Hustle and Pro - Frisco's Sports Podcast

Episode 169: Meet some of the biggest names at FC Dallas. Part of what I do as a local media member is cover team media days, press conferences, events, announcements and games. This episode gives you a peek into two pre-season FC Dallas activities. From a press conference with the coach in Spain to a cocktail event with players and team owners, enjoy this episode on FC Dallas. Resources: FC Dalla...

Episode 168: Spud is Kaity. Floyd is Spud. She is Floyd. It’ll all make sense when you watch this episode with RoughRiders host, Kaity Floyd. We talk about her work with the RoughRiders, Frisco Fighters, Allen Americans, and more. We recorded from School of Rock, where Kaity teaches music to her students (of all ages). Learn more about her music, tattoos and cats, too. Enjoy this episode with Kati...

Episode 167: Let’s take a minute to chat about what’s going on in the news, specifically in the NFL. And I do a quick recap of Hustle and Pro’s guests in 2022. We talked to a lot of AMAZING athletes, coaches, and broadcasters. I'm thankful for them all, and look forward to meeting more guests in 2023.

Episode 166 : Discovery Channel called it the “Impossible Row”, and our guest, John Petersen experienced it and tells us what it is, why he did it and what he learned from it. We talk about trust, leadership and building teams, specifically in John’s work in education.  Resources: Discovery Channel Media Short from the “Impossible Row” Article on the Row:  East Bay Times Threshold Rising | thresho...

Episode 165: Our guest is Cedric Thornton , former NFL defensive tackle who played for the Eagles, Cowboys and Bills. We sit down in Cedric’s gym to talk about what shaped his NFL career and the lasting impacts he strives to make on teammates and the next generation. 

Episode 164: Come with me to Media Day of the Dallas Mavericks’ G-League affiliate team, the Texas Legends. We walk you thru the concourse of Comerica Center and quick interviews with the Legends 2022-23 roster. You’ll meet James Banks, Yudai Baba, Olin Carter, Tyler Dorsey, Mo Gueye, Amauri Hardy, Jaden Hardy and more.

Episode 163: The US Army Bowl is bringing youth talent from across the country to Frisco in December. The Ford Center at the Star will host high school all Americans in the 2022 US Army Bowl. In addition to the game, youth athletes and their families will head to Frisco […]

Episode 162: Collin Smith is a right back within the FC Dallas system and he sat down with Hustle and Pro to talk soccer, coaches and pre-game rituals. We learned a lot from the Frisco native about his transition from youth to club to FCD Academy. Enjoy this chat getting […]

Episode 161: Frisco ISD is big – like 60,000 students, 12,000 student athletes and 640 coaches big. We sit down with Grace McDowell, who is at the helm of Frisco ISD Athletics. We’re talking about her long-time role within the district and the scope of the Athletic Director role.

Episode 160: Growing up in Nottingham, football has always been in Dennis Genas’ life. In episode 160 of Hustle and Pro Dennis discusses his life in football (soccer now that he’s a Texan) as a player, coach and parent.. Enjoy this chat getting to know Dennis Genas. Resources: Dennis Genas […]

Episode 159: Internships, internships, internships. Tristin Meza knows how to play the game to reach those goals. In this episode we talk about Tristin’s experience as a soccer player and now helping access and develop players in ODP, plus journalism, sports management and broadcasting experience with the Texas Legends, FC Dallas, and The Dallas Morning News. Enjoy this chat getting to know Tristi...

Episode 158: The Voice Behind the Beard, Chris Buccambuso himself, joins Hustle and Pro for episode 158. We talk to the Public Address Announcer about his 12 seasons with FC Dallas so far, his newer role with the Frisco RoughRiders and so many more Frisco sports where you’ll hear his familiar voice.  Resources: FC Dallas - https://www.fcdallas.com Frisco RoughRiders - https://www.milb.com/frisco C...

Episode 157:  We’re having a little baseball fun with Jack Walker. Getting his young fan’s perspective on the great mascots in the minors plus a quick review of his first game at Globe Life Field. Resources: MiLB – https://www.milb.com Texas Rangers – https://www.mlb.com/rangers   Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @ hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro....

Episode 156: This episode will make you want to get outside and bike, hike and explore the parks and trails in Frisco. Shannon Coates, Director of Parks and Rec for the City of Frisco and Conners Ladner , principal at landscape architecture firm Design Workshop, talk with us about two upcoming park projects. Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green will feature everything from groves, bike...

Episode 155: Our guest Ethan Lollar recently graduated from Frisco ISD’s Memorial High School. A multi-sport athlete, he played most of his high school seasons at Quarterback and will continue that path as he goes to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore later this summer. Give me a comment, a wave, a […]

Episode 154: Frisco RoughRiders first baseman, Blaine Crim, sits down with Hustle and Pro to talk baseball in Frisco. We talk about his journey leading up to the minor leagues, living with teammates and his wife at the same time, and his mindset as DH and first base.  RESOURCES: • Frisco RoughRiders: https://www.milb.com/frisco • Blaine Crim: Bio | Twitter: @Bcrim23 Give me a comment, a wave, a me...

Episode 153: Guest Brooke Leverette tells us about the work of the FC Dallas Foundation, including field development, community action grants, Gear Up, the FCD Unified team, Steam FC and more. There's so much more than what we see on the pitch. FC Dallas Foundation is working year round behind the scenes to better our local communities. RESOURCES: • FC Dallas Foundation https://www.fcdallas.com/co...

Episode 152: Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life ‘then and now’. Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life 'then and now'. We discuss the ways sports teaches you teamwork, work ethics, winning and losing, time management and how we now pass those q...

Episode 151: Texas Legends point guard, Carlik Jones sat down with Hustle and Pro to discuss his rookie season. What’s it like getting a Mavs call up on your birthday? Texas Legends point guard, Carlik Jones sat down with Hustle and Pro to discuss his rookie season. What's it like getting a Mavs call up on your birthday? Now that you are a Frisco and Dallas player who you rooting for in the playof...

Episode 150: Sean Bass, Sports Director at KTCK 1310 and 96.7 The Ticket joins us for a chat about The Ticket, Rangers and RoughRiders baseball, Mavs playoffs and more. This was a big deal for me to get to chat with Sean and visit the Ticket studios.  Hope you enjoy the discussion! RESOURCES: • The Ticket https://www.theticket.com • Rangers talk with Sean Bass: Diamond Pod | Diamond Talk • Sean Ba...

Episode 149: Gerryl Krilic gives us tips on how athletes can stay hydrated without the artificial sweeteners that can stump our bodies or the high amounts of sugar our bodies aren’t meant to handle. Gerryl is a Board Certified Heath Coach Provider, AND also happens be an Iron Man triathlete I learned a lot hearing from Gerryl, so here’s to hoping this episode helps someone else learn a new healthy...

Episode 148: Come to Media Day with me! See what it’s like to sit in on the player and coach interviews at the media event that kicks off each sports’ season. I’m bringing you along to Riders Field, aka the home of the Frisco RoughRiders.  You’ll get a peek into some of the interviews with Jack Leiter, Jordan Procyshen, Cole Ragans, Dustin Harris, Chase Lee, and Blaine Crim. The ballpark is my hap...

Episode 147: Our guest this episode has competed for a high school state title FOUR times. We talk to Wakeland High School Swimmer Conor McKenna about those 4 trips to state, his club competitions, his support system, and his plans to keep competing as he heads to Princeton.  Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @ hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com .

Episode 146: It’s the end of March 2022. It’s the beginning of our 4th year on Hustle and Pro. Let’s take a minute to reflect on the last few years and how much has changed in our lives, and specifically what that looks like for this podcast.  What are we doing? What's next? Is this your full time job? I want your feedback. Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle...

Episode 145: Brian Wysong sits down to talk about his own sports resume, especially his background as a competitive soccer player. We talk about parenting his own kids in sports and how much sports shaped his life and his career. He says hard work and dedication, just like he learned from sports, is the same spirit that led to the success of Tumbleweed TexStyles.   Tumbleweed TexStyles: https://tu...