The WellSport Podcast

Kaila Olson became the The Ohio State University’s football program’s sports dietitian in July of 2019 after serving for two and a half years as a dietetic intern at Ohio State. In her role, Kaila is responsible for assessing players’ nutritional and health needs and developing meal and nutrition plans to help them meet their goals.

In this episode of The WellSport Podcast, we're sitting down with Logan Stieber, who became an assistant coach for the Buckeyes in 2021, is one of seven wrestlers to win four national titles in the history of NCAA Wrestling. He concluded his Buckeye career with an overall record of 119-3, boasting the highest winning percentage (.975) in school history. Stieber’s historic run through college included a pair of undefeated seasons when he went 27-0 as a sophomore in 2013 and wrapped up his career with a 29-0 senior campaign (2015). After graduating from Ohio State, Stieber made an immediate splash on the international stage as the 2016 World Champion at 61 kilograms. He made the United States’ World Team in 2017 and 2018 as well. Stieber Resume: Four-time NCAA Division I National Champion Four-time Big Ten Champion 2015 – Team Champion 2012: Big Ten Freshman of the Year 2015: Dan Hodge Trophy winner 2015: NCAA Most Dominant Wrestler 2015: National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Most Outstanding Wrestler 2022: Elected to the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2022 2024: Elected to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Class of 2024

Brendan McCrone is the starting 125 lber at The Ohio State University where he qualified and won a match at the National tournament in his 2023/2024 season. In high school he was a 3x state placer (4x without covid), 1 x runner up and Lake Catholic’s 15th individual state champ. Brendan's Instagram: instagram.com/brendan.mccrone3/

Mitch has spent much of his life dedicated to the game of golf including spending four years working next to 2017 PGA of America Teacher of the year, David Leadbetter as his first assistant. Mitch directly helped to train some of the world's best golfers including Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Danielle Kang, Lydia Ko, Suzann Pettersen, Mitchelle Wie, & Charles Howell.  Along with being an elite Instructor, Mitch caddied all over the world for tour winner Ben Taylor, including caddying in the British Open. Recently, Mitch was awarded one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America where he continues his work at The Golf Room today.

Mack McConaha is a Golf Instructor at The Golf Room and is a Certified Professional in Teaching & Coaching through The PGA of America, holds a Level 3 Certification From SuperSpeed Golf, is a TPI Certified Level 2 Golf Coach, has EXTENSIVE knowledge of Mike Bender and Kyle Morris' system and preferences of coaching, is a U.S. KIDS Golf Certified Coach, and is proud to be recognized as a Level 1 Coach for The First Tee. On top of working individually with clients and playing a key role in coaching TGR's performance and development academies, Mack also leads TGR's "Futures Academy" which is a weekly program for kids ages 5-12 dedicated to learning the basics of the game while emphasizing sportsmanship and helping instill a love for the game.

Dr. Arman Taghizadeh M.D. (Dr. T) is a Johns Hopkins trained Board Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psychiatry. He is the founder of Mindset Training Institute® (MTI), host of the “The Mindset Experience®” podcast and a 2023 TEDx speaker. He is also the medical director for The Hidden Opponent, a top mental health non-profit recognized as a standout resource for athletes by Kobe Bryant. Dr. T was also a division one wrestler, so it was a lot of fun sharing the characteristics that we are proud to say wrestling helped instill in both of us!

Dr. Steve Graef is a Psychologist and the Founder of Mindurance (where he travels the country in his RV taking clients virtually), in which he helps high performers across industries minimize mental barriers and maximize life through online self-study, group programs, and personal coaching. Prior to founding Mindurance, Steve played football at The Ohio State University, and was a sports psychologist at OSU. You can follow Steve on Instagram at both @stevegraef and @mindurance and be sure to search "Dr. Steve's Music" on spotfiy!

Brian Miles, CMPC has been part of the Cleveland Guardians Mental Performance team for over a decade. Brian shares his journey that led to working with professional athletes and how he helps Major League Baseball players reach their full potential by teaching them the mental skills needed to consistently perform their best at the highest of levels. You can follow him on X and Instagram @BrianCMiles and is part of a youtube series "The Mindset Show" where him, Lauren Johnson and Justin Su'a talk all things mental performance! https://www.youtube.com/@themindsetshow8383

In this episode, Lisa Strom and I discuss her journey from a youth golfer to her experience on the LPGA Tour, what it is like coaching at a premiere division one program, some of the challenges that collegiate athletes face, specific sport psych recommendations to help with that golf game, and most importantly - the purpose behind why she chose coaching.

In this episode we sit down with Lead Sport Psychologist at The Ohio State University Dr. Jamey Houle. Dr. Houle offers insight into what it was like competing as a division one gymnast, the current mental struggles student-athletes are facing today, specific mental tools that can help bring you back to the moment and so much more!