The Freshman Foundation® Podcast

The Freshman Foundation® Podcast

Hosted by: Michael Huber

The Freshman Foundation® Podcast is preparing young athletes and families for every next step in their athletic journey. ATHLETES: To learn how you can become a confident problem solver and coach yourself, visit...

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FFP44: How has Elijah McAllister remained humble in his journey from New Jersey to Nashville?

Episode #47

How has Elijah McAllister remained humble in his journey from New Jersey to Nashville?College sports today are simply big business. National exposure often comes in the high school recruiting process. Now, social...
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FFP43: How is Beth Jessop helping families navigate the youth sports learning curve?

Episode #46

How is Beth Jessop helping families navigate the youth sports learning curve?One research organization has projected that the youth sports market in the United States will reach $78 billion by 2026. Even the most...
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FFP42: How is Barb Smith helping female athletes develop the “armor” necessary to succeed in the recruiting process?

Episode #45

How is Barb Smith helping female athletes develop the “armor” necessary to succeed in the recruiting process?Navigating the college recruiting process has become extremely challenging in an ever changing landscape....
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FFP41: How has Evan Burk developed the intangibles to create the coaching career of his dreams?

Episode #44

How has Evan Burk developed the intangibles to create the coaching career of his dreams?Humans are results-oriented creatures, plain and simple. Ironically, the most successful people develop the resilience to keep...
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FFP40: How has former D1 quarterback Alex Demczak gone "all-in" on a life of entrepreneurship?

Episode #43

How has former D1 quarterback Alex Demczak gone "all-in" on a life of entrepreneurship?Athletics teaches many lessons, some of them are quite hard. Athletes take emotional and physical risks that lead to...
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FFP39: How is Rachael Jankowsky-French helping Chicago Fire FC put the person first in the player-development process?

Episode #42

How is Rachael Jankowsky-French helping Chicago Fire FC put the person first in the player-development process?In my practice, I strive to put the person ahead of the performer. My primary responsibility is to help...
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FFP38: How is Eric D’Agati busting myths about physical training for young athletes?

Episode #41

How is Eric D’Agati busting myths about physical training for young athletes?It is extremely common for young athletes to engage in strength training to enhance their athletic performance. Many athletes start training...
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FFP37: How is Laurence Halsted passing on lessons of self-compassion to young athletes?

Episode #40

How is Laurence Halsted passing on lessons of self-compassion to young athletes?In my work with young athletes, one of the most consistent themes is perfectionism. Perfectionism is a spectrum and each individual moves...
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FFP36: How is Jon Torine passing on the wisdom of his legendary coaching mentors?

Episode #39

How is Jon Torine passing on the wisdom of his legendary coaching mentors?Coaching, much like parenting, has a deep influence on young people. Many of us learn how to coach from those who coached us. Unfortunately,...
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FFP Bonus Remix: How does Jake Boss help his players develop the invaluable skill of empathy?

Episode #38

How does Jake Boss help his players develop the invaluable skill of empathy?Unfortunately, most people equate effective coaching with technical knowledge. We assume that coaches that played at the highest level are...
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FFP35: How does John Lannan help professional baseball players get to where they want to go by meeting them where they are at?

Episode #37

How does John Lannan help professional baseball players get to where they want to go by meeting them where they are at?Mental performance coaching is a delicate balance of art and science. While there are...
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FFP34: How has trusting the process allowed Ryan Lasko to get better on and off the baseball field?

Episode #36

How has trusting the process allowed Ryan Lasko to get better on and off the baseball field?Let’s be realistic - baseball is a results-oriented sport. It’s easy for baseball players to jump on a roller coaster of...
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