The Making Of Three: Recent Episodes

James Johnson

The making of three podcast, sharing knowledge of the sport of wrestling, movitational, training, sports psychology, mental toughness, mindset, mentorships, personal stories, and professional growth global with incredible athletes and individuals that words matters in today's society.

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The Making of Three co-host and US Olympic Coach James Johnson recounts having emergency appendectomy surgery following a 28- hour flight to Junior Worlds in Estonia.

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Duke University wrestling coach Glen Lanham details how he transformed the Blue Devils into a top 25 program.

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'04 Olympian Toccara Montgomery is considered one of the most dominant female wrestlers in U.S. history.

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2000 Olympic alternate and 2-time NCAA All American Dr. Airron Richardson discusses how wrestling helped shape his mindset in becoming a doctor and having the first black-owned urgent care on the South Side of Chicago.

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Olympic Wrestling hopeful Tamyra Mensah-Stock discusses how she overcame adversity in her quest to become a champion.

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Wretling at the highest level means knowing the difference between pain and injury.

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England's first black Olympic medalist in wrestling was also the first NCAA Champion in any sport at Clemson.

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How James Johnson went from three wins to being recognized as one of the best in the sport.

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Host James Johnson goes one-on-one with 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist Kenny Monday about his wrestling career.

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Debates if over 30 athletes can still compete at the highest levels.

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Explores the relationship between James Johnson and NCAA Wrestling Champion Tab Thacker who later became a successful actor.

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The importance of training and how it factors in winning at the highest levels.

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The coach-athlete dynamics. What makes an athlete tick? Knowing the right buttons to push is the secret to success in coaching.

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James Johnson, USA Olympic Wrestling Coach reflects on how it all started.

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The Making Of Three podcast with James Johnson, USA Olympic, and Sunkist Olympic Regional Training Center Coach and John Harris, sports journalist. We are excited to bring you stories about wrestling, and individuals that many of you don't often hear or know about. Their journey setbacks, and success along the road traveled around the world.