Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

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Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete, hosted by Glenn Hames, is the #1 podcast for elite amateur athletes in High School and College who are looking for tips and strategies that will give them a competitive edge to help them achieve their on- and off-the-field our court athletic goals. Whether you play football, basketball, soccer or any other active team sport either on the field or court, our industry experts, coaches and former professional athletes will provide insightful tips and share their personal experiences on topics that are important to the elite amateur athlete who has the focus and drive to play sports competitively at the highest level of competition.

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Ep 51 | Life After Sports: Overcoming Post-Athletic Depression | Raylene Ross, PhD

Mar 20 2024 74 mins  
During the Season 3 finale, Dr. Raylene Ross, Director of Sports Leadership and Mental Performance at the University of South Carolina, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss mental health issues and physical challenges that many amateur athletes often experience when their playing career ends. She opens up about the struggles of depression, body image, and even eating disorders many

Ep 50 | Leveraging Your Athletic Skills to Prepare for Career Success | Carey Loch

Mar 07 2024 68 mins  
Carey Loch, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Successat Rutgers University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the many transferable skills that athletes unknowingly possess that will help them uncover their hidden talents, find their fit, and leverage their skills to carve out successful careers beyond the sports arena. Carey shares how colleg

Ep 49 | Financial Tips for Student Athletes with NIL Deals | Courtney Altemus

Feb 22 2024 70 mins  
Courtney Altemus, Managing Partner and Founder of ADVANCE NIL, an unbiased industry leader in Name, Image, & Likeness Education, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss financial strategies for student athletes who’ve received lucrative NIL deals. The former Wall Street Wealth Management Executive, shares how athletes can achieve their financial goals using NIL money, how to prop

Ep 48 | How to Hurt Your Athletic Recruiting Process | Shay Johnson

Feb 08 2024 73 mins  
Former pro basketball player, now basketball skill development trainer and coach, Shay Johnson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how to hurt your athletic recruiting process, the do’s and don’ts of getting recruited, and mistakes athletes commonly make that will not get them recruited to play sports in college. Coach Shay also explains the types of players that don’t get r

Ep 47 | The Effects Concussions Have on Athletes | Tabia Pope, PhD

Jan 25 2024 66 mins  
Dr. Tabia Pope, nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Instructor at the University of the District of Columbia and the Founding Chair and CEO of Head to Speech, Inc. joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how concussions affect an athlete’s cognitive functions and speech abilities, the link between brain health and speech patterns, the differences between concus

Ep 46 | How Intentional Behavior Can Improve Your Game | Kate Allgood

Jan 11 2024 62 mins  
It’s a New Year and Mental Performance Coach and CEO of Quantum Performance Inc., Kate Allgood, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how she works with amateur and professional athletes to develop highly intentional skills with their focus of attention into things they can control – preparation, fundamentals, footwork, and communication. Kate also discusses ways to train athlete

Ep 45 | Why Athletes Need PR Management | Des Dickerson

Dec 21 2023 74 mins  
Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and Sports and Entertainment Publicist, Des Dickerson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite amateur athletes should invest in a PR manager to help shape a positive image, manage their time and schedules, engage the media, and protect their reputation during a crisis. Des also discusses the differences between a PR rep and a commercial manager, ho

Ep 44 | Field Goals Spotlight | Kim Michelson | CEO, Honest Game

Dec 07 2023 61 mins  
Kim Michelson, Co-Founder and CEO of Honest Game, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Kim shares her personal story of how Title IX changed her life when she became the first female in the state of California to play sports on the men’s varsity athletic basketball and baseball teams and how that moment led her to mentor hundreds of student-

Ep 43 | Should Athletes Take a Sporting Gap Year | Reggie Calhoun, Jr.

Nov 23 2023 67 mins  
Reggie Calhoun, Jr., Senior Executive Director and Founder of RPA College, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss whether prospective student athletes should consider attending a post-graduate program to take an extra year out of high school before starting college. Reggie explains the reasons why athletes should consider a sporting gap year, the benefits and disadvantages of delaying

Ep 42 | Navigating the NCAA Compliance Rules | Kristina Minor

Oct 26 2023 64 mins  
Northwestern University's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and former Assistant Director of Compliance for the Big 10 Conference, Kristina Minor, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of NCAA Compliance, what it is, why it is in place on college campuses, and its impact on collegiate amateurism, eligibility, and