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Being former student-athletes we saw and still see the huge void in holistic development of athletes across the country. Year after year we saw how unprepared our teammates and fellow student-athletes were entering AND leaving college. WalkOn Nation was created to redefine athletic identity to ultimately empower student-athletes to allow their platform to enhance them, not define them.

  1. 08/30/2021

    #19 What a College Football Coach looks for in a recruit

    Coach Llanos shares with the show what he looks for when he recruits his next athletes. You may be surprised with what he has to say! Coach Llanos is the Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Minot State University.

    23 min

  2. 08/23/2021

    #18 Tackle what's Next

    Danielle Berman - Founder of Tackle What's Next, joined us to discuss why and how she started her platform and the value it brings to student-athletes.  We also talked about how she adjusted her business model and approach to student-athletes throughout covid. Check out Danielle and all of her good works below: Danielle Berman | LinkedIn Tackle What's Next: Overview | LinkedIn Check out all clips and discussion here WON Youtube:  WalkOn Nation - YouTube

    27 min

  3. 05/03/2021

    #17 Talk to YOU nice

    If you don't take a chance on yourself, no one will take you seriously.  Ashley breaks down the importance of self-confidence, hyping yourself up and doing your thing no matter what. In addition to that she talks about the positive implications of networking and stepping outside of your comfort zone.   Ash is a certified world shaker and we are so blessed to call her sister.  Ashley Jocelyn - Chief Of Staff - Louisiana Tech University | LinkedIn WalkOn Nation - YouTube www.walkonnation.org

    23 min

  4. 04/26/2021

    #16 What is Student-athlete Development? How important is it?

    We had Bri Vaughn on the show this week, and it was nothing short of excellent. We dove into the dynamic realm of Student-athlete development and the importance of it on campuses.   There is never a time in your life that more people are around you working towards YOUR success. If you don't take advantage of it, your wasting our time and opportunity. Briana has been the Assistant Director of Administration and is now in Student-Athlete Development where she is responsible for assisting in the facilitation of programming for all 14 teams, hosting visiting athletic directors, assisting in major events, and providing direct support to the Assistant AD/ Student-Athlete development, as well as a multitude of other duties. Prior to Mississippi State, Bri was in Membership Services at Women Leaders in College Sports. Before her career in athletics, Bri was a Division-I student-athlete for the University of Central Florida Women’s Track & Field team. From 2013 to 2016 she was a 100 and 200 meter sprinter. Following her track and field career, Bri completed her Master’s degree in both Business Administration and Sports Business.  WalkOn Nation - YouTube

    24 min

  5. 04/20/2021

    #15 The Transfer Portal

    Ashley Usery (ERR-SIR-REE) is a former Track and Field student-athlete @ The University Of Florida. While there she received her undergrad and graduate degree. She is 3x SEC Champ and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Post athletics she has worked in college athletics in the compliance realm, in particular, working directly in and within the infamous TRANSFER PORTAL. She currently is the Director of Athletics Compliance at Texas Tech University.  WalkOn Nation - YouTube WalkOn Nation

    45 min

  6. 04/12/2021

    #14 Walking the Walk (3) Andrew Capirchio

    On our latest installation of Walking the Walk, we caught up with a friend of ours, Andrew Capirchio. We talked about his newest book "Chasing Sparks", the progress and reach he's created through his works in the Minneapolis School District, as well as how he has been an advocate and resource for the student-athletes in the past year with Covid-19, the killing of George Floyd as well as the recently started trail, and their sports being taken from them.  This is a deep, and heartfelt episode, be sure to leave a review, comment and subscribe to our show and youtube page to get all of our latest content.  Andrew is a former Football student-athlete at Scottsdale Community College and Concordia St. Paul. Founder of Blessed to Announce Project where he works with student-athletes all over the twin cities area  Author of books: Blessed to announce, as well as Chasing Sparks Chasing Sparks: How to find extraordinary fulfillment and purpose during ordinary moments: Capirchio, Andrew Craig: 9798564331852: Amazon.com: Books Blessed to Announce Project WalkOn Nation - YouTube

    24 min

  7. 03/30/2021

    #13 WalkOn Spotlight with Billy Giovanetti

    We had a chance to catch up with former UCF Knights football legend Billy.  He shared with us his story at UCF from WalkOn to scholarship athlete, the culture that was instilled in him and the culture he left, as well as his experience now as a football coach at Bishop Moore High School.  Tune in to hear first hand from Billy. www.walkonnation.org  WalkOn Nation - YouTube

    24 min

  8. 03/23/2021

    #12 Life of Pablo

    We had the pleasure to host our very own intern and podcast producer to be on the show.  Pablo is the Director of Athletic Relationships for Sleefs and Social Media Manager for Sleefs athletes.  Pablo is heavily immersed in the high school football scene (recruiting, camps, combines, 7v7, coaching etc) - He is our own in house Adam Schefter! We had a great conversation about the temperature of the youth athletic space, coaching and culture philosophies as well as the issue that many athletes face is transitioning to the pros-that being that there's simply an oversaturated market for them.  How can they set themselves up for success, regardless of the NFL,CFL, XFL etc.  @pablo.roseroo -IG, @PabloRosero_4 -Tw @sleefs @sleefsathletes www.walkonnation.org WalkOn Nation - YouTube

    48 min
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Being former student-athletes we saw and still see the huge void in holistic development of athletes across the country. Year after year we saw how unprepared our teammates and fellow student-athletes were entering AND leaving college. WalkOn Nation was created to redefine athletic identity to ultimately empower student-athletes to allow their platform to enhance them, not define them.

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  • Creator
    WalkOn Nation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WalkOn Nation
  • Show Website
    WalkOn Mentality