Now For Later with Eric Mika

Mykayla Skinner an Olympic Gymnast closed out her professional athletic career with a bang, winning a Silver Metal in Vault at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Intense commitment becoming an Elite Gymnast, having a full time job as a professional athlete by the age of 12.  Missing family vacations, school events, & normal teenage actives all for her Olympic dream.  Mykayla opens up about the harsh and...

Lee Anne Pope, a woman deeply rooted in the world of sports due to her upbringing by renowned college coach Lyn Archibald and marriage to NBA player Mark Pope, has had her fair share of preparing "Now for Later". As the time came for her to make the decision to either pursue Division 1 Athletics or pivot in her pursuits Lee Anne ultimately knew herself and her "gut" well enough to know that playin...

Avery Bradley is a renowned NBA player, who has played twelve incredible years in the NBA.  Throughout his career he played for teams such as the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Additionally being recognized as an NBA All-Defensive team member multiple times. Avery shares his life story sharing the struggles and hardships he faced growing up in a tough area, in a single parent home.  Af...

John Stockton played 19 seasons in the NBA , and was one of the greatest point guards the NBA has ever seen. 10 time NBA All-Star, WCAC Player of the Year, played in 2 Olympic Games, & scored over 19,700 points throughout his career. He is known fondly by fans as the man that sent The Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals with his incredible timer buzzing play. John joins Eric for not only his first eve...

Kyle Van Noy, a highly accomplished athlete with two Super Bowl victories under his belt, an ongoing 9 year career in the NFL, and a diverse range of interests and experiences that extend far beyond the football field. Kyle shares his perspective on success in sports and that the importance of communication is rooted in being well-rounded and prepared for life beyond sports.  Constantly learning a...

Aidan Robbins is a current running back for BYU who transferred from UNLV.   Ranked the No. 12 overall prospect in Kentucky and No. 55 running back in the nation (247sports) out of high school, Led UNLV in rushing with 209 carries for 1,011 yards and nine touchdowns in 2022, & Averaged 4.8 yards per carry, while also catching 23 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown in 2022. Originally from Lou...

Pooh Jeter is a renowned basketball player, celebrated for his journey of overcoming obstacles and achieving success. A University of Portland alumnus, Jeter's career is a testament to his resilience, determination, and strong belief in God. His unique perspective on success is rooted in his faith and the importance he places on not letting others' opinions define him. Jeter credits his success to...

Eric Mika sits down with producer Caz for a life update while he is currently traveling with Team USA for the Worlds Cup Eric shares his experiences with the team, including training camps, exhibition games, and meeting guest speakers like General Martin E. Dempsey.  Highlighting the significance of representing the country and the valuable lessons he has learned from working with NBA coaches and...

How did this All-American athlete start a multi-million dollar startup? Ted Ferrin credits the lessons he learned as a college Lacrosse player. Growing up, Ted loved playing sports and was such a fierce competitor he earned the nickname of ‘CompetiTed’. And while Ted was good at lot of sports, he excelled at Lacrosse and it quickly became a huge part of his life and identity. Ted was a 6-time All-...

Today on the podcast, Eric welcomes Ashten Smith-Gooden, the co-founder and COO of Swish Cultures , a basketball media platform  that has since exploded with millions of followers across their channels and regular collaborations with the NBA. Ashten shares her story of growing up with diabetes and learning how to deal with those limitations to compete at a high level in track and volleyball, event...

You may know Steve Young from the 15 seasons he played in the NFL or one of his many athletic accomplishments: Quarterback for the 49ers, MVP of Super Bowl XXIX, Football Hall of Famer and NFL record holder for his passing rate of 112.8. But on Episode 4 of the Now For Later Podcast, Steve opens up about the struggles he faced at the beginning of his playing career, battling intense separation anx...

Join host Eric Mika as he sits down with Shareef O'Neal, a rising star in professional basketball. At the age of 18, Shareef faced a life-changing open-heart surgery that saved his life but left him uncertain about his future in basketball. Undeterred, he embarked on a remarkable path of recovery, relearning to walk, and rediscovering his confidence to prove that he can conquer any challenge. In t...

Join host Eric Mika and snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones as they dive into the early world of snowboarding. Jeremy shares his journey, from discovering skateboarding as a kid to funding his lift tickets with spare change from school vending machines. With his father's support, Jeremy pursued snowboarding full-time and eventually became a prominent figure in the groundbreaking Forum 8 group. Togeth...

In this first episode of the Now for Later podcast, Eric Mika and his producer Caz discuss Eric's journey to the NBA -  from his controversial decision to leave college early to his current career as a professional basketball player.  Eric talks about finding confidence in himself and his career after going undrafted in the 2017 and hopes this podcast can help other athletes who are looking at tha...