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  • 1. Hosts Asante Cleveland & Trevor Cote, PhD | Welcome to Beneath the Armor

    1. Hosts Asante Cleveland & Trevor Cote, PhD | Welcome to Beneath the Armor
    2025/05/24
    Welcome to the debut episode of Beneath The Armor, where we, Asante Cleveland and Trevor Cote, PhD, dive into the often-unspoken transition athletes face after their sports careers. As a former NFL player, I, Asante, share my personal journey through the loss of identity, community, and structure post-retirement. Trevor, a licensed clinical sports psychologist, brings insights from his work with athletes, emphasizing the importance of early conversations about life beyond sports. Together, we aim to normalize these experiences, encouraging athletes to embrace vulnerability and seek support. Join us as we create a space for athletes to shed their armor and explore their true selves beyond the field.
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    41 分
  • 2. JP Arencibia | Losing the Game, Finding Myself: Identity, Anxiety & Life After Baseball

    2. JP Arencibia | Losing the Game, Finding Myself: Identity, Anxiety & Life After Baseball
    2025/05/24
    What happens when the cheering stops? In this emotional and eye-opening premiere episode of Beneath the Armor, former MLB catcher JP Arencibia sits down with hosts Asante Cleveland and Dr. Trevor Cote to share what it’s really like when a professional sports career ends—and the personal battle that follows. JP opens up about life in the clubhouse, the loneliness of pro ball, and the anxiety and identity crisis he faced after retirement. With honesty and heart, JP reveals how therapy, self-awareness, and connection helped him find peace beyond performance. This episode is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone navigating transition, mental health, or reinvention. 🔑 Topics Include: - Transitioning out of professional sport - Mental health and athlete identity - The hidden pressures inside pro locker rooms - How conversation, therapy, and vulnerability can save lives 👉 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow coach, athlete, or leader who could use a dose of inspiration. 📬 Leave a review or comment to let us know what resonated with you. 🔍 And be sure to explore more expert insights, courses, and exclusive content at SPKNmedia.org—your trusted source for sport leadership and mental well-being. # SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #JPArencibia #BeneathTheArmor #AthleteIdentity #LifeAfterBaseball #MentalHealthInSports #AthleteTransition #PlayerToPerson #MenAndMentalHealth #AuthenticLeadership #SPKNmedia #BaseballCommunity #BeyondTheGame #SportsPsychology #AthleteWellbeing #UnspokenStruggles
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    44 分
  • 3. Odessa Jenkins | Fearless Leadership, Football, and Building a Movement for Women in Sport

    3. Odessa Jenkins | Fearless Leadership, Football, and Building a Movement for Women in Sport
    2025/05/24
    What does it take to break barriers, build leagues, and redefine what leadership looks like in sport? In this empowering episode of Beneath the Armor, former NFL tight end Asante Cleveland and sports psychologist Dr. Trevor Cote sit down with trailblazer Odessa Jenkins—CEO of the Women’s National Football Conference, Hall of Fame athlete, and serial entrepreneur. Odessa shares her journey from growing up fearless in South Central LA to becoming a nationally recognized voice in women’s sports leadership. From founding multiple businesses and nonprofits to balancing elite athletic performance with a full-time executive career, her story is a blueprint for purpose-driven impact. She opens up about mentorship, overcoming systemic barriers, and why she never had to change who she was to succeed. Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode delivers game-changing insights on authenticity, resilience, and building the future of sport from the ground up. 👉 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow coach, athlete, or leader who could use a dose of inspiration. 📬 Leave a review or comment to let us know what resonated with you. 🔍 And be sure to explore more expert insights, courses, and exclusive content at SPKNmedia.org—your trusted source for sport leadership and mental well-being. #SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #BeneathTheArmor #OdessaJenkins #WomenInSport #SportLeadership #FootballForAll #AthleteTransition #MentalResilience #FearlessLeadership #SPKNmedia #CoachingExcellence #SportEquality #WNFC
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    34 分
  • 4. Tianna Madison | Olympic Gold, Inner Battles & The Courage to Stay Gone

    4. Tianna Madison | Olympic Gold, Inner Battles & The Courage to Stay Gone
    2025/05/24
    What happens when the world sees your medals—but not your pain? In this raw and powerful episode of Beneath the Armor, Olympic champion Tianna Madison joins hosts Asante Cleveland and Dr. Trevor Cote to share the untold story behind her gold medals: one of resilience, survival, and transformation. From earning nine global championship medals to competing while enduring domestic violence, Tianna opens up about the power of showing up scared, the myth of confidence, and the mental grit it takes to perform under unthinkable pressure. Now the founder of the Stay Gone Initiative, Tianna uses her platform to help survivors of abuse reclaim their lives with dignity, safety, and support. This episode is a masterclass in human strength, athlete identity, and the healing power of purpose. 🔑 Topics Include: Competing through trauma and surviving domestic violence Why confidence is overrated, and competence is key Channeling pain into performance—and later, into purpose Tianna’s advocacy work to help others stay gone and safe 👉 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow coach, athlete, or leader who could use a dose of inspiration. 📬 Leave a review or comment to let us know what resonated with you. 🔍 And be sure to explore more expert insights, courses, and exclusive content at SPKNmedia.org—your trusted source for sport leadership and mental well-being. #SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #TiannaMadison #BeneathTheArmor #OlympicChampion #StayGoneInitiative #AthleteMentalHealth #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #SportLeadership #TraumaInformedCoaching #ResilientAthletes #SPKNmedia #WomenInSport #AthleteIdentity #TrackAndFieldLegend
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    40 分
  • 5. Sara Doell | Coaching Beyond the Game, Life After Sport & Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

    5. Sara Doell | Coaching Beyond the Game, Life After Sport & Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
    2025/05/24
    What happens when your sport ends—but your purpose is just beginning? In this insightful episode of Beneath the Armor, hosts Asante Cleveland and Dr. Trevor Cote sit down with award-winning NCAA golf coach, life coach, and bestselling author Sara Doell to explore the emotional and practical challenges athletes face when transitioning out of competitive sport. Sara shares her journey from collegiate golf standout to transformative coach and founder of Ninth Semester Coaching, a program designed to guide student-athletes through one of the toughest transitions of their lives: life after college sport. From redefining identity to navigating setbacks and seeking help, Sara offers real, actionable tools for athletes and coaches alike—including how to own your story, reframe adversity, and build a life of purpose beyond the scoreboard. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build resilient, self-aware, and future-ready leaders in and out of sport. 👉 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow coach, athlete, or leader who could use a dose of inspiration. 📬 Leave a review or comment to let us know what resonated with you. 🔍 And be sure to explore more expert insights, courses, and exclusive content at SPKNmedia.org—your trusted source for sport leadership and mental well-being. #SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #SaraDoell #BeneathTheArmor #LifeAfterSport #AthleteTransition #NinthSemesterCoaching #AthleteIdentity #CollegeAthleteLife #CoachingExcellence #MentalHealthInSport #SPKNmedia #WomenInCoaching #StudentAthleteSuccess #YourFutureSelfWillThankYou
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    32 分
  • 6. Chris Waddell | Resilience, Reinvention & the Power of Saying Yes to Possibility

    6. Chris Waddell | Resilience, Reinvention & the Power of Saying Yes to Possibility
    2025/05/24
    What does it take to rewrite your story after life changes in an instant? In this unforgettable episode of Beneath the Armor, Paralympic Hall of Famer, speaker, and mountain climber Chris Waddell shares his extraordinary journey—from a life-altering skiing accident to becoming the first nearly unassisted paraplegic to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Hosted by former NFL tight end Asante Cleveland and sport psychologist Dr. Trevor Cote, this conversation explores the essence of resilience, the gift of creating your own narrative, and what it means to live a mission bigger than yourself. Chris dives into the mental strength required to overcome injury, the support systems that shaped his path, and how embracing discomfort and uncertainty can unlock life’s greatest rewards. Whether you're an athlete facing transition, a coach supporting others, or someone seeking purpose after a setback, this episode will challenge and inspire you to say yes to possibility—no matter what mountain you're facing. 👉 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow coach, athlete, or leader who could use a dose of inspiration. 📬 Leave a review or comment to let us know what resonated with you. 🔍 And be sure to explore more expert insights, courses, and exclusive content at SPKNmedia.org—your trusted source for sport leadership and mental well-being. #SPKN #SportLeadership #SportKnowledge #ChrisWaddell #BeneathTheArmor #SayYesToPossibility #Paralympian #OneRevolution #AthleteResilience #LifeAfterSport #MentalStrength #PurposeDrivenLeadership #SPKNmedia #ClimbingKilimanjaro #RewriteYourStory #DisabilityAdvocate #AdaptiveAthletes #MotivationMonday #CoachDevelopment #ResilienceMatters #AthleteTransition
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    40 分
  • 7. Joe Nedney | Kicking Through Chaos: NFL Identity, Transition & Finding Peace Beyond the Game

    7. Joe Nedney | Kicking Through Chaos: NFL Identity, Transition & Finding Peace Beyond the Game
    2025/05/24
    What happens when the dream finally comes true—but the journey is anything but glamorous? In this deeply personal episode of Beneath the Armor, former NFL kicker Joe Nedney joins hosts Asante Cleveland and Dr. Trevor Cote to reflect on his unlikely 15-year career that began as an undrafted rookie and ended with hard-earned wisdom about life, identity, and mental health. Joe opens up about the gritty reality of bouncing between NFL teams, coping with constant uncertainty, injury setbacks, addiction recovery, and life after the final whistle. He shares how curiosity, mentorship, and humility helped him navigate the brutal mental game of professional sports—and how landscaping, of all things, became his path to peace and purpose post-career. From battling self-doubt to mentoring the next generation, this episode is a powerful reminder that success isn’t defined by the spotlight—but by how we care for ourselves and others when no one’s watching. 👉 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow coach, athlete, or leader who could use a dose of inspiration. 📬 Leave a review or comment to let us know what resonated with you. 🔍 And be sure to explore more expert insights, courses, and exclusive content at SPKNmedia.org—your trusted source for sport leadership and mental well-being. #SPKN #SportKnowledge #SportLeadership #JoeNedney #BeneathTheArmor #UndraftedToNFL #AthleteTransition #LifeAfterSport #NFLMentalHealth #ResilienceInSport #SPKNmedia #AddictionRecovery #AthleteIdentity #MentorshipMatters #KickerLife #PurposeBeyondTheGame #MentalWellbeingInSports #BehindTheScenesNFL #RetiredAthleteJourney
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    52 分
  • 8. Kevin Greene | From NFL Cut to Google Climb: Redefining Worth After the Game

    8. Kevin Greene | From NFL Cut to Google Climb: Redefining Worth After the Game
    2025/05/24
    Join us for an inspiring episode of Beneath The Armor as we dive into the remarkable journey of Kevin Green, a former NFL tight end turned tech professional at Google. I'm Asante Cleveland, alongside Trevor Cody, and today we explore Kevin's transition from the football field to the tech world. Kevin shares his unique path, starting from his high school basketball roots to overcoming college challenges at USC, and eventually making it to the NFL. Discover how Kevin's perseverance and adaptability led him to embrace new opportunities, both on the field and in the corporate world. We also discuss the emotional rollercoaster of NFL cuts and the importance of resilience in facing adversity. Don't miss this compelling conversation about redefining success and finding purpose beyond sports.
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    42 分