Mental Toughness & Football Training With NFL Linebacker Frank Zombo Leaders in Sport

In this episode, we sit down with Frank Zombo, former American football linebacker, about all things mindset and performance as a professional athlete. We talked about his early days of playing football in high school and the transition to college football and then to the NFL, how to use training to find improvements in your game, and the importance of good sports nutrition.  Frank talked about his transition after retiring from the NFL, taking up new hobbies, maintaining his fitness and supplement routines, and finding work-life balance post-career. 
Episode Overview:
0:00 Welcoming Frank Zombo3:00 Playing High School Football7:00 Transitioning from High School to College Football11:00 The Mental Toughness of the NFL15:30 The Importance of Training in the NFL21:30 Nutrition for Football Athletes25:00 Transitioning into Life After the NFL31:00 Taking Up Deer Hunting35:30 Joining the NFLPA39:45 Nutrition and Performance42:00 Frank’s Supplement and Fitness Routine49:00 Advice for Younger Players50:30 What Makes a Good Coach54:30 Conclusion

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Sylvie Tetrault is an industry-leading Functional Sports Nutritionist and recovery expert. Her fitness journey started in the corporate gym world before transitioning into sports and performance. She has worked with professional athletes across nearly all major sports and high-performers in everyday life.
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Adrian Vilaca is an elite Strength and Conditioning Coach and former professional MMA fighter.
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