On this episode, I sat down with Georgia State University sophomore and academy soccer player, Jacob Hernandez. We discuss his journey as a soccer player from middle to school, to high school, to academy. Jacob discusses his mentality and approach to the beautiful game of soccer and how that has shaped his growth and development as an athlete. You …

In part 2 of The Greatness Series, I discuss the 4 things that I think make a great team. After beginning to read Game Changer by Fergus Connolly, I begin to realize that what makes a team great isn't just what occurs on the field. It transcends beyond the physical and finds itself in the core of the team as a unit. What does a team stand for? How …

This past weekend, I decided to be social and attend a couple basketball games (men + women). I noticed a few things about the intensity and environment of both games and it got me thinking... What makes a great player/athlete? Tune in for part 1 of the 3-part series!

On this episode, it's another weekly Not Your Typical Tuesday Livestream. I elaborate more on why having a plan for your future and career is important and break down how you can use a plan to guide your decisions from here on out!

On this episode, I reflect back on my first year of entrepreneurship. In 2019 I embarked on a journey to financial and time freedom. I didn't want to be the typical broke college student(-athlete). I wanted change. It wasn't until I found a strong community of like-minded individuals that I began to realize the possibilities available for me and my…

On this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Kassy Guerra and Richard Billeter. These two partners are based in Utah and work for a financial firm that focuses on empowering people to take their financial freedom and literacy into their own hands. They have also helped me along my journey when it comes to diversifying my portfolio. The thr…

Not Your Typical Tuesday. On this episode, I went live on my page to discuss how the skills and traits you gain as a player transfer to the real world to help you in your professional and personal relationships. Some of the traits I discuss are communication, resilience, and more. Tune in to watch Not Your Typical Tuesday livestreams each Tuesday o…

On this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Xavier Miller. Xavier is the co-host of his own Millionaire Mindset podcast, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Park Hill Capital. Park Hill Capital provides services to new and aspiring real estate investors to help them purchase their first investment property, organize their finances, and mor…

This week on the Not Your Typical Tuesday livestream I discussed my experiences as a college soccer player and how it has shaped me into the player I am today. On this episode I touch on my development as a player, how JFIT Athletics got started, dealing with injuries and fatigue and more. I also talk about Closing the Gap and announce the my on ca…

On this episode, I sit down with my very own head coach here at William Peace University, Coach Reid Clewis. Coach Reid, former collegiate soccer player, was a former coach at Division 2 Mount Olive. He coaches both club and college soccer here in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has taken over the program for William Peace University and has been the h…

This episode is a bit different. It is a live recording of my livestream I did last Tuesday where I discussed some of the things I witnessed over the weekend at an all girls showcase tournament. As we all know, youth soccer (and, soccer in general) is evolving and players are getting more and more skilled as time progresses. The development and ski…

On this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Coach Shay, the founder and creator of Alpha Girl Soccer Academy. Coach Shay's mission is to empower youth female soccer players to succeed on and off of the field. Her works consists of holding confidence workshops to aid the mental development of her players, tips and resources on the college recru…

On this episode, I had the honor to go to the Response Physical Therapy and Sport HQ clinic and facility. To say that the facility was amazing is an understatement. From the tour, I was able to see the futsal court, treatment room, indoor/outdoor turf fields, lifting/training room, and the outdoor grass field. Response Physical Therapy is uniquely …

On this episode, I have the honor of hosting guest Jose Labanino. Coach Jose is a personal soccer coach and first year physical therapy student in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also the creator of Labanino Private Training which is a personal 1 on 1 or group training business that serves soccer players ranging from youth to collegiate level based in bot…

On this episode, I have the honor of having guest Andrew Capirchio. Andrew is a former collegiate athlete, author of Blessed to Announce, and founder of the Blessed to Announce nonprofit organization. Blessed to Announce's mission is to give athletes the resources to be more than just an athlete and diversify their skills and knowledge about their …

On this episode, I have guest and Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe Aratari. Joe is a strength coach in Rochester, NY and works with a wide variety of athletes ranging from youth to professional. He also was a intercollegiate athlete which eventually led him to becoming a S&C coach after majoring in Criminal Justice. We discuss a range of topics …

No one likes to lose or fall short of their target, but what is your game plan when you do?How will you turn your loss into a win?On this episode, I discuss what makes a team/player great and how you can use your shortcomings as fuel to improve yourself and your game daily. You can find me on Instagram at: @jfitathletics_…

Are you able to sit one out?As an athlete, we always want to be out on the field, court, or track doing what we love, but if the time came for you to sit one out, how would you react?On this episode, I discuss turning an unideal situation into a positive and how I learned a lesson from it. Things don't always go as expected, and when they don't we,…

On the 10th episode of The JFIT Audio Experience, I discuss the different dimensions of health and wellness as a player. Too often there is more emphasis placed on the physical aspect of wellness and not the other dimensions. There are nine dimensions to health and wellness and on this episode I discuss my top 4: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, …

Pre-Season is upon us! August is here meaning school is starting and so is fall sports. I will be starting my junior year in college as well as my third season playing college soccer. On this episode, I discuss some key tips/lessons I've learned as a player and from a few other players/teammates on how you can take on pre-season like a champ! You c…

On this episode of the JFIT Audio Experience, I interview Pre-PT and Kinesiology major, Ethan Mitchell. Also known as, Mr. Kinesiology. He is a student at Texas Tech, intern for Leading PT, and a positive influence on Instagram with his page Mr. Kinesiology. As two Pre-PT's, although he is applying this cycle, we discuss his experience with injurie…

On this episode of the JFIT Audio Experience, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Emanuel Miano. He is a former collegiate soccer player, who is now a Physical Therapist and Soccer Coach. He recently opened up his own clinic in Impact Care Therapy as well as started his own youth soccer academy, Propel Soccer Academy. In this interview we discuss,…

JHEALTHANDFIT was under construction and is now JFIT! And, my podcast has gone from No Fear...Just Faith to the JFIT Audio Experience! On this episode, I discuss: The reasoning behind rebranding my page and podcast The future of healthcare and my goals for PT and technology The mission behind JFIT and, trusting the processYou can find me on Instagr…

The US Women’s National Team has won their 4th title! Their success can be attributed to numerous factors, but the biggest one being pure and unwavering self confidence. On this episode, I discuss: * The state of women’s soccer* The difference between teams like the US and the rest of the teams in the World Cup* and, a necessary discussion for impr…

On this episode, I interview Dr. Raymond Agostino. A Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner and creator of Agostino Athletics. Dr. Agostino is able to be an on field physical therapist for a club named, GPS Florida West. In this interview we discuss his road to Physical Therapy and working with youth soccer players, his unique perspective as an on fi…

On this episode of the No Fear...Just Faith podcast, I discuss the problem facing some high school and college Athletic Trainers and Strength Coaches, how this problem also affects the youth at the recreational and club level and how you as a soccer player can take control of the time you have to see improvements in your performance. I also throw i…

In this second episode, I dive deeper into my story behind pursuing a career as a Sports Physical Therapist. I discuss my journey as a soccer player from high school, club, and now college; and how we as coaches, players, and parents can improve the player experience and make sure that player development is at the root of training sessions and more…

On the first episode of this podcast I introduce myself, the story behind the creation of this podcast, my time at SSPT Live 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. I also discuss how as we start to go through personal development we have to start asking ourselves different questions, and how these questions have shaped my journey as a Pre-PT pursuing Physica…