The Freshman Foundation® Podcast

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction  02:00 – Why failure is an accumulation of lessons — and how athletes respond to it differently  07:00 – The Constraints-Led Approach and what authentic skill development actually looks like  10:00 – Multi-sport development, early specialization, and what diversification really builds  14:00 – Playing with boys until age 14 — and how that shaped Kerri's developme...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction  01:30 – The #1 challenge Nick faces working with young athletes: consistency, not knowledge  03:30 – How Nick structures the initial intake meeting  06:00 – Getting athletes to buy into the "why" behind the plan  08:00 – Experimentation and the A/B test approach to building habits  10:00 – Building trust — and playing mediator between athletes and parents  12:00...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction  01:15 – How Dan and Trevor met — high school teammates to business partners  03:30 – How Backside Groundballs Media started during COVID  06:00 – Their experience as college coaches and why they left  09:00 – Transitioning from coaching to media  12:00 – What they've learned traveling to college programs  18:30 – The analytics vs. old-school baseball debate  22:...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Bryan’s background and coaching journey 03:30 – What it takes to climb the coaching ladder 06:00 – What coaches actually look for when recruiting 09:00 – Why behavior and body language matter 12:00 – Recruiting as a two-way street 15:30 – How athletes can show genuine interest 18:30 – Division I vs Division III: understanding fit 22:30 – Playing time, aca...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – What high school players should focus on during the season 03:45 – Why competing and helping your team win matters most 07:30 – What to do if you’re not getting the role you expected 11:15 – Why the high school season prepares players for summer recruiting 15:20 – Learning to compete instead of analyzing outcomes 19:30 – The challenge of staying patient e...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – “The job of a pitcher is to get outs” 06:30 – Velocity vs command: what actually matters 10:45 – The turning point in Scott’s professional career 15:30 – Why chasing feelings leads to inconsistency 19:40 – Building a repeatable cue under pressure 24:10 – ADHD, anxiety, and self-awareness on the mound 29:20 – Why pitchers need hobbies outside of baseball 3...

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – The intersection of mechanics and mindset 06:00 – Why chasing fixes leads to short-term change 10:00 – Finding the “core” instead of treating surface problems 14:00 – The “watermelon patch” approach to sustainable growth 18:00 – How honesty builds trust between coach and athlete 23:00 – Cam’s story: from failure to freedom 31:00 – Why coaches can only tak...

Free mental performance tips for young athletes, parents, and coaches: 👉 https://michaelvhuber.com/newsletter Work with me: 👉 https://calendly.com/michaelvhuber/mike-huber-15-minute-meeting-clone ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Why insecurity is part of every athlete’s experience 06:00 – How coaches and parents unknowingly reinforce doubt 10:00 – The problem with “just relax” and othe...

Free mental performance tips for young athletes, parents, and coaches: https://michaelvhuber.com/newsletter Work with me: https://calendly.com/michaelvhuber/mike-huber-15-minute-meeting-clone TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Why body language is a quarterback’s hidden weapon 05:30 – Leadership lessons: how QBs can rally teammates after mistakes 08:45 – Visualization and preparation: mental...

Free mental performance tips for young athletes, parents, and coaches: https://michaelvhuber.com/newsletter Work with me: https://calendly.com/michaelvhuber/mike-huber-15-minute-meeting-clone Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:45 – Biggest challenges ADHD athletes face: time management, organization, working memory, hyperfocus/hypofocus, and motivation 05:38 – Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) a...

In this episode, Nick breaks down: Why carbs aren’t the enemy. How to simplify fueling without obsessing over calories, and what role parents play in the process.  How to get buy-in from athletes who are picky eaters or resistant to change. Why breakfast might be the most important decision an athlete makes all day. 🔗 Connect with Nick Lemke https://clutchperformancenutrition.fit/linktree https:/...

Connect with Mike Huber JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://michaelvhuber.com/newsletter MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACHING CONSULTATION (30 minutes): https://calendly.com/michaelvhuber/mike-huber-30-minute-meeting QUESTIONS FOR MIKE (15 minutes): https://calendly.com/michaelvhuber/the-freshman-foundation-exploratory-discussion Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – Reintroduction to Erica : Michael welcomes his first-ever...

Takeaways Cam started boxing to gain confidence and avoid bullying. He learned the importance of hard work over natural talent. Self-belief and positive self-talk were crucial to his success. Cam faced significant setbacks, including being kicked off the Olympic team. He reinvented himself as an entertainer after his boxing career. Finding joy in life is essential, even beyond sports. Cam emphasiz...

Key Topics & Estimated Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction by Mike Huber (2:10) Diamyn’s life-changing football injury at 14 and early adversity (9:20) Transitioning from football to basketball to baseball—and adapting mentally (16:40) Discovery of mental performance tools: Heads-Up Baseball and John Maxwell’s leadership lessons (22:10) The role of mental toughness in elite sports performance (26:00)...

Key Topics & Timestamps [00:29] Ed's work in confidence building and youth development [01:16] The importance of curiosity before passion [02:37] Connection between curiosity and empathy [04:06] Teaching teenagers about taking risks and trying new things [06:15] Common mistakes in goal setting [13:19] The power of positive self-talk and its impact [18:36] The importance of modeling behavior for ch...

[00:00 - 03:30] Introduction Michael introduces David Durand, who shares his background and perspective on working with Gen Z athletes. [03:31 - 06:50] Social Media’s Impact on Adolescents David discusses how social media fuels perfectionism and insecurity among young athletes. He explains how constant social surveillance amplifies the pressure to appear flawless. [06:51 - 10:09] Navigating Perfec...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Angelo Gingerelli, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Seton Hall University, to discuss the often overlooked aspects of transitioning from high school to college sports. Angelo brings over 20 years of experience to the conversation and shares insights from his new book, The Next Four Years , which helps student-athletes prepare both physically and...

How did Natalie Heim navigate the transition to college athletics? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes become confident problem solvers in sport and life. My guest in this episode is Natalie Heim, a Division I swimmer and mental health counseling graduate student at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Natalie shares openly about the challenges sh...

This episode of the Freshman Foundation® Podcast focuses on off-season training for young athletes during the summer break. Mike Huber emphasizes the importance of utilizing the summer to focus on personal development in sports. Mike highlights three main points during the episode: 1. **Freedom to Choose**: It's okay for athletes to spend their summers as they wish, but they should be aware of the...

How is Annie Delre teaching young women the (stuff) she wishes she knew in high school? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is Annie Delre, board-certified health and wellness coach and author of the book, “Sh*t I Wish I knew in High School.” Annie’s i...

Why is Angela Teeple “all in” for living her purpose of helping young athletes? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is Angela Teeple, founder of a non-profit organization called All In Athletes. Angela was a Division I field hockey athlete at Ball Stat...

How is David Lam making a difference in the lives of young basketball players? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is David Lam, a basketball trainer based in Jersey City, New Jersey. David serves basketball athletes at all levels, including profession...

Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. How did lacrosse athlete John Bachenski find the right college fit? My guest in this episode is John Bachenski, a lacrosse player at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. Lacrosse was John’s first love growing up in New Jersey. He knew ear...

How has Matt Milone navigated rough seas to find smooth sailing on the baseball diamond? Welcome to The Freshman Foundation® Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. My guest in this episode is Matt Milone, a college baseball player who has endured about as much adversity as one young athlete can. He’s been through e...

Do you struggle to ask for help when you need it? Welcome to "The Freshman Foundation" Podcast where we help young athletes BE READY for every next step in the game of life through mental performance coaching. I recorded this podcast on October 5th, 2023 during mental health awareness week, so I thought it was fitting to talk about the subject of asking for help. In Episode 50 of The Freshman Foun...