Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 59m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since May 2022
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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Schedule
Every 2 Months
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Episodic
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Finish the sentence: Dear young athlete, ___________ . In this podcast hosted by Jacob "TEN20" Thompson, we will hear from current and former athletes and coaches about their journeys and what advice they would give young athletes to thrive in both sports and life. Check out this link to learn more, shop our apparel, or bring "DYA," to your team, school, or group. ten20words.com/dya

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Recent Episodes

S4E1 The Power of Relationships with Gabe Miller

Oct 31, 2025 58m

We hear from collegiate head basketball coach with multiple national tournament appearances as a player and coach, Gabe Miller. Gabe gives integral insights on the power of relationships and how…

S4E3 All About Work with Mark Esch

Aug 18, 2025 54m

We hear from multi state champion and coach of the year Mark Esch. Mark, author of Rise of the Warrior, speaks to what it takes to build a winning culture in sports and life.-Use code DYA20 to take…

S4E2 Peace in the Storm with Rodney Lossow

Aug 13, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode we hear from former NFL player and head coach Rodney Lossow. Rodney shares his story and powerful insights on living life with a purpose and focusing on what truly matters.-Use code…

S4E1 Calm Under Pressure with Carl Fruechte

Aug 10, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode we hear from multiple state championship football coach, Carl Fruechte. Carl shares his story and insights on creating a winning culture and remaining calm under pressure. A must here…

S3E13 Becoming Resilient with Paul Weidner

May 02, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate baseball player and current collegiate associate head coach, Paul Weidner. Paul shares important insights on what it means to own your role on a team,…

S3E12 Working Through the Dark with Asante Cleveland

Jun 10, 2024 1h 1m

In this episode we hear from former NFL player, speaker, and author, Asante Cleveland. Asante shares his journey of making it to the NFL and how he discovered his purpose in retirement. His story is…

S3E10 Using the Game with Penny Foore

Mar 20, 2024 54m

In this episode we hear from multiple conference champion and coach of the year, Penny Foore. Penny is a collegiate head softball coach but her true mission is to develop young women to be the next…

S3E10 Success from Humble Beginnings with Bridgeport Tusler

Jan 09, 2024 1h 4m

In this episode we hear from former Mr. Football and Gatorade player of the year, two-sport collegiate star, and current collegiate head coach, Bridgeport Tusler. Bridge has an amazing story of…

S3E9 Overcoming Anxiety with Tyler Barker

Jan 04, 2024 47m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate basketball player and current high school varsity head coach, Tyler Barker. Tyler shares his journey of transferring and finding his niche as a player…

S3E8 Building Your Base with Michael Tauber

Dec 19, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate hooper and 22-year head basketball coach, Michael Tauber. Coach Tauber gives a great word about making the most of every opportunity to build a firm…

S3E7 Doing it Now with Zach Hansen

Dec 11, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate wrestler and current head coach Zach Hansen. Zach shares an important message on making the most of every opportunity. Zach has great insights for…

S3E6 Transformation > Transaction with Nathan Bellefeuille

Nov 29, 2023 1h 2m

In this episode we hear from head basketball coach and Athletic Director, Nathan Bellefeuille. Nathan shares his story of staying consistent and making the most of every opportunity. He has a timely…

S3E5 Using Your Gifts with Hokan Bengston

Sep 20, 2023 1h 3m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate football player, varsity defensive coordinator, and head tennis coach, Hokan Bengston. Hokan shares his journey through sports and the valuable lessons…

S3E4 Full Benefit with Shannon Currier

Aug 22, 2023 1h

In this episode we hear from collegiate head coach, Shannon Currier. Coach C shares his story of overcoming obstacles as a player to become a head coach as well as bouncing in and out of coaching and…

S3E3 Will You Take the Opportunity? with Rod Tolen

Aug 21, 2023 1h 11m

In this episode we hear from Rod Tolen. Rod played college football and is now a high school defensive coordinator. He shares his story of mountains and valleys with important and timely insights for…

S3E2 How You Respond with Tracy Byrd

Apr 11, 2023 59m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate football player, educator, and high school football and track coach, Tracy Byrd. Coach Byrd shares about how we can choose to respond in the face of…

S3E1 Hungry and Humble with Scott Ylkanen

Apr 03, 2023 1h 6m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate football player and head track coach Scott Ylkanen. Scott shares about coaches in the past who inspired him to become the man and the coach he is today.…

S2E7 Running to Win the Race with Jazlyn Pipkins aka Coach Jaz

Feb 14, 2023 59m

In this episode we hear from sports entrepreneur and former multi-sport collegiate captain and conference champion, Jazlyn Pipkins. Jazlyn shares her journey of how she became a successful college…

S2E6 We Over Me with Omar McMillan

Jan 25, 2023 57m

In this episode we hear from Omar McMillan about his journey from growing up in the projects to becoming a 4-time collegiate All-American and 2-time Player of the Year collegiate basketball player, a…

S2E5 Putting in the Work with Kailey Boyd

Jan 10, 2023 48m

In this episode we hear from former collegiate hooper and varsity head coach, Kailey Boyd. Kailey shares her journey from emptiness to fullness and how putting in the work took her game to the next…

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