LOCKED

Brad Emendorfer
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LOCKED is a podcast about staying locked in on unlocking your true potential through trust, daring, and belief. Hosted by Brad Emendorfer, the show features honest reflections and conversations with leaders from all arenas of life, exploring growth, identity, and what it means to step into your next season.

  1. Jun 11

    Joe Bakewell — Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach | Baylor School

    Trust. Dare. Believe. Brad sits down with Baylor School Associate Head Wrestling Coach Joe Bakewell — a National Wrestling Hall of Famer who proves great coaching isn't about headlines. It's about the people in the trenches, building wrestlers into men. From two-time captain at McDaniel College to 27 years at Maryland's McDonogh School, NWCA Assistant Coach of the Year, and now Chattanooga — where he's spent three years developing Brad's son George into a college-bound wrestler. In this episode: Why there's no success without sacrifice The hard truth every parent needs: let your kids struggle — don't always fix it for them The mentor who saw greatness in Joe before he saw it himself 35+ years in the sport. Still giving everything. 🎧 Get LOCKED.

  2. Jun 10

    JOE BAKEWELL, HALL OF FAME WRESTLING COACH, BAYLOR SCHOOL. PART 1: TRUST

    Part 1 of 2 with Baylor School Associate Head Wrestling Coach Joe Bakewell. From a five-year-old in Western PA to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. The mentors who poured into him, the year he almost quit, and the 27-year build at McDonough. We leave off at the edge of the leap. Part 2 drops tomorrow. Trust, dare, believe. It's time to get locked.

  3. May 8

    LOCKED HIGHLIGHTS FROM SEASON 1

    In this episode Brad looks back at some of the best lessons discussed so far in Season 1. Sound bites that will last a lifetime. STAY LOCKED #TDB

  4. Apr 29

    LOCKED: THE SEAN RUSSELL STORY

    What does it take to go from four-time Georgia state wrestling champion to Olympic trials qualifier — and then pour all of that into the next generation? In this episode of LOCKED, host Brad Emendorfer sits down with Baylor School Head Wrestling Coach Sean Russell for a raw, inspiring conversation about trust, resilience, and what it truly means to be locked in. Sean takes us through his journey — from dominating the mats at Collins Hill High School, to becoming an NCAA All-American at Edinburgh University, to his unforgettable run at the 2021 Last Chance Olympic Qualifier where he beat three elite wrestlers to punch his ticket to the Olympic Trials. But it's not just the wins that define him. It's how he bounced back from the losses. Now in his first year as Head Wrestling Coach at one of the most storied prep programs in the country, Sean is building something bigger than championships — he's building resilient young men. If you've ever been knocked down and had to find a reason to get back up, this episode is for you. Trust. Dare. Believe.

  5. Apr 19

    Locked: Measurables vs. Intangibles: Want to win consistently?

    What if everything you've been using to evaluate talent is only half the story? In this debut episode of Locked, host Brad Emendorfer breaks down one of the most overlooked conversations in sports, business, and leadership — the difference between measurables and intangibles. We've built entire systems around what we can measure: the 40 time, the bench press, the GPA, the resume. But the players and people who actually win? They're often the ones the numbers never fully captured. Brad gets real about what it means to build a team of winners vs. a team of talent, why the line cook becomes the leader, and how to start identifying the intangibles that no stat sheet will ever show you. If you want to win — in the locker room, the boardroom, or life — you have to start looking deeper than everyone else is looking. That's your edge. Key Topics: Why measuring talent isn't the same as knowing your peopleThe difference between teachable skills and God-given intangiblesHow to identify winners before the lights come onWhat sustained success actually requires from a leader🔒 Locked — Unlocking your full potential in sports, business, and life.Trust. Dare. Believe.

  6. Apr 7

    Spring Break Check-In | Season 1, Episode 7

    Brad Emendorfer is on spring break but he's not going quiet. In this reflective solo episode, Brad pauses to look back at everything Season 1 has built so far and what's coming next. From the foundational framework of Trust. Dare. Believe. to the lessons of Coach Chuck Kriese's Open Loop and the Q Virus, Josh Goffi's reminder that protecting equals losing, and Coach Josh Bosken's program that turned a sport into a cause worth moving towns for. Brad ties it all together and shows why the through-line is always the same: know your cause, dare to move before the proof shows up, and build belief one rep at a time. This is the quiet before the next breakthrough. And the quiet is where everything gets built. "Breakdowns happen before breakthroughs. It's not a bumper sticker. It's a law of nature."

  7. Mar 26

    "Josh Bosken: Building Champions from Kindergarten to State Titles"

    In this episode, Brad sits down with Coach Josh Bosken—the heartbeat of one of Tennessee's most dominant wrestling programs. Since 2008, Cleveland High School has finished first or second in the state every single year, producing 13 boys state titles, 3 girls state titles, and 189 individual medalists. But this conversation isn't just about trophies. It's about trust—trusting a process that starts with kindergarteners and builds champions through high school. It's about daring—stepping into a head coaching role and making the selfless decision to step back when the program needed it. And it's about belief—the kind that keeps kids showing up to one of the hardest sports in the world, even when practice isn't fun. Josh shares how relationships fuel relentless work, why "keep showing up" is the only blueprint that matters, and what wrestling teaches about life beyond the mat. Whether you're a parent, coach, or someone trying to find their edge, this episode will remind you that the reward isn't just in the outcome—it's in the pursuit.

  8. Mar 25

    LOCKED Episode 6 JOSH BOSKEN PREVIEW

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LOCKED is a podcast about staying locked in on unlocking your true potential through trust, daring, and belief. Hosted by Brad Emendorfer, the show features honest reflections and conversations with leaders from all arenas of life, exploring growth, identity, and what it means to step into your next season.

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  • Creator
    Brad Emendorfer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brad Emendorfer
  • Show Website
    LOCKED