Field Goals for the Focused Driven Athlete

Sports Leadership Strategist, and founder of Seeds of Empowerment, LLC, THE Monique A.J. Smith, joins Glenn on the field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Monique discusses how her passion for developing Athletic Departments, Sports Organizations, and Individuals has helped underrepresented woman in sports advance their careers in Athletic Administration and Sports Management.  Monique shares the secret to her ove...

Renowned Sports Executive, Kenisha Brown-Alexander joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the significance of academic-athletic balance and how it sets the foundation for recruitment opportunities and life beyond sports.  Kenisha discusses the five strategies that help student-athletes overcome the challenges of academics and athletics:  time management, academic support, goal setting, prioritization, and effective communication.  She...

Sports and Entertainment Attorney, Kassandra Ramsey, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the recent monumental $2.8B NCAA NIL settlement, it's impact on NCAA athletic programs, and what it means for collegiate athletes.  Kassandra also discusses compliance and reporting requirements, how state NIL laws impact college athletes, the consequences of noncompliance with NCAA NIL rules, and the future outlook of NIL and the NCAA.  K...

Joining Glenn on the Field for the Season 4 premier of Field Goals for the FDA is former Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals (MLB) and Washington Spirit (NWSL), Dr. Seth Blee.  Best known for his Physical Therapy work with 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Alex Smith, Dr. Blee talks about the benefits of physical and conditional training and how Functional Manual Therapy can improve performance, enhance mobility, an...

Glenn Hames returns to the Field for the Season 4 premiere of Field Goals for the FDA, debuting on Thursday, June 6th. This season, Glenn collaborates with some of the top sports industry experts, players, and coaches to explore fresh topics affecting high school and collegiate athletes and its impact on amateur sports. Prepare to gain an edge over the competition as this season's guests share their insights and strategies to ...

During the Season 3 finale, Dr. Raylene Ross, Director of Sports Leadership and Mental Performance at the University of South Carolina, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss mental health issues and physical challenges that many amateur athletes often experience when their playing career ends.  She opens up about the struggles of depression, body image, and even eating disorders many student-athletes face when they transition from th...

Carey Loch, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Successat Rutgers University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the many transferable skills that athletes unknowingly possess that will help them uncover their hidden talents, find their fit, and leverage their skills to carve out successful careers beyond the sports arena.  Carey shares how collegiate athletes can use their academics, community s...

Courtney Altemus, Managing Partner and Founder of ADVANCE NIL, an unbiased industry leader in Name, Image, & Likeness Education, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss financial strategies for student athletes who’ve received lucrative NIL deals.  The former Wall Street Wealth Management Executive, shares how athletes can achieve their financial goals using NIL money, how to properly vet and monitor financial advisors, and why all...

Former pro basketball player, now basketball skill development trainer and coach, Shay Johnson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how to hurt your athletic recruiting process, the do’s and don’ts of getting recruited, and mistakes athletes commonly make that will not get them recruited to play sports in college.  Coach Shay also explains the types of players that don’t get recruited by college coaches, the reasons coaches will st...

Dr. Tabia Pope, nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Instructor at the University of the District of Columbia and the Founding Chair and CEO of Head to Speech, Inc. joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how concussions affect an athlete’s cognitive functions and speech abilities, the link between brain health and speech patterns, the differences between concussions and traumatic brain injuries, and the rehabilit...

It’s a New Year and Mental Performance Coach and CEO of Quantum Performance Inc., Kate Allgood, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss how she works with amateur and professional athletes to develop highly intentional skills with their focus of attention into things they can control – preparation, fundamentals, footwork, and communication.  Kate also discusses ways to train athletes for situational awareness with early decision making...

Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree and Sports and Entertainment Publicist, Des Dickerson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss why elite amateur athletes should invest in a PR manager to help shape a positive image, manage their time and schedules, engage the media, and protect their reputation during a crisis. Des also discusses the differences between a PR rep and a commercial manager, how both can help with financial guidance and stabili...

Kim Michelson, Co-Founder and CEO of Honest Game, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight. Kim shares her personal story of how Title IX changed her life when she became the first female in the state of California to play sports on the men’s varsity athletic basketball and baseball teams and how that moment led her to mentor hundreds of student-athletes through the college recruiting and eligibili...

Reggie Calhoun, Jr., Senior Executive Director and Founder of RPA College, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss whether prospective student athletes should consider attending a post-graduate program to take an extra year out of high school before starting college.  Reggie explains the reasons why athletes should consider a sporting gap year, the benefits and disadvantages of delaying enrollment and competition, and how to make the m...

Northwestern University's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Regulatory Affairs and former Assistant Director of Compliance for the Big 10 Conference, Kristina Minor, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of NCAA Compliance, what it is, why it is in place on college campuses, and its impact on collegiate amateurism, eligibility, and recruiting. Kristina explains why student-athletes...

Verge Ausberry, Executive Deputy Director for Athletics and Executive Director of External Affairs at Louisiana State University, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss what it takes for student athletes to compete at a D-1 program, how to balance the daily rigors of preparing for gametime while maintaining academics, what D-1 coaches are looking for in an athlete in addition to the high expectations they have for their players to win...

Michael Huber, Certified Mental Performance Consultant and the founder of The Freshman Foundation Podcast, joins Glenn on the Field for Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, to discuss how to overcome pre-existing mental health conditions, the impact mental health has on student athletes, and why suicide has become the fourth leading cause of death for student athletes in high school and college.  Michael also addresses the diffi...

Accomplished former Senior Vice President/Acting President of Major League Baseball Properties and former Chief Executive of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the current Founder of Kavi Sports, Don Gibson, joins Glenn on the Field to discuss the keys to building a successful athletic brand, the differences between athletic branding and personal branding, and how a good marketing campaign can lead to building a suc...

Damon Parker, 4x High School State Championship winning coach for men and woman’s wrestling, joins Glenn on the Field for the next edition of the Field Goals Spotlight.  Parker shares his personal story of being a 2x state wrestling champion, what led him to take over the Washburn Rural High School men and woman’s wrestling program, and the methods and techniques he used to turn them into a 4x national powerhouse.  Damon opens up a...