Athlete Maestro Podcast

You Can't Learn If You Already Know

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows" - Epictetus.We all have that teammate, who always claims they know it all. Now t...

Getting Your Priorities Right As A Young Athlete EP 1115

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a young athlete, it's crucial to prioritize effectively. Getting your priority right is important if you want to enjoy progress as a young athlete....

Selects Edition - George Weah EP 1114

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's select edition of the podcast, we look back at the episode on one of the greatest African players of all time, George Weah. George is ...

The Role Of The Mental Game In Sports

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another excerpt from Ep 713 - a mindblowing interview with Jay Thooft. Jay is a mental performance Expert/Coach/Teacher focusing on developing and you...

Developing The Right Blend Of Talent And Intangibles To Develop Into An Elite Athlete with Hall Of Fame Coach Sherri Coale

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode where we have a fascinating interview with Sherri Coale. Sherri is a well-known former women's basketball coach. She spent ...

Calvin Johnson - Your Effort Is What Counts EP 1111

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another new episode. Your EFFORT is what counts, do it for YOU and eliminate external PRESSURE".In today's episode, we will look into the c...

Think That You'll Win And You Might

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you think you're going to win, it doesn't mean you're going to win. If you think you're going to lose, you will lose. Applying the step-by-ste...

Putting Your Mindset First To Fulfill Your Potential As An Athlete with Dr. Cassidy Preston

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To fulfill your potential as an athlete, prioritizing your mindset is crucial. Cultivating a positive and resilient mindset can empower you to overcom...

Paul Rodriguez - Never Be Desperate EP 1108

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of the month and we look into the career of American Star Paul Rodriguez. Listen to this episode as we explore the thre...

Your Thoughts Are Your Addiction

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Santosh Kalwar said, "We are addicted to our THOUGHTS. We cannot change anything if we cannot CHANGE our thinking".Just as physical training is crucia...

Selects Edition - 5 Sacrifices Every Athlete Must Make EP 1106

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's selects edition we look back into the archives of the podcast and share lessons from our previous episode of the show, (EP 203). In th...

Faith Kipyegon - Its Rarely About The Tools EP 1105

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end can be the beginning, build your MENTAL strength and it's rarely about your tool. This episode looks into the career of a superstar Faith Kipy...

Using Social Media To Build Your Brand As An Athlete

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another excerpt from EP 620; Building your brand as an athlete in the sports industry - This is why we are revisiting episode 620 where we talked abou...

Why You Get Intimidated By Your Competitors EP 1103

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the reasons you get intimidated by your competitors.Comparison leads to competition. Some talented athletes always get ...

Aitana Bonmati - You Have To Sacrifice For Your Dreams EP 1102

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you like it or not you have to make some SACRIFICES if you really want to be successful.You have to sacrifice for your DREAM & disconnect ...

Learn To Encourage And Believe In Yourself

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another excerpt edition from EP 608 - a mindblowing interview with J.D. Mary.Reflecting our minds back in EP 608, we discussed how you can stand out a...

The Sports Parent Solution For Coaches And Sports Parents with Sports Coach JP Nerbun EP 1100

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is no doubt that sports parents play a massive role in how their children turn out in sports.JP Nerbun is a sports consultant and a sports coach...

Selects Edition - Kareem Abdul Jabar EP 1099

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks into Kareem Abdul Jabar,  an American professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks ...

Know Yourself

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The most difficult thing in life is to know YOURSELF.Self mastery is very important if you must excel & succeed as an athlete and it's tantam...

Master The Link Between Mental And Physical Performance To Become An Elite Athlete with High Performance Coach Shayamal Vallabhjee

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shayamal Vallabhjee is a Sports Scientist and High-performance coach who has worked across various sports and with a number of elite athletes. This is...

Dustin Johnson - It Doesn't Take Much To Derail You EP 1096

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's selects edition of the podcast, we look into the career of Dustin Johnson, an American professional golfer who has won two major championsh...

Working With The Right Agents

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another excerpt from EP 560 - a mindblowing & interesting conversation with JAKE KELFER.Jake Kelfer is a best selling author, high energy inspirat...

Why You Should Pay Attention To Your Thoughts As An Athlete EP 1094

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once you surpass the minimum physical requirement needed to play your sports, the rest of it is MENTAL. The mind is very important in the progress you...

Selects Edition - Steffi Graff EP 1093

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's selects edition of the podcast, we look back at the episode 223 featuring Legendary German Superstar Steffi Graff.Steffi Graf, born on 14th...

The Details Of Victory Are Defeat

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If a victory is told in detail, one can no longer distinguish it from a defeat. Young athletes can believe that they can achieve success without any d...

Leading With Love, Effort, Attitude And Discipline w/ Coach Levi Nelson EP 1091

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Levi Nelson is a Mental Performance Coach. He has a doctorate in Sports and Performance Psychology. He is also the Author of the book LEAD: A Coach's ...

Kylian Mbappe - Humility Is Always An Asset Ep 1090

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving into the essence of Kylian Mbappe success. Mbappe is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Sain...

Your Future Is What You Do Now

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What you are is what you have been. What you will be is what you do NOW".  We always believe that the PAST is what controls what we do now and wh...

Selects Edition - Two Types Of Motivation Every Athlete Must Know EP 1088

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Motivation Obstacle is one of the biggest challenges for most athletes in the sports industry - this is why we are revisiting episode 209 where we...

Joe Burrow - Take Gratitude Seriously EP 1087

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Know That You Know Nothing

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, once said, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing". Unconscious incompetence is when you're not...

Why Your Actions Don't Match Your Words As An Athlete EP 1085

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing why your actions doesn't match your words. Taking action on your plan is paramount in achieving success in your car...

Selects Edition - Danica Patrick EP 1084

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting our minds back on EP 202 where we talked about the legendary Danica Patrick. Danica Patrick is a successful and renowned american race...

You're Not Buried, You're A Seed

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Caine once said "Sometimes when you're in a dark place you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted".If you have being fac...

Selects Edition - How Many Hours Should You Be Practicing As An Athlete EP 1082

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever asked yourself this question "How many hours should i be practicing as an athlete"?In this selects episode, we will elaborate more on th...

Conor McDavid - Never be Distracted By The Unimportant EP 1081

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the career of Canadian Icon, Cornor McDavid. Coached by his father, McDavid won four Ontario Minor Hockey Association ch...

Experts Edition 2023 - One Thing You Can Do To Get A Step Closer To Your Goals Part 2

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the concluding part of the experts edition on the one thing athlete can do to get a step closer to their dreams.Listen to the previous experts ...

Selects Edition - Why You Must Invest In Yourself As A Young Athlete EP 1079

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most Athletes are more focused on external investments (who will invest in me? etc.) but investment in self is KEY - the first before other people can...

Selects Edition - Emmitt Smith EP 1078

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 This is the first "Selects" Episode of the year and we throwback to Episode 193 where we looked into the career of legendary former American NFL...

Experts Edition 2023 - One Thing You Can Do To Get A Step Closer To Your Goals Part 1

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Still in the spirits of the new year, here's an episode which details the one thing young athletes can do to move a step closer to their goals. A...

Selects Edition: Why Athletes Suffer Mental Blocks And How You Can Avoid Them - EP 1076

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the first Selects Edition episode of this year - 2024!In this episode, we reflect on Ep 188 where we spoke extensively on why Athletes suffer f...

Shohei Othani - Eat And Breathe Your Sport - EP 1075

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the career of Japanese Icon, Shohei Othani. coached by his Father from a young age, Othani began playing baseball in the...

Experts Edition 2023 - What It Means To Be A Master Of Your Craft Part 2

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a whole lot of ideas, interpretations and beliefs of what it means to be a master of your craft. However, with the interpretations we've gat...

Mastering Your Belief Systems As An Athlete - EP 1073

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you like it or not, you have a mindset that opines that you are where you are because of some factors. this may be true or untrue but because ...

Nikola Jokic - IQ Matters More Than Physical Attributes - EP 1072

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks into Nikola Jokic, a Serbian superstar, one of the greatest centres to grace the NBA. His ability to play the game cannot be disput...

Experts Edition 2023 - What It Means To Be A Master Of Your Craft Part 1

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to be the best at what we do, we all want to excel at what we do but what does it mean to be a master of your craft?This episode is one of...

Reviewing The Athlete Maestro Method (AMM) - EP 1070

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about the Athlete Maestro Method whic is a comprehensive approach to sports development and we would be  emphasizing on a stru...

Lessons From 5 Of The Top Athletes Of 2023 - EP 1069

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first day of 2024 and I have prepared for you a banquet on today's episode where  we would be discussing specific lessons from five top ...

The Link Between Diet And Microbiome

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the last Friday episode of the year and we reflect on the impactful interview with Dr. Inka Davis in Episode 917. The episode opens up the complex ...

How And Why You Should Close Out Your Year - EP 1067

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is the last Wednesday episode of 2023 and this  episode emphasizes the importance of closing out the year in grand style for athletes. The nee...

Selects Edition: Dan Carter EP 1066

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We close up the Monday episodes for this year with the select edition Ep 178 featuring legendary New Zealand rugby union player Dan Carter - One of th...

Rejection And Self Talk - Excerpts from Ep 926

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another excerpt from Ep 926 - a mindblowing interview with Seth Pepper, a High-Performance Coach who coaches athletes and performers to success. He is...

My Wins And Loses In 2023 - EP 1064

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I decided to share my wins and losses for this year. You might have perceived me as one who has it all figured out with a smooth-sili...

Selects Edition: Drew Brees Ep 1063

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, We reflect on the select edition featuring legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees. Brees, born on January 15, 1979, overcame adversity,...

Prepare For A Tournament Like A Pro

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we are wrapping up the year 2023, we’d be doing some excerpts from some standard episodes we had this year and one such interview is the one with...

4 Pivotal Decisions Athletes Make In Sports - EP 1062

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are discussing four crucial decisions athletes face in sports as the year comes to an end, emphasizing the importance of carefully...

Miguel Cabrera - Its Ok To Hate The Spotlight Ep 1060

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cabrera's ability to quickly move on from mistakes is emphasized. Despite the nature of baseball, where missing hits is common, he ma...

Only The Disciplined Are Free

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Only the disciplined are free.This episode talks about the crucial role of discipline in the life of athletes. It begins by reiterating that only the ...

Why You Shouldn't Play It Safe In Your Career - EP 1058

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an athlete, playing it safe might seem to be the best especially when you just had a big break in your sports but it actually causes a lot of harm ...

Israel Adesanya - You Can Manifest Success Ep 1057

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are diving into the essence of Isreal Adesanya's success, the Nigerian MMA luminary and also invaluable lessons for aspiring athletes.Even after he...

Knowing And Doing Are Two Different Things

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode, we dive into a crucial lesson from Stephen Covey: "To know and not do is to really not know." Many athletes fall into the ...

Selects Edition: How Long Does It Take To Succeed In Sports Ep 1055

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sports is difficult and there is no easy way to sports.There are so many variables that can go wrong in sports. They are so many variables that actual...

Selects Edition - Inky Johnson EP 1054

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inky Johnson's inspiring story, emphasizes three key lessons. First, it highlights that injuries are an inevitable part of sports, urging athletes to ...

You Can Get Sponsored

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we go back to an episode with the delightful Vicky Saunders where we explored a unique journey of an athlete who defied the norm, ...

Defining your Focus As A Young Athlete EP 1052

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's not that you are not talented or you cannot be great in your sport, it's just that you don't have focus or maybe you are not focused on the right...

Allen Johnson - Never Mask Your Disappointments EP 1051

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allen Johnson, an accomplished track and field athlete is our star on the podcast today. We highlight his achievements, including Olympic gold medals ...

What You Have To, When You Have To, Whether You Like It Or Not

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aldous Oxley emphasizes discipline, stressing the importance of doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of feelings. Practic...

Selects Edition - How To Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes Athletes Make EP 1049

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Success in sports demands a proactive approach—own your journey, set goals, and make daily plans. By avoiding these three pitfalls, athletes can pav...

Selects Edition - Sidney Crosby EP 1048

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sidney Crosby, a legendary ice hockey player, teaches us that everything involves hard work. Starting at age two, he emphasizes dedication and perseve...

Confidence Is More Than A Belief

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Scott Goodman, the intelligence coach with two PhDs and a key figure in the development of the Athletic Intelligence Quotient (AIQ).His expertise ...

What It Means To Have A Champion's Mindset EP 1046

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Champion's mindset is crucial for athletes striving for excellence. It encompasses believing in the possibility of success, never giving up, being...

Nadia Nadim - Possess A Desire To Succeed EP 1045

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Nadim's remarkable journey teaches us the invaluable lessons of resilience, determination, and the ability to turn challenges into stepping ston...

Don't Let Failure Stop You

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Confucius said a man is great not because he hasn't failed, he is great because failure hasn't stopped.The disappointments and the setbacks that you f...

Why You're Playing Small As A Young Athlete EP 1043

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're going to chase the highest level of success in sports, it is going to cause you problems, it is going to make you feel uncomfortable at cert...

Jan Zelezny - The Unexpected Can Happen EP 1042

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How serious are you about your sports?What are the things you do that makes you stand out?Do you have what it takes to be the best in your sport?In th...

The Speed At Which You Solve The Game's Problems

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fastest player is not the one who runs the fastest, but the one who solves the game's problems the fastest. You see at the end of the day, what is...

How I Combine Athlete Maestro With My Busy Law Career EP 1040

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How I combine my busy law career with running everything that we do here on Athlete Maestro so if you just joined us, maybe you just joined us over th...

Dwight Phillips - Become Infatuated With Your Goals EP 1039

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To become the best, it has to be your goal and that goal has to be your driving force.Does your goal keep you up at night?Does it push you to do more?...

Never Let The Future Disturb You

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marcus Aurelius said Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against th...

Selects Edition - How To Finish The Year Strong And Achieve Your Sports Goals EP 1037

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Assessment is important in sports. Without assessment, you won't know how far you've come and how to go about it. So be it sleep, diet training, worki...

Selects Edition - Lindsay Davenport EP 1036

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't need to be great to start, but you need to start to be great.Starting might seem the hardest but you just need to muster enough courage and ...

Ideal Pathway For Footballers

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some knowledge that you pick up as you grow as a person yourself really helps you to understand some things and the best way for you to make that know...

Ivan Pedroso - Focus On Executing EP 1033

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Look for hunger, follow the system of your coach and focus on executing. Every single title there was to win as a long jumper including Olympic gold i...

If Only You Had Time. Act Now

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Wright said everywhere is walking distance. If you have time. As human beings, we have a tendency to want to over complicate things.In this epi...

Selects Edition - Why Your Training Is Not Leading To Consistent Performances EP 1031

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Training and practicing are very important aspects of sports.Now the first reason why your training is not leading to consistent performances is that ...

Selects Edition - Anderson Silva EP 1030

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Improvement is one thing that is important as an athlete as well as a human being.You cannot succeed if you do not improve.Learn from yesterday's less...

Talent vs The Intangibles

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talent without work, practice, determination and zeal is insignificant.You can be talented and still be mid because you lack certain requirements both...

What You Should Be Doing In Practice As A Young Athlete EP 1028

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maximizing training, means you are better preparing for competition. Obviously training is a massive part of performance and practices makes perfect.I...

Selects Edition - George S Pierre EP 1027

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Efficiency is the key and it's not the most powerful animal that survives, it's the most efficient. There are so many questions you have asked and sho...

The Key Is To Be A Self Aware Athlete

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's very important as an athlete to be self aware. The more self aware you are, the more you know yourself as an athlete and the more you can improve...

How To Be A Happy Athlete EP 1025

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is easier to say than to do. Those things you think are easy to do are the things that are often not done. Being happy is one of them.In this episo...

Coco Gauff - Consistency Will Always Prevail EP 1024

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Progress takes time so, keep being consistent and let doubters fuel your strength.In this episode, you'll learn about Coco Guaff and her fighting spir...

Focus On Whats Important

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Kaberuka said I'm not interested in whether the glass is half empty or half full. I'm interested in figuring out how to feel the glass.In this ...

Selects Edition: What No One Told You About Injuries In Sports EP 1022

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Injuries in sports are inevitable but how you handle them is what matters. Pain, injuries and recovery go hand in hand and one of the key phrases that...

Selects Edition: Serena Williams EP 1021

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an athlete, there will be times when you will experience setbacks, failures, difficulties, there will be struggles but how you come back is the mos...

Routines And Consistency Lead To Success

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that shape the minds of young athlete is the mindset of failure. In this episode, you'll learn about the difference between fai...

5 Lessons From 5 Athletes At The 2023 World Athletics Championships EP 1019

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In terms of your growth as an athlete who's aspiring to become elite, where ever you see the best of the best athletes competing against each other as...

Selects Edition - Lewis Hamilton EP 1018

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Be your own athlete. Be accountable and reduce excuses. Set and put out your goals. Be out there and be willing to do the work to succeed.In this epis...

Practice With Your Mind To Save Time

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Practice with your fingers and you'd need all day, practice with your mind, and you would do as much in one hour and the half.In this episode, you'll ...

Selects Edition: How To Reduce The Risk Of Injuries EP 1016

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with injuries?If you are going to have any sort of longevity in your sport, injuries and prevention of injuries play a massive role in...