Just A Cup

2020 Olympian, Cherelle Thompson from Trinidad & Tobago shares how she got started in swimming,. What it's like be from an Island country and love the water! We talk food, swimming funding, chasing her Olympic dreams and the legacy she wants to leave! Please subscribe to Just A Cup, give us a rating, leave a comment and then share so we can help grow at podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

Paralympian Gold medalist, David Blair joins the conversation this week as we chat about his amazing journey from Utah High School State Champion to Weber State school record holder to six international medals for Team USA.   He gives his unique perspective on strength training and recovery.  Do you use a sauna? He believed in it so much that he built one at his home.  What is a Paralympic athlete...

Brandon Miller talks about his journey from an age group world record to his NCAA Championship while at Texas A&M.  What lead to his discussion to run for legendary coach, Pat Henry.  We talked the atmosphere that the Brooks Beasts TC has built.  The influence of his mother as his coach to his faith that drives his passion are among some of the topics we tackle this week. Follow Brandon's jour...

Charisma Taylor joins the conversation this week! Her name describes her perfectly! We talk future ambitions to open a pastry shop, being coached by a Bahamas legend, travel as a professional track & field athlete to start.  An engaging discussion on her love for representing a small but athletic rich island. Follow Charisma's journey: https://www.instagram.com/charismahmstaylor/ https://www.f...

Kevin Ankrom is a highly accomplished Performance Sports Executive and four-time Olympic Head Coach with over 20 years of experience in leading national teams to success on the global stage. He has served as the High-Performance Director and Head Coach for numerous national governing bodies, including Hong Kong Sports Institute, Athletics New Zealand, Athletics Ireland, USA Lacrosse, USA Diving. H...

Deep conversation around leadership, impact of training at the various levels from high school through the pros, how Ray Lewis lead by example, what it takes for success at the highest level, great stories about hall of famers plus so much more! Jeff Friday has over 28 years experience, in the college, pro football, and high school, spending 21 seasons in the National Football League with the Viki...

One of the most talented and versitale athletes on the planet joins the Just A Cup podcast! Devon Allen a 2x Olympian and member of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles is our guest.   We talk about life in the NFL as a dual sport athlete.  What stadium is his favorite to compete in both football and track and field.   Did he get more nervous in the Olympics or his NFL debut? Love for Thai food, overcomi...

Our first coach to be on the podcast! We have Harvard University's Jason Saretsky, the William McCurdy Director of Track & Field and Cross Country.   Jason is in his 18th year at the helm of the Crimson.  Harvard's won 16 Ivy League titles and has been ranked in the Top 20 nationally 5 times in the last five years during the indoor, outdoor and cross country seasons.  Saretsky covered a range...

Who doesn't love the Mile! The most iconic distance in all of sport. High School & NCAA Mile Champion, Henry Wynne provides on tips on training, what makes a great miler, and the value of teammates in success.   Those are a few of the topics covered in this week's podcast! Follow on Henry on Instagram @h_wynning or The Brooks Beasts TC @brooksbeaststc SUBSCRIBE Please subscribe, like, leave a comm...

Incredible perspective from an Olympic Gold Medalist and new Head Scout for USA Women's Ice Hockey!  We touch on a variety of topics from favorite team trips, living in the home of champions, Boston to how a Maryland girl excelled in hockey. Haley also shares valuable tips for training and improving speed on the ice. Follow on Haley on X @skroops28 or on Instagram @skroops28 SUBSCRIBE Please subsc...

Wrestling fans! We have Joey Bag of Donuts or Joey Worldwide, two ways people refer to him.  I would prefer intense or compassionate.  McKenna a US Freestyle wrester is a 2x Pan American Continental champion, multiple-time Grand Prix medalist, World Under 23 medalist and US National Champion.  The former Ohio State Buckeye goes in-depth about the non-profit he champions, the valuable lessons learn...

Engaging conversation from this "Blue Collar" Olympian from the Boston area.  Heather Maclean shares her love for hometown Dunkin, visits to the Museum of the Brokenhearted in Croatia, dealing with her own mental health, what's her motivation and Paris 2024 plus so much more in this week's podcast! A must listen and share! Follow on Heather on Instagram @heather_maclean31 Please subscribe, like, l...

Switching from college football to rugby.  Reality that speed kills in all sports.  What's it feel like to serve? Scoring for the U23's in competition.  Solid advice for all young athletes that applies to others too. Find out more about rugby at  https://usa.rugby DM   https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanfetzer/ or @coachfetz more information or if you have a guest suggestion Hosted by Simplecast, an...

  Gebben is a world and national champion sporting clay shooter based in Tucson, Arizona.  The UA grad started shooting at the age of nine and has developed into on the of the worlds best.   Gebben shares a unique perspective on an ancient sport including stories of amazing stuffed chicken in Dubai, how he came to know his wife, specific functional training for shooting plus so much more.  Want to...

Struggles to success, the inspiring story of Trayvon Bromell. From his reason for choosing New Balance to what motivates the 6th fastest human ever to reach new heights! Plus the importance of your coach, the value of education, studying theology, dirt bikes, photography, the Olympic experience and so much more in this week's podcast! A must listen! Follow on Instagram @trayvonbromel DM   https://...

India's Sisters In Sweat join Bryan Fetzer for a discussion about the role of sports and fitness for women in the Indian society and the impact it has across all ages.  Co-founders, Swetha Subbed (Nike fitness) and Tanvie Hans (professional soccer player) talk about the beginnings of the company, what impact it is having on the women of India, experiences in truly cold weather and even have some f...

2024 US Olympian and 2023 Pan Am Games gold medalist, Bridget Williams (women's pole vault) talks preparation, life/sport balance, training and her first international medal. Justa Cup is an organic conversation with some of the world's greatest athletes and the coaches who coach them hosted by Coach Bryan Fetzer over a cup of..... We'll talk training, adversities, life, future plans and a whole l...