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Hustle and Pro Episode 175: We're celebrating 20 years of a Frisco staple, the Frisco RoughRiders. The Double A affiliate of the Texas Rangers first called Frisco home in 2003 and has become more than a ballpark and more than a baseball team. If you listen to this podcast you know it's a part of our family. Scott Burchett, RoughRiders General Manager, sits down with us to talk about the team over the 20 years. We hear how Scott got his start and about his favorite thing about the RoughRiders. Enjoy this episode as we take a trip down Riders memory lane with Scott Burchett. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website: https://www.milb.com/frisco | Twitter: @RidersBaseball | Instagram: @friscoroughriders   Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Norense Odiase talks about his road to becoming a Red Raider and all the good memories he has and the support he continues to give for Tech. We learn about his personal struggles, his podcast, and the correct way to say his name. Resources: Norense Odiase: Twitter: @kingno_ | Instagram: @kingno_/ Mind Bully Podcast: Twitter: @mindbullypod | IG @mindbullypodcast/ Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 172: FISD Athletics Facilitator Matt Wixon talks to Hustle and Pro about this school year’s athletics accomplishments. We discuss some of the standout teams and individuals, how UIL alignments impact Frisco student athletes, and the important balance of sports and academics. Resources: FISD Athletics: https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/athletics 

Episode 172: Whatever the opposite of entitled is, that’s how I see Bernard Kamungo. Listening to him talk to me during this interview, it hit me that this young man truly didn’t expect much past the next day as he grew up in a refugee camp in Tanzania. The humble perspective is refreshing, and it makes you want to root for him. I'm thrilled to bring Bernie's story to you. The story of a refugee with little to eat ends up in west Texas as a teenager who then ends up in a pro soccer tryout the day after his high school soccer game, and goes on to sub into his first MLS game and score a goal. It's storybook, but it's Bernie's modest narrative that makes it so sweet. Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 171: In episode 171 we run through the list of Kip Rodgers’s Top 10 Lies she sees in her practice working with athletes. We talk about these mental roadblocks that can paralyze performance and tips on how to re-code your brain to work past them.  Resources: Braincode: braincodecorp.com Kip’s Socals: Facebook: @CoachKipFit | twitter.com @kipfit | instagram @neurosportperformance Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 170: Happy Birthday to H&P. This episode kicks off our 5th season from our first episode on March 8, 2019! In this milestone episode, we have a young but might student athlete as our guest. Addison Christian plays soccer for Frisco High School and BVB Girls Academy.  She’s a vocal leader on the defensive end of the field, an avid student with interest in dermatology and a class President at FHS. Enjoy getting to know Addison’s story and you’ll be cheering her on for sure. Resources: Frisco High School: Site | Soccer Booster Club BVB Soccer Club: Site University of North Texas: Womens Soccer Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 169: Meet some of the biggest names at FC Dallas. Part of what I do as a local media member is cover team media days, press conferences, events, announcements and games. This episode gives you a peek into two pre-season FC Dallas activities. From a press conference with the coach in Spain to a cocktail event with players and team owners, enjoy this episode on FC Dallas. Resources: FC Dallas: Site | FCD Foundation | Burn Baby Burn Kit | Legacy of Lamar Hunt Jesus Ferreira: Bio Paul Arriola: Bio Head Coach Nico Estevez: Bio Tarik Scott: Bio Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 168: Spud is Kaity. Floyd is Spud. She is Floyd. It’ll all make sense when you watch this episode with RoughRiders host, Kaity Floyd. We talk about her work with the RoughRiders, Frisco Fighters, Allen Americans, and more. We recorded from School of Rock, where Kaity teaches music to her students (of all ages). Learn more about her music, tattoos and cats, too. Enjoy this episode with Katie Floyd. Resources: Kaity’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheIsFloyd Frisco RoughRiders | Frisco Fighters | Allen Americans | Dallas Jackals Rugby | SMU Men’s Basketball School of Rock (The Colony)

Episode 167: Let’s take a minute to chat about what’s going on in the news, specifically in the NFL. And I do a quick recap of Hustle and Pro’s guests in 2022. We talked to a lot of AMAZING athletes, coaches, and broadcasters. I'm thankful for them all, and look forward to meeting more guests in 2023.

Episode 166: Discovery Channel called it the “Impossible Row”, and our guest, John Petersen experienced it and tells us what it is, why he did it and what he learned from it. We talk about trust, leadership and building teams, specifically in John’s work in education.  Resources: Discovery Channel Media Short from the “Impossible Row” Article on the Row: East Bay Times Threshold Rising | thresholdrising.com John on Linkedin | Instagram: @johnrpetersen Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro

Episode 165: Our guest is Cedric Thornton, former NFL defensive tackle who played for the Eagles, Cowboys and Bills. We sit down in Cedric’s gym to talk about what shaped his NFL career and the lasting impacts he strives to make on teammates and the next generation. 

Episode 164: Come with me to Media Day of the Dallas Mavericks’ G-League affiliate team, the Texas Legends. We walk you thru the concourse of Comerica Center and quick interviews with the Legends 2022-23 roster. You’ll meet James Banks, Yudai Baba, Olin Carter, Tyler Dorsey, Mo Gueye, Amauri Hardy, Jaden Hardy and more.

Episode 163: The US Army Bowl is bringing youth talent from across the country to Frisco in December. The Ford Center at the Star will host high school all Americans in the 2022 US Army Bowl. In addition to the game, youth athletes and their families will head to Frisco […]

Episode 162: Collin Smith is a right back within the FC Dallas system and he sat down with Hustle and Pro to talk soccer, coaches and pre-game rituals. We learned a lot from the Frisco native about his transition from youth to club to FCD Academy. Enjoy this chat getting […]

Episode 161: Frisco ISD is big – like 60,000 students, 12,000 student athletes and 640 coaches big. We sit down with Grace McDowell, who is at the helm of Frisco ISD Athletics. We’re talking about her long-time role within the district and the scope of the Athletic Director role.

Episode 160: Growing up in Nottingham, football has always been in Dennis Genas’ life. In episode 160 of Hustle and Pro Dennis discusses his life in football (soccer now that he’s a Texan) as a player, coach and parent.. Enjoy this chat getting to know Dennis Genas. Resources: Dennis Genas […]

Episode 159: Internships, internships, internships. Tristin Meza knows how to play the game to reach those goals. In this episode we talk about Tristin’s experience as a soccer player and now helping access and develop players in ODP, plus journalism, sports management and broadcasting experience with the Texas Legends, FC Dallas, and The Dallas Morning News. Enjoy this chat getting to know Tristin Meza. Resources: Texas Legends – https://texas.gleague.nba.com FC Dallas – https://www.fcdallas.com ODP – https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/olympic-development-program/ Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 158: The Voice Behind the Beard, Chris Buccambuso himself, joins Hustle and Pro for episode 158. We talk to the Public Address Announcer about his 12 seasons with FC Dallas so far, his newer role with the Frisco RoughRiders and so many more Frisco sports where you’ll hear his familiar voice.  Resources: FC Dallas - https://www.fcdallas.com Frisco RoughRiders - https://www.milb.com/frisco Chris Buccambuso on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-buccambuso-1830a453/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-buccambuso-1830a453/   Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 157:  We’re having a little baseball fun with Jack Walker. Getting his young fan’s perspective on the great mascots in the minors plus a quick review of his first game at Globe Life Field. Resources: MiLB – https://www.milb.com Texas Rangers – https://www.mlb.com/rangers   Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.

Episode 156: This episode will make you want to get outside and bike, hike and explore the parks and trails in Frisco. Shannon Coates, Director of Parks and Rec for the City of Frisco and Conners Ladner, principal at landscape architecture firm Design Workshop, talk with us about two upcoming park projects. Northwest Community Park and Frisco on the Green will feature everything from groves, bike parks, jump lines, bike playgrounds, splash parks, gardens, plazas and much more. Resources: ShapeYourPlay.com – http://shapeyourplay.com/ City of Frisco Parks and Recreation – Play Frisco Design Workshop Give me a comment, a wave, a message. You can find me on Instagram @hustle_and_pro or email me at Kelly@hustleandpro.com.