Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

What's up podcast fans? You're in for a real treat today as my guest is someone I've known and competed against since my Pop Warner football days. Meet Coach Scott Goodale, the head wrestling coach at Rutgers University. His story from taking a program from near extinction to a perennial national power is nothing short of extraordinary. In 13-years at the helm, Coach Goodale has developed 2-nation...

The world needs more great coaches on all levels and our youth sport world today is an entirely different ball game than it was back in my day-- both for the kids and for the coaches. On today's episode, Lori Sawyer asks my thoughts on today's youth sport culture and how it compares to when I was a kid. Truth be told, it's a different era now. The pressure to succeed is at an all-time high for kid...

You are in for a real treat this morning. If you follow the game of baseball, you know the name Tony Gwynn. Tony Gwynn Sr. is one of the best MLB players of all-time, a Hall-of-Famer, and he's known appropriately as "Mr. Padre" as he spent his entire 20-year career with one team, the San Diego Padres. Today, his uber-successful son, Tony Gwynn Jr. joins the podcast and talks about a multitude of t...

Happy Thanksgiving!! Thanksgiving is a heightened time of year to acknowledge our many blessings. And gratitude doesn't come only during times of sunshine and rainbows. Even the most adversity-filled times can leave us with gratitude overflowing from the lessons learned, the precious time spent that we no longer take for granted, and our new perspective on life (that couldn't have been learned any...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Durkin family. In this "light & fun" episode, I sat down with the entire family at the dining room table and asked them about GRATITUDE and what they are MOST grateful for. The one caveat was they weren't allowed to say "family." You're going to smile a bunch in this one! In addition, I share my Top 10 quotes on GRATITUDE & what I'm MOST grateful for. Join Luke, Brady,...

I am doing something different for this week's IMPACT Q&A. I have a special guest on the show who is going to blow you away. Meet Sara Apgar. She was an All American Rugby Player at Princeton University, and then played on the US Women's Atlantis 7s Rugby Team. Sara served 4 years in the US Army, served one deployment to Iraq, and is a volunteer firefighter in Long Island, NY. In her "spare" time,...

I hope you guys have all had your morning workout, coffee, or energy drink because we are going deep today with my man Jeff Bristol, General Manager of Fitness Quest 10. If you are outside of the Fitness Quest 10 community you may not know Jeff, but he has one heckuva story. He has been with me for 8-years and epitomizes what it means to live a life worth telling a story about. Although he was a s...

Welcome back podcast fans. I hope you're ready to be super-inspired today. As if Part 1 of the episode from Wayne Cotton wasn't enough, he just keeps bringing the heat today. In Part 2, we talk about overcoming adversity, his ADD, his father, the 7-F's, and why he believes he suffered multiple strokes. WOW! Wayne also reveals his color-coded calendar system that has literally changed my life. So m...

Have you ever noticed that some people come into your life just at the right time? That's exactly what happened to me when I was just 28-years old and had a dream to start a training business. I had a ton of passion & energy, but I knew nothing about business. Then Wayne Cotton showed up in my life. This man has taught me more about business and life than anyone I know. 22-years later, he still se...

Recovery is the name of the game. Whether it be after a tough workout, a grueling game or even after an injury or surgery. In today's episode, I'm focusing on cutting-edge recovery techniques as I had 2 great questions come in. One question (@LukeThierfelder) asks about my top recovery strategies at home and the gym. The 2nd question (@Brit_Prieto) asks about how to #KeepYourMindRight after surger...

It has been one year since my knee-replacement surgery. That was a very difficult time in my life. Tons of pain. Fear about surgery and the unknown. The "inconvenience" of being hurt, on crutches, and weeks off from work. 1-year later I'm pain-free. I'm physically stronger than I've been in a decade. My energy is at all-time highs. But it was a long process to get there. This episode shares what i...

Trick or Treat--Happy Halloween! This episode is going to help you stay away from the "treats" and get your mind right on training. I'm excited to answer two great questions today. One question is from @kidbaklava76 who's looking to jumpstart his training and exercise routine. I share my 7 steps to help get you on the right track whether you are starting out or looking for a major spark in your ro...

I love coaching. It's one of the favorite things I do. And when it comes to coaching, coaching & leading kids is one of the IMPACTFUL things anyone can do. There are some great coaches out there. And there are some coaches who need a lot of work. Whether you are a parent on the sidelines, a coach who volunteers, or you're a paid coach doing this for a living, I believe my "10 Points To Do When Coa...

Do you seek more success in your life? Do you aspire to reach even greater levels of influence and impact? In today's Q&A episode, I answer two great questions that deal with how to maximize your success and your significance. Ryan Morse (Crucible Performance) asks what I would recommend to garner the biggest jumps in revenue & business, as well as my top tips and recommendations on success.  Addi...

NFL quarterback Chase Daniel has been in the League for 10-years. He was undrafted out of college and has played for four different NFL teams. He has started only five games in his career but has made the most out of his opportunities. In today's episode, Chase shares his mindset, his keys to success as a professional QB, and what it takes to be a high-performer in any profession. Also, Chase talk...

Good morning podcast fans. Rise & shine and get ready to GROW today. I am super excited for today's IMPACT Q&A as we are focusing on growing your team and self and why it's a MUST if you want to run or be part of a successful organization. My special guest on today's show is one of my long-time trainers at Fitness Quest 10, Jesse Dietrick, who started as an intern, grew into our Director of Hockey...

This episode is going to be unlike one I have EVER done. Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to do something special today. I have a guest on today's show who has an absolutely amazing story that will leave you feeling both extremely grateful and inspired. Sandra Dougherty has faced death. And cancer has impacted her life in a way unimaginable. She has faced cancer not once,...

Good morning podcast fans. You hear me talk about "Get Your Mind Right" all the time. Well, today's episode is guaranteed to get your mind right and your brain firing on all cylinders. Today's Q&A focuses on 2 questions. One deals with shifting your mind to a "CAN-DO" attitude and quarterbacking your own health. The other question deals with parenting and getting your kids to overcome a "mediocre...

You're going to love this episode as I recorded it in the rarified air at 8,000 feet in Vail, CO. We just had our Mastermind Fall Mountain Retreat and had 80 fire-breathing dragons recalibrating & rejuvenating energy for 3-days as they had a chance to work ON their businesses and lives. Additionally, four people were picked from the crowd and they got the chance to ask me their DEEP questions here...

Be willing to do today what others won't, so you can do tomorrow what others can't! Today's IMPACT Q&A episode is all about DOING THE WORK. Some days are harder than others but it always comes down to the focus and discipline to be working on the RIGHT stuff. The 2 questions I tackle today are… On the days you wake up and have a lot on your plate, little sleep, and you're just not feeling it...wha...

If you love the topic of success, then you are going to love this interview. Had a great time interviewing Bo Eason on his new best-selling book, "There's No Plan B For Your A-Game--Be the best in the world at what you do." Bo is a former All-Pro NFL player and award-winning playwright and actor who now spends his time helping people discover what it takes to be their best. Buckle-up your bootstra...

Good morning fire-breathing dragons. I hope you're fired-up today and ready for a great episode. I'm really loving the Q&A and today's question is pure gold. Tiffany Gustafson, Healthy Ever After asks "What lessons, insights, and processes have you learned in each of the books you've written?" I don't hold back in this episode as I share what worked, what didn't work, and many lessons learned whil...

Trina Gray is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the fitness and lifestyle space. She's a leader, coach, studio & club owner, and mother of two kids. Trina is someone I've personally mentored and been friends with for over a dozen years. She has spoken at all 18 of my Mentorship programs and is a fitness industry leader on many fronts. In this episode, we will cover topics such as discove...

I love working with people of all ages. Kids, adults, elite athletes, high-performers, and everyday fitness enthusiasts looking to get to the next level. I address 2 great questions today that I think you're going to love, regardless of your age or background. The first one comes from standout coach and college professor, Leslie "Coach C" Trujillo, Co-Author Dear Her , who asks, "If you could only...

We're reversing the conversation today and instead of me interviewing a guest, I have 2 very special guests interviewing me. Larry Indiviglia and Frank Pucher are 2 close friends, colleagues, and confidants who help me with a lot of different business initiatives. I think you are going to enjoy this round-table discussion on topics like high-performance, leadership, success, energy shifts, mindset...