RU STRONG

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast , where we dive deep into the mindset, heart, and hustle of athletes who live with purpose, push past adversity, and pursue greatness in everything they do. I’m your host, Jeff Durr and today’s guest is the embodiment of what it means to build from the groundup. On this episode, we’re joined by Xavier Marcoux a competitor whose journey is fueled by a relentles...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast , hosted by Jeff Durr , where resilience meets opportunity and strength is forged through adversity. Today’s guest is the definition of reinvention and resilience — former standout college football player turned rising sports media entrepreneur, Adam Breneman. Adam’s journey reminds us that in life, you’re going to face adversity. It’s not about avoiding the t...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast , where we dive deep into the mindset, discipline, and heart it takes to succeed, not just in sports, but in life. Today, I’m excited to welcome a special guest, former Florida State standout quarterback, first-round NFL draft pick, and lifelong student of the game, Christian Ponder . Football is in Christian’s DNA. Following in the footsteps of his father, wh...

Welcome to another powerful episode of the RU Strong Podcast , hosted by Jeff Durr , where real athletes share real stories to inspire real strength in life after sports. Today, Jeff sits down with Kordell Young , a former standoutfootball player whose journey is all about grit, growth, and grinding with purpose. From day one, Kordell embraced the mindset of doing what's best for the team . He...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast — where grit meets growth and stories of resilience fuel the next generation. I’m your host, Jeff Durr , and today, we have a powerhouse guest who embodies what it means to build yourself from the inside out , former University of Washington softball standout, mental performance coach, and author of The Real Work , Morgan Stuart . Morgan’s journey is a masterclass...

Welcome to another powerful episode of the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories of resilience, perseverance, and the unbreakable bonds forged through the game of football. Today, we’re honored to have three former University of Maine Black Bear football players, Troy Conquest, Lancelot Theobald Jr., and Duane Ellis Brooks, who share their journey of being Black athletes in Orono,...

"Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of athletes who carry themselves with class, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, on and off the field. Today, we have an incredible guest, someone who embodies resilience, grit, and the power of embracing every lesson life throws at you… Meredith Post. Meredith is a firm believer that success isn’t jus...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast ,where resilience, grit, and the power of the human spirit take center stage. I'm your host, Jeff Durr , and today, we dive into the extraordinary journey of a man who refused to letadversity define him, Dr. Joe Rinaldi . Born with a genetic eye condition that left himlegally blind in his right eye, Joe never wanted to be different, he just wanted to be normal...

"Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast,where resilience meets reality, and where the pursuit of greatness isn’t just an idea, but a way of life. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today, we have an incredible guest who embodies everything this podcast is about. Kevin Dunn, a former college diver who took the lessons learned from failure, the power of mindset, and the relentless pursuit of excellen...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast ,where we dive deep into the journeys of athletes who embrace the grind, face adversity head-on, and come out stronger on the other side. Today, we’re talking quarterbacks, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of greatness with two men who know what it takes to command the huddle, former University of Maine standout Chris Ferguson and current Black Bear quar...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of athletes who have faced adversity head on and come out stronger. I'm your host, Jeff Durr, and today, we have a story of resilience, faith, and personal growth. Joining us is Kya Enos, a former University of Maine softball player whose journey was shaped by unwavering dedication, the guidance of her mother, and an unshak...

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds of high achievers, game-changers, and those who refuse to settle for anything less than elite. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today, we have an incredible guest, someone who embodies what it truly means to dream big, set goals, and create the life she envisions. Jen Graffice is an entrepreneur, a seeker of knowledge, and a fir...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast, where host Jeff Durr dives into the inspiring journeys of athletes, leaders, and game-changers who define resilience and determination. Today’s guest is Anthony Cioffi, a former college standout, professional football player, and a true embodiment of the “all in or not at all” mindset. Anthony’s story is one of relentless preparation, mental toughness, and unwaver...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where we share powerful stories of resilience, leadership, and transformation. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today we have an extraordinary guest who embodies what it means to thrive beyond the game. He’s a former University of Missouri quarterback, a bestselling author of The Sale and Thrive U , and the co-founder of Streamline Books. But beyond the accolades, A...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where we celebrate resilience, determination, and the incredible journeys of individuals who overcome life’s toughest challenges to emerge stronger. I’m your host, Jeff Durr , and today, we’re honored to have a truly inspiring guest, Chloe Timberg . Chloe is a pole vaulter with Olympic aspirations, but her story goes far beyond her incredible athletic achievement...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where we uncover the inspiring stories of athletes who redefine resilience and transform challenges into triumphs. I’m your host, Jeff Durr, and today I’m honored to sit down with former Rutgers Baseball standout and now Doctor of Physical Therapy, Carmen Sclafani. Carmen’s journey is a masterclass in self-discipline, dedication, and living life with purpose. Fro...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , where host Jeff Durr dives deep into the stories of athletes, coaches, and leaders who inspire us to stay strong in life, on and off the field. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Trent Clark, former college baseball player, Major League Baseball coach, and author of the transformational book Leading Winning Teams . Trent’s journey is a masterclass in grit, inte...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast hosted by Jeff Durr, where we dive deep into the journeys of extraordinary individuals who exemplify grit, resilience, and a relentless drive for success. Today, Jeff welcomes Dr. Tommy Wyatt—a former college football player turned Doctor of Physical Therapy—whose story is a masterclass in determination, humility, and the power of a growth mindset. From balancing t...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast, where host Jeff Durr dives into conversations with extraordinary individuals who have embraced resilience, grit, and purpose in all aspects of life. Today’s guest, Gian Paul Gonzalez, a former college basketball player and the inspiring force behind the “All In” lifestyle, joins us to share his powerful journey. Gian Paul has built his life around principles that...

Welcome to the RU Strong podcast, hosted by Jeff Durr! In this episode, we’re excited to welcome former college basketball player Kayla Richardson. Kayla's journey is all about discipline, intentionality, and pushing the limits to excel both on and off the court. With a commitment to working on her weaknesses and a focus on time management, she embodies what it means to stay ready so you don’t hav...

Welcome to the RU Strong podcast, where host Jeff Durr sits down with Sandy Guerrero, a trailblazer in women’s college wrestling. Sandy embodies grit, dedication, and a relentless drive that has positioned her as a rising star in the sport. With a "have to win" attitude and the discipline to reset after every setback, she’s not only a powerhouse on the mat but also a leader among her teammates. Sa...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast , hosted by Jeff Durr , where we dive deep into the journeys of former athletes who have transformed their competitive drive into life success. Today’s guest is Brian Betz , former college soccer player, who embodies the relentless pursuit of personal growth and achievement. Brian’s story is all about finding opportunities and making things happen. He’s a firm beli...

Welcome to the RU Strong podcast, hosted by Jeff Durr. In today’s episode, Jeff sits down with former college and professional football player Mike Devito. Mike’s story is one of grit, discipline, and willpower—doing the difficult things both on and off the field. He shares his journey of transitioning from football to life beyond the locker room, where he deeply misses the brotherhood but finds g...

Welcome to the RU Strong Podcast, where host Jeff Durr delves into the journey of athletes who embody resilience, leadership, and strength both on and off the field. Today’s guest is someone who knows what it means to fight for success, not just in sports but in life, former college football player and current college football coach Dan Garrett. Dan has built his teams around core values that go b...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the RU Strong Podcast with your host, Jeff Durr. Today, we’re joined by Kat Palaia, former college women’s lacrosse player, who lives by a set of core values that have shaped her both on and off the field. For Kat, it’s all about showing up—because the way you show up is what you get back. Her journey is defined by service to others, leadership, and making a...