The Athletic School Podcast

Do the results matter? How hard are you attacking? 3 degrees, 2 years in Afghanistan serving in the army can have a huge impact on your life. Stephen had a challenging trajectory where he saw things that we are not used to. Stoicism, getting out of my comfort zone, and books are some of the techniques that he used to become successful nowadays. 

Katie played NCAA volleyball and pursued her professional career even after being seriously injured. She spoke of the differences between professional and college volleyball. We also talked about her career as a coach and how she creates a culture in her team.

Are you listening to the negative thoughts and negative people around you? Do you believe in yourself? Katie and Tim went through really hard times, but they overcame the obstacles that life gave to them with a lot of effort after an accident and traumatic brain injury that each of them faced. They went to rehab and found strength where they did not seem to have any. Nowadays, they impact other pe...

Do you think success and peak performance is a choice? In this episode, we discussed some of the mindsets, habits, and paths that guided the best athletes and personalities of all time to achieve so many good results over the years. 

How competitive are you? Do you always want to win? Stefana is 10x All American, Pan American Champion, and Fargo Champion. In this episode, she shared her path to all the good results that she achieved and how competitive she is. 

Leadership skills and ability to influence people can be a factor that helps many athletes to succeed. Then, Spencer Farha a professor with a degree in counseling and student development with an emphasis in athletic administration brought many teachings on leadership skills and how to influence people in a good way. We also talked about the athlete's role in our society and how sports can impact p...

How is your mindset? Tough enough? For Jeff Lam, a volleyball player, all-American, all-conference, and player of the year seems to never be enough. His mindset, mental and physical toughness have brought many awards that he shares how he created a winner mindset.