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The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver. Nate was a key member of the 2007 to 2011 Ohio State Buckeye football program under legendary coach, Jim Tressel. Nate and Lisa discuss the influence of life-changing mentorship on collegiate athletes.

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Conversation list from “Coach Jim Tressel’s Legacy: A Buckeye’s Story of Life-Changing Mentorship | Nate Oliver”:







* Coach Jim Tressel – more than a coach — he was a father figure

* Social life differs as we age

The importance of relationships

* Coach Tressel resigning from Ohio State

* Players and coaches receiving death threats and hate mail from fans

* The transition from college football to life after football | feels like being stripped away of your superpower

* “Football – if you don’t LOVE it, don’t do it. It’s a commitment“

* Raising your kids to love sports











Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW | Athlete Mindset podcast host:

Lisa is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach for the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of licensed mental health clinicians and mental performance consultants, who serve alongside her.











Wrapping up:



* Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network | looking to start a podcast or join a network: https://kazsource.com

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Social media and more:



* Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset website

* Nate Oliver: Instagram



Related episodes to life-changing mentorship:



* AthMindset | Sport Psychology Mentor and Leader, Dr. Kensa Gunter

* Chimdi Chekwa | Ohio State Buckeye For Real

* Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now | Take Action



Two current projects:



* We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairs

At this point, we’ve all seen or at least heard about what happened in the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals Monday Night Football game in early January 2023. Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Bills suffered cardiac arrest after what seemed like a routine tackle. Damar collapsed on the field in front of millions of people watching. Such an event has an impact on the mental health of all of the players on the field, coaches, other teams, fans, and everyone watching the game.

In this conversation, we invited a mental health professional to discuss coping with emotions after witnessing what as Lisa says, “was a traumatic event”. Lisa Bonta Sumii is someone we have respect and admiration for — and her voice is needed. Lisa advises on how to and how not to cope with a traumatic event. This includes talking about the emotions you felt during the event, staying away from the 24-hour news cycle, journaling, and other coping skills. It is extremely critical to process those emotions and to seek emotional support as soon as possible after a traumatic event.

About Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW:

Lisa Bonta Sumii is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of practitioners, who serve alongside her.

Grateful:



* As we were about to publish this podcast episode, we were told this incredible news: Damar Hamlin has been released from Buffalo General Hospital!

* Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe: The Chasing M’s Foundation Community Toy Drive



Wrapping up:



* digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io

* want to start your own podcast or join our network: https://kazsource.com

* want to create impactful content: https://kazcm.com



Social media:



* Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter | AthMindset

* Eric Kasimov: LinkedIn | Twitter 

* KazSource: TikTok | YouTube

* SportsE: Instagram | Twitter



Related episodes to “Coping With Emotions After Witnessing the Damar Hamlin Traumatic Event:

A conversation with the director and producer of the essential documentary, Medicating Normal. We talk a lot about mental health on this platform, so we have to discuss with Lynn Cunningham the medication side of mental health. It’s clear there is a need for more awareness of the potential effects of medications. It’s also necessary to continue to learn about other possible solutions — such as getting enough sleep and following a healthy diet.

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Wrapping up:



* want to start your own podcast or join our network: https://kazsource.com

* need help in your marketing: https://kazcm.com

* digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io



Social media:



* Twitter @Eric_Kaz: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov

* TikTok @kazsource: https://www.tiktok.com/@kazsource

* YouTube: KazSource YouTube page



Related episodes to “impact of psychiatric drugs on mental health”:



* We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement

* AthMindset | Dr. Jessica Bartley, Director of Mental Health for Team USA



Two current projects:



* We published a book! Check it out on Amazon: Altered State of Affairsb...

Contemplating about taking the action most often ends up in not taking the action at all. Instead of overthinking, take action, now! We all lack motivation sometimes, but accept the responsibility — go to the gym, go for a run, go for a walk, start a podcast, whatever, but do it now! You will feel better and you’ll thank yourself later. Actually, just drop down and do 10 pushups right now.

In this episode, we continue our talk on the transfer portal, the College Football Playoffs, NIL subscriptions, mental health, motivation, and the ever-changing landscape of college football.

(a quick ask: a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify goes a long way!)

Other topics from the episode, “Just Drop Down and Do 10 Pushups Right Now”:

Weather impact on athletes | Thurman Thomas | Mental edge | NIL subscription | A small percentage of college athletes end up in the NFL | The Foundation | Jeremiah Smith | Transfer Portal | Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins | Never Finished by David Goggins | Motivation | The quiet guy is the most dangerous guy

Buckeye Focused co-hosts:



* Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011. | IG

* Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SE+ | Twitter



Sites you should totally check out:



* want to start your own podcast or join our network: https://kazsource.com

* need help with your marketing: https://kazcm.com

* digital sports media brand for entrepreneurs engaged in sports: https://sportse.io



Social media:



* Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateolivershow

* Twitter @Eric_Kaz: https://twitter.com/eric_kaz

* Eric’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickasimov

* TikTok @kazsource: https://www.tiktok.com/@kazsource

* YouTube: KazSource YouTube page



More Buckeye Focused episodes:



* Transfer ...

The Ohio State vs. Michigan game didn’t turn out how we would have wanted, but… times have changed. A loss in the game does not end a season. The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the playoff. While that’s a big deal, the Transfer Portal madness is taking the college football world by storm. There are over 1,000 college football players in the portal.

In this episode, we take on the transfer portal madness, the College Football Playoffs, NIL, and how the pressure is off for the Buckeyes — and it’s time for the Buckeyes to play like it!

Other topics::



* People challenging Ryan Day

* 0 Coverage in football

* Transfer Portal – there are over 1000 football players listed

* “The transfer portal only works if you work”  -Nate

* Nothing changes unless you change

* There are lessons in everything, it just depends on the path you’re taking

* Georgia is good but beatable

* “Ohio State should recruit more players from Ohio” – Nate says with passion!

* CJ Stroud



As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:



* SportsE+

* KazCM Podcast Production



More content related to Ohio State:



* Jimmie Bell: “I Got the Courage to Start Over”

* Tribalism in Sports x Player Mindset

* Accept Responsibility for the Position You Are In



Let’s Connect:



* Eric Kasimov: Twitter, a href="https://www.linkedin.

This is IT! The Game! Ohio State vs. Michigan. As Nate says, “it’s our get-back opportunity.” So many will be dealing with high expectations. How individuals and teams handle those expectations is everything.

In this episode we discuss:



* THE game – Ohio State vs. Michigan. This game is everything.

* Desmond Howard disrespecting CJ Stroud

* The future of the College Football Playoffs

* Who takes the loss harder – the players or the fans?

* Having an aligned vision

* Larry Johnson video – “If you’re elite, grab somebody today, take ’em with you!”

* Leaders need accountability and need to take the blame

* Zach Wilson 

* When something doesn’t go right – whether it’s business or in life, ask yourself first, “did you do everything you could before you start blaming others?”

* TreVeyon Henderson

* BF with Jimmie Bell

* Be your true self – don’t try to be someone else. Only you can be you.

* Antonio Pittman, Ohio State Running Back on RB footwork

* Bruno Pessoa episode on the importance of soccer in Brazil

* Long sleeves on offensive linemen as a sign that something’s off

* Nate talks about his last Michigan game and the aftermath

* How do players deal with wins and losses?



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As always, Buckeye Focused is hosted by former Ohio State Buckeye, Nate Oliver (IG). And Eric Kasimov (Twitter).

Nate played for the Buckeyes mostly under Coach Jim Tressel between 2007-2011.

Eric is the founder of KazSource, Inc, and the creator of this platform, SportsE+.

In case you haven’t noticed, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re building a one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast, then we should talk. You can message me on Twitter @eric_kaz or hit us up any way that works for you. Let’s talk about your podcast joining this one-of-a-kind podcast network. 

If you are a current or former Ohio State Buckeye and want to be featured in an upcoming episode of Buckeye Focused: hit us up | Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or simply email us!

Useful web pages from this episode:



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