Elevate 2 Great

Your players know the game. But have they learned how to move?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, powered by Factory // 11, Trey Fowler sits down with Leo Totten, a USA Weightlifting Hall of Famer with experience coaching at two Olympic Games and more than 30 years in physical education, to discuss what it takes to build better athletes for life.

Leo shares lessons from more than 50 years in coaching, including:

- Why fundamental movement skills matter beyond sport-specific drills.
- How to prioritize long-term development over year-round competition.
- How to introduce strength training with an emphasis on technique and enjoyment.
- Why physical education matters for every child, whether they play organized sports or not.

Explore Leo’s courses, clinics, certifications, and coaching mentorship through Totten Training Systems, or contact him at leo@tottentraining.com.

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Chapters: 
00:00 How to Build Better Athletes for Life with Leo Totten
06:39 Why Physical Education Belongs in Every School Day
15:09 What Movement Skills Should Kids Learn Before Age 10?
17:56 Why Early Specialization Can Limit Athletic Development
27:19 When Should Kids Start Strength Training?
37:32 Why Physical Education Matters for Kids Who Don’t Play Sports
43:54 Why Young Athletes Need More Training and Fewer Games
47:26 How Recognizing Progress Helps Motivate Every Child
50:03 How Parents and Coaches Can Make Movement a Lifelong Habit

Your team’s culture starts with you.
In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, powered by Factory // 11, Trey Fowler sits down with Dr. Barry Davis, a coach with more than 1,000 wins and four national championships, to discuss how leaders build trust, accountability, and team buy-in.
Barry shares lessons from 36 years as a head college baseball coach, including:
How to hold players accountable without creating fear.
How to build trust and help athletes embrace their roles.
What championship teams have in common beyond talent.
Chapters:
00:00 Building Team Culture with Dr. Barry Davis
06:17 How to Adapt Your Coaching to Today’s Athletes
10:53 Why Better Team Culture Starts with Changing Yourself
15:05 How to Build Trust Through Emotional Intelligence
24:42 What Championship Teams Have in Common
30:10 How to Recognize a Consistently Winning Program
34:52 How to Hold Players Accountable Without Creating Fear
41:20 How to Get Players to Buy Into Their Roles
45:44 How to Stand Out to College Coaches Beyond Talent
Explore Barry’s coaching mastermind, keynote talks, and workshops on emotional intelligence and culture development: https://drbarrydavis.com/
Get his book, Old Dog, New Tricks: The Power of Leading with Emotional Intelligence: https://a.co/d/0aBtkeg4
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Confidence isn’t enough when the pressure rises.

In Episode 13 of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with mental performance consultant Donovan Martin to explore how athletes build mental toughness through preparation, self-awareness, and emotional control.

Donovan brings two decades of experience working with high achievers, including NFL and NBA players, Division I athletes, and Fortune 500 professionals.

In this episode:

• Build belief through preparation and consistent actions.
• Practice an emotional reset to move forward after mistakes.
• Learn how coaches and parents can support athletes without adding pressure.

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https://donovanmentalperformance.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-martin-a0112975
https://www.instagram.com/martin_donovan/ https://www.instagram.com/dmp_elite/

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Chapters:
0:00 Mental Performance with Donovan Martin
7:22 Can Mental Toughness Be Taught?
10:13 What Habits Hurt Athletic Performance?
16:51 What Does Mental Toughness Really Mean?
19:17 How Athletes Can Understand and Manage Anxiety
33:55 Confidence vs. Belief: Why Preparation Matters
39:16 How to Reset Mentally After a Mistake
42:53 How to Handle Nerves Before a Game
46:35 How Parents Can Support Athletes Without Adding Pressure

Most parents want what's best for their athlete.

But what if some of the things meant to help are actually holding them back?

In Episode 12 of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with leadership coach, author, speaker, and Florida PGF State Director Bill Hoopes to discuss the lessons every athlete, parent, and coach needs to hear.

From overcoming childhood adversity and serving in the United States Navy to leading one of the nation's largest girls fastpitch softball organizations, Bill shares how leadership, communication, consistency, and purpose can transform athletes both on and off the field.

Whether you're raising a young athlete, coaching a team, or chasing your own goals, this conversation is filled with practical advice that reaches far beyond sports.

In this episode you'll learn:
- Why parents unintentionally create pressure for young athletes
- How to help athletes build confidence without tying identity to performance
- The importance of consistency over short-term results
- Lessons Bill learned from military leadership
- What families should know about the recruiting journey
- Why leadership begins at home
- How athletes can become the best version of themselves

Connect with Bill: 
https://www.leadyourjourney.com
https://www.instagram.com/60forme
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https://www.youtube.com/@60-ForMe
https://www.tiktok.com/@60forme

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Chapters: 
0:00 Who Is Bill Hoopes? From the Navy to Youth Softball
7:17 How Rejection Teaches Athletes Perseverance and Patience
16:32 How Coaching His Daughter Changed His Approach to Youth Sports
28:48 How Travel Softball Has Changed for Athletes and Parents
37:21 Why Athletes Should Not Tie Their Identity to Performance
40:13 How Parents Can Stop Putting Too Much Pressure on Athletes
43:35 What Needs to Change in Youth Softball Today
45:53 Why Parents and Coaches Need to Take Care of Themselves
57:08 How Parents Accidentally Hold Their Athletes Back
1:00:45 Why Taking Care of Yourself Makes You a Better Sports Parent

What if the biggest mistake athletes make after an injury is the advice they're most often given?

In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Dr. Drew Yeager, founder of Moveworx Sport and Spine Clinic, to discuss injury recovery, athletic performance, movement, mobility, and the habits that keep athletes on the field.

After suffering multiple injuries that ended his opportunities to play college football, Drew was forced to confront the loss of his athletic identity. That experience ultimately led him to dedicate his career to helping athletes recover smarter, move better, and perform at a higher level.

This episode covers:

• Why injuries impact more than just your body
• The biggest mistakes athletes make during recovery
• Why mobility matters just as much as strength
• How athletes can reduce their risk of injury
• What coaches and parents need to know about long-term development

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone dealing with chronic pain, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can help you stay healthy and active for years to come.

Connect with Drew: 
www.moveworxclinic.com

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Chapters: 
0:00 Why Most Athletes Never Fully Recover From Injuries
2:54 How Injuries Affect an Athlete’s Identity
9:10 What Are the Most Common Youth Sports Injuries?
17:30 How Should Athletes Warm Up to Prevent Injuries?
26:53 Should Young Athletes Play Multiple Sports?
34:28 Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Training
38:32 How Sleep and Stress Affect Pain and Recovery
46:34 The Best 30-Minute Workout for Busy People
53:09 What Is the Most Overlooked Area for Athletes?