The WellSport Podcast

Brian Smith, the head coach of Mizzou wrestling and author of Tiger Style, shares his insights on building a winning culture. He discusses the core values of 'Tiger Style' and how he sets a vision from day one, recruiting key leaders like Ben Askren. Smith emphasizes mental toughness through initiatives like Mental Mondays and Tough Talk Thursdays. He also details the importance of variety in training to prevent burnout, reflecting on athletes' journeys, such as Mark Ellis, to highlight the impact beyond just winning.

On episode 40 we sit down with Director of Performance Psychology & Team Behavioral Health Clinician for the Green Bay Packers: Dr. Chris Carr2d

On Episode 39 we sit down with Buffalo Bills Sport Psychologist: Dr. Desaree Festa. We dive into her story into becoming one of seven full-time sport psychologists in the NFL, the critical incident that led to her and her team winning an ESPY, common mental tools used in the NFL, the future of sport psych and so much more.Be sure to visit her website @ drdez.co

On Episode 38 we sit down with 2x All-American Wrestler from The Ohio State University, Dylan D'Emilio. On this episode we discuss:🌰 His experience at the national tournament🌰 Overcoming adversity through his injury🌰 What separated him with his mental game🌰 Specific mental tools for peak performance

On this episode of the WellSport Podcast, I sit down with Luis Jeronimo, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Columbus Crew.From getting rejected for five straight years…to getting dropped to his knees holding the MLS Cup 🏆 — Luis’s story is one of grit, passion, and purpose.We dive deep into:🔹 Building trust with athletes🔹 What makes a great coach🔹 Full-circle moments that will hit you hard🔹 Why connection is the foundation of performanceWhether you're in sport, leadership, or just chasing a dream — this one will leave you fired up.🎧 Available now on all platforms.#WellSportPodcast #AthleteMindset #StrengthAndConditioning #Leadership #HighPerformance #SportPsychology #MLS #ColumbusCrew #LuisRosas

🎙️ Episode 36 with Dr. Molly McQueary drops Monday morning. This is a special one for me as Molly has been an incredible mentor and friend throughout the CMPC certification process!Molly is a Sport Psychologist and founder of Dr. Molly McQ, LLC. Before starting her own business, she was the Director of Student-Athlete Health & Wellness at Michigan State University.We dive into:🟢 The importance of awareness as the foundation for mental performance🟢 Why “performance is performance”—on the field or in the boardroom🟢 Her journey from anxious athlete to trusted consultant for high performers🟢 The power of showing up authentically to build trust with athletes and coaches🟢 And why cringing at your early work might be the best sign of growth

🎙 Episode 35 is live!This week on the Wellport Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Tess Palmateer, Mental Health Coordinator for the New York Mets ⚾️From being her own toughest critic as a college athlete to supporting elite performers on the biggest stage, Tess shares a powerful journey through the lens of sport psychology.We covered:✅ Building trust in high-performance environments✅ Integrating mental health & performance✅ Navigating setbacks, identity, and transitions✅ Why one stat never tells the full storyOne of my favorite takeaways:“It’s not about ignoring the outcome—it’s about changing your relationship with it.”This one’s a must-listen for anyone in athlete development, mental performance, or coaching.#SportsPsychology #MentalHealthInSport #AthleteWellness #HighPerformance #WellportPodcast

On this episode we discuss the intense tryout process, the power of reframing stress as excitement, practicing pressure during training and more!

We are sitting down with Co-Founder of the Old School Gym, Partner in Max Effort Muscle supplement brand, Former Ohio State Wrestling Strength & Conditioning Coach, Former RTC Strength and Conditioning Coach which supports olympic hopefuls, Dustin Myers.Be sure to follow @CoachMyers_Gutcheck to learn more about his story and purpose.www.maxeffortmuscle.com

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