From pee-wee league to pro, this is a podcast for those who love sports in Frisco, TX.
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 […]
Episode 161: Frisco ISD is big – like 60,000 students, 12,000 student athletes and 640 coaches big. We sit down with Grace McDowell, who is at the helm of Frisco ISD Athletics. We’re talking about her long-time role within the district and the scope of the Athletic Director role she […]
Episode 160: Growing up in Nottingham, football has always been in Dennis Genas’ life. In episode 160 of Hustle and Pro Dennis discusses his life in football (soccer now that he’s a Texan) as a player, coach and parent.. Enjoy this chat getting to know Dennis Genas. Resources: Dennis Genas […]
Episode 159: Internships, internships, internships. Tristin Meza knows how to play the game to reach those goals. In this episode we talk about Tristin’s experience as a soccer player and now helping access and develop players in ODP, plus journalism, sports management and broadcasting experience with the Texas Legends, FC Dallas, and The Dallas Morning News. Enjoy this chat getting to know Tristin Meza. Resources: Texas Legends – https://texas.gleague.nba.com FC Dallas – https://www.fcdallas.com ODP – https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/olympic-development-program/ 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 158: The Voice Behind the Beard, Chris Buccambuso himself, joins Hustle and Pro for episode 158. We talk to the Public Address Announcer about his 12 seasons with FC Dallas so far, his newer role with the Frisco RoughRiders and so many more Frisco sports where you’ll hear his familiar voice. Resources: FC Dallas - https://www.fcdallas.com Frisco RoughRiders - https://www.milb.com/frisco Chris Buccambuso on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-buccambuso-1830a453/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-buccambuso-1830a453/ 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 157: We’re having a little baseball fun with Jack Walker. Getting his young fan’s perspective on the great mascots in the minors plus a quick review of his first game at Globe Life Field. Resources: MiLB – https://www.milb.com Texas Rangers – https://www.mlb.com/rangers Give me a comment, a wave, a […]
Episode 156: This episode will make you want to get outside and bike, hike and explore the parks and trails in Frisco. Shannon Coates, Director of Parks and Rec for the City of Frisco and Conners Ladner, principal at landscape architecture firm Design Workshop, talk with us about two upcoming […]
Episode 155: Our guest Ethan Lollar recently graduated from Frisco ISD’s Memorial High School. A multi-sport athlete, he played most of his high school seasons at Quarterback and will continue that path as he goes to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore later this summer.
Episode 154: Frisco RoughRiders first baseman, Blaine Crim, sits down with Hustle and Pro to talk baseball in Frisco. We talk about his journey leading up to the minor leagues, living with teammates and his wife at the same time, and his mindset as DH and first base. RESOURCES: • Frisco RoughRiders: https://www.milb.com/frisco • Blaine Crim: Bio | Twitter: @Bcrim23 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 153: Guest Brooke Leverette tells us about the work of the FC Dallas Foundation, including field development, community action grants, Gear Up, the FCD Unified team, Steam FC and more. There's so much more than what we see on the pitch. FC Dallas Foundation is working year round behind the scenes to better our local communities. RESOURCES: • FC Dallas Foundation https://www.fcdallas.com/community/foundation/ • FCD Foundation on Twitter: @FCDCommunity
Episode 152: Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life ‘then and now’. Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life 'then and now'. We discuss the ways sports teaches you teamwork, work ethics, winning and losing, time management and how we now pass those qualities down as parents of athletes. Frisco Police and sports overlap quite a bit in a city with MLS, NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, MiLB, FISD and more. Citizens and visitors to Frisco rely on the police for safety and a strong working knowledge of all the working parts to keep events and the city in harmony year-round. Enjoy this episode with Billy Clay. RESOURCES: • Frisco Police Department https://www.friscotexas.gov/239/Police • PGA: https://www.pga.com 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 151: Texas Legends point guard, Carlik Jones sat down with Hustle and Pro to discuss his rookie season. What’s it like getting a Mavs call up on your birthday? Now that you are a Frisco and Dallas player who you rooting for in the playoffs? Important questions were asked […]
Episode 150: Sean Bass, Sports Director at KTCK 1310 and 96.7 The Ticket joins us for a chat about The Ticket, Rangers and RoughRiders baseball, Mavs playoffs and more. This was a big deal for me to get to chat with Sean and visit the Ticket studios. Hope you enjoy the discussion! RESOURCES: • The Ticket https://www.theticket.com • Rangers talk with Sean Bass: Diamond Pod | Diamond Talk • Sean Bass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanCBass 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 149: Gerryl Krilic gives us tips on how athletes can stay hydrated without the artificial sweeteners that can stump our bodies or the high amounts of sugar our bodies aren’t meant to handle. Gerryl is a Board Certified Heath Coach Provider, AND also happens be an Iron Man triathlete I learned a lot hearing from Gerryl, so here’s to hoping this episode helps someone else learn a new healthy habit, too. RESOURCES: • DIY Electrolyte Drinks and Info: 4 Easy Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipes (mommypotamus.com) • The Get Moving Minute Podcast: Listen Weekdays • Diabetes Prevention Program | FriscoFIT City-Diabetes Prevention for All Ages and Stages 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 148: Come to Media Day with me! See what it’s like to sit in on the player and coach interviews at the media event that kicks off each sports’ season. I’m bringing you along to Riders Field, aka the home of the Frisco RoughRiders. You’ll get a peek into some of the interviews with Jack Leiter, Jordan Procyshen, Cole Ragans, Dustin Harris, Chase Lee, and Blaine Crim. The ballpark is my happy place, so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! 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 147: Our guest this episode has competed for a high school state title FOUR times. We talk to Wakeland High School Swimmer Conor McKenna about those 4 trips to state, his club competitions, his support system, and his plans to keep competing as he heads to Princeton. 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 146: It’s the end of March 2022. It’s the beginning of our 4th year on Hustle and Pro. Let’s take a minute to reflect on the last few years and how much has changed in our lives, and specifically what that looks like for this podcast. What are we doing? What's next? Is this your full time job? I want your feedback. 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 145: Brian Wysong sits down to talk about his own sports resume, especially his background as a competitive soccer player. We talk about parenting his own kids in sports and how much sports shaped his life and his career. He says hard work and dedication, just like he learned from sports, is the same spirit that led to the success of Tumbleweed TexStyles. Tumbleweed TexStyles: https://tumbleweedtexstyles.com
Episode 144: For this little podcast's 3rd birthday, we went big and scored a guest we've had on our wishlist since day 1 - Mark Followill. Any sports fan in the Dallas listening audience knows Mark, aka the voice of the Dallas Mavericks and FC Dallas and international soccer. In this interview we talk about his time at The Ticket, his athletic prowess, his interest and mentors in broadcasting and his favorite moments covering the Mavs. We also hear Mark's inspiring story of reigniting his love for education through University of North Texas. Enjoy episode 144 with Mark Followill. Mark Followill on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-followill-00932699/ Dallas Mavericks: https://www.mavs.com FC Dallas: https://www.fcdallas.com University of North Texas: https://www.unt.edu
Episode 143: Join us as we get perspective from a former professional football player about his journey from being a two-time college national champion to playing in the NFL for 5 years then in Europe, Canada and arena ball in Dallas. Tony Ortiz gives us a full circle look at […]
Episode 142: Our guest is Jennifer Wright, founder of Player2Player, who matches elite high school athletes with younger players from beginner to advanced. Before she was Jennifer Wright, I knew her as Jennifer Becker (big sister of Will) back in our elementary school days in Waco, Texas. There are many layers to the simple idea of high school athletes coaching little kids, including the Player2Player Foundation – a nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich the lives of youth athletes and their communities through the love language of sports. I was so proud of the youth sports business she created that I went to work for her in late 2021. We’ve just launched Player2Player Frisco. and are sharing all the details with you in Hustle and Pro Episode 142. Have a young player from kinder through 8th grade? Book a lesson with one of our coaches, high school athletes who are ready to pass down the love of sports to the next generation. Player2Player Website: https://player2player.com Frisco Page: https://player2player.com/frisco/ Jennifer Wright: Linked InEmail: Jennifer@player2player.com WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube!. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors
Episode 141: Founder of Peak Sports MGMT, Ryan Holloway, joins us to talk about why he started the collegiate sports management company and all you need to know about the Frisco Classic. It’s one of our favorite Frisco events. College baseball doubleheaders in the spring – yes to that all day long. Enjoy this episode of Hustle and Pro and say hi if you see us at the ballpark. Frisco Classic: https://www.friscoclassic.com Frisco Classic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriscoClassicPeak Sports: https://www.peaksportsmgmt.comRyan Holloway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpeaksports/ WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube!. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors
Episode 140: This is like no other episode we’ve done before. We swapped the studio for the skatepark. Collaborators MAP eSports Podcast Network, Hustle and Pro, DLC Drop Podcast, John Davidson, Innovation Media Enterprises, and Max Hilty bring you: John Davidson ON THE BOARD. We recorded the entire episode in person, ONE TAKE, while John’s throwing tricks on his skateboard. We talk about said tricks, esports, his podcast, his skating life and more. Be sure to watch till the end. Enjoy episode 140 of Hustle and Pro. DLC Drop Podcast: https://www.dlcyouth.com Esports Trade Assoc: https://esportsta.org WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors
Episode 139: This episode is one for the ages. Legendary basketball coach Del Harris sits down with us to talk about his 63 years in basketball, family, Frisco, Texas Legends, Kobe Bryant, Shaq, coaching around the world, and so much more. It was an honor to host Del on Hustle and Pro. Enjoy this episode with Del Harris, Texas Legends Vice President & former NBA Coach. Texas Legends: https://texas.gleague.nba.com WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors
Episode 138: Hustle and Pro Guest Max Hilty does it all. His trick shots blend baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, skateboarding, football and more. How’d Max get into the world of sports trick shots? What are his plans are for 2022? 400-yard golf drive, hitting 95-mph fast ball….can’t wait to watch Max tackle it all. Enjoy this episode with sports trick shot athlete, Max Hilty MAX ON INSTAGRAM: @max_hilty WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors
Episode 137: Our show’s first diver joined us for episode 137. Olivia Nelson joined us in studio to talk about what it’s like to be a high school diver in Frisco, TX. Her schedule, her sacrifices, her goals, her plans for diving after her senior year wraps up soon – we discuss it all! Enjoy this episode with Centennial High School’s Olivia Nelson WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors
Episode #136: There’s something about the locker room, the team, the family of being a part of it all. Episode 136 guest Michael Chabala talks to us about his 9 years as an MLS player and how he’s continued his life beyond playing soccer that includes the sport and bringing people together. Michael Chabala on Instagram: @mikechabala Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchabala sphere: http://sphere.club/ WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube.
Episode #135: Our guest for this episode is Lorraine D’Alessio, an expert on immigration law who is taking on the role of WNBA Players Agent. We discuss what drives her to work in sports, with women, and with athletes all over the world. Confidence, an equal playing field, and women supporting women are the key takeaways from our conversation and are some of Lorraine’s goals. Lorraine on Instagram: @lorrainedalessio Lorraine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainedalessio WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube.
Episode #134: Does an ankle injury impact a shoulder injury? Are the pre-season and early season issues we’ve seen for Dak Prescott related to the broken ankle from last season? How do we know when it’s time to tough it out and time to take a trip to the doctor?Stephen LaPlante, PT, ATC is the Team Leader Sports Rehab at Children’s Health Andrews Institute talks about stubborn sports injuries and some tips on how to recover correctly. WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube.
Episode #133: Buzz Carrick, the man behind Texas Pro Soccer blog, 3rd Degree, joins us to talk through this past FC Dallas season. We review Buzz’s “3 Things” and look at the good and bad of the development system in Frisco, plus look at some of the expected comings and goings before we see this team on the pitch again in February. WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube.
Episode #132: Our mental health affects how we think and act and how we handle health at every stage in life. Athletes tend to bear the brunt of stressful situations and traditionally choose to downplay it because of the stigma attached to discussing mental health. We’re here to talk about it and share a few tips of what works for us, including our guest, Tyler Wallace. Tyler shares with us when he first realized he wasn’t in a good space and why, plus some resources and tools to cope. We discuss pressure on young athletes and how important it is to exercise the importance of good mental health and conversations about it earlier than we may think. I hope you listen and learn something that helps you or a friend or family member one day. I hope you takeaway even one way to be an ally to someone struggling. WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. This episode is brought to you by: RED RIVER SOCIAL SPORTS: Website | Instagram VISUAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS: Website | Facebook | Motivated Learning Podcast
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Episode #130: James Vilade has an impressive baseball resume and even more impressive nonprofit that shares the love of the sport with people of all abilities. Keeper of the Game provides kids and young adults with special needs and disabilities with unique baseball experiences that foster growth of the individuals and their love of baseball. In this episode we talk to James about his playing experience at Baylor and his coaching experience at OSU, the Texas Rangers and now at Prestonwood Christian Academy. We also explore the programs and passion behind Keeper of the Game. We hope this episode and this nonprofit inspires you as much as it has inspired us to spread love and kindness within the sport of baseball, for our next generations, for those with special needs, and for our community as a whole.
Episode #129: An unofficial new season of Hustle and Pro starts with this episode, as we venture into the world of video. Don’t worry if you are an Apple Podcast or Google Podcast or Spotify listener – we’re not going anywhere. But, now there’s an additional way to take in Hustle and Pro – on VIDEO! We’re on YouTube now, so you can see the guests and host and sponsors and more. Thanks to guest Nicole Barron for talking us through the latest updates. We are pumped about this show upgrade and want it to bring more value to our listeners and partners. Nicole Barron: LinkedIn Visual Learning Solutions: LinkedIn Hustle and Pro on YouTube: SUBSCRIBE to see new episodes!
Episode #127: Nkosi Tafari has layers to peel. Besides his unique style and look, this New Yorker is embracing life in Texas and soaking in the international culture from his teammates. In this episode, we talk with Tafari about his place on the FC Dallas first team. We also learn about his other sports interests when he was – basketball, track and lacrosse. Enjoy this Hustle and Pro conversation with FC Dallas defender Nkosi Tafari. Photo courtesy of FC Dallas FC Dallas | Website Nkosi Tafari | FCD Bio TRANSCRIPT – Automated by AI, please excuse typos and errors. Kelly WalkerWelcome to Hustle and Pro, I’m your host Kelly Walker. Our guest today is FC Dallas defender in Nkosi Tafari. Did I say your name close to correct? Nkosi TafariYeah, no, definitely better than 94% of population. Kelly WalkerI’ll take it. A plus. Okay, I’ll take it. Well, for those of our listeners who don’t know your name yet. You are a defender for FC Dallas. And just so you know, these are some of my favorite interviews, I think you’re my eighth FC Dallas player, so you’re in good company, Reggie, Edwin, Eddie, Ryan. Tanner, I’m going blank now and some of the others but I love talking to you guys and I’m a longtime FCD fan also so that helps make it fun, so thank you welcome and thanks for taking time to talk to me today. Of course, yeah. Thank you. So I want to just sort of start with where we are right now in your career, we’re recording this in early October and in the middle of this season, but you came to FC Dallas let’s see January 2020 I think was your when you got drafted and MLS SuperDraft. You were at with NTSC for six or so games, right, and then we started seeing you here, first Team in Frisco. And the way I see it is, there were, you know all these all these pieces of the backline were moved with Reggie leaving and then early in this season with an injury with Matt hedges and some things just sort of sit shifted and change and we started seeing you more and more. So, tell me from your perspective how did this play out for you to get to this point. Nkosi TafariThat all came together very quickly, but I, I’m more or less saw it coming together actually you could ask some of the staff members and a few guys on the team. I kept just like I was injured, maybe three separate occasions actually in pre season, I just wasn’t playing. And I was just like, yeah, Just wait till June like June is gonna be the start of my progression just I’m just waiting until June at this point, because I knew like in May, we only had one game a week at this point we were the first six games or one game a week, and I knew once we started getting into maybe two games a week. Hectic more busier schedule that other things were probably starting to change rotations would happen. So I was like, I’ll just wait till June for my progression. So then
Episode #127: Nkosi Tafari has layers to peel. Besides his unique style and look, this New Yorker is embracing life in Texas and soaking in the international culture from his teammates. In this episode, we talk with Tafari about his place on the FC Dallas first team. We also learn about his other sports interests when he was – basketball, track and lacrosse. Enjoy this Hustle and Pro conversation with FC Dallas defender Nkosi Tafari. Photo courtesy of FC Dallas FC Dallas | Website Nkosi Tafari | FCD Bio TRANSCRIPT – Automated by AI, please excuse typos and errors. Kelly WalkerWelcome to Hustle and Pro, I’m your host Kelly Walker. Our guest today is FC Dallas defender in Nkosi Tafari. Did I say your name close to correct? Nkosi TafariYeah, no, definitely better than 94% of population. Kelly WalkerI’ll take it. A plus. Okay, I’ll take it. Well, for those of our listeners who don’t know your name yet. You are a defender for FC Dallas. And just so you know, these are some of my favorite interviews, I think you’re my eighth FC Dallas player, so you’re in good company, Reggie, Edwin, Eddie, Ryan. Tanner, I’m going blank now and some of the others but I love talking to you guys and I’m a longtime FCD fan also so that helps make it fun, so thank you welcome and thanks for taking time to talk to me today. Of course, yeah. Thank you. So I want to just sort of start with where we are right now in your career, we’re recording this in early October and in the middle of this season, but you came to FC Dallas let’s see January 2020 I think was your when you got drafted and MLS SuperDraft. You were at with NTSC for six or so games, right, and then we started seeing you here, first Team in Frisco. And the way I see it is, there were, you know all these all these pieces of the backline were moved with Reggie leaving and then early in this season with an injury with Matt hedges and some things just sort of sit shifted and change and we started seeing you more and more. So, tell me from your perspective how did this play out for you to get to this point. Nkosi TafariThat all came together very quickly, but I, I’m more or less saw it coming together actually you could ask some of the staff members and a few guys on the team. I kept just like I was injured, maybe three separate occasions actually in pre season, I just wasn’t playing. And I was just like, yeah, Just wait till June like June is gonna be the start of my progression just I’m just waiting until June at this point, because I knew like in May, we only had one game a week at this point we were the first six games or one game a week, and I knew once we started getting into maybe two games a week. Hectic more busier schedule that other things were probably starting to change rotations would happen. So I was like, I’ll just wait till June for my progression. So then this was maybe li
Episode #126: Hannah Epperly talks to Hustle and Pro about her summer track training, the Junior Olympics, and how her mindset has shifted to get where she wants to be. Hannah runs track for Memorial High School in Frisco, TX as well as club track outside of school athletics. Hannah’s coach, former H&P guest, Mariele Landrom, works with Hannah on changes to make off the track to step up her game and grow as a young woman. Check out Coach’s Landrom on Hustle and Pro in January 2021 Running Track and Finding Superpowers Shout out to Jamar Landrom and your affirmations that keep us all pushing forward. Here’s a flashback to Jamar’s episode on Hustle and Pro in 2020: Fitness, Focus, and Let's Goooo with Former NFL Player LG Academy: Website: https://www.lglifestyle.org/training Coach Landrom and Hannah Epperly
Episode #125: Argentina to France, our guest this week gives us a peek into sports life way outside of Frisco. Lucas Caneda and Kelly talk about growing up in Argentina, the high expectations of soccer and the bonds of his rugby family. We also look at how to grow a sports club whether it’s brand new or 100+ year old. The parallels and the global opportunities of sports are consistent when you leverage digital strategies that can bring your audience to you with just a few clicks. Enjoy our chat with Lucas and, yes, the Cowboys are America’s team. Lucas Caneda | Instagram @lukicaneda SARLAT RUGBY | Website: https://sarlatrugby.com Uniqorn Incubator | Website: https://uniqornincubator.com Lucas Caneda
Episode #124: Kurt Thomas’ legacy continues on through his gym, his gymnasts, his family, and his foundation. In this episode of Hustle and Pro, we talk with Beckie Thomas about her husband’s epic gymnastics career and larger-than-life persona. We talk about Beckie’s background in dance, Kurt’s outstanding career, how she and Kurt met, the gym culture they built together and the difficult pain of losing Kurt in 2020. This episode is personal to me. It hits home in many ways. Gymnastics was my first sport. It was my family’s business. It was my life as a young gymnast. It created my icons and shaped my body and work ethic. I understand Beckie’s loss, but from a different perspective entirely. I hope you’ll listen and enjoy the story of Beckie and Kurt Thomas. KURT THOMAS GYMNASTICS | WEBSITE
EPISODE #123: Gavin Class suffered a heat stroke on the football field. His life forever changed in the moments, hours, and days after. His story is incredible and his positivity is powerful. Listen and enjoy episode #123 of Hustle and Pro as Gavin and his fiancé give us an idea of what he went through, how preventative measures can help save lives, and how he and his YOLT Foundation are helping others. YOLT Foundation: Website | Instagram @yoltfoundation
EPISODE #123: Gavin Class suffered a heat stroke on the football field. His life forever changed in the moments, hours, and days after. His story is incredible and his positivity is powerful. Listen and enjoy episode #123 of Hustle and Pro as Gavin and his fiancé give us an idea of what he went through, how preventative measures can help save lives, and how he and his YOLT Foundation are helping others. YOLT Foundation: Website | Instagram @yoltfoundation
Episode #122: Jordan Viars was drafted straight from Frisco’s own Reedy High School. July 12, 2021, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted the Outfielder/ DH as a 17-year-old. In this episode we talk to Jordan about what that experience was like and how he’s settling in in Florida training with the Phillies. You’ll hear the love of baseball in his voice, and the love of teaching it to the next generation, too. He learned that from his parents. Enjoy this episode of Hustle and Pro. Jordan Viars and Kelly Walker Jordan Viars: Twitter @JLV_Slugger Reedy High School Twitter | Reedy Baseball on Twitter Philadelphia Phillies: Twitter | Episode Sponsored by North Texas Devils, Aussie Rules Football Follow on social to support your new favorite footy club Instagram: @ntxdevils | Facebook @ntxdevils | Twitter @ntxdevils
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