Players Point Podcast

In this episode featuring Tyrone Smith, we discuss his experience playing at Baylor University and going into the NFL draft, his transition into life after football and why it was actually easy for him, and lastly his passion for speaking and empowering and advice for other athletes who want to do the same.

In this episode featuring Brandon Coleman, we talk about some of his most memorable NFL experiences, how to mentally overcome injuries as an athlete and some of his plans for life after football which all athletes need to hear.

In this solo round episode, Malcolm Lemmons talks about why athletes should own their content.

In this episode featuring Josh Powell, we talk about him making the leap to the NBA as a sophomore out of college and what his first few years as a pro was like. We dive into what it was like winning, not one, but two NBA championships and what he learned from Kobe and Phil Jackson. Lastly, we discuss his plans for life going forward and key tips that athletes can use to manage to be in the spotlight 24/7.

In this episode featuring Adam Jones, we discuss how he got into the industry and the fan experience as a whole. We dive into the challenges of the sports tech space and how he has been able to navigate through it. Lastly, we talk about how he has built partnerships, raise money and plans to scale the company. 

In this episode featuring Ryan Totka, we talk about how got started in sports and what has changed in the industry since. We dive into how he·s been able to build and maintain so many powerful relationships. Lastly, we talk about some of the negative things that he’s experienced in the sports world and how he navigates managing multiple businesses every single day. 

In this episode featuring Adrian Clark, we talk about how he started to build relationships in the industry and what he did to separate himself from other agents, how he overcame obstacles and some of the things he learned about perseverance as well as his new book Boxing=Life and the initiative he started that’s going to revolutionize the relationship between boxers and their managers.

In this brief episode featuring Marcus Damas, we talk about his basketball career and some of the things that he experienced, his transition to becoming an entrepreneur and some of the obstacles he faces daily as well as advice for any athlete who is trying to start their own venture.

In this episode featuring Arrelious Benn, we talk about his football career and how he has maintained a positive mindset despite the multiple injuries he’s had. We talk about why he partnered with EverFi, which is an ed tech company, to get his financial literacy initiative off the ground and some of the basic things all athletes need to know about money. Lastly, we dive into the impact he hopes to make long term and the legacy he wants to leave behind.

In this episode featuring Dre Baldwin, we discuss his basketball career and how he went from being cut in high school to becoming a 9 year pro, his path to entrepreneurship and how he’s been able to put out so much content. We also talk about his new book Work On Your Game which releases February 22nd and what this process was like working with a big name publisher for the first time.

In this episode featuring Chasity Melvin, we talk about her playing days and some of the most powerful takeaways she got from the game. We discuss how she went through depression and what she did to pull herself out of it while transitioning into life after sports as well as the challenges and pressure she has faced becoming an African-American female coach in a professional men's league.

In this episode featuring Brendon Ayanbadejo, we talk about his childhood and how it shaped his beliefs as he got older. We also dive into what he learned playing alongside Ray Lewis and winning a Super Bowl. And lastly, how he become an entrepreneur, his work in the community and why he cares so much about the causes he advocates for.

In this episode featuring Jeron Masturd, we discuss his path to the NFL and some of his experiences playing with players such as Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, and Tom Brady. We talk about what it was like for him to publish his book Stand Tall and how he has had so much success in business. We also dive into how surrounds himself with high performing teammates in business.

In this episode featuring Rennie Curran, we discuss the ups and downs of playing professional football and some of the most eye-opening experiences he had in the NFL & CFL. We also dive into his transition out of football and the moment he knew when to let go as well as how he built his personal brand and published two books at such a young age. 

In this episode featuring Kaley Melville, we dive into her experience playing volleyball in college at Stetson University and what she learned about herself during this time, becoming a professional volleyball player and how she’s had to support herself financially to pursue this dream, and her plans for life after volleyball and how she’s utilizing her masters degree to drive awareness through one of her other major passions. 

In this episode featuring Kyle Prater, we talk about how he dealt with the pressure he faced being ranked as the number one receiver in high school, his experience playing with Drew Brees and what he learned from him, as well as transitioning out of football, becoming a film producer and what that has been like for him so far.

In this episode featuring Carlos Peña, we talk about the struggles he and his family endured throughout his youth, his road to the major leagues and the key lessons he learned along the way as well as his hopes for life after sports and how he knew when to make the transition into life after sports.

In this episode featuring Kelly Faris, we discuss her path to becoming a professional athlete and why basketball means so much to her, her struggles surviving in the WNBA and how she has dealt with so much pressure and adversity not only as a pro but throughout her life, and also her vision for life after sports and why she’s taking the time now to figure that out.

In this episode featuring Jamey Mroz, we talk about how he got into coaching in the NFL, his most memorable NFL moment, some of the things he learned from top athletes and coaches in the world, and what it has been like transitioning out of sports and into the business world. 

In this episode featuring Jordan Taylor, we talk about why he has been an overachiever his entire life, how he has dealt with injuries and being overlooked and also we dive into what's he doing off the court with his business ventures.