Beyond Sets and Reps

From being a student athlete and getting her start in broadcasting to now staying fit with a life on the road and her Winning Edge Leadership Academy, Maria Taylor is knocking out goals left and right! Breaking ground in her industry and providing a role model of possibilities to the younger generation, her self-awareness and maturity are off the charts.

Growing up a humble three sport athlete, Max Scherzer is no stranger to hard work, in fact he’s made hard work his version of normal. Beginning with his college days and the amount of effort he put into training, Max takes us through how the weight room helped him reach the elite level of baseball. That leads into a great discussion of accountability and how Max uses it in his everyday life.

Self-proclaimed old-school in his coaching principles, Coach Mickey Marotti speaks with us on not just winning championships, but developing champions. Having been in the strength and conditioning industry for over 30 years, he’s gained wisdom most of us will only aspire to.

Growing up in a small southern town 30 minutes from Clemson, it was always a flagship school in his mind so it was nothing short of a blessing when Coach Joey Batson got hired there 24 years ago. He attributes his longevity in strength and conditioning to humility and consistency. If you want a model for how to be a top tier strength and conditioning coach, look no further than Coach Batson.

A father, husband, Christian and coach - in that order - Coach Bennie Wylie has figured out a way to keep his priorities in order. After figuring out how the athletics industry can be cut throat, his family and his network of real friends allowed him re-enter the industry wiser and choosier. With a calling to mentor young men and women, Coach Wylie has no shortage of influence on our young people - from his athletes to the military to average Joe’s, he’s helping build better people.

A country boy at heart, Tommy Moffitt has only ever known hard work. With a great strength coach mentor in Jack Williamson, Coach Moffitt knew early he wanted to cut his teeth in the iron game. Now he’s coming off a CFP championship focused and wiser, so he’s taking his team back to the basics to get stronger for the upcoming season.

Grounded in beliefs, values and ethics, Coach Josh Stoner inherently makes those around him want to be better people, better coaches, better spouses, better parents, etc. The conviction with which he carries himself and his decisions draws people to him, despite his natural introvert tendencies.

Over the years, I’ve learned what matters most in my life—my faith, my family, and my friends. One day, you won’t be able to play sports like you did when you were in high school, college, or in the pros. This book is me passing the baton to my peers and the younger generation. I hope you take it and get across the finish line.

With experience at the institution, conference and NCAA level, Louisville’s Associate Athletic Director for Compliance is well versed in the complexities of collegiate compliance. While each level is to advocate for the health and well being of the student athletes, they each have their own ways of doing so. Matt takes us through some of the hot topics facing collegiate athletics and how they’ll be navigated going forward.

Growing up poor was all the motivation Coach Derek Legé needed to figure out a way out of poverty. The self-taught stock market investor and strength coach is now taking what he’s learned and helping his athletes get a taste for what investing can do. With some tips and insights on how to get started, Coach Derek Legé was an ideal guest contributor to my upcoming book, The Table.