Elevating Your Potential Podcast: Recent Episodes
Elevate to Elevate
We aim to enlighten middle school and high school student athletes about the realities of college sports. From former college athletes to coaches to dietitians we are exposing you to every aspect of college.
Have you heard the term "entrepreneurship" thrown around but don't quite understand all the excitement? What about the power of the term "empowerment"? Well this episode is full or gems from Camille McCallum speaking specifically to students who aspire to be entrepreneurs and also speaks to her passion for minority and women empowerment.
Andrew Shaw is back for Part 2 of his talk about important aspects of the student experience at colleges and universities! Learn about how to get involvement on campus and how to develop your leadership capacity as a student!
Coach Michael King brings the best of both worlds to this episode. He was a standout D1 soccer and is now serving on the SMU Men's Soccer Team as a Graduate Assistant. Michael talks to us about recruiting, the investment colleges make financial in their players and what coaches expect in return for that investment.
Dr. Denisa Gandara joins the show to discuss financial aid, the importance of college and other topics such as her journey as a Hispanic and first generation student!
Is there a big difference between high school and college strength and conditioning programs? Are the workouts way harder in college? Strength and Conditioning Coach Charles Simmons joins the show this week to give you a sneak peek into the world of college athletic training.
You can make it to college but do you have the character to stay in college? It's one thing to have the athletic or even academic abilities to attend a college or university but your character will help you stay there and maximize your experience! Chauncey Franks joins the show with well over 10 years of experience assisting student athletes develop character and establish or increase their spiritual life. In addition to character development, Chauncey takes a deep dive into what it means to be a Christian student athletes while debunking myths about Christian life!
What is accountability on a college campus? Who holds students accountability on campus? Is a college campus is enough safe for your student to attend? If so, what are the policies in place to ensure your student is safe? All parents and students have these questions as they transition into college and (soon to be Dr.) Tony Miller Jr. is just the right person to ask. He's been working in the area of student accountability on college campuses for over 5 years and understands the necessity of transferring accountability from home to your newfound freedom in college.
A student athlete's diet significantly impacts their production and energy. Dallas Maverick, Dallas Wings and FC Dallas team dietitian Brittney Bearden joins the show to discuss pregame and during game meals, portion size and much more!
If you're tired of the phrase mental health being used as a buzz word and you want true and real revelation on what mental health is, how to overcome it, and how to help others overcome it Dr. Ally Wade is here to assist you. She has a great amount of an experience in assisting students, student athletes and others!
Have you ever wondered why writing was so important? As "writers block" ever stopped you from finishing that book or essay on time? How am I ever going to write that college essay? Student Athlete Writing Specialist Joshua Folmar joins the show to discuss the importance of writing and how to help student athletes overcome the boredom that they feel from writing and much more!
Resumes, cover letters, interviews.... these are all things we have to do to get jobs but do we have the right information to rise to the top of potential job candidates? Kristin Smart joins us to discuss these topics!
One aspect of every student's journey when choosing to attend college is the housing process. There's many different types of housing options at different colleges and universities that will provide varying experiences. Renee Gibson has well over 15 years of experience working in housing and she provides a great overview of the process and the different housing options that might be available to you.
Your accountability partner through your time in college is your Academic Advisor. Jen Porras has a deep passion for assisting student athletes in their academic journey through school. She talks about her desire to build relationship with her student athletes and what student athletes should do to prepare themselves for college.
Andrew Shaw joins the show to discuss your student orientation. An underrated aspect of the college transition process is Student Orientation. It's your first introduction to the school as an official member and it can and will set the tone for your time in college!
Coach Kyle Guinyard joins Jeremiah to discuss his time as a college coach, what he currently tells his high school student athletes about the next level and ultimately what he wants from all his players!
Bridgette Miles joins the show today to discuss applying to college, how to find scholarships and what it takes to make it as a first generation college student!
Have you ever wondered what to expect from a college class? Does having a conversation with a college professor make you nervous? There is no shame in any of these responses. We are sitting down with a college professor to talk about what to expect in a college classroom, how to prepare and much more!
Do you have students and athletes who are nervous about taking the next step in life? Are they worried about college applications, college classes, athletic performance on the field? This is the podcast for you! Check out the trailer and some of the topics we'll be discussing!
Joining Jeremiah on the podcast is Darian Schmidt. Darian is a great person with a great resume. He worked his way to becoming a big time diver and now is a big time D-1 coach! Darian's podcast is a must listen!
Joining Jeremiah on the podcast this week is pro soccer player Vanessa. Vanessa's story is one of grit and determination. From multiple injuries to all-conference! She is truly an inspiration.
Joining Jeremiah this week is former JUCO standout Alexis Roberson. Alexis is a ball of energy. She tells of her fears of playing Varsity for the first time and why she ultimately stopped playing after her two years at JUCO. Not all athletes play at a four year school... AND THAT'S OK!
Joining Jeremiah on the podcast this week is the well-traveled Lewis Milbry. Lewis has played on multiple levels and has so much experience and insight to give to student athletes ranging from transferring to overcoming setbacks!
Joining Jeremiah on the show today is former D-3 athlete Tre Jones. There are more levels than D-1. If you have the passion to play in college there is a level for you. Tre talks about his journey from high school through college. In order to play D-3 sports you must have a strong passion for the game!
Joining Jeremiah this week is former Notre Dame softball player Casey Africano. Casey is far from being just a student athlete. Casey was a great student and understood the value of being well-rounded as a person. Casey also has special messages for parents throughout the podcast.
Joining the podcast this week is former D-1 athlete Everett Dickerson. The podcast this week takes a turn as Everett opens up about a major decision in his life. The episode is one of overcoming and redemption. Everett also discusses the importance of have a plan and a strong support system.
Joining Jeremiah on the podcast this week is the former All-American Janelle Bell. Janelle discusses her road to D-1 sports, the importance of education and also how to essential it is to have the same mindset as your teammates.
Joining Jeremiah on the show for this episode is former college standpoint and NFL player Justin Lawler. Justin understands what it takes to come from a small town and work your way to the pros. Justin also talks about his off the field standards in the classroom and how to work on your business."
This episode is comprised of different clips for the introduction to the podcast host, former D-1 athlete, college professor and author of the book ELEVATING YOUR POTENTIAL: A GUIDE FOR STUDENT ATHLETES TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE SPORTS, Jeremiah Gaines! Listeners will learn who Jeremiah is, his passion, the essence of the book and much more!