147. Sam Merrill on Confidence, Work, and Being a Great Teammate
This week's episode features NBA player and Utah State legend Sam Merrill. His journey—from quiet gym hours to big-stage moments—reminds us that greatness grows from daily choices. Sam's counsel hits ...
20 Aug 202536min
146. Doug Meacham on Perspective in Sports and Life
This week, we sat down with former University of Utah basketball player and current high school basketball coach Doug Meacham for a deep and inspiring conversation sparked by comments from professiona...
13 Aug 202549min
145. Believe You Belong: Beating Imposter Syndrome and Mastering Self-Talk
Every athlete has felt it—the quiet voice that says "I don't belong here." In this episode of the Especially for Athletes podcast, we tackle imposter syndrome head-on and explore the power of self-tal...
2 Juli 202513min
144. Process Over Outcome: Lessons from Steve Nash, James Clear, and Real-Life Sports
Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash said it best: "The process is what wins." In this episode of the Especially for Athletes podcast, we unpack why process over outcome is more than just a motivationa...
10 Juni 202524min
143. Lessons from NCAA Gymnast Taylor Christopulos (2025 Nissen-Emery Award Winner)
What does it take to become one of the nation's top collegiate gymnasts? For Taylor Christopulos, the answer is found not just in routines and repetitions—but in mindset, resilience, and service. In ...
3 Juni 202534min
142. Lessons from Charles Barkley on Taking Responsibility
In this episode of the Especially for Athletes podcast, Dustin and Shad break down a powerful interview with NBA legend Charles Barkley that covers anger, blame, and the moment Barkley decided to stop...
29 Maj 202522min
141. Resilience, Leadership, and the Power of Competing: Lessons from Ally Gomm
In episode #141 of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we sit down with Ally Gum, a track athlete currently running at Duke University. Ally shares her incredible journey from being a Provo Bulldog i...
13 Maj 202542min
140. Responding to Bullying: How Athletes Can Lead with Empathy and Action
In episode #140 of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we tackle a powerful and emotional topic: bullying. We explore the critical role that athletes, coaches, and parents can play in addressing and ...
7 Maj 202539min
