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On the newest episode of the No Shot Podcast, with your hosts Santa, Trainer Mike, and A-Town, we dive into the inspiring journey of Christina Whitlock. Her story is one of faith, perseverance, and an unwavering resistance to defeat. From the softball fields to the minor leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals, Christina’s journey is a testament to grit and determination. Don’t miss this powerful episode of the No Shot Podcast, available on all social media and major podcasting platforms. Follow Christina Whitlock and the No Shot Podcast, and share this episode far and wide. The No Shot Podcast is here to inspire and captivate!
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Ever look up from a “stable” job and realize you haven’t felt alive in years? We take on the myth of practicality and talk frankly about why so many of us abandon childhood dreams, how the system nudges us to conform, and what it really takes to claw our way back to work that feels true. From the hard truth that only a small percentage ever reach their first ambitions to the way AI is reshaping “safe” careers, we pull apart the forces that push passion to the margins and share the counter-moves that bring it center stage.
Trainer Mike opens up about leaving corporate, facing repeated failure, and building a career that doesn’t feel like work. We dig into the trade-offs of comfort versus purpose, why intrinsic motivation beats external approval, and how to turn crashes into data that makes you better. We also explore how dreams can evolve with age: sometimes a childhood goal was a stepping stone toward the thing you were actually built to do. Along the way, we examine culture’s obsession with popularity over intellect, why kinematic talent gets outsized rewards, and how to choose risk on purpose instead of letting others choose it for you.
This is part mindset, part strategy. We get specific about daily routines that strengthen resolve, the power of community and service, and simple, repeatable actions that compound into opportunity: shipping work, collecting proof over permission, and finding asymmetric bets with meaningful upside. If you’ve felt the gap between what you do and who you are, consider this your nudge to start building a life you don’t want to escape. Hit play, then subscribe, rate, and share your next bold step with us—what dream are you bringing back?
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In this episode, we are revisiting the topic of social media and how we are affected by it. When you look at how social media is designed it is meant to be a distraction, drawing us away from reality. If you follow us down the rabbit hole in this discussion, you will realize almost everything is a distraction. Often times we find ourselves feeding into these distractions whether it’s entertainment, trends or the media. If you fail to realize social media is a tool to be used it will use you.
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In this episode we honored to bring you “ShowTime” Brandon Crosby from the Savanna Bananas! His story starts out with finding a love for the game. His success didn’t come without struggle, having to work through doubt and injury prepared him for the future. He’s a huge attraction in Banana Ball, I can’t wait to see what he does next it’s SHOW TIME!
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This episode is the final installment with Joey Barrero. We delve more into the boxing world; what boxers struggle with mentally and physically. The fight doesn’t stop out of the ring.
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In this episode, we are talking to accomplished, super lightweight champion Joey Barrero. He is the nephew of International Hall of Fame boxer Felix Trinidad. Joey expresses the challenges of growing up and learning how to control his anger. He also tells us about the Boxing world and how he experienced the dark and light side of Boxing.
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This episode is the second installment with Sensei Ray Ortega. We continue the conversation discussing his transition from player to coach. His drive and dedication to the game was noticed by Savanna Bananas and now he’s “keeping the dream alive.”
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In today’s episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Savannah banana sensei Ray Ortega. A man whose goal has always been to play professional baseball, but has seen every possible obstacle and yet persevered and has made it. What an emotional and inspirational story he has.
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In this episode we are talking about how coaches and parents are responsible for creating the culture around their team. While cultivating a good culture is a preferred discussion, it’s important to recognize what creates a bad culture. Behaviors and habits young athletes learn will carry over as they mature and go on to pick up the mantle of their predecessors.
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In this episode we talking about the discrepancy in women’s sports from investment to NIL deals. Some of the most popular arguments, “men don’t do enough for female sports” while men are overwhelmingly supporting female sports more than women. How can the landscape for women’s sports change, can it be changed.
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In the second episode with Trey, he talks about his struggles with rowing and how he was able to push through. Trey's story portrays pain and failure are apart of the process, refusing to quit is true victory.
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In pt 1 of this episode, we delve into the world rowing with Travion. Which is arguably one of the most intense precision sports in the world. Evering from training and mental stamina to technique and competition Travion explains how he uses these concepts to improve himself and others in this sport
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Meet Robert greene aka JR!!
JR is a professional bass sports fisherman that has fished tournaments his whole life. JR tells us what sports fishing is, how tournaments work and what fishing means to him and his relationships.
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In this episode, we conclude Autumn story discussing her injury and how she fought and came back from it and continues to play softball at the pro level
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In this episode, we speak with autumn and go through her ups and downs, playing softball and other sports and eventually going on to play professional softball in Puerto Rico
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In episode two with madham, we get to hear her experience with coach changes going through the transfer portal, and how she got where she is now.
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In this episode, we meet college softball player number 13 Madison Hamilton, in part one we get to learn how Madison went from playing Brooksville softball to travel ball, and how she came to playing college ball.
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We have to put a disclaimer with this episode take it with a huge grain of salt, These are only our opinions and we are just asking questions.
When the conversation of whether or not professional sports are rigged, everyone points to the deflate gate scandal or other famous debauchery. Are there other factors in this conversation? For example insider trading, team stacking, fixed games, scripted contracts. These are just some just some of the topics we’re discussing in this episode.
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In this second episode with Paul C, we learned that if you doubt yourself, you don’t live up to your potential, fortunately, for Paul, he was able to figure it out with support from his coaches and teammates. We get into the nitty-gritty of Paul obstacle statue, overcome to become a professional baseball player. Don’t forget to check out Paul’s Chicago Pizza in Clearwater at 1500 North McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759
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In this episode, we are excited to bring you, Paul Coumoulos. Every player has their ups and downs, Paul is no stranger hardship and through all that he refused to quit. He went to Bishop McLaughlin high school, played at Saint Leo and Ball State. He was second in the south national collegiate baseball writers association, while at Saint Leo had a batting average of 439 ranked 10th in the NCAA, leading the team and SSC 50% in on base percentag. Just to name a few of his achievements. He is currently playing for the Windy City thunderbolts (an MLB affiliate).
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In this episode, we are talking about athletically and academically focused schools. What are the pros and cons? Schools that are highly focused on academics might suffer athletically whereas schools that put emphasis on athletics might suffer academically. How are the students affected? And most importantly. Is it sustainable for the future?
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Very few people get to say that they were the best at something, which makes most of us underdogs. Our special guest, Eric with throw the ball foundation really wants to hit the point that being passionate about a sport and having community with each other is so much better Than being the best. He tells such an amazing story. Make sure to follow the podcast and follow @TrueVictoryOfficial on Instagram.
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In the life of McKenna, flag football/cheerleader turned division one softball player. McKenna tells her story of how she became a softball player at Ball State. Remember to rate, and share the show and check out truevictory.com and use code arronsolano at checkout.
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Part 2 of In the life of McKenna, flag football/cheerleader turned division one softball player. McKenna tells her story of how she became a softball player at Ball State. Remember to rate, and share the show and check out truevictory.com and use code arronsolano at checkout.
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In this episode, we were talking with Jadon Jenkins a D2 athlete playing basketball for Trinity College Of Florida. He attended high school in Savannah, Georgia at New Hampshire HS and excelled as a Multi Sport athlete. He was always drawn to basketball after attending a game in Liberty County it changed his life.
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In this episode, we were talking with Jadon Jenkins a D2 athlete playing basketball for Trinity College of Florida. He attended high school in Savannah, Georgia at New Hampshire HS and excelled as a multi sport athlete. He was always drawn to basketball after after attending a game in liberty county it changed his life.
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We are back on the topic of steroids. With our special guest Pepi, who was an amateur body builder in Miami. He gets down to the nitty-gritty and explains the difference in the steroids he used to take and how it affected him.
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Through faith, perseverance, and support from his Dad, J McCoy AKA Motion Man finally got a yes. This is the continued story from the First J McCoy episode #23 Searching for That Yes.
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Episode numero dos with Edwin the AT from Arizona. We continue along his journey of being an athletic trainer, and re-emphasizing the importance and under recognized AT's are.
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Special Guest, Edwin Vasquez ATC. What is an Athletic Trainer and why are they important? Edwin runs us through the ins and outs of an AT, some misconceptions, and the dirty dirty of how they're treated. Make sure to rate the show and share it with your friends. Then go and check out the brand on IG.
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No matter our goals, no matter our obstacles, no matter how many times we're told NO, we keep going in search for that one YES! Guest Jason McCoy's testimony. Make sure to follow the podcast share it with everybody and then go follow the brand on IG and Jason McCoy - @j.mccoy5
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Are the professional leagues really leaning towards allowing players to roid up? We discuss the pros and cons of anabolic steroids. This conversation could change the way you watch sports! Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast and follow the brand on IG and TikTok.
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Are there benefits to playing multiple sports within the same season? Is it even feasible? Is there a downside? We dive and debate these questions.
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What is coping and how can we learn to cope with circumstances outside of our control? Stuff happens, how we deal with it shows who we really are.
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We are revisiting mental health and how parents, coaches, and peers influence us. How opportunities, or the lack there of, affect our mental health. Make sure to subscribe and rate the podcast. Don't forget to follow the brand on IG and Tik Tok.
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Episode Dos!! What is intrinsic motivation? What drives us internally? Are extrinsic motivation’s actually derived from within? Support the cast by sharing and rating, then hit up the brand on IG
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Episode Uno, extrinsic motivation. What is extrinsic motivation? What are the negatives? What are the positives? Make sure to follow and share with the cast and go hit up truevictory.com
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We're back at it again with part numero dos of some maybe not so controversial exercise science topics. Team Mike and Santa really digging deep with the science behind some popular exercise debates. But it all DEPENDS.
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In this episode, we discuss some different controversial topics with a strength training expert and trainee. Are there some truths in the controversy, is it an actual controversy, or is it a straight up lie? Make sure to rate and follow the cast and check out True Victory on the gram
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This is part two with Sasha, we are discussing the topic of fear. Fear is many things, intimidating, paralyzing, but not unbeatable. Listen, as we dive deep into discussion.
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We have a special guest on today, Sasha Bergstrasser, a professor of theology and mental sciences at St Leo University. We discuss a few mental health topics including what we think about something that matters more than the thing itself, how our brains store memories, and how toxic thought patterns affect us mentally and physically.
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What is it, how do we achieve it, and why does it matter? Today we answer these questions as we dive deep into conversation. You might be surprised on some of the answers.
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Everyone thinks that being a ref is easy,. You just make the right call and that's it. However, talking with Santa we get to learn the ins and outs of the referee world. In addition, we get some insight on just how difficult it is to be known as a good referee, how much knowledge you need to have, and how much hate you get for making a call that people don't like.
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On today's episode, we are jumping back in on NIL deals, and diving deeper into discussion, are they dope or nope? Make sure to support the cast by leaving us a rating on Apple or Spotify and sharing this podcast with friends.
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Billy is back again, this episode we will discuss the ins and outs of youth sports, the importance of development, and coaches interaction with parents.
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In this episode we talk about NIL Deals the good, the bad, and the ugly. Nothing is off limits in this podcast.
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On today's cast, we talk about, as an athlete, how to deal with procrastination and complacency in its basic definition, procrastination is avoidance coping. An athlete uses procrastination to help reduce negative thoughts and emotions. On the other hand, athletes become complacent when they have done something so many times or for so long that they no longer think about the risk of error.
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Todays podcast we are discussing how we interactive with ourselves during times of stress or even positive times.
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In todays episode we talk about doubting ourselves and our abilities. In addition, we will discuss ways to build confidence in yourself and as always staying TRUE.
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Todays episode is all about the emotinal health of the collegiate athlete. The pressures of sports,academic obligations,relationships and social media can take a toll on an athletes emotional health. Emotional health is more than just avoiding mental disorders. It's also about developing positive coping skills!
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In this episode Santa and T-Mike are discussing which is more important winning or development.
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