Smalls Talk

Tom is joined by a great friend and mentor Coach Jamion Christian to discuss learning from adversity, creating a team of support, self-reflection in times of struggle, and more! Follow Jamion on twitter: @JamionChristian Follow Jamion on Instagram: @Jamion_Christian As an advisor at Speakeasy Sports, and former head college basketball coach for a decade, Jamion thrives in challenging situations an...

Tom is joined by CEO and Co-Founder of SEQL Rob de Wolff to discuss equality in athletics, how SEQL is leveling the playing field, and living a life of purpose! Rob de Wolff is the CEO and Co-Founder of SEQL, a company looking to disrupt amateur athletics by breaking down barriers in the space and pioneering a more equitable future  He attended Virginia Military Institute and  SEQL is a...

Tom is joined by two experienced clinicians (Kristen Mackel and Sarah Farris) to break down common myths surrounding therapy, and how we can normalize treating mental health the same as our physical health.   About Kristen Mackel, LCSW: Kristen Mackel, LCSW is the co-founder of The Center for Grit and Growth. For over 15 years, she has provided clinical mental health services to high performi...

Tom is joined by Elite Performance Coach and Co-Founder of the Future Fitness Training App Joshua Bonhotal to discuss how he left the top of the performance world for a fitness technology startup with unlimited potential.  Joshua talks about taking risks, the skill of showing up each day no matter how challenging it becomes, and how he coped with the anxiety and uncertainty of the future (pun...

Tom is joined by Brittany VanderGroef and Hayley Kmack (two former collegiate athletes) to discuss their experiences navigating body image as collegiate athletes, and the unrealistic standards athletes have to face today.   About Brittany VanderGroef: Brittany is currently an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Fordham University in The Bronx, New York. Her previous stops include Ion...

Tom is joined by South Dakota Mines Director of Performance Reg Overton to discuss the "macho man" culture in athletics, being authentic as a coach, and how to create an environment that allows athletes to be themselves. About Reg: Reginald “Reggie” Overton was named Director of Performance at South Dakota Mines on April 4, 2022 and is in his first year at the institution. Overton has eight years...

Host Tom Smalley is joined by recently retired Professional Tennis Player Kevin Anderson to discuss his journey about overcoming mental health stigma as an elite professional athlete while achieving a #5 ranking worldwide. Tom and Kevin touch on topics such as: the best ways to be a supportive coach, why OCD does NOT help performance, and what he wish he knew about anxiety at the beginning of his...

Host Tom Smalley is joined by Drexel Men's and Women's Basketball Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Hays to discuss the high performance model he is implementing at Drexel, how to help student athletes build lifelong skills, and treating athletes as human beings first. Chris Hays joined the Drexel University Strength & Conditioning staff as the new Head S&C Coach for the Men’...

Host Tom Smalley is joined by former college hooper Dom LeMorta to discuss how mental health challenges nearly took the game of Basketball away from him. Join them as they discuss topics such as overcoming mental health struggles, finding a place you feel valued, youth athlete burnout, and more!

Host Tom Smalley dives into his personal mental health journey, talks about the stigma he has faced throughout his life, and previews some exciting future episodes.