Episodes
Being confident has never been a problem for Zach Hirsch known as Mystic Zach and that confidence has helped him create and found his company I PICK WINS at the age of 17 in 2019 which showcases his unique ability as a sports predictive analyst and his photographic memory.
Published 05/01/20
Charles Warren has understood the meaning of process driven playing eight years on the PGA Tour after winning the 1997 NCAA Individual Championship at Clemson University but through sports, he's also been able to rely on the foundation of being intentional and being aware which he still uses today in all aspects of his life outside of golf.
Published 04/17/20
Sylvia Fowles continues to focus on maintaining balance in her life as a two-time WNBA Champion with the Minnesota Lynx where she was also named WNBA MVP in 2017 after earning her third gold medal with Team USA in 2016 and it's that balance that has allowed her to maintain the focus of being the best that she can be throughout her journey which she relishes because of sports.
Published 04/03/20
Keri Potts believes that her background in sports helped save her life during a violent rape attempt in 2008 and continues her journey fighting for victims of gender-based violence as a victim's advocate and crisis counselor serving as President of the Board for Pathways to Safety International while working for ESPN as Senior Director Communications.
Published 03/20/20
Sharing impactful stories in sports is a passion for Kaila Burns-Heffner and she shares how significant injuries as a dancer in high school led her on a journey to follow her love of sports and telling stories while attending Clemson University and now embarking on a career pathway as a sportscaster currently with ESPN.
Published 03/06/20
The joy of creating stories in sports has been a passion for Dave Goren from his early days growing up in Boston reading the sports section and he would follow a career path as a reporter, producer, anchor because of the beauty of how stories in sports can connect people while even now as the Executive Director of the National Sports Media Association he continues to connect with people through sports.
Published 02/21/20
While living in the moment is a challenge for Alex Weaver when it comes to her career currently as a NASCAR reporter and host, she is intentional about focusing on enjoying each moment in her journey through her love of sports that began as a kid going to Clemson football games and continued as a student at Clemson while working as a Student Administrative Recruiting Assistant for the football team.
Published 02/07/20
Ovie Mughelli is more than just a former NFL fullback who showcased a warrior's mentality as he continues to utilize his platform from an All-Pro career and through sports to empower our next generation of environmental leaders through the Ovie Mughelli Foundation and the Gridiron Green comic.
Published 01/24/20
Quincy Avery continues to help others achieve their dreams as President of Quarterback Takeover where he trains some of the nation's elite quarterbacks and it's the adversity that he faced in his life which ultimately helped shaped him into the man he is today while sports helped him deal with that adversity.
Published 01/10/20
Being different to make a difference is a theme that Rashard Hall continues to focus on each day after an All-American playing career at Clemson and now helping lead the Clemson Football P.A.W. Journey which stands for Passionate About Winning and their ultimate mission is to cultivate leadership and sustaining a lifestyle of winning but that mindset has been part of his entire life through sports.
Published 12/27/19
Pace Academy Offensive Line Coach Kevin Johnson shares how his mindset of always helping others was born from his youth when others helped him beat the streets of Brooklyn and the lessons he's learned from sports continue to drive him today.
Published 12/13/19
Episode 123 features Game Changer Coaching CEO Rennie Curran sharing the life lessons he witnessed first-hand from his parents who immigrated from Liberia to America and how sports helped develop a mindset of always being in a constant growth mindset as he would become an All-American linebacker at the University of Georgia through focusing on the training camp moments in life both on the field and now in business.
Published 11/29/19
Grady Jarrett avoids the pain of regret by focusing on the pain of discipline and believing that the best days are yet to come even though he's had to overcome doubts from others his entire life, as he shares how that mindset was built through sports and just how much trash talk happens in an NFL locker room when teammate's rival schools play each other.
Published 11/15/19
Episode 121 features Clemson University Director of Broadcasting Don Munson also known as the "Voice of the Clemson Tigers" even though he's reluctant to claim that title and he shares how his faith is his anchor in life leading him to believe that his best days are ahead of him.
Published 11/01/19
Episode 120 features two-time national champion and All-ACC Clemson University linebacker Kendall Joseph as he shares how the opportunities that sports has given him in life are helping him find peace as he transitions to life without football and the excitement of starting a new chapter.
Published 10/18/19
Episode 119 features Kelly Gramlich sharing how sports and the love of basketball led her to Clemson University as a member of the women's basketball team while her competitive spirit and servant attitude has shaped her unexpected journey into sports broadcasting.
Published 10/04/19
Episode 118 features Drew Butler sharing how sports has shaped him and how his own formula of perseverance has helped guide him throughout his life playing 5 years in the NFL after becoming an All-American punter for the University of Georgia while being recognized as the nation's best college punter in 2009 after receiving the Ray Guy award.
Published 09/20/19
Episode 117 features Dalen Cuff as he shares the importance of setting your own expectations which he learned from his dad and he continues to set high expectations for himself while understanding that success doesn’t happen overnight from being named team captain for the basketball team at Columbia University to now helping launch ESPN’s ACC Network as a studio host and analyst.
Published 09/06/19
Episode 116 features Retin Obasohan sharing how knowing who you are is the ultimate foundation in order to know your why, as you'll know what to do and this foundation has helped him to continue the pursuit of his professional basketball dream after earning First Team All-SEC and SEC Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year in 2016 at the University of Alabama.
Published 08/23/19
Episode 115 features President and Founder of MAXX Management, Maxx Lepselter sharing how he's known the sports representation/marketing industry his whole life through his dad and being around NFL greats like Lawrence Taylor and Tiki Barber but he's always had a desire to create his own path while applying all that he's learned from his dad and others.
Published 08/09/19
Episode 114 features Michael Serazio sharing why his latest book, "The Power of Sports: Media and Spectacle in American Culture" was born from a fascination of sports that traces back to his childhood growing up in San Diego, CA and how a seemingly meaningless game is woven into the fabric of American culture.
Published 07/26/19
Episode 113 features Blake Wynn, who is known by many in the sneaker world as Just Wynn, shares how being an entrepreneurial prodigy has helped him redefine the label of age while becoming a YouTube influencer by the age of 16 and recently founded a sports marketing agency, B Wynn Sports, before being named "One of the top Entrepreneurial Influencers in 2019" by Nasdaq and Yahoo Finance.
Published 07/12/19
Episode 112 features WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum sharing how she has flourished in her career with an underdog mindset becoming the all-time leading scorer in women's college basketball and through the support of a very competitive sports family.
Published 06/28/19
Episode 111 features comedy writer, NFL Network host and contributor Dave Dameshek sharing how he attributes certain career success to dumb luck but sports has always been a cornerstone in his life growing up in Pittsburgh, PA.
Published 06/14/19
Episode 110 features FS1 Contributor & Host Rob Parker sharing how the motivation of proving people wrong combined with seeing his mother set the example of a strong work ethic as a kid has pushed him to never rest on his laurels not only in his passion of sports journalism but life as well.
Published 05/31/19