Sports Mastery

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/18 - This episode explores a June 2016 article by Chris Vannini. In this article, Ohio Sate Head Coach Urban Myer is quoted, "I don't care what you do at a camp. I care what your high school football coach says." This is a short article that happens to be very compelling. You'll find the link to the original article below. There is a video attached. It's grainy but if you listen, Coach Myer drops some valuable words of wisdom. Here are some of the takeaways from the article and video: -Become captain of your high school team -Master the art of discipline -Strategically use camps as a tune-up -Be reliable -Be the best player on your team -When things get hard, you get better -Be a multi-sport athlete ... One thing you should know about college recruiters, they never come in and say "I'm looking for an idiot or a pain in the ass." ...Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/18

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/17 ... Do you struggle with confidence? Do you get down on yourself for making mistakes? Do you wish you could have the confidence of a superstar athlete? ... In this episode, Niyi Sobomehin shares information on how to double your confidence with the simple principle of positive reinforcement. You can use the same techniques that dog and dolphin trainers use, so that you can increase confidence and get yourself to do the things that you need to do. Confidence is something that can be cultivated, trained and conditioned. Learn how in this podcast episode ... To learn more  about Niyi's coaching program visit: http://imnotyou.com/src/ ... Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/17 

In part one of this series, Alex shares his son Elijah's recruiting experience. This conversation is sprinkled with jovial Christmas shopping banter. Alex discusses gifts for Elijah who recently committed to University of Washington. Elijah Molden is a standout athlete at Westlinn High School in the Portland-Metro area. He's one of the top defensive backs in the west region and arguably the best running back in the state of Oregon. After careful research and due diligence Elijah decided to commit to University of Washington over Oregon, Stanford, USC, and Washington St. He favored Washington because of these factors: 1. Coaching Staff 2. Style of Defense 3. Team Culture & Discipline 4. Top 20 Business Program

Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/15 ... Direct, blunt, and brutally honest, these books will help break down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else gives up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak. Read and expand your mind with these four books that every athlete should read: #1. The Relentless - By: Tim Grover #2. Psycho-Cybernetics - By: Maxwell Maltz #3.  The Goldmine Effect - Rasmus Ankersen #4. Before You Go Pro  - By: Terrence Wood ... Get episode TAKEAWAYS here: http://sportsmastery.com/15

This show was inspired from the input of my Facebook audience. In this show, we tackle some tough topics: including nutrition, motivation, social intelligence and college recruiting. Leyland shares his experience on how he introduced his son Jazz Johnson to athletics. This was a free flowing conversation that was very encouraging to the athlete, parent, and coach. At times, we we're deep in laughter, introspection, drama, and deep thought. Paradoxical and ironic this conversation leaves the athlete, parent, and coach with something to think about. - DeShawn Fontleroy https://www.facebook.com/deshawn.fontleroy

http://sportsmastery.com/podcast/ This presentation is based on the research and book done by Cal Newport: DEEP WORK. Deep Work - Professional activities performed in a state of concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit, and are hard to replicate. Shallow Work - Noncognitively demanding, logistical-style tasks, often performed while distracted. These efforts tend to not create much new value in the world and are easy to replicate. To remain valuable in our economy, therefore, you must master the art of quickly learning complicated things. To succeed you have to produce the absolute best stuff you're capable of producing -- a task that requires depth. 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week, of uninterrupted and carefully directed concentration, can produce a lot of valuable output. The lessons presented here are for the student, athlete, coach, parent, strength coach, and personal trainer. They are also for the executive, entrepreneur, marketer, web developer, videographer, cinematographer, wr

Antonio Harvey is a former Portland Trailblazer whose professional basketball career spanned 10 years - 8 years with 6 NBA teams and two internationally. He also served 11 years as Portland Trailblazer broadcaster and radio analyst. In this interview, Antonio Harvey addresses the following:   1. A story on relationship building and bridges to success. 2. How did you start playing basketball? 3. Explain a time when you had to overcome obstacles. 4. How has high school basketball changed? Get my step-by-step guide to overcoming fear for free at www.sportsmastery.com For your free 45 minute consultation contact deshawnfontleroy@gmail.com                

Alex Melson discusses the current state of competition in inner-city sports. What does it take to be in the elite athlete category. He furthers the discussion by expressing the essential needs of the athlete. Alex closes by addressing the rhetorical question of... "Can you coach heart?" You'll find contact information below for Alex regarding strength training, linebacker development, and film study. "This guy is going to be a great head coach." - DeShawn Fontleroy   https://www.facebook.com/alexander.l.melson Instagram - Coach.Melson Email: coachmelson@gmail.com

Kramer Knutson is an assistant basketball coach at University of Portland. He graduated from University of Portland with a degree in philosophy. Kramer played professional basketball over seas in Switzerland, Romania, and England. During this interview, he discusses high school basketball recruiting, preparing to play professionally over seas, energy as a skill, and embracing your weakness. Kramer Knutson concluded a four-year professional career overseas in 2015 to accept the director of basketball operations position with the Pilots for the 2015-16 season. Knutson was retained in that same role upon the hiring of Terry Porter as head coach in April and then promptly promoted to an assistant coach position. "Kramer has proven himself to be a valuable part of this program," Porter noted. "He was a key player during one of the most successful eras in Pilot Basketball and then chose to come back to Portland to begin the next part of his post-playing career. Kramer was extremely valuable to me during the transi

In this interview, Shawn Jenkins delivers cutting edge information on youth strength training and long term athletic development. He educates the listener on the fallacies, myths, and misnomers on the subject of youth strength training. He further discusses injury prevention, sports performance, and health benefits. Shawn shares valuable information with regard to assessing young athletes with the FMS and his experience working with the Oakland Raiders. Owner, Stockton Sports Performance Chair, NSCA Diversity Committee Advisory Board, NSCA Northern California Area Presenter: SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) https://www.facebook.com/Stockton-Sports-Performance-114866185240037/

Inside the Black Box of Success Simple concepts and principles: 1. First who... then what.  2. Focus on what not to do. 3. Create a culture of discipline. First get the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus. After that, get the right people in the right seats. The right people are your most important asset. Focus on what to stop doing. Stop complaining. Stop crying. Stop the jealousy and hate. Create a culture of discipline. When you combine a culture of discipline with a growth mindset, you get the magical alchemy of great performance. -DeShawn Fontleroy

In this interview, Quentin is relentless while discussing these three topics: 1. What it means for a high school quarterback to play college football. 2. How high school coaches are not adequately preparing their quarterbacks for the next level. 3. The coddling culture and how it's ruining athletes (aka The killing of a competitive culture). Overall, Quentin provides detailed insight on the transition from playing high school football to the business of collegiate athletics. He furthers the discussion by providing valuable wisdom regarding performing in the classroom. After that, Quentin explains the importance of mental and physical preparation for young quarterbacks. He expresses, "film is your best friend." And then he explains how passing windows have become more 3-dimensional. To close out, Quentin leaves us with some jewels on how to attack a 3-4 base defense. - DeShawn Fontleroy

Three things you should know about the college football recruiting process: 1. Official Visits 2. National Letter of Intent 3 D-1 Freshmen Eligibility Requirements During an official visit to an NCAA institution, it is permissible to provide a prospect with transportation to visit the campus, and with meals and lodging during a visit to campus that cannot exceed 48 hours from the time that the prospect (and parents or legal guardians, if they accompany the prospect) arrives on campus. The National Letter of Intent started in 1964 with seven conferences and eight independent institutions, the program now includes 676 Division I and II participating institutions. There are designated dates for different sports, and these dates are commonly referred to as "Signing Day." Beginning August 1, 2016: A core course GPA as low as 2.00 will allow a freshman to be eligible for practice and an athletic scholarship as an Academic Redshirt, but NOT for competition. An incoming student will need to have a core course GPA of

NIKE Master Trainer Alex Molden is a Performance Enhancement Coach. He specializes in utilizing his vast knowledge and experience to help his athletes become athletically efficient and durable.  His background includes being a Collegiate 1st team All-America defensive back at University of Oregon. Alex was a 1st round draft pick (11th) in the 1996 NFL draft where he had an 8 year NFL career. Alex currently coaches defensive backs at West Linn HS in the Portland Metro area. His son Elijah is currently being recruited by Stanford, USC, Oregon and Washington. Alex believes that with the proper training and mental approach, you can take your skills to the next level and become the best "YOU" you can be.  

In this interview, Terrence Wood delivers priceless information regarding the multi- billion dollar industry of college football. Throughout the interview, and in his book, Terrence uncovers the dark side of college football. At the end, the athlete and parent are enlightened with increased confidence to make the right decision.                       -DeShawn Fontleroy                         Before you go pro is an online mentoring company, designed for football players between the ages of 13-19 yrs old. The program is geared towards teaching kids the mental and moral obligations that come with the game of football. Founded in 2010, by CEO Terrence Wood, Before You Go Pro, was built on a love for football, and the players who play the game. The mission of Before You Go Pro, is to teach young football players the X’s and O’s on and off the gridiron. To mentor and groom the person, before the player. At Before You Go Pro, we display a sincere passion to teach families and kids about the business of football. D

Discussing fear in all of it's forms; including your Fear of Death! 6 Basic Fears vs 2 Innate Fears The shelf-life of high school, college, and NFL athletes. Fear of Failure vs Fear of Success

1. Thou shall not be a wiener. 2. Thou shall not be tentative. 3. Thou shall understand the business. 4. Thou shall not blame others. 5. Thou shall not daydream. 6. Thou shall attend class everyday and sit up front. 7. Thou shall train year-round. 8. Thou shall execute and produce. 9.Thou shall respect the game.