Aaron Thigpen & Erik Johnson

Ask Aaron and EJ - The Brand and The Source

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Straight talk on the culture of sport, athletic development and sports performance. For athletes, parents coaches, trainers and anyone enthusiastic about the current state of youth, high school and college sports.

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Aaron Thigpen & Erik Johnson

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Sports

Latest episode

Jun 13, 2026

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Episodes

Arm Management Video - 6 Weeks out 29.12.2021

Spring training is coming up, what shape is your arm in? 

Arm Management- Six Weeks Out 24.12.2021

It's about six weeks until the spring season. What type of shape is your arm in? is it ready?

Handling Rejection - Video 22.12.2021

Rejection is part of the recruiting process, how will you handle it?

Handling Rejection 20.12.2021

Whats the appropriate response?

Player Rankings 12.12.2021

What are they really worth?

Getting Recruited- Are You Fishing In The Wrong Pond? 05.12.2021

Do you really match up with the schools you go in front of?

Training Through The Season 27.11.2021

Is the competitive season detraining your athlete?

The Parent Affect 20.11.2021

Parents you can be affecting your athletes performance. 

Bet On Yourself 08.11.2021

Most successful athletes learn how to bet on themselves.

Player Development & Winning- Two Sides of The Same Coin 24.10.2021

What's more important, development or winning? 

The Jon Gruden Incident- What Can Athletes Learn? 18.10.2021

The implications of professionalism and social media, what can athletes take away from the Jon Gruden story. 

The "Fix Me" Mentality 10.10.2021

Quick fixes don't lead to long term development.

An Athletes Daily Schedule- Its All In A Days Work 03.10.2021

Listener question - What should the typical day look like for a aspiring D1 athlete?

USA Elite- How to Be A Top 36 Player 18.09.2021

Do you have the right stuff? What does it take to be a top USA prospect. 

What Parents Should Know: 12yr Old Athletes 11.09.2021

12yrs old crucial but not critical. Survey the sports landscape and prepare to make the right decisions.  

Managing Your Weaknesses 04.09.2021

Handling weaknesses, athlete intensity, engagement, intent and even "copious notes" this episode has it all. 

Hey Freshman Are your Ready? 29.08.2021

Hey freshman are your ready for High School sports?

Execution & Effort 13.08.2021

Training for purpose not reps. Instead of counting, make it count. 

Regaining Your Competitive Spirit 08.08.2021

With the backdrop of covid19 and all that it has entailed, how can athletes regain and maintain their competitive spirit this late in the summer. 

NIL & When To Turn Pro? 31.07.2021

The landscape of prep sports is changing, is it for the better?

On The Road- Play, Rest, Fun 24.07.2021

Get the most out of your travel season without compromising performance.

Home Training: 5 Personal Qualities That Lead to Athletic Success 16.07.2021

Building a champion starts at home

Summer Burnout 10.07.2021

Were halfway through the summer and were seeing signs of burnout already. What can you do to finish strong. 

Is Junior College A Viable Choice? 27.06.2021

Is Junior College a Viable Choice for Student-Athletes? Exploring the Benefits of the Junior College Pathway As the world of collegiate athletics continues to evolve, the question of whether junior college is a viable choice for student-athletes has become increasingly relevant. In this article, we delve into the insights shared by Coach EJ the Brand and Coach Aaron the Source, who provide a compe...

Can You Put The Fight In The Dog? 20.06.2021

Is grit, competitiveness innate or can it be instilled in our athletes. 

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