Youth sports have never been more competitive.Athletes are specializing earlier, playing more games, training year-round, and facing more pressure than ever before. But is all of that actually helping them develop, or is it leading to burnout?In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, former Division I and professional baseball player Kyle Attl shares hisContinue reading “Are We Ruining Youth Sports? Why Today’s Athletes Are Burning Out”
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Everyone Wants the Shot. Few Want the Work.
What separates good athletes from great ones?According to Deshawn Woods, it’s not talent. It’s the willingness to embrace the work that happens long before anyone notices the result.In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, Tony Gilio sits down with basketball coach, league commissioner, founder, and NIL advocate Deshawn Woods to discuss his journey fromContinue reading “Everyone Wants the Shot. Few Want the Work.”
Raising Competitors, Not Just Athletes
Sports are about more than wins, losses, and championships; they’re one of the greatest classrooms for life.In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, Tony Gilio sits down with Russ Romano, founder of D1 Mindset Coach, former Division I pitcher, and certified mental performance coach, to discuss what it truly means to develop competitors, notContinue reading “Raising Competitors, Not Just Athletes”
Beyond the Jersey: What Truly Builds Great Athletes
In this episode of The Coach & Counselor Podcast, we sit down with Axie Estrada, author, mentor, coach, and founder of Legendary Built, for a powerful conversation about what truly builds great athletes beyond the game itself.With more than 14 years of coaching experience and over 300 athletes mentored, Axie shares her perspective on mindset,Continue reading “Beyond the Jersey: What Truly Builds Great Athletes”
The Journey Nobody Saw: The Reality of Chasing the Dream| Jonathan De Marte
Olympian and former professional baseball player Jonathan De Marte shares the side of the athlete journey most people never see — from multiple arm surgeries and independent baseball to signing with the Chicago Cubs and competing in the Olympics for Team Israel. In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, Jonathan opens up about resilience,Continue reading “The Journey Nobody Saw: The Reality of Chasing the Dream| Jonathan De Marte”
Communication, Ownership, and Coaching That Actually Works: Aron Villegas
Aron Villegas, Director of Coaching at Rodeo Soccer Club, has built his career developing players from the ground up working his way from grassroots coaching to leading at the academy level in youth soccer. In this episode, he breaks down what coaching actually demands beyond drills and tactics. From communication and ownership to building trustContinue reading “Communication, Ownership, and Coaching That Actually Works: Aron Villegas”
The Truth About Making It Today: The Separation Isn’t Skill
What does it really take to make it as an athlete today? In this episode of Coach & Counselor, NBA G League player and former Division I athlete Blaise Threatt breaks down the truth most athletes overlook—it’s not just about talent. From having no college offers to walking on at a Division II program, toContinue reading “The Truth About Making It Today: The Separation Isn’t Skill”
The “Normal” Path in Sports… Is Why Most Athletes Struggle: Trey Woosley
Most athletes are told there’s a “right way” to make it play year-round, get exposure, and commit early. But what if that path is actually holding them back? In this episode of Coach & Counselor, we sit down with Trey Woosley, a former professional baseball player, Division I athlete, and current athletic director and highContinue reading “The “Normal” Path in Sports… Is Why Most Athletes Struggle: Trey Woosley”
Why High Performance Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment
This week on Coach & Counselor, we’re joined by Sheri Riley, founder of Exponential Living, peak performance coach, and trusted advisor to elite athletes, executives, and global organizations.After achieving her dream career in the music industry, Sheri found herself successful but unfulfilled. That turning point led her to uncover a powerful truth: success without personalContinue reading “Why High Performance Doesn’t Equal Fulfillment”
The Coach Behind the Coach: The Hidden Side of Leadership
After coaching at elite high schools and the collegiate level, including multiple championship runs and NCAA tournament appearances, Cooper saw a gap in the game—there was support for athletes, but almost none for the coaches leading them. Today, he works with coaches across multiple sports, helping them manage pressure, lead with clarity, and build successContinue reading “The Coach Behind the Coach: The Hidden Side of Leadership”
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