The Master Your Craft Study

Sam Allen, a former college basketball player and then a college coach for 8 years, now owns and directs some of the finest basketball training and camp programs that our country has to offer - Blue Collar Basketball & PGC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Conversation on "The Horizon" by Sam Davy, member of The MYC Team. | To see the full blog posts or to listen to other episodes, go to https://www.theMYCstudy.com/ and Subscribe today! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Taylor played basketball at the University of Indiana. A gritty, hard-working player, Taylor sought every possible advantage to work his way onto the team, and once there, was blessed to learn the game of basketball from some of the best players and coaches around. He's a diligent worker, energetic as they come, and lives daily by the name of the training company that he founded, "Competitive Greatness". He's worked as a trainer with hundreds of players from high school all the way up to the professional level. Click to listen and see the full show-notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Aaron was one of the best high school basketball players in South Carolina, and arguably, the country when he was growing up. His talents brought him to the University of South Carolina, and his work ethic eventually led to a journeyman's career in professional basketball. The most impressive thing about Aaron, though? His ability to think and reason. Now, he's an excellent Coach, Mentor, and Career Development Facilitator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Adversity at almost every step of his life, this former NFL player developed a tremendously resilient mindset from the hardships that he's had to overcome. Now, he runs a premier gym in California, travels the country as a corporate Keynote Speaker, and has authored books and online programs galore. Anthony truly embodies the growth mindset, and the amount of wisdom he shares in this podcast is incredible.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Key player on 2 Final Four and 2 Sweet Sixteen teams with the Wisconsin Badgers, Pro Basketball Player, Spirituality, Mindfulness, Social Activism, and being a role model to other Native-American basketball players. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Training basketball talent from middle school all the way up to NBA players, Mike authored the book "UN/Train" and has been bringing mindfulness practices to his players, various teams, organizations, business leaders, and entrepreneurs through MindShiftLabs and THRIVE3 Training, the two companies that he founded. More info: www.theMYCstudy.com | @theMYCstudy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Mercer basketball legendary Point Guard, Atlantic Sun Player of the Year, All-World caliber leader... Langston Hall, sits down with MYC host Jakob Gollon, both who happen to be former teammates and fellow captains on the 2014 Mercer University team that upset Duke in the NCAA Tournament. The conversation ranges from leadership styles to the ins-and-outs of overseas pro basketball. Any athlete desiring to play professionally one day needs to listen to this episode. @TheMYCstudy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Alan Stein Jr. is a performance coach, consultant, speaker and author. Formerly, he was the performance coach at Dematha High School where he gained notoriety for his training programs with the basketball team. He spent 15 years working with some of the best talent on the planet, including several NBA all-stars. Now, Alan teaches us how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Jason is one of the most passionate and thoughtful coaches in the country. His perspective is as unique as his quirky character, but the things that truly make him special are his consistent work ethic and his purposeful approach. Go to www.theMYCstudy.com for more details and give us a shout on our social accounts @theMYCstudy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

This gentleman is a worker and a winner, and he has a great story to tell. Jamie Quarles, 1st year assistant coach, speaks highly of his Buffalo Bulls, their team dynamic, and many of the other contributing factors that lead to their NCAA Tournament upset vs. #1 overall NBA draft pick DeAndre Ayton and Arizona. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

After 5 years in the NFL, Austen Lane is hanging up the helmet and entering the cage. In this interview, Austen tells us how being an athlete teaches you a special set of lessons that carry over into other sports and even into your life and career later. He also details some of his routine and how important health and mindfulness have been in his journey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

Master painter, CALEB BROWN, who’s done paintings for Grammy Award Winners, Super Bowl MVPs and Platinum Recording Artists, sits down with Jakob Gollon to talk about the lessons he learned as a Division 1 college football player and how it has helped him become a better man and a better artist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

THE MASTER YOUR CRAFT STUDY - EPISODE 4 HOST: Jakob Gollon GUEST: Ben Provisor | 2-time Olympian, 4-time National Champ, Team USA | Greco-Roman Wrestler SUMMARY: - Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling - After Wrestling / WWE and UFC - Toughness, football story - Team Sports vs. Solo Sports - Mental Toughness - Sacrifices / social life - Preparation, confidence - Failures and Anxieties, relationship issues, resistance - Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo - The Attitude of Gratitude - Cael Sanderson - Penn State Wrestling Mentality - Work smarter, not harder - Grit: “gotta bit down” - Skills you learn from being an athlete - Never going to quit, never going to give up. - 2020 Olympics Thanks for listening! Please help us spread the wisdom with other athletes, coaches, and trainers who are on their pursuit for craft mastery! Love you all, Jakob Gollon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support

THE MASTER YOUR CRAFT STUDY - EPISODE 3 GUEST: Janel McCarville | Professional Basketball Player - WNBA & EuroLeague (Twitter + IG: @janelmccarville) SUMMARY: - Career longevity - the game keeps calling - When did Janel realize her ability? - Sacrifice - family and friends don’t always understand - Daily Schedule at Minnesota - Struggles - performance slumps, Pro basketball is a business, cultural barriers - Pressure, and how to deal with it - Developing your niche or identity - “versatile” - Mentor or Hero - Family, Lindsay Whalen - Championship games - Routines - Visualization & Positive thinking - Teamwork - Waking thought: “Put in the work when nobody’s watching, so when all the eyes are on you, you’ll be ready.” THE USUALS: Grit Skills you learn from basketball Thanks for listening! Advice for us? Questions? Know someone who we should have on the show? HIT US UP! We love interacting with people in the MYC Family. Email: contact@myc.team Social: @theMYCteam | @jakobgollon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masteryourcraft/support