Stories from the Grid Iron

Could you imagine getting the chance to play quarterback for your hometown team? What if I said the path would not be easy, you would have to suffer and prove yourself worthy.  Kevin White's passion and love for football is palpable, I first learned of him through a Tik Tok video his daughter, Kayla posted and I was like, that is a story I need to hear.  In the story, Kevin was celebrating his 33rd anniversary of winning the national title at Snow University.  In this episode you will hear how Kevin overcame injury to live out his dream and how a chance meeting would lead him as the analyst/broadcaster for the Utah State Aggies.  

If you are anything like me going in to 2023, you have fitness and weight loss goals.  Today's episode is perfect for you, our first repeat guest, Eli Grambling, founder of E3 Nutrition has a solution for you.  He will Educate, Empower, and Elevate your goals.  Eli and his coaches provide a 1 on 1 coaching atmosphere with accountability and deep knowledge base on reaching your goals.  E3 Nutrition is first class all the way.  

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Coach Adam Wardlaw caught my attention on Tik Tok and I knew immediately I had to reach out to him.  His content inspired me to also do "Day in the Life" style content.  

Coach Wardlaw has over 103k followers and regularly post videos on what its like to be a Texas HS football coach and answers the questions he gets as well.  In this episode I go through and pick out the best questions and ask him and he also shares his new found fame on this platform.  

Damon West author of "The Coffee Bean" and his new book co-wrote with Stephen Mackey "The Locker Room"

The message in "The Locker Room" is one of team unity and handling difficult situations the right way through communication and accountability.  Imagine if America was more like a Locker Room.

A Father figure, Mentor, Spiritual Leader, and a Coach

Eddie Ashley checked all these boxes for me.  Eddie or Coach Ashley as most people know him impacted countless number of lives over his 46 years of coaching. One of the most fascinating stats for me is that he never had a losing season.  If you are in the coaching world, you know that having the top athletes year in and year out, is impossible, so to never have a losing season that means one thing.  You bring the best out of people, and that is what Eddie did for me. I was fortunate enough to sit down with his daughter Lisa and reminisce on Eddie's legacy and hear Lisa's inspiring story battling cancer. 

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Welcome Back!  Today's guest is Hank Avery.  Hank is a friend of mine with an incredible football story.  He played for a Legendary coach, Barney Hester, here in Macon, Georgia and went on to join the Air force Academy's football team.  Hank goes into the grind of being a cadet and athlete.  When Mercer University revamps their football program, Hank comes home to join the team that would end up having the most wins ever for an inaugural program.  Hank would go on after his football days and compete on WWE's Tough Enough.  This is a great conversation!  If you have a great Grid Iron Story do not hesitate to contact me.  

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Ryan Michler has been an influence for me over past 5 years, so to have the opportunity to have him on the show was a real treat.  Ryan is the host/founder of the Order of Man Podcast and one thing Ryan has been a big advocate for is men volunteering to coach.  Coaching is a great way to volunteer and give back to the community.  Think back when you were in rec ball or high school, which men had the biggest impact on you?  Of course the Coaches.  Enjoy this episode and don't forget to visit our website:

Have you ever wondered what football is like in the Ivy Leagues?  Mark Fabish, the Offensive Coordinator at Columbia University goes in depth on the competitive nature of these student athletes.  Mark also reveals what lead him to coaching which is an inspiring journey to the Grid Iron.  

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