Grit and Growth

In Part Two of our conversation with NCAA powerhouse coach Jackie Crum, we get into the heart of what really matters in a winning program. Jackie shares how she builds trust with every player on the roster—from stars to fourth-liners—and why touch points, mentorship, and love are her most powerful tools. She gets candid about juggling motherhood, faith, and coaching at the highest level, all while...

University of Wisconsin assistant hockey coach Jackie Crum shares her journey from Regina to NCAA and what sets top recruits apart. She dives into character, culture, and how student-athletes can thrive on and off the ice. Players, coaches, and parents - this episode is packed with insight. Tune in and get inspired in part one of two with Jackie Crum!

In part two with Casey Bruggeman, he gets real about servant leadership, relationships that outlast the scoreboard, and the quiet challenge of doing things the right way. From humbling career shifts to coaching labs in disguise, Casey unpacks how culture is built through consistency, presence, and deep investment. As Jamestown transitions to NCAA Division II, Casey reflects on why high standards a...

What does it take to lead with humility, build meaningful culture, and develop people—not just players? Casey Bruggeman, head coach of the University of Jamestown Jimmies joins us for a conversation that blends coaching insight with deep personal reflection. From small-town Minnesota to navigating the pressures of college athletics, Casey shares how purpose, fear, and faith shape his approach to l...

In this special episode, we revisit some of the most powerful and perspective-shifting moments from Season. From redefining success and legacy with Brook Cupps and Beckie Scott, to navigating ego, impact, and parenting with Rob Bell and Jon O’Sullivan, this compilation pulls together the wisdom that’s stayed with us long after the recording stopped. Coaches like Lisa Thomaidis and Lindsay Wilson c...

From rural Saskatchewan to the Western Hockey League—and now to writing Coaching by Design—this conversation is built on intentionality and impact. In this episode, we dig into the shift from old-school coaching to a values-based, athlete-first approach grounded in curiosity, service, and brutal honesty. From reconciliation with his own father to calling out ego in hockey culture, Scott Dutertre s...

From battling Norway in the legendary Moose Wars to inspiring the Vegas Golden Knights with a basement-made video, Justin Reves returns with more jaw-dropping stories and hard-earned wisdom. In part two, we follow the ride from scrappy content creator to NHL storyteller—and the cost of walking away from “good” to pursue “great.” Hear how authenticity, failure, and a ridiculous tennis headband spar...

Radio host and viral creator Justin Reves joins us to talk grit, growth, and the beauty of failing forward. From launching startups to parenting foster children, Justin’s journey is anything but ordinary. Find out why his “yes” to risk turned into a lifetime of stories, second chances, and surprising success. You won’t want to miss part one of this inspiring and hilariously real conversation.

Part Two of our conversation with Lisa Thomaidis delves into the impact of competitive intensity and internal leadership on team culture. She shares how high-stakes practices and clear roles fuel growth—and reflects on how coaching Team Canada and gaining international experience transformed her perspective.

In part one of our conversation with U Sports coaching legend Lisa Thomaidis, a career-ending injury and a twist of fate catapult her into a head coaching role while still young. What follows is a crash course in leadership, grit, and building something from nothing. This is a story of reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to grow a winning team. Don’t miss it.

Getting cut hurts—but it can build the grit you need most. We explore how embracing hard moments, regulating emotions, and paying attention to what’s working (and what’s not) can fuel your growth and motivation. Part two with Mental Performance Coach Lindsey Wilson.

Mental performance coach Lindsey Wilson discusses why the biggest challenge—and the best solution—often come from within. We explore how athletes succeed with simple methods of building self-belief through focused mental work. Also, how visualizing positive moments can help you reconnect with your sport. All in part one of two with Lindsey Wilson.

In this episode, Rob Clark of That Tall Family Media unlocks the secrets to building a powerful online presence as an athlete. Rob shares game-changing tips on shaping your personal brand, staying authentic, and avoiding the common pitfalls that can damage your digital reputation. Athletes—and parents—will gain essential advice on navigating the digital world wisely, including how to manage phone...

With her journey through youth softball, earning multiple records in Division 1, to present day coaching youth softball clinics across North America and the online community she has built, Megan Rembielak shares her expertise with us. We learn about the importance of preparation, attitude, fighting through doubt, giving it your all, and taking breaks. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Dr. Rob Bell gives us inspiring advice and perspective on how to become our best, and how to enjoy the journey along the way, both as athletes and parents.

World champion track star, metabolic analytics practitioner, and author Cynthia Monteleone dives deep into healthy habits through supplements, minerals, bio-hacking, sleep, red meat, tech devices and more.

CFL All-Star Offensive Lineman, author, speaker, and coach Angus Reid shares his journey from a near-death experience as a teenager to the highs of winning the Grey Cup. You’ll love the humble wisdom and enthusiasm he brings to his everyday life of coaching and parenting.

In Part Two of this interview, Canadian hockey legend Shane Doan’s mom talks about the after-game conversation in the car, billets and the impact they have on your player’s experience, learning beyond the game itself, Commissioner Gary Bettman’s public praise of Shane’s role in the 2004/05 NHL lockout, and more.

In part one of this in-depth interview, Canadian hockey legend Shane Doan’s mom sits down with us to discuss the joy of raising Shane and his siblings on their ranch in Alberta, instilling faith, values and character in her children, and the difficult decision about Shane moving away from home at a young age to play hockey.

Being your authentic self, developing your core pillars for value-based leadership, and so much more. Brook Cupps lays out phenomenal insight on how to be a leader with lasting impact.

We talk to Canadian Olympian Beckie Scott about her rise from childhood skiing in northern Alberta to a gold medal in the 2002 Olympics, her international career advocating for clean sport, and her latest passion project inspiring first nations youth across the country.

Justin (Co-Host) and Andy (Producer) sit down with our new Co-Host Shane Sowden to learn more about his life stories and coaching perspective.

Coach, Author, Certified Trainer, and Instructor Levi Nelson talks about his findings in his doctorate research, and how he applies them to his coaching.

John O’Sullivan, world-renowned author, coach, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Changing the Game Project, sits down with Justin and Shane to talk about the deep influence parents and coaches have on the development of young athletes.

Brock McCormack is a Mental Performance Coach at Peak Performance Sports. He has delivered mental performance programs for teams at high school and collegiate levels, working with athletes in baseball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, wrestling, track & field, and beyond. Brock was a pitcher at the University of Pittsburgh. He knows from personal experience the hardships of working through injuries,...