Athlete Maestro Podcast
Episodes
It Starts With You Not Your Coach
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this fruitful friday episode, you'll listen to an excerpt from the episode with DeShawn Fontleroy. You'll learn why success in sports starts with ...
Unleash Yourself To Be The Best Athlete You Can Be with Mental Performance Coach James Leath
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Leath is a super experienced mental performance coach and i was super excited to have him on the podcast this week. James would teach you in th...
EP 535 - Oscar De La Hoya - Your Destiny Is Always In Your Own Hands
03 Aug 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...
Emulate Behaviour Not Possessions
31 Jul 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...
Developing The Right Vision As An Athlete with Paralympic World Champion Lex Gillette
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all face struggles and obstacles in life and sports. The biggest difference between those whose names you hear and others is that the athletes you ...
EP 532 - Hakeem Olajuwon - The Drive To Do Better Must Come From You
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hakeem Olajuwon is one of the greatest centres ever to play in the NBA. He is certainly one of the finest african exports to the NBA. In this episode...
Stretch Your Mind By Challenging Yourself
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this fruitful Friday episode of the show, i challenge you to stretch your mind by getting out of your comfort zone and exposing it to new challenge...
EP 530 - How To Work Hard And Smart At The Same Time
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As an athlete yes you must work hard. But if you’re only working hard then you’re doing things wrong. You have to work hard and smart at the same...
EP 529 - Jay Jay Okocha - Always Put You Best Foot Forward
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is without doubt that Jay Jay Okocha is one of the best African footballers of all time. In this episode, you’ll learn three lessons that made h...
Be More Self Aware
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this fruitful Friday episode of the show, i share with you excerpts from a past episode of the show with Sugey Gomez. In this clip, she shares how...
How To Maximize Your Sports Career and Transition To Life After Sports with Jared Johnston
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As an athlete you have a short time in sports to make the best of it. If you're lucky, you'll play your sport for 15 - 20 years. So, how can you maxim...
EP 526 - Barry Bonds - Championships Don't Define You In Sports
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The greats in sports are great for a reason and in baseball Barry Bonds is one fo the greatest. Yes controversial figure and legend at the same. In ...
You Must Have Achieved Something
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this fruitful Friday episode of the show, i share with you an excerpt from a past episode of the show with John Print. John is a licensed FIFA Age...
How To Compete Everyday To Be The Best Athlete You Can Be with Motivational Speaker Jake Thompson
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake Thompson is a motivational speaker and the founder of Compete Everyday, where he motivates and encourages everyone to do better in their career a...
EP 523 - Stefan Holm - Opportunity Is Only Good When You Take It
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Holm is one of the finest Swedish athletes of his generation. A path that led him to an Olympic gold medal. In the episode, you'll learn three...
Change Your Mentality
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this fruitful Friday episode of the show, i share with you why you need to start changing your mentality as an athlete if you want to achieve your ...
EP 521 - 5 Things To Quit If You Want To Achieve Your Sports Goals
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a young athlete, you want to achieve your sports goal. If you want to do that there’re certain things you must quit doing. There’s no point sa...
EP 520 - Pete Sampras - Use Your Mind To Speak To Your Body
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To be one of the greatest players to play your sport, then you did things right. Without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Pete Sampras...
Simplify Your Day
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When i had Ganon Baker on the podcast, i asked him whats one thing young athletes can start doing today to get them a step closer to their goals in sp...
EP 518 - How As A Parent You Can Help Your Child Prepare For A Competition
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a parent, you're an integral part of your child's sports journey. Whether you like it or not, you're a part of the process. So how do you help you...
EP 517 - Magic Johnson - Self Evaluation is Key In Sports
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you watch basketball then you know Magic Johnson. Why is it that whenever the greatest basketball players of all time are being mentioned, his nam...
To Get More Creativity, Do More
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get more creative as an athlete? Those skills and techniques of your sport, how do come up with them more often? In this episode, i encour...
EP 515 - What Does It Mean To Be An Elite Athlete
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lets face it, what really does it mean to be an elite athlete? Since you have a goal to succeed in sports, what are the things you should know as it ...
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...