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Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Field Goals

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1 week ago

Send us a text Parker Byrd, Middle Infielder for the ECU Pirates, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. Parker shares his journey growing up in South Eastern, NC, becoming a standout high-school infielder, and earning an early scholarship to East Carolina University in the ninth grade. He opens up about the tragic boating accident the summer before college that resulted in a below-the-knee amputation of his right leg, nearly derai...

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Send us a text Parker Byrd, Middle Infielder for the ECU Pirates, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. Parker shares his journey growing up in South Eastern, NC, becoming a standout high-school infielder, and earning an early scholarship to East Carolina University in the ninth grade. He opens up about the tragic boating accident the summer before college that resulted in a below-the-knee amputation of his right leg, nearly derai...

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Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 82 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Parker Byrd | East Carolina Univ., Baseball

Send us a text Parker Byrd, Middle Infielder for the ECU Pirates, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. Parker shares his journey growing up in South Eastern, NC, becoming a standout high-school infielder, and earning an early scholarship to East Carolina University in the ninth grade. He opens up about the tragic boating accident the summer before college that resulted in a below-the-knee amputation of his right leg, nearly derai...

1 week ago

1 hour 39 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 81 | Sports-Related Concussions: What Happens Next? | Patrick Fleming | Athletic Trainer, Univ. of Mary Washington

Send us a text Patrick Fleming, Athletic Trainer at the University of Mary Washington, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the importance of understanding and managing concussions in sports. Patrick shares what concussions are, how they occur, and the effects they can have on an athlete’s performance, focus, and overall well-being. He discusses the potential risks if concussions go untreated and why early detection and proper care are critical to both short-term recovery and long-term health....

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 80 | Field Goals Spotlight | Ye-Htet Soe | Co-Director, Soccer Without Borders

Send us a text Ye-Htet Soe, Co-Director of the Bay Area Hub for Soccer Without Borders, joins Glenn on the Field for this edition of The Athletic Spotlight. Ye-Htet shares his powerful journey from growing up in a refugee camp in Thailand to finding community and opportunity through the game of Soccer after resettling in Oakland, CA. He discusses how his volunteer experience with Soccer Without Borders (SWB) as a high school student helped shape his path from Camp Counselor to Program Manager...

1 month ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 79 | How Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Drives Leadership and Performance | Jeremiah Brown | Former NFL Athlete

Send us a text Former NFL athlete turned Leadership Development Coach, Jeremiah Brown joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why developing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is essential for athletes, transitioning into leadership roles on- and off-the-field or court. Jeremiah shares why athletes with high EQ can manage pressure, resolve team conflicts, and lead teammates effectively. He discusses what Emotional Intelligence is, the five key skills every athlete should develop, and how building ...

2 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 78 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Chase Griffin | UCLA Football & Entrepreneur

Send us a text Chase Griffin, former quarterback for the UCLA Bruins, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. The 2x NIL Athlete of the year, shares how playing football in Hutto, TX, under the Friday night lights prepared him for the highs and lows of the Pac-12. Chase reflects on how throwing for over 10,000 career yards and 100 TDs in high school led to multiple D-1 offers and being recruited to play for UCLA. He also...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 77 | Mastering the Media Interview as a Student Athlete | Isis "Ice" Young | WNBA & CBS Sports Media Analyst

Send us a text WNBA and CBS Sports College Basketball Analyst Isis “Ice” Young joins Glenn on the Field to share her media training strategies for athletes. Isis shares how she helps athletes master confidence in front of the camera, handle tough questions with poise, and shine in the spotlight. She discusses how to use her four-step process—B.E.T.A. before stepping into an interview, along with methods for answering difficult questions, using pauses effectively, and how to eliminate fillers ...

3 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 76 | The Athletic Advantage: Why Fashion & Style Matter | Felicia Bittle | Image Consultant & Owner, FABstyles, LLC

Send us a text Award-winning Image Consultant and Owner of FABstyles, LLC, Felicia Bittle, joins Glenn on the Field for the season opener of Field Goals for the FDA. Felicia reveals why image and style aren’t just about clothes but about boosting confidence and creating an advantage to achieving your goals. She shares how image and style can shape first impressions, strengthen NIL deals, and even determine whether brands and coaches take you seriously. Felicia breaks down practical rules athl...

3 months ago

1 hour

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

New Season Premier | Thursday, September 11th

Send us a text The brand-new season of Field Goals for the FDA kicks off Thursday, September 11th, and host, Glenn Hames, will be bringing some serious heat — more elite coaches, more former professional athletes, and some of the top industry experts in the game — all ready to drop some serious knowledge to help you level up on- and off-the-field or -court. And of course, we’ll be brining back the Athletic Spotlight, where you’ll hear stories straight from elite high school and college ...

3 months ago

1 minute

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 75 | Field Goals Spotlight | Lamont O. Hames | Entrepreneur & Triathlete

Send us a text Lamont Hames, Entrepreneur, Triathlete, and corporate sponsor of My Field Goals, joins Glenn on the Field for the season finale of the Field Goals Spotlight. Lamont shares his personal story growing up as a multi-sport athlete and how his passion for playing baseball led him to achieving his goal of receiving an athletic scholarship to play baseball for St. Augustine University. He shares his unconventional recruiting process, his triumphs, setbacks, and what led him to make th...

7 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 74 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Sydney Freeman | N.C. State Univ., Track & Field

Send us a text Sydney Freeman, NC State University’s indoor-outdoor Track & Field female shot put champion, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. The 2x All-ACC Academic Champion, shares her personal journey growing up as a multi-sport athlete in Raleigh, NC and becoming both a Conference and 4-A State Champion in the shot put event in High School. She also shares why she decided to pursue the field events; disk, shot put, ham...

8 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 73 | Creating Influence Through Storytelling | Imani McCormick

Send us a text Imani McCormick, Thought Leader and Cultural Strategist for the Minnesota Vikings joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how athletes can use the power of storytelling to create influence, build brand loyalty, and increase marketing opportunities. She shares how mastering storytelling builds emotional connections with fans, creates a community that leads to a loyal following, and generates additional revenue streams for athletes. Imani also shares strategies on how to ...

9 months ago

59 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 72 | How Coaches Use Data Analytics to Recruit Athletes | Tenishia Benson

Send us a text Tenishia Benson, Chief Player Development Officer at BallinAI, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how coaches and recruiters rely on statistics, metrics, and analytical tools to evaluate talent and recruit prospective student athletes. Tenishia shares how analytics are used to reveal players’ strengths and weaknesses, how Player Efficiency Ratings (PER) are determined, and how the role of technology now provides insights into an athlete’s physical metrics like speed, endurance...

9 months ago

56 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 71 | How Elite Athletes Master Focus | Charles Armstrong-Hicks

Send us a text Charles Armstrong-Hicks, host of the All Mental for Athletes Podcast, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the power of focus and how elite athletes can develop laser-like concentration to perform their best during high-pressure moments. Charles breaks down essential techniques, including breathing methods, pre-game rituals, and mental exercises that elite athletes rely on during competition and also explains the differences between clutch state and flow state — what it is, why ...

10 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 70 | Athlete CEO: NIL Contracts & Protecting the Athlete's Business Interests | Luke Fedlam, Esq.

Send us a text Corporate Attorney and Sports Law Advisor, Luke Fedlam, Esq., joins Glenn on the Field to discuss contract law, the legalities of an NIL contract, and why athletes have to start thinking like a CEO in the NIL era. Luke advises athletes on proper business formations and structuring, including developing an appropriate legal entity through incorporations, how to build, protect, and leverage a personal brand, and how to use NIL earnings for estate planning and building wealth.&nbs...

10 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 69 | New Year, New Vision: Designing the Athlete You Want to Be | Corey Curties

Send us a text Motivational Speaker and Leadership Coach, Corey Curties, joins Glenn on the Field to share tips on how athletes can achieve their goals and become the elite athlete they desire to be by envisioning their success over the next year and beyond. Corey talks about the value of creating a vision board, setting clear objectives, and building daily habits to reach both short- and long-term goals. He also talks about the power of fear, how to embrace failure, and how your “why” can be...

10 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 68 | Adopting an Olympic Mindset for Peak Performance | Priscilla Frederick, OLY

Send us a text Kicking off the 2025 new year, former Track and Field Olympian, Priscilla Loomis-Frederick, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite athletes should develop an Olympic gold-medal mindset to achieve their goals. She shares the key elements of an “Olympic Frame of Mind” – goal setting, mental training, visualization, focus, consistency, and positive self-talk – that every athlete should adopt to overcome mental roadblocks, maximize performance, and achieve remarkable success...

11 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 67 | Health Coaching for Student Athletes | Katie Long

Send us a text Katie Long, National Board-Certified Health Coach, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite athletes and teams should work with a specialized health coach to promote healthy practices that improve performance and broader wellbeing. She shares what health coaching is, the benefits behind it, and why the health coaching practice is starting to get traction amongst athletes who are looking to gain an edge over their competition. Katie also talks about how health c...

12 months ago

57 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 66 | The Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight | Jennessa Groves | Loyola Marymount Univ., Soccer

Send us a text Jennessa Groves, D-1 standout women’s soccer player for Loyola Marymount University, joins Glenn on the Field for the next installment of the Focused Driven Athlete: Athletic Spotlight. Jennessa shares her personal journey growing up in Palos Verdes, CA and how she twice led her High School to the California Interscholastic Federation HS regional championship game and state championship as a freshman athlete. She also shares what it was like to lead her Beach ...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 65 | Overcoming ADHD & PTSD as an Elite Athlete | Nicole Alexander

Send us a text U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball and former WNBA Connecticut Sun Head Athletic Trainer, Nicole Alexander, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how elite athletes can overcome ADHD and PTSD challenges while still performing at the highest levels of their sport. Nicole shares the connections between ADHD and PTSD, and how symptoms like inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity can increase the risk of traumatic situations. She explains the common overlapping symptoms, such ...

1 year ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Ep 64 | Wellness Strategies for Coping with Career-Ending Injuries | Jo Ann Pugh

Send us a text Jo Ann Pugh, bestselling Author and Founder of “The 50 Yard Line Mom”, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss her life mission to increase the health and well-being of elite athletes at all levels, through education, advocacy, and reform. She shares her personal story of helping her son, Jordan, navigate through the complexities of becoming a standout D-1 football player at Texas A&M, getting drafted to the NFL, and suffering an unexpected career-ending injury, which encourage...

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes