Your players know the game. But have they learned how to move?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, powered by Factory // 11, Trey Fowler sits down with Leo Totten, a USA Weightlifting Hall of Famer with experience coaching at two Olympic Games and more than 30 years in physical education, to discuss what it takes to build better athletes for life.

Leo shares lessons from more than 50 years in coaching, including:

- Why fundamental movement skills matter beyond sport-specific drills.
- How to prioritize long-term development over year-round competition.
- How to introduce strength training with an emphasis on technique and enjoyment.
- Why physical education matters for every child, whether they play organized sports or not.

Explore Leo’s courses, clinics, certifications, and coaching mentorship through Totten Training Systems, or contact him at leo@tottentraining.com.

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Chapters:
00:00 How to Build Better Athletes for Life with Leo Totten
06:39 Why Physical Education Belongs in Every School Day
15:09 What Movement Skills Should Kids Learn Before Age 10?
17:56 Why Early Specialization Can Limit Athletic Development
27:19 When Should Kids Start Strength Training?
37:32 Why Physical Education Matters for Kids Who Don’t Play Sports
43:54 Why Young Athletes Need More Training and Fewer Games
47:26 How Recognizing Progress Helps Motivate Every Child
50:03 How Parents and Coaches Can Make Movement a Lifelong Habit

Your team’s culture starts with you.

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, powered by Factory // 11, Trey Fowler sits down with Dr. Barry Davis, a coach with more than 1,000 wins and four national championships, to discuss how leaders build trust, accountability, and team buy-in.

Barry shares lessons from 36 years as a head college baseball coach, including:

• How to hold players accountable without creating fear.
• How to build trust and help athletes embrace their roles.
• What championship teams have in common beyond talent.

Chapters:
00:00 Building Team Culture with Dr. Barry Davis
06:17 How to Adapt Your Coaching to Today’s Athletes
10:53 Why Better Team Culture Starts with Changing Yourself
15:05 How to Build Trust Through Emotional Intelligence
24:42 What Championship Teams Have in Common
30:10 How to Recognize a Consistently Winning Program
34:52 How to Hold Players Accountable Without Creating Fear
41:20 How to Get Players to Buy Into Their Roles
45:44 How to Stand Out to College Coaches Beyond Talent

Explore Barry’s coaching mastermind, keynote talks, and workshops on emotional intelligence and culture development: https://drbarrydavis.com/

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Confidence isn’t enough when the pressure rises.

In Episode 13 of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with mental performance consultant Donovan Martin to explore how athletes build mental toughness through preparation, self-awareness, and emotional control.

Donovan brings two decades of experience working with high achievers, including NFL and NBA players, Division I athletes, and Fortune 500 professionals.

In this episode:

• Build belief through preparation and consistent actions.
• Practice an emotional reset to move forward after mistakes.
• Learn how coaches and parents can support athletes without adding pressure.

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Chapters:
0:00 Mental Performance with Donovan Martin
7:22 Can Mental Toughness Be Taught?
10:13 What Habits Hurt Athletic Performance?
16:51 What Does Mental Toughness Really Mean?
19:17 How Athletes Can Understand and Manage Anxiety
33:55 Confidence vs. Belief: Why Preparation Matters
39:16 How to Reset Mentally After a Mistake
42:53 How to Handle Nerves Before a Game
46:35 How Parents Can Support Athletes Without Adding Pressure

Most parents want what's best for their athlete.

But what if some of the things meant to help are actually holding them back?

In Episode 12 of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with leadership coach, author, speaker, and Florida PGF State Director Bill Hoopes to discuss the lessons every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear.

From overcoming childhood adversity and serving in the United States Navy to leading one of the nation's largest girls fastpitch softball organizations, Bill shares how leadership, communication, consistency, and purpose can transform athletes both on and off the field.

Whether you're raising a young athlete, coaching a team, or chasing your own goals, this conversation is filled with practical advice that reaches far beyond sports.

In this episode you'll learn:
- Why parents unintentionally create pressure for young athletes
- How to help athletes build confidence without tying identity to performance
- The importance of consistency over short-term results
- Lessons Bill learned from military leadership
- What families should know about the recruiting journey
- Why leadership begins at home
- How athletes can become the best version of themselves

Connect with Bill:
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Chapters:
0:00 Who Is Bill Hoopes? From the Navy to Youth Softball
7:17 How Rejection Teaches Athletes Perseverance and Patience
16:32 How Coaching His Daughter Changed His Approach to Youth Sports
28:48 How Travel Softball Has Changed for Athletes and Parents
37:21 Why Athletes Should Not Tie Their Identity to Performance
40:13 How Parents Can Stop Putting Too Much Pressure on Athletes
43:35 What Needs to Change in Youth Softball Today
45:53 Why Parents and Coaches Need to Take Care of Themselves
57:08 How Parents Accidentally Hold Their Athletes Back
1:00:45 Why Taking Care of Yourself Makes You a Better Sports Parent

What if the biggest mistake athletes make after an injury is the advice they're most often given?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Dr. Drew Yeager, founder of Moveworx Sport and Spine Clinic, to discuss injury recovery, athletic performance, movement, mobility, and the habits that keep athletes on the field.

After suffering multiple injuries that ended his opportunities to play college football, Drew was forced to confront the loss of his athletic identity. That experience ultimately led him to dedicate his career to helping athletes recover smarter, move better, and perform at a higher level.

This episode covers:

• Why injuries impact more than just your body
• The biggest mistakes athletes make during recovery
• Why mobility matters just as much as strength
• How athletes can reduce their risk of injury
• What coaches and parents need to know about long-term development

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone dealing with chronic pain, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can help you stay healthy and active for years to come.

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www.moveworxclinic.com

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Chapters:
0:00 Why Most Athletes Never Fully Recover From Injuries
2:54 How Injuries Affect an Athlete’s Identity
9:10 What Are the Most Common Youth Sports Injuries?
17:30 How Should Athletes Warm Up to Prevent Injuries?
26:53 Should Young Athletes Play Multiple Sports?
34:28 Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Training
38:32 How Sleep and Stress Affect Pain and Recovery
46:34 The Best 30-Minute Workout for Busy People
53:09 What Is the Most Overlooked Area for Athletes?

What separates athletes who perform at their best under pressure from those who fall apart when adversity strikes?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Heather Larkin, Ed.D., LMHC, MGCP, MPM, founder of ALL IN Counseling & Mental Performance and Founder & CEO of the Beyond the Game Foundation.

Heather has spent years helping athletes, parents, and coaches understand the mental side of performance. Through her ALL IN Mindset™ system, she teaches athletes how to build confidence, overcome fear, handle pressure, and develop the resilience needed to succeed both on and off the field.

This episode covers:

• Why mental toughness is a skill that must be taught
• How confidence is built through daily mental reps
• The biggest mistakes parents and coaches make
• Why perfectionism hurts athlete performance
• How athletes can respond instead of react to adversity

Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or sports organization leader, this episode offers practical strategies that can improve performance while protecting the mental wellbeing of young athletes.

Upcoming Event: Heather and the Beyond the Game Foundation are hosting the Student-Athlete Development & Future Readiness Summit on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00–4:00 PM at Farmhouse Sports Academy in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Designed for student-athletes in grades 7–12 and their families, the summit will cover mental performance, wellness, leadership, college and career pathways, financial literacy, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Meet Mental Performance Expert Heather Larkin
4:31 - How Athletes Build Mental Toughness
9:12 - Hard Work, Self-Belief, and Confidence
15:39 - The ALL-IN Mental Performance Framework
20:30 - Overcoming Perfectionism in Sports
28:49 - Visualization, Breathing, and Positive Self-Talk
36:41 - How Coaches Can Support Athletes’ Mental Health
43:08 - What Parents Should Say After a Bad Game
58:41 - The Mental Skills Every Athlete Needs

Why do so many successful athletes, coaches, executives, and high achievers eventually burn out?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Laura Robichaux, a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, behavior change strategist, and founder of By Way of Grey.

After building a successful career working with major brands and global organizations, Laura reached a breaking point. Her experience with burnout led her to completely rethink what sustainable success actually looks like.

This episode explores:
• Why high performers often ignore burnout warning signs
• The simple habits most successful people overlook
• How coaches can have a lasting impact on athletes
• Why your identity should never be tied solely to performance
• How to build success without sacrificing yourself

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, entrepreneur, or executive, this conversation offers practical lessons for building a healthier, more sustainable path to success.

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Chapters
01:08 How Sports and Coaching Can Change a Life
06:46 The Hidden Cost of High Performance and Burnout
11:40 Why Coaches Must Help Athletes Feel Seen
18:17 The Foundations Elite Performers Often Ignore
22:38 Why Athletes Can't Tie Identity to Performance
24:22 Sleep, Recovery, and the Science of Peak Performance
39:00 Processing Failure, Grief, and Athletic Identity
52:11 The Simple Habits That Lead to Greatness

What happens when a travel baseball parent encounters a problem that nobody seems able to solve?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Sean Holbrooks, founder of Pickup Portal, a platform helping players find pickup opportunities while helping teams keep their schedules intact.

After spending years navigating the travel baseball world with his son, Sean saw firsthand how difficult it was for players to find teams and for coaches to fill roster gaps. Instead of accepting the problem, he built a solution.

This episode covers:
• How Pickup Portal connects players and teams
• Why many travel sports parents focus on the wrong things
• Lessons learned from raising an athlete through travel baseball
• What it takes to build a business from an idea
• Why taking risks often lead to bigger opportunities

Whether you're a travel ball parent, coach, athlete, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers valuable lessons about sports, business, and pursuing your passion.

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Chapters
00:00 Meet Pickup Portal Founder Sean Holbrooks
03:35 How Pickup Portal Helps Travel Baseball Players Find Teams
06:47 The Biggest Challenges Facing Travel Ball Families Today
10:23 Are Young Athletes Playing Too Much Baseball?
14:29 The 5 AM Routine That Built Discipline and Success
17:20 Leaving the 9-to-5 to Build a Business
22:32 Advice Every Travel Ball Parent Needs to Hear
36:32 Toxic Sports Parents, Recruiting, and Team Culture
50:56 The "What If?" Mindset for Sports and Business Success