Athlete Maestro Podcast

EP 514 - Michael Shumacher - Pay Relentless Attention To Detail

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Schumacher is the greatest formula 1 driver of all time with 7 world titles. On this episode, you'll learn three lessons that made him so suc...

Watch Game Film With A Purpose

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As an athlete, you've obviously heard about watching game film and studying the best in your sport. How are you supposed to watch those game films? ...

EP 512 - What To Do When Your Child Is Addicted To Sports

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest fears that parents have with allowing their children play sports is that they'll get addicted to it. Tola, how do i make sure my c...

EP 511 - Colin Jackson - Find Healthy Ways To Deal With Pressure

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you have a world record in a sport that stands for 13 years, then you must have set the bar really high. Colin Jackson is a former world record ...

Plant The Seeds Before The Harvest

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sports is a marathon not a sprint and because it is a marathon its important to plant the seeds of success. In this episode you'll learn why its impo...

EP 509 - The Mental Skills You Need To Transform Your Sports Career with Jay Cavanaugh

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons many young athletes find it difficult to embrace the mental game is because of how complicated it seems. When it comes to things w...

EP 508 - Sanya Richards-Ross - Have A Hatred For Losing

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sanya Ricahrds-Ross is one of the most dominant female 400m athletes of all time. In this episode you'll learn three lessons from her very successful...

Talent Is Just A Piece Of The Puzzle

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the athletes that only rely on talent, in this clip of a past episode of the show, i remind you that talent is just a piece of the puzzle. If you...

EP 506 - Why You Might Be Struggling To Succeed In Sports

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The journey in sports is often long and it might seem and appear like you're not making progress. If you feel this way then maybe you should ask your...

EP 505 - Dennis Rodman - Find Your One Thing And Do It Well

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Rodman is one of the most controversial athletes Basketball) of all time. But one thing that is undeniable is the level of talent he developed ...

Modify, Enhance And Make Changes Everytime

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of your career, you're going to need to modify things to fit where you currently are. If you don't get into the habit of changing thi...

EP 503 - How To Prepare For The Future And Not Just The Next Competition

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With everything going on in the world to day, many athletes have now seen that their obsession with the "next competition" was what kept them in a wro...

EP 502 - Asafa Powell - Your Mind Is Your Biggest Asset

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Asafa Powell is one of the greatest sprinters in the history of track and field. Thing is not many people outside of sports know his name. However, e...

Action + Tenacity Is What You Need

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you find this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. MORE IMPORTANTLY: Join ou...

EP 500 - My Top 10 Tips To Celebrate 500 Episodes of Athlete Maestro

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate 500 episodes of Athlete Maestro, i'm sharing 10 extremely important lessons from 10 of the best episodes. Now every episode of Athlete M...

EP 499 - Sergio Martinez - Bet On Yourself Every Single Day

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sergio Martinez did not take boxing seriously until he was in his 20s. Yet he still went on to be one of the finest middleweight boxers of his genera...

Treat Motivation The Right Way

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation in sports is great but is it really everything? On the motivational episode, you'll learn what to do with the motivation you have in sport...

How Athletes Can Work Harder, Train Smarter and Be Students Of The Game with Coach Ganon Baker

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ganon Baker is a Global Player Development Coach. So if anyone knows what young athletes need to do to succeed in sports, he's your guy. Add to that,...

EP 496 - Kim Clijsters - Be Optimistic About Your Career

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When female athletes exit their sport to have a child and come back to dominate, its always remarkable. In this episode you'll learn how Kim Clijster...

There's No Substitute For Experience

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I talked at length a while back with former professional basketball player Dre Baldwin. In this episode i share with you an excerpt from that episode...

EP 494 - 4 Must Have Tools For Every Young Athlete

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a young athlete there are certain tools you must have in your possession to even begin to dream about succeeding in sports. Every trade requires s...

EP 493 - Chrissie Wellington - Your Talent Might Be Hidden

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It had always been thought that when you start your sport late, you're always playing catch up. That was until athletes like Chrissie Wellington came ...

You're A Product Of Your Decisions

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You're a product of your decisions and not the circumstance you find yourself. Here's why........... If you find this episode helpful, share it with...

EP 491 - How To Avoid Burnout As An Athlete

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout happens to a lot of athletes. Problem is many athletes wait for the burn out to happen before they take action. Plus no athlete is immune to ...

EP 490 - Kenenisa Bekele - Time Is Not Waiting For You

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You don't get to be the best in your sport without doing certain things. In this episode of the podcast, you'll learn three lessons from the career o...

Hold Nothing Back

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If there's anything holding you back from giving your absolute best every single time, then this episode is for you. I don't want you to look back in...

EP 488 - Why A Tough Mindset Is Key For Athletes During This Crisis

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This period is very tough on athletes all over the world. On this episode you'll learn why a tough mindset is needed to overcome. Share this with a...

EP 487 - Jim Ryun - Feed Your Mind With Whats Possible

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Jim Ryun is as remarkable as anything you'll ever hear in the world of sports. If you're a young athlete whose path seems impossible, wh...

Are Your Pursuing Perfection?

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We'll all heard the saying "shoot for the moon and you just might land among the stars" In sports you've always been told not to pursue perfection. ...

EP 485 - Why Talented Young Athletes Don't Make It In Sports

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We must always find the positives from every situation and one of the positives for young athletes amidst the corona virus lock down is that there is ...

EP 484 - Abby Wambach - Harness The Power Of Failure

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The elite football (soccer)players always have one thing in common, they achieved things other players didn't. They set themselves apart. Abby Wambac...

Your Habits Will Always Win

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of athletes always wonder why they're not achieving their sports goals. Here's the answer. You haven't developed your habits enough. James Cle...

EP 482 - What You Should Do After The Pandemic (Coronavirus) Is Over

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world would heal and we'll be ready to resume normal day activities again. As a young athlete, what should your approach be when your sport resum...

EP 481 - Sabrina Ionescu - Understand The Game

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The level of success an athlete achieves is largely determined by their talent and mindset. When you have both, the sky is only the beginning. For at...

All Great Things Have Small Beginnings

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every successful athlete started from somewhere. Every master was once a servant. In that light, i don’t want you to lose sight of the fact that c...

EP 479 - What To Do During This Period When You're Stuck At Home Because Of The Corona Virus

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These are difficult times in the world and no one is left out. Everyone is feeling it. There is no doubt that we shall recover but while we await the...

EP 478 - Nicola Adams - Believe And Work On Your Dream

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nicola Adams is an epitome of belief and inspiration to many young athletes in England and all over the world. Her journey to the top of her sport is...

It Won't Be Easy, Take The Stairs

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s always an advantage in not thinking or wanting everything to be easy. Remember if it were easy everyone would do it. If you find this epis...

EP 476 - The Importance Of Coaching To Young Athletes

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what all the fuss is about coaching for athletes? You'll get all your answers in this episode. The athletes who go on to achieve their goal...

EP 475 - Katelyn Ohashi - Build A Bond With Your Coach

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The greats of different sports are usually those who performed at the highest levels. So when you’re considered a great of your sport and you didn’...

Keep Shooting Your Shot

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things won't happen overnight for you in sports. More often than not you have to keep trying and keep going even when the odds are against you. In th...

EP 473 - 5 Signs You Need To Be Part Of IN CONTROL

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't been able to make up your mind about whether you need to be in IN CONTROL then this episode is for you. If you fall into any of these ...

EP 472 - Venus Williams - Think More Of WHAT Than HOW

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Off all the active female tennis players, she has won the most grand slam titles behind her sister Serena. The legendary Venus Williams. In this epis...

Perfect The Minor Details

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

True success in sports lies in your ability to master and perfect the minor details of your sport. How much do you know about your sport and in what ...

EP 470 - I'm Finally Offering Mentorship And Coaching

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.....I'm offering mentorship and coaching. So ever since i started the podcast i've been getting request to mentor youn...

EP 469 - Jerry Rice - Its 100% Your Choice

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the NFL if you're not a quarterback, you have to do much more to get attention. Its like the goalkeepers and defenders in football lool. So when y...

Your Habits Decide Your Future Not You

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you find this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. MORE IMPORTANTLY: Join ou...

EP 467 - Self Awareness As The Gateway To Achieving Your Sports Goals with Sugey Gomez Part II

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you find this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. MORE IMPORTANTLY: Join ou...

EP 466 - Eli Manning - Prepare To Make It Look Easy

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you win two Super Bowl rings and two Super Bowl MVP honours, people sit up and take notice. Young athletes should sit up and take notice. On thi...

Make Training Fun

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the reasons you might not be improving in your sport is because you find training a chore and its boring. On the fruitful friday episode, i en...

EP 464 - What To Do When You Struggle To Perform At Your Best

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It gets frustrating when you struggle to perform at your best. Its even more frustrating when you know you're much better than the performances you're...

EP 463 - Marc Marquez - Always Be Critical Of Yourself As An Athlete

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Great athletes have their secrets that helped them become special athletes. Our job on Athlete Maestro is to help decode those secrets and make them a...

Fall In Love With The Journey

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every athlete dreams of winning the big trophies, the medals and the tournaments. But what athletes often skip is the process that gets them there. ...

EP 461 - Why You Need A Sports Performance Coach Different From Your Regular Coach

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every athlete needs a coach. There's no way you'll succeed in your sports without a coach at least at some point. Question is what's the role of a s...

EP 460 - Victoria Pendleton - Motivation Is Not Everything

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Its not easy to become a legend in any sport and when you do it, means you did many things right. Victoria Pendleton is one of the greatest female tr...

Be Mentally Present In Training

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of Kobe Bryant, i share this inspirational quote with you. "its not the number of hours you practice, its about the number of hours your mi...

EP 458 - 5 Lessons From Kobe Bryant's Mindset

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kobe Bryant tragically lost his life last week in events that shocked the entire world. It was something no one expected moreso that his 13 year old d...

EP 457 - Vincenzo Nibali - Have A Tailored Preparation Programmme

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you win any of cycling's grand tours, its a special achievement. Its even more special to win all the three grand tours. In this episode you'll ...

Never Sacrifice Your Gift

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Truth is if you're giving less than your best then you're sacrificing your gift. Your gift and talent was given to you to make the best of. Giving yo...

EP 455 - A Young Footballer's Guide To Success In Sports with Football Agent John Print

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The number of aspiring footballers is crazy. Every young boy in Africa dreams of being in the English Premier League or the Spanish La Liga but you se...

EP 454 - Dan Marino - Learn The Fundamentals Of Your Sport

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you find this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. There are a ton of podcas...

Show More Courage

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To succeed in sports, you have to be courageous. You have to be wiling to take a chance. You have to take risks. Muhammad Ali said "he who is not cou...

EP 452 - How To Win In 2020

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 is going to be a big year for you, if only you knew how to approach it. In this episode, you'll learn what you should do to make sure 2020 is a ...

EP 451 - Shaquille O'neal - Its Never About The Start But The Finish

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For a big man, Shaquille O'neal is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Greatness in the NBA is often associated with athleticism and speed. No...

The Size Of Your Heart

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often times we are too focused on the size of the athlete or the size of the obstacle in front of us. He or she is bigger than me, it would be tough t...

EP 449 - Deepdive Into The Concluding Part Of The Athlete Maestro Method

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

By now you know what the Athlete Maestro Method is. If you don't, then go back and listen to the two previous Wednesday episodes of the show where i i...

EP 448 - Chris Froome - Go Where The Journey Leads

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Froome at this stage of his career is one of the greatest if not the greatest cyclist in history. 4 time Tour de France winner. Winner of both ...

Give Your Best

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you giving your best no matter what? I know the road is tough. I know things can be difficult. But one thing you don't want is to have any regret...

EP 446 - Deepdive Into The Planning & Implementation Part of the Athlete Maestro Method

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week i began a deep dive into the whole concept of the Athlete Maestro Method. The 5 part framework that helps you achieve peace of mind, freedom...

EP 445 - Brett Favre - Learn To Perform Under Pressure

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Success in sports often boils down to consistency. How consistent can you be in the pursuit of your goal or the problem you're trying to solve? Brett...

All That Matters Are Your Dreams And Goals

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure you have dreams and goals. The good news is that for the most part thats all that matters. It connects you to your why, the reason you play ...

EP 443 - Deepdive Into The Athlete Maestro Method (A.M.M)

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For over 400 episodes we have looked at successful athletes, interviewed coaches and athletes as well as answered difficult sports questions for athle...

EP 442 - Chad Le Clos - Train In All Conditions

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Le Clos is the most successful South Africa Olympian of all time. If thats not impressive then he was the first swimmer in ten years to beat Mich...

Hardwork Doesn't Guarantee Success But.....

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all want guarantees. We want to be sure that all the hardwork will pay off. But life never works that way. There are no guarantees. The one guara...

EP 440 - What To Do When You Know Your Sports Dreams Won't Come True

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The dreaded question, what happens if my dreams don't come true? We don't want to ask it but we might need the answer. There are no guarantees in sp...

EP 439 - Missy Franklin - Have A Relentless Spirit

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you retire at a young age, its usually difficult for you to have achieved much in sports. Not Missy Franklin. Over 20 international medals by th...

Do What Your Coach Told You

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I know sometimes we want to do thing our own way. We want to express ourselves. Afterall its sports. But it gets to a point where you need to be seei...

EP 437 - My Biggest Lessons & Regrets In 2019

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest gift we can give ourselves is to learn from our own experiences. In this episode i share with you how my 2019 went, the lesson i learnt a...

EP - 436 - Amanda Nunez - Be Mentally Unbreakable

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Nunez is without doubt one of the greatest female mixed martial artist in history. The female GOAT. But you see she didn't get here by chance....

Keep Working Even If No One Is Watching

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Any journey to success in life is always tough. Ups and downs, long roads and valleys but one thing we can never do, is give up. When your biggest ch...

EP 434 - How To Finish The Year Strong And Achieve Your Sports Goals

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The good thing about episodes on the podcast is that they're ever green. You can listen at anytime and still find the message useful. This time last ...

EP 433 - Carmelita Jeter - Give Your Sport Everything You Have

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you follow track and field, you'll know how difficult certain world records are to break. One of those that has proved almost unbreakable is that f...

Its Not Going To Be Easy

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gabby Williams said "if it is easy, then you're doing it wrong" This could mean a million things but to athletes its an encouragement to push yoursel...

EP 431 - Simplifying Your Journey To Success As A Young Athlete with Angela Lewis

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"Positive self talk has to be aligned with the truth" - Angela Lewis Angela Lewis is a former college and professional basketball player. She current...

EP 430 - Katinka Hosszu - Slow And Steady Wins The Race

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Katinka Hosszu is one of the greatest female swimmers of all time not by luck but by a sheer determination to do everything it takes to succeed. Desp...

Don't Bargain Over Price

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rudyard Kipling said "if you don't get what you want, its a sign either that you did not seriously want it, or that you tried to bargain over the pric...

EP 428 - How To Know Your Limitations And Overcome Them As A Young Athlete

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If anything would hold back a young athlete, its your limitations. That's why on the podcast we help you break your mental and physical limitations in...

EP 427 - Ada Hegerberg - Extra Training Sessions Always Pay Off

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At such a very young age she is already one of the most decorated female footballers in the world. At the inaugural female edition of the Balon d'or (...

Pay The Price

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There's always a price to pay for everything in life and sports is no different. Scott Adams said "if you want to be successful, find out what the pr...

EP 425 - 5 Different Adversities You'll Face As A Young Athlete

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Life is never smooth sailing. There'll be ups and downs. In sports those downs are called adversities. One thing is guaranteed in sports, those adver...

EP 424 - Julius Yego - Your Excuses Are Derailing You

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not every athlete started out with their careers planned out. Some didn't have coaches, some had to figure things out for themselves and some took dif...

Do What You Have To Do

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The reason you're signed up to this podcast is because you want to succeed in sports. You want to achieve your sports goals. You see, to do that, to ...

EP 422 - How To Mentor Yourself As A Young Athlete

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We can't all get physical mentors. At some point we need to mentor ourselves. We need to take our destiny in our own hands and do what we have to do t...

EP 421 - Sifan Hassan - Nothing In Sports Is Ever Truly Impossible

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At the recent world athletics championships in Doha, Sifan Hassan achieved the impossible feat of winning the 1500 and 10,000 meters world titles. It ...

Achieve Extraordinary Results With Persistence

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are a ton of podcasts you could listening to right now but you chose Athlete Maestro. What should I talk about next? Please let me know on twit...

EP 419 - Why Every Young Athlete Needs A Support System

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The life of an athlete in sports can get very lonely. Afterall you compete alone. When you step on the track or on the pitch, the best you can get is ...

EP 418 - Canelo Alvarez - Use Your Experience To Achieve Better Results

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Canelo Alvarez has to be one of the most improved boxers in the last decade. His change from brash headon mexican fighter to the more pragmatic and c...

Work On The Right Things

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a young athlete its probably more important for you to work on the right things than working hard. If your focus is on working hard but you're wor...

EP 416 - 4 Pillars Every Young Athlete Must Build To Succeed In Sports

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Think of this like building blocks. Your career is sports is like a building which require pillars to stand. If you construct the building without th...

EP 415 - Chris Hoy - Early Specialization Is Not Always An Advantage In Sports

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Chris Hoy is the greatest track cyclist ever. Multiple world and olympic champion. In this episode you'll learn three lessons that made him succe...