The Above Average Podcast

Matt is an endurance athlete and owner of Trust The Plan Coaching, specializing in one-to-one coaching from years of experience in the triathlon and running.

Sydney was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 2 weeks old. Since she has played 5 years of college soccer and continues to be an example for those every where with CF.

Robbie Mertz is a current member of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 2025 USL champion, and member of the USLPA Executive Board.

Have you ever thought about the detail that goes into designing the kitchen in a restaurant? Ryan Mikita does just that. Check out this episode to get a glimpse into a world you probably never thought about.

Marla is the creator behind the account I'd Rather Be Eating, a food account based in Pittsburgh PA. Give this episode a listen to find out her top 5 hot dogs in Pittsburgh.

Frank Barone is a Strength & Conditioning coach who has coached with multiple Division 1 programs, Angel City FC, and even Javier Hernandez (Chicharito).

Derek Scheller, also known as The Cyber Warrior, founded Cyber Warrior Studios to help develop a community of inclusivity and growth. He has created a community aimed to foster growth and support around the information security space.

Travis Smith is a dog trainer for Say It Once Dog Training. Say It Once is located in Pittsburgh, Washington DC and Cincinnati .

Joe Leachko is a co-founder of StudioMe, ready to use studio space that make is simple to create video, podcast and photo content on your terms.

Bob Charland is a councilman for District 3 in the city of Pittsburgh. We discuss becoming an elected official, day to day life in this position and the revitalization of the Southside neighborhood.

Lauren Levenson is a civil litigator at Dinsmore whose practice includes both commercial and construction litigation.

Owner of CrossFit Athletics, located in the Southside neighborhood of Pittsburgh Gabe Trbovich returns to The Above Average Podcast to talk training for the Tactical Games, CrossFit and more.

Ellie Pikula is a former Division 1 athlete and now CEO of up and coming safety app Vigilant.

Mackenzie Smith is the Business Development Manager and handles Creator Partnerships for The Cohort, a creator community based in Pittsburgh, PA. She tells us about how she moved back to Pittsburgh from New York City at 29 started from scratch, only for things to fall right into place.

Jack Wilder is an up and coming country artist from Pittsburgh, PA. We kicked off the podcast by cracking some Guinness, before talking music, Jack's career and what's up next for him.

Alecia joins us for her 3rd episode to tell us about being a law student at the University of Pittsburgh, how law school works and finding her own path.

GianCarlo Lies has founded multiple 7-figure businesses. He joined us to tell about his journey of self improvement as it relates to his relationship with himself, business, and all other aspects of life.

Hannah Schlegel is a co-owner of the new wellness studio MindFuel Method located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh PA. We discuss all things related to breathing, breath-work and how it can improve and be implemented into your day to day life.

Anindya is in graduate school at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We discuss staying fit with a seemingly endless workload and more.

Eric Dick is in his 8th year as a professional goalkeeper in the United States. Beginning in college at Butler and now being in his second year with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. We talk everything from goalkeeping to Pittsburgh to rollercoasters at Cedar Point .

Tony Innamaorato is a a veteran of the Navy and now the Owner of Tower Software and Services LLC. We discuss his transition from being in the military to becoming a business owner and all the life lessons learned along the way.

Calvin Feagins is a former Pittsburgh Park Ranger, now environmental scientist working in the oil and gas industry. He is also an avid nature photographer with his instagram @biota_in_frame amassing over 30,000 followers.

Matt Schwartz is the co-founder of Mindful Method, a social wellness studio, located in the Pittsburgh's Strip District. We discuss cold plunges, saunas, contrast therapy, breath work and more.

Heath Calhoun is the head coach of the highly decorated Clarion University (Now known as Penn West Clarion) Diving team and the host of The Diving Pod.

Hannah Schneider is the owner of the women's clothing boutique Luxe Nouveau in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.