the March 2024 Texas Monthly article “A Coach Pleaded Guilty to Charges Related to Sexually Harassing Athletes—Yet He's Still Working With Young Girls” by Alexandra Samuels and Dan Solomon. My friends are some of the victims. It hurts to know what they went through and the pain they've held onto into adulthood. The families of the victims in this article have gotten together to help talk about action they can take […]

Episode 190 – Antonio Carrera will tell you it's faith, family, and soccer, in that order. He leads with love and gives his all on the field. From being the 33rd homegrown for FC Dallas and growing up through the system starting at age 10, to getting a lot of international experience already in his young career, he's on ‘a linear path of growth'. They call him The Wall for a good reason. Listen to Toño talk about this family, teammates, and more in this episode of Hustle & Pro. Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/antonio-carrera/ Website: https://www.teamcarrera.com Antonio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniocarrera13/?img_index=1

Meet Legacy Christian Academy multi-sport athlete (and then some) Lexi Thomas. She's about to graduate high school and head west to Pepperdine. Learn about how this grounded-in-faith student athlete centers herself in this episode of Hustle and Pro. Resources: Lexi on IG: @lexithomas_5 Legacy Christian Academy: https://www.legacyca.com Pepperdine University: https://www.pepperdine.edu Coach Kip: https://braincodecorp.com/sports-psychology-assessments/

Episode 188 - It's time for the 2024 Frisco RoughRiders season baby! I'm ready, and I got to steal a few minutes with Outfielder Kellen Strahm to see what we can look forward to this season. Plus, we get some bonus footage hearing about Riders Field renos from Zach Bigley, a little about the squad from Manager Carlos Cardoza, and a word from RHP Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa. LET'S RIDE  Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website | IG: @friscoroughriders/ Kellen Strahm: Bio | IG: @kellenstrahm Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa (Bubbah): Bio | IG: @bubbahtuionetoa/

Episode 187 – Jamie Lovegrove's soccer story is from Crawley, England and includes professional soccer, junior college, and now 150 goals with the Dallas Sidekicks. Join us as we sit down with Jamie to hear about Tatu's influence on him, his brother's pull that brought him to the U.S., a his own coaching career so far. RESOURCES: Jamie Lovegrove: Sidekicks Bio | InstagramDallas Sidekicks: dallassidekicks.com

Episode 186 – Local League Hopefuls | The East-West Shrine Bowl is basically a job interview for the NFL. Players get the opportunity to get in front of league reps and agents for the days leading up to the Shrine Bowl with the ultimate goal of getting drafted into the National Football League. Since the Shrine Bowl was in Frisco for the first time in 2024, we decided to go find a few local players. We talked to Ryan Watts, Tyler Owens, and Willis Patrick about their football careers so far and where they hope to go from here.  RESOURCES: Ryan Watts: ESPN Bio | Instagram: @theryanwatts_ | X: @theryanwatts Tyler Owens: ESPN Bio | Instagram: @tko214/ | X: @tylerkowens Special appearance by Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: ESPN Bio | IG: @dadrion_taylord/ Willis Patrick: ESPN Bio | IG: @willpat.73/ | X: @_wayofchais

Episode 185 – Trey Taylor We take a break during Shrine Bowl week to talk to Frisco's own Trey Taylor about football and family. Playing high school football for Lone Star High School, Trey is no stranger to playing at The Star. Maybe it gives him a slight advantage for this week – one of the most important, life-changing times of his life. There are 500 NFL scouts and reps in Frisco during the week leading up to the East-West Shrine Bowl. It's a weeklong interview to play in the NFL. Resources: Trey Taylor: IG: @ovo.trey10 X: @trey_taylor007 Shrine Bowl: […]

Episode 184 – Take a quick rewind into 2023 guests. What stood out to you? What episodes were the most popular? From FC Dallas players, RoughRiders and Rangers staff and front office to high school multi-sport athletes, youth golfers, branding experts, and pro basketball players, we talked to a lot of fascinating people in 2023. In this episode I also take a minute to reflect on how we got to where we are today with Hustle and Pro.  And, when I say we, that's how it started but it's really just me now, and my guests and my audience. WE are the collective who make up this little side passion project that's fed my sports heart for five years.

Episode 183 – Sydney Deckert stops by on her winter break from Tiffin University. I knew Sydney when she played at Wakeland High School, and I knew she had a knee injury that took her out of the game her senior season. We discussed that and how the next few years afterwards are playing out, with ups and downs she's still working though, including a second recovery from ACL repair. When you look up resilient in the dictionary you may just find a picture of this girl.  Find us on YouTube @hustleandpro to see each published episode. Follow on IG @hustle_and_pro to see my day-to-day as a sports mom and fan.

Hustle and Pro – Episode 181: On this episode we talk with former MLS/EPL great and TOCA Founder/President Eddie Lewis. Plus, we get some bonus footage as we give the new TOCA Training studio a go. Eddie played in the inaugural MLS season, two World Cups, and many a season in the US and across the pond. Then, he created TOCA to help soccer players with control and awareness. Now with almost 40 TOCA locations he's teaming up with FC Dallas to help improve player development in their already strong homegrown academy system.  Resources: FC Dallas: https://www.fcdallas.com | Article on the Partnership TOCA: https://www.tocafootball.com Give me a comment on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Come on a tour of Fieldhouse USA to see the new digs. Volleyball and basketball upgrades fill the previous turf space. Plus, we get to know Gary Oliver and learn why he originally started Fieldhouse USA and how he's turned youth sports into a family business. Resources: Fieldhouse USA Frisco: https://frisco.fieldhouseusa.com Sports City USA / Visit Frisco | https://www.visitfrisco.com/sports-city-usa/ Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Hustle and Pro Episode 179: Team TX is ready for the National Car Rental PGA Jr League Championship. We're here at PGA Frisco checking out the eight players representing Texas in this 12-team juniors competition. The players are having a good time at the skills challenge and playing The Swing before they tee up for competition Friday, 10/6 through Sunday 10/8/2023. Remember these faces, yall. They are the future of the PGA.Players: Bryar Murphy, Lincoln Rubis, Zach Rubis, Brayden Verret, Chase Roman, Beckett McLaughlin, Wyatt Brindza, Cooper McDole; Coach Joey Anders; Assistant Coach April Pyle Resources: PGA of America: https://www.pga.com […]

Episode 171: In episode 171 we run through the list of Kip Rodgers’s Top 10 Lies she sees in her practice working with athletes. We talk about these mental roadblocks that can paralyze performance and tips on how to re-code your brain to work past them. Resources: Braincode: braincodecorp.com Kip’s Socals: Facebook: @CoachKipFit | twitter.com @kipfit | instagram @neurosportperformance Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 170: Happy Birthday to H&P. This episode kicks off our 5th season from our first episode on March 8, 2019! In this milestone episode, we have a young but might student athlete as our guest. Addison Christian plays soccer for Frisco High School and BVB Girls Academy. She’s a vocal leader on the defensive end of the field, an avid student with interest in dermatology and a class President at FHS. Enjoy getting to know Addison’s story and you’ll be cheering her on for sure. Resources: Frisco High School: Site | Soccer Booster Club BVB Soccer Club: Site University of North Texas: Womens Soccer Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 169: Meet some of the biggest names at FC Dallas. Part of what I do as a local media member is cover team media days, press conferences, events, announcements and games. This episode gives you a peek into two pre-season FC Dallas activities. From a press conference with the […]

Episode 168: Spud is Kaity. Floyd is Spud. She is Floyd. It’ll all make sense when you watch this episode with RoughRiders host, Kaity Floyd. We talk about her work with the RoughRiders, Frisco Fighters, Allen Americans, and more. We recorded from School of Rock, where Kaity teaches music to her students (of all ages). Learn more about her music, tattoos and cats, too. Enjoy this episode with Katie Floyd. Resources: Kaity’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheIsFloyd Frisco RoughRiders | Frisco Fighters | Allen Americans | Dallas Jackals Rugby | SMU Men’s Basketball School of Rock (The Colony)

Episode 167: Let’s take a minute to chat about what’s going on in the news, specifically in the NFL. And I do a quick recap of Hustle and Pro’s guests in 2022. We talked to a lot of AMAZING athletes, coaches, and broadcasters. I'm thankful for them all, and look forward to meeting more guests in 2023.

Episode 166: Discovery Channel called it the “Impossible Row”, and our guest, John Petersen experienced it and tells us what it is, why he did it and what he learned from it. We talk about trust, leadership and building teams, specifically in John’s work in education. Resources: Discovery Channel Media Short from the “Impossible Row” Article on the Row: East Bay Times Threshold Rising | thresholdrising.com John on Linkedin | Instagram: @johnrpetersen Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro

Episode 165: Our guest is Cedric Thornton, former NFL defensive tackle who played for the Eagles, Cowboys and Bills. We sit down in Cedric’s gym to talk about what shaped his NFL career and the lasting impacts he strives to make on teammates and the next generation.

Episode 164: Come with me to Media Day of the Dallas Mavericks’ G-League affiliate team, the Texas Legends. We walk you thru the concourse of Comerica Center and quick interviews with the Legends 2022-23 roster. You’ll meet James Banks, Yudai Baba, Olin Carter, Tyler Dorsey, Mo Gueye, Amauri Hardy, Jaden Hardy and more.

Episode 163: The US Army Bowl is bringing youth talent from across the country to Frisco in December. The Ford Center at the Star will host high school all Americans in the 2022 US Army Bowl. In addition to the game, youth athletes and their families will head to Frisco […]

Episode 162: Collin Smith is a right back within the FC Dallas system and he sat down with Hustle and Pro to talk soccer, coaches and pre-game rituals. We learned a lot from the Frisco native about his transition from youth to club to FCD Academy. Enjoy this chat getting […]