Bound for Greatness

Bound for Greatness | Featuring Megan Kahn, Big Ten VP of Women’s Basketball

Join host Scott Garvis as he talks with Megan Kahn, Vice President of Women’s Basketball for the Big Ten Conference, about the explosive growth of the women’s game. From her roots in Iowa to leading one of the NCAA’s most powerful conferences, Megan shares insights on leadership, the Caitlin Clark effect, and why we’re witnessing a movement—not just a momen...

Bound for Greatness | Episode: “Data: The Future of Recruiting”

In this powerful second installment of our exclusive Bound for Greatness series with Get Highlighted, host Scott Garvis dives into the cutting edge of collegiate recruiting with two visionary guests: Eric McCulley, founder and CEO of Get Highlighted, and Dr. Chase Pfeifer, founder and CEO of Dasher Systems.

Together, they break down the urgent need for objective, validat...

Bound for Greatness | Episode: Matt Walters – Disrupting Comfort to Transform High School Athletics

In this eye-opening episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Jarvis sits down with Gulfport High School Athletic Director Matt Walters—a bold, visionary leader who's not afraid to challenge tradition and shake up the status quo in high school sports.

From redefining leadership with student-led initiatives to confronting outdated ...

Bound for Greatness | Episode: Joe Brown – From the NFL to Army Ranger to Leadership Coach

What do you get when you combine an NFL athlete, an elite Army Ranger, and a no-nonsense leadership expert? You get Joe Brown—a man whose journey redefines what it means to rise, serve, and lead.

In this powerful episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Jarvis sits down with Joe to unpack a life shaped by discipline, adversity, and impact. Fr...

In this powerful episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with Isaiah Davis—standout student-athlete, Bethune-Cookman University graduate, and a rising leader making waves far beyond the track.

From the heartbreak of a lost senior basketball season during COVID to becoming an all-conference decathlete, Isaiah’s story is one of grit, growth, and purpose. He opens up about finding his identity through adversity, the...

Bound for Greatness | Featuring Eric McCulley, Braden Wright & Danni Pappas In this episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with a powerhouse panel to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of college recruiting.

Eric McCulley, founder of Get Highlighted, shares how his innovative platform is helping student-athletes take control of their recruiting journey by maximizing exposure, building personal brand...

In this thought-provoking episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with international educator and founder of Truth-Based Athletics, Chris McCallum. With nearly two decades of experience across the globe, Chris shares how we can transform athletics into intentional, truly curricular programming that extends far beyond the scoreboard.

From defining a common purpose to building sustainable systems and empowering men...

In this inspiring episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with television personality and The View co-host Sara Haines. From her small-town roots in Newton, Iowa, to national television stardom, Sara shares how sports and education-based activities shaped her work ethic, resilience, and leadership style.

Listen as Sara reflects on the lessons learned from volleyball and basketball courts, the importance of fundam...

In this episode, host Scott Garvis welcomes Mekia Troy, the dynamic Athletic Director at Creekside High School (GA), to discuss one of the most pressing issues in high school sports, managing unruly fans.

From preventative strategies to real-time de-escalation techniques, Troy shares her expert insights on creating a safe, respectful, and electrifying game day atmosphere. She breaks down best practices for security, emergency prepar...

In this episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis welcomes back Steffon Mitchell, former Boston College basketball standout and current Assistant Director of Development at Holy Cross. Mitchell shares his inspiring journey from the court to college athletics administration, detailing the challenges of breaking into the industry, overcoming the "just an athlete" stigma, and proving his value beyond basketball.

He di...

In this episode ofBound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with Austin Fischer, Director of Baseball & Softball at RCX Sports, to discuss the growing trend of sport specialization and why playing multiple sports is often the better path for young athletes. Fischer shares insights from his own journey as a multi-sport athlete, the science behind athletic development, and why top college coaches prefer recruiting multi-sp...

Join host Scott Garvis on Bound for Greatness, where we explore the journeys of leaders making an impact in athletics and education. In this episode, we welcome Mark Koesterer, founder of The Players NIL and author of NIL for All, to discuss the evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, personal branding, and the future of athlete empowerment. Tune in as we uncover the strategies that will shape the future of student-ath...

Bound for Greatness with Scott Garvis – where we dive into the journeys of leaders, innovators, and game-changers who redefine success.

In this episode, we welcome Carson Heady, a sales and leadership powerhouse, seven-time CEO President’s Club winner, best-selling author of The Birth of a Salesman series, and a globally recognized sales guru. Carson shares his remarkable journey from an accidental entry into sales to becoming one ...

In this inspiring episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Jarvis sits down with former Harlem Globetrotter, motivational speaker, and author Herb "Flight Time" Lang to explore a journey defined by resilience, hard work, and the transformative power of kindness.

From growing up in small-town Arkansas to traveling the world with the Globetrotters, starring on The Amazing Race, and meeting presidents, Herb shares the pivo...

In this episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Jarvis sits down with Jason Deese, Founder and CEO of Flash Weather AI, and Jameson Allen, expert in weather safety and emergency planning, to discuss how cutting-edge technology is transforming safety protocols in athletics.

From lightning strikes to heat risks and winter storms, weather is one of the most unpredictable challenges coaches, athletic directors, and schools face. Jas...

In this inspiring episode of Bound for Greatness, host Scott Garvis sits down with Jesse Jeffers, the dynamic athletic director of South Milwaukee Middle School. From his humble beginnings in Jamestown, Tennessee, to his innovative programs in Wisconsin, Jesse shares his journey of leadership, community-building, and fostering opportunities for all students.

Discover how Jesse is redefining middle school athletics through inclusive...

Nobody involved in Maine sports at any level could have possibly imagined the range of setbacks that would face them due to the corona­virus pandemic. This book represents the authors' best attempt to tell the stories of Maine people involved in sports at every level who were faced with similar challenges and met them head-on. As of this writing, the state of Maine and the country continue to adjust to “the new normal” and manage n...

In the realm of personal and professional development, few names resonate as powerfully as Greg Schweitzer’s. Known as a "Chief Catalyst," Schweitzer’s expertise in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnosis, and time techniques has equipped countless leaders and organizations with tools to excel. As a master success coach, Schweitzer has built a career on fostering transformation—helping individuals break barriers, embrace freed...