The Brooks Ellis Podcast

In this episode, Brooks takes you on a journey through his personal experiences of leadership—both on and off the field. From leading the Fayetteville Bulldogs to two state championships, to captaining the Arkansas Razorbacks through victories over SEC powerhouses, and finally, learning from the best football minds in history with the New England Patriots, Brooks shares the secret ingredient that...

What do Olympic Gold Medalists Noah Lyles, Qunicy Hall, Cole Hocker, NFL All-Pro Frank Ragnow, Razorback legends Trey Flowers and Martrell Spaight have in common? Learn what separates the good from the great in this short but impactful episode by Brooks Ellis. If you're interested in supporting our podcast, please reach out to brooks@brookselliscoaching.com. For more information from Brooks El...

For aspiring young athletes and their parents, our latest podcast episode featuring Carson Shaddy is an inspiring story that embodies the essence of dedication and perseverance in the world of collegiate sports. From walk-on to leading the Razorbacks in one of the most competitive environments in college sports, culminating in multiple College World Series appearances, Shaddy's story is a test...

Hjalte Froholdt, Arizona Cardinals starting Center, former Arkansas Razorback, and native Danish Viking, joins the Snap to Whistle Podcast to discuss the trials and triumphs of his football journey, which brought him all the way across the United States to Arizona, where he currently plays. Beginning with a passion for the sport and simply taking it one day at a time, Hjalte exemplifies what it me...

From humble beginnings in Searcy, AR, to being drafted and making it to a Super Bowl in the NFL, becoming an Arkansas Razorback and ALL-SEC OLB/DE legend along the way, we are honored to have Jeb Huckeba join the Snap to Whistle Podcast for the first episode of Season 2. We discuss the importance of athletics in childhood, Coach Huck's journey to becoming a Razorback, and the importance of a g...

Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, and Andy Reid, are just a few of the greats... What do they all have in common? Yes, the physical attributes like height and general athletic talent and build, but they didn't begin their careers as the greats nor were their paths easy. How many comebacks have these greats all led? Last minute game winning drives by Brady, overcoming horrible seasons...

Austin and Brooks discuss the recent playoff games that might have been the best playoff football we've seen in a very long time. They also dive into why those two teams were able to execute undefeated seasons, a nearly impossible feat in today's football climate. Thanks for your support. Let us know how we're doing and what topics you'd like for us to discuss in the comments below...

As the football season winds down, join us for a deep dive into the crucial yet often overlooked phase – the off-season. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting, we've got you covered. Explore tailored insights based on age and performance levels. Discover tips, strategies, and personal experiences to make your off-season count. Learn from our journeys as we share what worked for...

Football is the ultimate training ground for life. Not only are you developing the physical skills and resilience needed to overcome physical stressors in life, you're also developing mental fortitude, leadership, work ethic, and teamwork, all critical, timeless skills needed in the real world.

Brooks and Austin break down the beauty of playing in a bowl game and how it's much more desirable than being home for the holidays. Learn about the experiences they had at the Texas Bowl (2014) and Liberty Bowl (2015) and how important those games are for developing players. They also give their playoff game predictions, between Alabama and Michigan in the Rose Bowl and Washington and Texas i...

Austin and Brooks discuss the best ways to boost your recruiting profile and get noticed by college scouts in the offseason and during the season. These include attending summer camps at college campuses, having a great season, and scattering your electric highlight tape to anyone and everyone. Don't miss this exciting and informative episode with a bunch of helpful tips to get you to the coll...

As the College Football Playoff rankings come out, chaos ensues. Listen to the hot takes from Austin and Brooks as they dissect what the committee got wrong and what they got right. Next, Bobby Petrino makes a return to Arkansas where he was infamously fired for a scandal over a decade ago. Will he bring Arkansas back to where they were before he left? Last but not least, Fayetteville won the stat...

Elevating yourself is great. Elevating yourself and the people around you is even better. As a team sport, football requires leaders to emerge for a team to be successful. Leadership is a critical element of an elite football player, and when a team cultivates influential leaders, it can overcome minor talent deficits hindering success on the field. Leadership is not about being the loudest one on...

Brooks Ellis and Austin Allen, two ex-NFL athletes, team up to share their football experience that brought them all the way to the top level. Hear the crazy stories, the ups and downs, and the celebrations and hardships that helped these two "hometown heroes" go from playing little league football together to winning SEC football games under the lights and eventually competing against t...