All Things Performance

As we get closer to the end of the NFL season, we break down what happened in the Divisional Round, and make predictions for the respective Championship games. There is spirited debate on some of the top headlines, and ends with a conversation on Circumstance and Identity. The playoffs are where many high performers experience pressure, and may sometimes be judged unfairly. Even though sports is b...

As the NFL playoffs whittle down to 8 teams, Josiah and Derek talk about the remaining group, and they also talk about resilience. Many people get knocked down in life. In fact, we ALL get knocked down in life. And whether or not we get back up and become as good or better than we were before is our choice. Whether you are an NFL coach, a parent, or just someone who is trying to earn an honest liv...

This podcast opens up debates & discussion on the 2023 NFL playoffs. We don't break down every team, but it was close! We talk about alot including the following: *Most exciting coach to watch   *What happened if Mark Sanchez stayed another year USC? *The most disrespected team in the NFL *Why has Green Bay not evolved? *Andy Reid vs. Sean Payton   *Bill Walsh's Coaching Universe *How Derek evalua...

On Monday, January 2, 2022, the sports world saw something that was rare. Many sports aficionados, analysts, fans, and athletes attest that they had never seen anything like it. After a routine tackle, Buffalo Bill Safety, Damar Hamlin, tackled Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals. After the tackle, Hamlin is seen getting up to his feet and immediately collapsing back down. After being resuscitat...

Late release, but had to get it to you guys! Join Josiah & Derek for an unscripted podcast that ends with a gut punch. We talk about all things NFL, opportunities, and the richest place on earth…. ….it's not where you think.   Get your free e-book here:  Tactical Field Manual

There is nothing like breaking down some football after a long break.  In this podcast, Josiah & Derek share their thoughts on Week 13 in the NFL, and what happens when everyone has their version of the "TRUTH" Get your free e-book here:  Tactical Field Manual

In this episode, Josiah puts a bow on the Mastery conversation: The main question he hits on is: *How can I achieve mastery quicker ? Although there are many paths to success, achieving mastery usually comes down to 2 things. Josiah also gets into the key ingredient of mastery, and some of the prerequisites before you get to this highly desired place. Join us for this conversation, and be challeng...

Today I wanted to share with you the 5 Levels of Performance. Not everybody attacks their craft the same way. When you look at this list, I want you to determine where you think you are, and what you're going to do about it. Level 1: "I'm happy to be here". Wide-eyed and bushy tailed; you love the gear, the food, and the amenities. You're just happy you made it to the Show, the League, the Big Tim...

*What is happening in Green Bay? *$100M to Gruden, 6 OC's and counting; Derek Carr...sorry bro *Are the Jets & Dolphins for real?! *Jeff Saturday...from 0 to 100 REAL QUICK Join us as we try to solve the world's problems in less than 45 minutes Get your free e-book here:  Tactical Field Manual

Many people aspire to become a Master of their craft. With that, comes many questions: *Do I really need 10,000 hours to become a master?   *What about child prodigies?   *At what point do you know that you are a master?   *How can I achieve mastery quicker? In this two-part series, we are going to talk about some of the responsibilities and attributes of mastery, understand how someone is progres...

Many people use terms loosely, and in doing so we lose the actual definitions. This is a problem. Although we speak about several topics in this podcast, three main areas of emphasis are toughness, spirituality, and burnout. These terms are no exception when it comes to vanilla definitions.   Can we truly become tougher (mentally, physically, and even spiritually???) Is your faith or your spiritua...

What do you do with the words? As an athlete, you have likely heard harsh criticism from fans, enemies, and even family members. Some of you may have even had a coach tell you that you would never make it, or that you sucked, and that you should stick with   ___fill in the blank___. Many of us have internalized these words and have used it to fuel great careers. In like fashion, many of us have he...

Often times in the world of high-performance, you'll run into people with big personalities. Although there is nothing wrong with big personalities, sometimes these big personalities can be intimidating; even worse, they use intimidation to manipulate people and situations. In this show, we hit on current events, and what to do when you run into somebody who is an INTIMIDATOR (some people call the...

When is it OK to rest? Do the Players know what they are getting into before they strap on the pads? What is the most dangerous sport? We get into ALL of this and then some in today's show. You can't fully justify any controversial side without looking at the OTHER side. Tua Tagovailoa's injury is sure to ratchet up scrutiny concerning certain processes; hoplely this will be a galvanizing moment i...

Victor Makinde is a coach and entrepreneur. He is our special guest today. As a family friend, Josiah has known Victor since childhood. The conversation is both candid and insightful. This podcast is a perfect blend of Mental Performance, Business, and Development. Josiah and Victor hit on the following areas: *Why sports is the best social program *African proverbs & goal setting *Perfect games v...

Bobby Magallanes is the Assistant Hitting Coach for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball. He is our special guest today. In this podcast, we will learn more about the reigning World Series Champions, Atlanta Braves, how Bobby goes about his business, what kept him going on the 31-year grind to the Big Leagues, and more. On this channel, we are committed to uploading life-changing and inspir...

Join us as we interview our first INTERNATIONAL GUEST, Sam Whitehead. All the way from Milton Keynes, England. Josiah was Sam's strength coach while he was competing collegiately at Grand Canyon University almost a decade ago. Sam turned Pro in 2015, and golfs professionally on the Clutch Pro Tour and EuroPro Tour with the European Tour School. Sam is straight-up, no-nonsense, and pulls no punches...

One of the more nostalgic podcasts for me is with today's guest, Richard Lucero. We were teammates back in 2002 at Northern Arizona University, and we both grew up on the South Side. Rich has an extensive background with sports, specifically the game of football. He was fortunate enough to play the game he loved through college, and a few years professionally. Football has allowed him to live acro...

As we head into July, Josiah further breaks down the importance of development over specialization for Athletes. Should your young Athlete be competing in their sport all year? Once they've found a sport they love, shouldn't we just pour all of our resources into that sport? He hits on the following points: *How The Medical World Does It…Develop Early-Specialize Later *Why There is Never A Wrong T...

In today's podcast, Josiah talks about the difference between Perception and Reality. Many of us have heard the old adage "perception is reality". This misnomer is challenged in this podcast. In this short podcast, Josiah talks about: *Sports & Modern fairytales *What athletes struggle with most *The truth about the court of public opinion *The controversial etymology of the word "sincere" *Filter...

In this episode, Josiah and Derek talk about some hot topics and current events. Join us for this conversation as we peel back the layers on the following topics: *NIL Deals Done Well (Jocelyn Alo & Oklahoma) *Are You Gonna Wear The Patch? *NBA Finals *LIV Deal (Everyone Gets A Check!!!!) *Trinity Rodman Contract, Women's Soccer & $22 mil In Backpay *Inspiring Words from Draymond Green Get your fr...

By far, one of my favorite podcasts thus far. Jeffrey Birthwright aka "Birf" joins Derek and I on today's show. We were all teammates back in 2002 at Northern Arizona University. When you get 3 former teammates together to talk about our kids, sports, and current events, it gets intense. Birf is one of the most authentic people you will ever meet. He is hilarious and zeal for helping people shines...

Starting off the month of June, Josiah breaks down what to look for in any mental skills program. It may actually shock you. He also hits on: *His NBA Finals Pick *How To Determine Whether A Mental Skills Program Is Working *Staying the Course (Especially In Summer) *AND MORE Get your free e-book here:  Tactical Field Manual For More Inspiration & Life Changing Messages SUBSCRIBE ►►►►   https://ww...

Starting with his experiences as an NCAA athlete (basketball) at Seattle University, Dr. Makinde has an extensive background in Sports Medicine and conditions involving active populations. Throughout his training and subsequent practice, he has worked with athletes of all ages and skill levels including work with Arizona State University, the University of Washington, the University of Utah, Seatt...

In this episode, Josiah and Derek talk about some hot topics and current events. Join us for this conversation as we peel back the layers on the following topics: *NFL Draft (most boring ever) *Ryan Tannehill's comments (wow) *NBA Playoffs *Jerry Jones Car Accident *Dave Chappelle & The Missed Tackle *How To Sit Courtside at a Laker's Game Get your free e-book here:  Tactical Field Manual For More...