The Athletic School Podcast

What does it take to become an Olympian, set records, and win multiple awards? In this episode, former U.S. Olympic Team player Donald Suxho shares his inspiring journey on how he left his home country Albania, and came to the US to showcase his determination and hard work and make a difference on and off the volleyball court.

Dealing with mental health can't be tough at times, and making big decisions is part of the process. In this episode, Angela, a former softball player shares some of her battles and how she made the best decision for herself.

In this episode, Zach Schenken the founder of The Vitruvian, shares his ideas and insights on how to master yourself and become the best version of yourself.

In this episode, our guest speaker JJ Williams, a D1 athlete talks about his motivations, the difference between high school and D1 athletics, and how he is on the path to becoming the best athlete he can be.

In this episode, we brought Coach B, a mental performance coach to talk about how athletes can improve their mental performance so they can thrive on and off the field.

In this episode, Canadian runner Sebastian Lind shares his path toward achieving greatness, his mindset, the grind, and much more.

In this episode, our guest speaker teaches us about MindMapping, how to get our ideas straight, how to achieve our goals, and how to get the best out of our minds.

This episode discusses our top insights from 2023, including mindset, performance, results, and how to approach obstacles and challenges in the upcoming year.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Coach Joe from Soccer Viza FC. We discussed his coaching philosophy, mindset, and desire to assist players, as well as the coach-player relationship.

As athletes who are always striving for success, we often find it challenging to decide whether to push ourselves with extra training or take a break. In this episode, we delve into the importance of self-awareness and how to make the most appropriate decision in this situation.

In this episode, we brought Lovis Kern one more time to the show to discuss the relationship between sports and life and share insights about athletes can become a better version of themselves.

In this episode, our guest speaker, Don Moxley, delved into the nuances of performance, offering insights into its essence and expert guidance on optimizing one's journey toward achieving peak performance.

In this episode, our guest speakers Luke and Pat share their inspiring journeys and discuss the transformative impact of safe spaces on athletes' well-being.

In this powerful episode, join us as we welcome Ali Haseeb, a highly respected author, and coach, to explore the secrets behind building a rock-solid mental foundation for athletes. Drawing from his extensive experience working with people across diverse areas, Ali shares invaluable insights, practical strategies, and inspiring anecdotes. Discover how to unlock peak performance and surpass limitat...

In this exciting episode, we have a special guest, Joe Leary. Joe is a former Division 1 player who is now a high school coach. He's all about pushing his players to be the best they can be, both on and off the football field. Join us as we explore Joe's journey, his inspiring coaching style, and how he motivates young athletes like you to reach their full potential. Get ready for some val...

In this episode, Holly Brandenberger, a Certified Aromatherapist shares her expertise from years of experience in nursing and her passion for aromatherapy. Discover how aromatherapy strengthens the mind-body connection and initiates a relaxation response, and explore the practical applications of essential oils for stress, trauma, and emotional well-being. Get ready to unlock the secrets of using...

In this powerful podcast, join Richard Yeargin as he shares his personal journey of triumph over adversity. Richard’s story is a testament to the power of positive thinking and unwavering determination. After surviving a near-death car accident that derailed his football career and nearly ended his life, Richard persevered and found new paths to success.

In this episode, we bring Lovis Kern, the founder of the Absolute Athlete. Playing soccer at a high level, and dealing with injuries, Lovis came up with 6 pillars that any athlete trying to perform better should have. Throughout the episode, we go in-depth into the six pillars and how you can apply them to your life.

Cecilia Lihv is the president of Soccer Viza. In this episode, we talked about her vision of leadership, the mission of the club, and the challenges she faces being a woman in a male environment.

In this episode, our guest speaker Sebastian Costantini a football player for Penn State University talks about balancing academics and athletics and how the off-season impacted the results the team got during football season.

Julianne Sitch made history by being the first woman to win a national championship with a male team. Therefore, in this episode, we talk about her career as a professional player and what it takes to become a national champion.

In this short episode, I bring 5 habits that I do in my daily life that you could use as well. These simple habits can make a huge difference in your life, helping you achieve your goals. Small habits, big results. What are some habits that you do that people could benefit from it? Comment down below.

The environment we are in shapes our behavior, which shapes the quality of our lives. In this episode, Gustavo and I talked about the importance of the environment in our life, and how we should act upon that.

It has been proven that books have a valuable power and influence on people's lives.  Therefore, on this episode we bring Timo, a true reader and owner of @timosnotes to share some of the lessons he has learned through books and how you can benefit from books. 

In this episode, we brought Derick Grant, a performance mindset coach, to talk about improving our lives through our mindset. Awareness, mental health, mental strength, and performance are some of the topics discussed in this episode.