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The Standard
This isn't motivation. This is a movement. The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. Hosts Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe brings raw, truth-packed conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders about identity beyond performance, discipline that lasts, and legacy that matters. 20-25 minutes of hard-hitting truth you won't hear anywhere else. Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.
Episodes
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The Truth Behind the Numbers — NFL Combine Testing, Athletic Potential, and What Coaches Are Missing | Mike Weinstein
What if the numbers you've been using to measure athletic performance aren't telling you the full story? In this episode of The Standard Podcast, hosts Thomas…
The StandardThe Road Most People in Sports Never Take — Ph.D., the NFL, the Classroom, and What the Industry Isn't Telling You | Ep. 78 Robert Wright
Most people who want a career in sports pick one lane and chase it. Robert Wright built his career by mastering several — and doing it all at once. Today on…
The StandardBE YOU — Mental Development, Athlete Representation, and the Identity Athletes Are Missing | Ep. 77 Kaz Langness
bad coach or a bad contract — but the pressure to become someone you're not? Today on The Standard Podcast™, Thomas Roe and Erin Sarles, Founder and CEO of…
The StandardTeam USA Paralympic Guide Runner, DOD Warrior Games Coach — What Running for Someone Else Built in Him | Ep. 76
Most athletes run to win. Je'von Hutchison runs so someone else can. Je'von Hutchison is a Team USA Paralympic guide runner, performance coach, speaker, and…
The StandardYou're Not Starting Over — You're Translating Everything You've Already Built | Ep. 75 Dr. Jill Muhe
The first question most athletes ask when their sport ends is: will I have a job? Dr. Jill Muhe says that's the wrong question. The right question is: where…
The StandardNeuro Skills Coach — What Daily Brain Training Does for Athletes and Executives That Nothing Else Can | Ep. 74 Nathan Biddulph
Most performance coaches train the body. Nathan Biddulph trains the brain — and he has the results to prove the difference. Nathan Biddulph is the Owner and…
The StandardFrom Co-Founding Sohoodie to Legacy NIL — What Building Athlete Brands From the Inside Actually Requires | Ep. 73 Michael Baruch
Most NIL conversations are about the deal. Michael Baruch is focused on the athlete behind it. Michael Baruch has spent his career at the intersection of…
The Standard50 Years of Coaching, $290 Million in Scholarships, and the Truth About What the NCAA Has Done to High School Athletes | Ep. 72 Marc Nolan
Marc Nolan calls himself the Villain of the NCAA. After 50 years of coaching athletes at every level, helping over 4,500 athletes and their families secure…
The StandardBest Comeback of the Year — What Team USA's Nordic Combined Skier Learned About Discipline, Resilience, and the Standard That Never Ends | Ep. 71 Erik Lynch
Most comeback stories end at the comeback. Erik Lynch's story is still being written. Erik Lynch is a Team USA Nordic Combined skier and elite endurance…
The StandardFormer D1 Athlete — What Every Student-Athlete Needs to Know About NIL, Taxes, and Legal Protection Before It's Too Late | Ep. 70 Aaron Ray: J.D., LLM
Most conversations about NIL start with the opportunity. Aaron Ray starts with the liability. Aaron Ray is the Founder of Two Percent Consulting — a NIL…
The StandardUS Sports Camps, 40 Years of Youth Sports, and What It Actually Takes to Build a Program That Develops the Whole Athlete | Ep. 69 Brian Sackinsky
Brian Sackinsky has spent over 40 years at the center of one of the most important conversations in youth sports. Not just how to win. How to develop. As a key…
The Standard30 Years in Athletics, NIL Certified — Why Income Protection Is the Foundation Everything | Ep. 68 John Bronkhorst
Most financial conversations with athletes start with the money. John Bronkhorst starts with the asset that creates it. John Bronkhorst spent 30 years as an…
The StandardFrom NCAA Division I Track to 27 States — Why Lasting Wealth Is Built From the Inside Out | Ep. 67 Freddie Gladney
Most people build their business from the outside in. Freddie Gladney has spent 12 years proving that the only way that works is the other direction. Freddie…
The StandardHe Learned He Could Compete at 25. Two Years Later He Was on the Paralympic Podium in Paris. | Ep. 66 Ryan Medrano
December 2022: first training session. August 2024: two silver medals at the Paris Paralympics. Less than two years. Ryan Medrano was born with cerebral palsy…
The StandardFrom Professional Football to NIL Smart Hub — Helping Families Make Smarter Decisions | Ep. 65 Dr. John DeWitt
Most NIL conversations start with the opportunity. Dr. John DeWitt starts with the decision. Dr. John DeWitt is a former professional football player…
The StandardThe Financial Coach Helping Athletes Answer 'Now What?' After the First NIL Check | Ep. 64 Leslie Callison
The NIL check arrives. And then comes the question nobody prepared athletes for: Now what? Leslie Callison has spent her career building toward the answer…
The StandardFrom Emory Basketball to LinkedIn — Building Athlete After and Advocating for Life Beyond Sports | Ep. 63 Evan Coleman
The end of athletic competition is not the end of the story. Most athletes don't know that yet. Evan Coleman is working to change it. Evan Coleman is a…
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From Stetson Football to Social Playbook — Turning Social Presence Into Pipeline | Ep. 62 Chase Coleman
Most people treat social media like a lottery ticket. Chase Coleman treats it like a craft. The difference shows up in the results — and in what gets built…
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20+ Years of Wealth Management — Building Legacy Through Comprehensive Financial Planning | Ep. 61 Brad Mayer
Most people manage money. Very few build legacy. Brad Mayer, CFP®, has spent over 20 years helping high net worth individuals, families, and business owners…
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From Southern University Athlete to MBA CEO — The Pivot Operating System for Athletic Success | Ep 60 Evan Alexander
NIL changed everything for college athletes. Most of them are navigating it without a framework. Evan Alexander, MBA, is working to fix that. Evan is the…
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From NCAA Champion to Air Force Academy — Developing Leaders of Character | Ep. 59 Abby Brenner
Most athletes compete to win. Abby Brenner chose to compete for something bigger. Abby Brenner is the Director of Development at the United States Air Force…
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From Ukraine Immigrant to Olympic Gold — The Power of Perseverance | Ep. 58 Lenny Krayzelburg
A 14-year-old boy arrives in Los Angeles from Odesa, Ukraine. No English. No money. A 45-minute bus ride each way to practice. Home by 9:30 PM. Every night…
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From Devastating Knee Injury to First-Round NFL Success — The Power of Perseverance | Ep. 57 Alex Molden
Some setbacks look like the end. Alex Molden's looked like three torn ligaments — ACL, MCL, and PCL — suffered during the Independence Bowl while playing for…
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Division I Baseball, Three Cancer Battles, and Building Resilient Personal Greatness | Ep. 65 Chris Vasami
Most people talk about resilience. Chris Vasami has had to live it — three times. Chris Vasami is a former Division I baseball player at Notre Dame and Elon…
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From 11-Time All-American to Stanford Coach — Building Champions in Life and Sport | Ep. 55 Katie Robinson
Most programs build fast swimmers. Katie Robinson builds complete people — and the results speak for themselves. Katie Robinson is the former Associate Head…
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36 Years, 1,401 Games, and the Legacy Beyond Wins | Ep. 54 Tim Neiman
868 wins. 36 years. 14 Coach of the Year awards. And Tim Neiman will tell you straight — none of that is the point. Tim Neiman is the DeSales University Head…
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Building Authentic Athlete Brands and the First NIL Children's Book | Ep. 53 Greg Glynn
Most athletes get one shot at NIL. The ones who build something lasting are the ones who knew who they were before the deal arrived. Greg Glynn has spent 20…
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From UCLA to NFL to Entrepreneur — Leveraging Athletic Discipline for Business Success | Ep. 52 Demetric Felton
The discipline that built the athlete can build the business. Most people know that. Almost nobody knows how to actually do it. Demetric Felton does. A UCLA…
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Helping Athletes Design a Fulfilled Life After Sports | Ep. 52 Steven Davis Jr.
The jersey comes off. The identity crisis begins. For most athletes, leaving the game isn't just a career transition — it's a loss of self. The structure, the…
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From Big Ten Champion to Mental Strength Coach — Pushing Through Psychological Resistance | Ep. 51 Joel Honigford
Most people think mental toughness is something you either have or you don't. Joel Honigford knows better — because he's lived both sides of that lie. Joel is…
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The Neuroscience of Performing Under Pressure | Ep. 50 Dr. Kiersten Janjigian
What actually happens in your brain when the stakes are highest? Most athletes train the body. Fewer train the mind. Almost none train the brain — and there's…
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From Grey Cup Champion to Mental Performance — The CRUSH-IT System | Ep. 49 Jaime Elizondo
From Grey Cup Champion to Mental Performance Expert: Jaime Elizondo's Journey to Elite Execution The difference between high potential and elite performance…
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Cultivating Truth and Rediscovering Identity in Christ | Ep. 48 Troy Dennison
From Business to Ministry: Troy Dennison on Cultivating Truth and Rediscovering Identity in Christ In a culture that often defines identity through…
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TRoe FBombs and Building Athletes From Average to Asset | Ep. 47 Thomas Roe
Co-Founder Spotlight: Thomas Roe on Character Development and His New Book "TRoe FBombs: From Average to Asset" In this special episode of The Standard…
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From #1 Recruit to Youth Development — Lost the Game, Found the Lesson | Ep. 46 Britt Hunter
From #1 Recruit to Youth Development Strategist: Britt Hunter's Journey of Finding the Lesson The path from being the #1 recruit in the country to becoming a…
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From Division I Athlete to Mental Health Therapist — Creating Geared Up | Ep. 45 Mia Zambarano
From Division I Athlete to Mental Health Therapist: Mia Zambarano's Mission to Transform Athletic Mental Health The intersection of high-level athletic…
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From Maine Football to Financial Success — Building Game Plans for Life After Sports | Ep. 44 Jeff Durr
The transition from athletic excellence to financial success requires more than just good intentions — it requires understanding that the same qualities that…
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From Poverty to Authenticity: Finding Your Voice and Living Your Truth | Ep. 43 Hugo Maynard
Growing up in poverty without a father figure could have limited Hugo Maynard's possibilities, but instead of being defined by his circumstances, he chose to…
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From Teacher and Coach to Attorney | Ep. 42 Tommy Cannella
From Teacher and Coach to Attorney: Tommy Cannella on Protecting What Athletes and Families Build The transition from educator to legal advocate might seem…
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From Alexander McQueen to Jensen's Gin — Operational Transformation Across Industries | Ep. 41 Mark McCullum
From Alexander McQueen to Jensen's Gin: Mark McCullum on Cross-Industry Transformation and Strategic Excellence What do fashion, television, law, and…
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Flexible Mindsets and Evidence-Based Mental Performance Training | Ep. 40 Craig Buhler
From Michigan to Manchester: Craig Buhler on Evidence-Based Mental Performance and Building Flexible Mindsets In a world full of trendy mental performance…
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Three Olympic Golds and The Mindset to Build Championship Culture | Ep. 39 Leah Amico
The Gold Standard of Excellence: Leah Amico on Olympic Success and Building Championship Culture Three Olympic gold medals. Three national championships. Over…
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Leadership Is a Sport — Training Leadership Athletes for High-Stakes Growth | Ep. 38 Shauna Griffiths
Leadership Is a Sport: Shauna Griffiths on Training Leadership Athletes for High-Stakes Growth In business, just like in athletics, the difference between good…
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Faith, Family, Football, and Navigating NIL with Character | Ep. 37 Johnnie Perkins
Faith, Family, Football: Johnnie Perkins on Navigating NIL with Character and Integrity In the complex world of Name, Image, and Likeness deals, Johnnie…
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28 Years, 14 Championships, and Building Culture With Integrity | Ep. 36 Preston Igram
Championship Culture From Both Sides: Preston Ingram on 14 Championships and Developing All-Americans What does it take to be part of 14 championships as a…
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From Factory Floor to First-Round Pick to Super Bowl Champion | Ep. 35 Sly Williams
From Factory Floor to Super Bowl Champion: The Sly Williams Story That Defies Every Odd Some stories are so unlikely they sound fictional. Sylvester "Sly"…
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54 Years of Coaching, One Mission — Transform Young People | Ep. 34 Nate Crandall & Steve Galley
54 Years of Coaching, One Mission: Nate Crandall & Steve Galley on Transforming Young People and Families When two veteran coaches with Masters degrees in…
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Substance over Sizzle — The Truth About Athlete-Agent Relationships | Ep. 33 Justin Brashear
Substance Over Sizzle: Justin Brashear on What Athletes Need to Know About Agent Relationships Justin Brashear played collegiate and professional baseball…
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From ACL Injury to Protecting Athletes' Brands Through NIL In Motion | Ep. 32 Chris D'Avanzo:
From ACL Injury to Protecting Athletes' Brands: Chris D'Avanzo's Journey from Basketball Court to Trademark Law Chris D'Avanzo was a basketball player until an…
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Pulling Back the Curtain on College Sports Finances | Ep. 31 Dr. Greg Chick
Dr. Greg Chick earned his PhD in Higher Education from UMass Boston, where his dissertation used cutting-edge quantitative methodology to study the impact of…
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Sports for a Better World — Building Opportunity Across Africa | Ep.30 ft. Steve Muturi
For over 10 years, Steve Muturi has been building something transformative across Kenya and Africa — grassroots sports programs that develop youth talent…
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Engineering Excellence On and Off the Court | Ep 29 ft. Maya Dodson
More Than an Athlete: Maya Dodson on Engineering Excellence, Academic Achievement, and Building Identity Beyond Basketball McDonald's All-American. Pac-12…
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From Four College Transfers to Revolutionizing Athlete Representation | Ep. 28 ft. Braxton Wilks
From Four College Transfers to Revolutionizing Athlete Representation: Braxton Wilks on Data-Driven Sports Management Braxton Wilks played college baseball at…
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1,051 Catches and a Legacy That Goes Beyond Numbers | Ep. 27 ft. Nik Lewis
1,051 Catches and a Legacy That Goes Beyond Numbers: Nik Lewis on 15 Seasons of Excellence When Nik Lewis broke Geroy Simon's CFL receptions record on August…
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From Super Bowl Champion to Building Winning Cultures | Ep. 26 ft. Emmanuel Smith
From Practice Squad to Super Bowl Champion: Emmanuel Smith on Building Winning Cultures Most undrafted free agents never make it past their first training…
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Building Athlete-First Careers in International Basketball | Ep. 25 ft. Simon Oehlmann
Building Basketball Careers with Integrity: Simon Oehlmann on International Basketball and Life Beyond the Game The basketball industry sells athletes a lot of…
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From First-Round Projection to Undrafted | Ep. 24 ft. Jared Pinkney
Most athletes who get projected as first-round picks expect to hear their name called on draft day. Jared Pinkney was different — he went undrafted and turned…
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Episode 23 w/ Michael Greer: Building Pathways for Overlooked Athletes
Building Pathways for Overlooked Athletes: Michael Greer on Training Talent from Youth to the Pros Most athletes who don't get drafted are told their dream is…
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Legacy Redefined: Building a Life Bigger Than Sport | Ep. 22 ft. Jeremy Campbell
In this powerful episode of The Standard Podcast, former Division I and professional athlete Jeremy Campbell breaks down the truth behind athlete identity…
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From Fifth-Round Pick to Super Bowl Champion: Malik Jackson on 10 Years in the NFL
The average NFL career lasts 3.3 years. Malik Jackson played for 10 seasons. Malik was selected in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft by the…