Ryan Beckwith, Reggie Bolton, and Carl Ferreira discuss the championship mind set. The conversation is focused on the importance of self accountability, preparation, and positive self talk. They also breakdown how you can apply it to your daily

The Collegiate Recruiting Process - Part 2

Sep 20th, 2022 35m 53s

Hosts Ryan Beckwith and Reggie Bolton discuss the reality of going from a high school student-athlete, to a collegiate prospect, to a collegiate recruit, to becoming a bonafide collegiate student-athlete...Part 2

The Collegiate Recruiting Process - Part 1

Aug 29th, 2022 31m 45s

The Reality of Collegiate Sports

May 20th, 2021 55m 58s

Special guests Reggie Bolton - Director of Athletics at Bakersfield College, and R. Todd Littlejohn - Head Football Coach at Bakersfield College, join Coach AJ Orange and Coach Ryan Beckwith to discuss the realities that revolve around collegia

Preparation. Testing, Competition, and Life

May 17th, 2021 36m 23s

The panel discusses the intricacies of preparation. Peak performance is dependent on the persons ability to prepare.

Camps & Combines

Mar 13th, 2021 48m 36s

The panel discusses sport combines / camps, and the importance of the preparation for them. And reminding everyone, that combines / camps are all about testing and how you show up and compete. Enjoy the conversation from a panel that has experi

Visualization & Decision Making

Nov 12th, 2020 39m 45s

Ryan Beckwith and Art Charles, Jr. discuss the importance/meaning of Visualization and how it effects Decision Making. You won't want to miss this one...Visualize like an Athlete

Strength WITH Functionality of Sport

Oct 21st, 2020 48m 42s

Today both Ryan Beckwith and AJ Orange discuss the Functionality of Strength in training. Why we need to focus on aspects beyond simply training for Strength in the weightroom.Train like an athlete...

Leadership

Oct 11th, 2020 1h 2m

The panel discusses the many levels and perspectives of leadership. Leadership is not a simple definition, or a one way or the highway type of system. Compassion, communication, tough decisions, staying true while also having an open mind/heart

Preparation Prevents Injury

Sep 23rd, 2020 58m 3s

The Panel welcomes a new member Stevi Robinson - Assistant Volleyball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for CSUB. The focus of today's conversation is the high rate of injury we are seeing in professional sports recently...which leads the conver

The Multiple Dimensions of Speed

Sep 13th, 2020 57m 44s

This week the panel discusses SPEED and how we all need to be thinking about it. To increase your "speed" there are many dimensions that need to be taken into account. Only focusing on the straight on speed does not encompass all that is needed

Youth Sports and the Myths That Exist

Sep 6th, 2020 1h 8m

The panel discusses the current standing of youth sports today, the importance of athletic development, and weighs in on the hyper focus on youth sports skills training. When our young athletes are "over-skilled" and "under-developed" due to th

Recover Like An Athlete

Sep 1st, 2020 58m 42s

The panel discusses the importance of recovery as well as the "secrets of the trade" for making sure the body/brain combo is at its most optimal.

Recruiting - A Coaches Perspective

Aug 22nd, 2020 1h 7m

The panel welcomes a special guest - Coach James Garces, the Head Assistant Coach at California State University, Bakersfield Men's Soccer team. This discussion gives a real look into the Coaches perspective of recruiting and what a College Coa

Be a Good Learner - Focus, Organization, and Responsibility

Aug 16th, 2020 49m 13s

In these trying times it is imperative that you are a good and positive learner. Being a good student spills beyond the classroom...especially as we move into a season of distant learning. Focus, organization, and personal responsibility have n

The Importance of Metrics

Aug 9th, 2020 57m 29s

Today The Academy discusses the importance of metrics. How maturity in your training will provide you with more than just numbers. The closest you can ever get to "Game Speed" is testing your BEST in training. AND in the heat of the moment, wit

Mindset, Relaxation, & The Will To Succeed - Part 2

Jul 22nd, 2020 53m 24s

Part 2 of 2. Today's conversation deals with redefining Relaxation into a new term of Performance. Without true clarity of mind, ultimate performance cannot be achieved!Listen with purpose here...there are some golden nuggets!

Mindset, Relaxation, & The Will To Succeed - Part 1

Jul 15th, 2020 1h 9m

Part 1 of 2 - Today's conversation starts with Mindset and flows into personal successes from our team. Mindset, work ethic, the will to succeed - it is born in us all - some just need a little introduction and push in the right direction. Next

Train Like An Athlete

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 7m

The team discusses the importance of training like an athlete...regardless of your level or ability. Training like an athlete is not reserved for the pro's - on the flip side, it is vital as a human to train multiple planes of movement with a m

Sports, Scholarships, Contracts & Understanding The Financial Picture

Jun 20th, 2020 1h 5m

The Academy Crew discusses the reality with the financial picture - starting with college scholarships and moving into the pro's.

A Much Needed Conversation

Jun 7th, 2020 1h 12m

The Team welcomes two special guests, Jennifer Wright - Owner and Head Coach of Emersion Crossfit and Reggie Bolton - career College Football Coach and current Department Chair of Kinesiology at Bakersfield College.

Prepping For The New "Norm"

Jun 2nd, 2020 59m 5s

As the country starts to open up, two of our team (Art Charles, Jr & Justin Kelly) get some great news about starting their Professional season. Another of our team (Manav Shah) was presented with an opportunity outside of his Professional play

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