Thrivecast

For those of you who don't know OTE is a new sports league that takes the world’s most talented young basketball players and gives them a better pathway to becoming professional athletes! James heads their performance coaching and helps all of the OTE players develop athletically and physically. He and I talk about part of his life journey from his own athletic career to finding his purpose as a professional.

Scott and I talk about what it takes to thrive in the MLB and what it looks like for athletes battling with injuries. Take a listen!

Rich Bender has been a huge driving force in the emergence of USA Wrestling. And I don't mean in just the last few years, he has been there ever since the 80's and has ushered in what seems to be the golden age of USA Wrestling! Take a listen!

Being a sports agent is tough, I gain new appreciation for Brandy and her hustle as well as get a sneak peak into what it means to thrive as an agent and in working with athletes. Take a listen!

Duke Manyweather is the real deal. He runs OLMastermind, which is the top destination of offensive linemen in the NFL. He has a tremendous thing going on right now, check out our conversation!

Jeff McCann is the VP and Head of School at The Future Elite Academy in Westlake Village California. He and his team are changing the game in athletics. Hear our conversation on this high-energy episode!

Coach Eldridge is the man, after playing overseas for 12 years, he is a main piece to the puzzle of the resurgence of Iowa Basketball. Enjoy this listen!

Tom is the Director of High Performance for USA Gymnastics. Taking over after one of the biggest, if not the biggest scandal ever in sports, Tom brings a fresh new look into supporting athletes and cultivating a culture where they can perform at their best on the biggest stage in the world. 

I met Marty at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and I love every moment I get to spend with him! His energy is infectious. He leaves this episode with a ton of golden nuggets of wisdom! Don't miss this one!

Darcy is legit! He has worked in high performance for a long time and has worked with some amazing organizations. This is an episode that you do not want to miss, Darcy outlines the process that the German National Team went through to win a world cup in 2014 and really what anyone needs to do to be able to thrive in their life! Check it out!

Josh works with the Miami Dolphins as part of the player engagement team and he knocks this episode out of the park! This is an episode that you do not want to miss!

After suffering a life-changing injury, Roy Tuscany set out to give back after he was helped in his moment of need. Since that injury, he has helped over 350+ athletes that have also suffered life-changing injuries! It is an incredible organization run by incredible people. 

Kristen Holmes is the VP of Performance Science at WHOOP. As a fiercely loyal WHOOP user myself, I have been pumped to bring her on the show! We talked about her athletic career, her coaching career, and how data drives good choices and even better results!

Paul is the new head coach of Wasatch Academy. A powerhouse basketball team located in the one-light town of Mount Pleasant, UT. We talk about his journey to become head coach, the stumbling blocks along the way, and how it takes a village to thrive. Paul also highlights the massive impact spirituality has on his life and how it helps him thrive!

Edwin is an incredible coach from the Netherlands and has coached many youth national teams for the Netherlands. He is currently working for AJAX (world renown dutch soccer club) helping them to implement their style of play globally! 

Austin Moss works for the 49'ers as the Director of Player Engagement, basically, the big brother to all the players helping them with anything they might need. He is tasked with welcoming all '49er rookies into the league and training them for success in the NFL. He is an awesome person and has some incredible insight on thriving in the NFL!

Allison is a sleep expert, and we dive into the role of sleep in our lives and how it helps us thrive! We also talk about injury and harsh moments of life that help forge us into iron that can, in turn, help sharpen other peoples' iron!

I grew up watching Justin wrestle at extremely high levels internationally and I loved getting the chance to be coached by him and to interview him on this episode of Thrivecast. 

Coach Ward is Army West Point's Head Wrestling Coach. He talks about the tragedy of losing one of his cadets about one year ago and how the team cam together. We dive into what it takes to thrive in West Point's emerging wrestling program.

Roosevelt and I connected randomly through Linkedin and he has a very bright future ahead of him. He talks about some tragic events in his life and what helped him keep moving forward! We also talk about the nonprofit organization that he runs and its unique approach. Check it out today!

Mike and I jump into what it takes to thrive in the sport of wrestling, especially focusing on the coaches! Mike is the National Coaches Education Program Manager which means he trains every wrestling coach in the country! I loved this conversation and I hope you do too! 

Duncan French is a fantastic profession and leads the UFC Performance Institute as the VP of Performance. We talk about the culture within the UFCPI and what has helped him thrive as a professional and as a human! 

Eric and I dive deep into the culture and everything in between with what goes on behind the scenes at the reigning Stanley Cup Champions St. Louis Blues!

Martell works at the VA and loves to help veterans as they return from service. This is a great episode to understand better what it takes our troops to transition back into civilian life!

MyKayla seeks redemption with one last shot to make the Olympics, she tells her story and shines a light on the experiences she has had as a gymnast and an Olympic Alternate in the 2016 Olympics. Follow her journey on her Instagram here!

Kyle Moore works for the Vegas Golden Knights as the Associate Head Athletic Trainer. He is an awesome dude and we dive into what it takes to bounce back fast from injury and how to know you are ready to return to play! 

Coyte is the best, I loved having him on the show. He tells his story of failing forward into a career he loved. He recently came out with a new book! Be sure to get your copy here!

in this episode, Jeremy and I discuss the crazy conditions of Minor League Baseball players, what he went through, and many other players currently go through to chase their dreams of reaching the big leagues. This was a conversation right as the 2020 season was falling apart because of COVID-19. 

In this episode, Sam and I talk about sales, leadership, and a very interesting concept called: "Self-Deception"! Sam Taggart runs a company called D2DExperts and they help companies boost their sales, get more recruits, and develop more leaders. 

In this episode, I chat with Jenni who is very well acquainted with the tragedy cancer can bring to families. Her story includes a rare genetic mutation, helping her children thrive, and facing the reality of our existence! 

Nahshon Garrett is a NCAA Champion wrestler and is training for the 2021 Toyko Olympics. He is someone I love talking to and had a blast diving deep into what it means to thrive. Check it out!

Gunny is a professional soccer player for the Utah Royals and the National Team for Iceland. She is wildly competitive and very straight forward. Check out this episode! 

Yves Batoba was born in the Congo, escaped it, was a refugee in South Africa, and finally settled in Texas. Hear about his crazy journey and all of his insights into what it takes to thrive. This is not an episode you want to miss!

Jason Gonzalez Is a retired powerlifter and is now a strength trainer for people all over the US! We had a great conversation and really dove into the idea of growing vigorously!

Antoine McClain won a SuperBowl in 2012 with the Baltimore Ravens and his NFL career ended sooner than he wanted it to end. Through this, he forced himself to grow and invest in himself and is receiving the dividends of the hard work he put in! 

My big brother Chase Frost came on the show with me to discuss what thriving means to him especially when it comes to his passion for being a father. We dive into the reasons why we need to deliberately design our lives and how to avoid drifting!

I'm incredibly excited to bring Thrivecast to the podcasting world. I explain what drove me to start a podcast and the important concepts and background information I hope to share with the world!