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Episode 155: Our guest Ethan Lollar recently graduated from Frisco ISD’s Memorial High School. A multi-sport athlete, he played most of his high school seasons at Quarterback and will continue that path as he goes to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore later this summer. Give me a comment, a wave, a […]

Episode 154: Frisco RoughRiders first baseman, Blaine Crim, sits down with Hustle and Pro to talk baseball in Frisco. We talk about his journey leading up to the minor leagues, living with teammates and his wife at the same time, and his mindset as DH and first base.  RESOURCES: • Frisco RoughRiders: https://www.milb.com/frisco • Blaine Crim: Bio | Twitter: @Bcrim23 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 153: Guest Brooke Leverette tells us about the work of the FC Dallas Foundation, including field development, community action grants, Gear Up, the FCD Unified team, Steam FC and more. There's so much more than what we see on the pitch. FC Dallas Foundation is working year round behind the scenes to better our local communities. RESOURCES: • FC Dallas Foundation https://www.fcdallas.com/community/foundation/ • FCD Foundation on Twitter: @FCDCommunity

Episode 152: Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life ‘then and now’. Frisco Police Assistant Chief Billy Clay sits down with us at the station to talk about how sports shaped his life 'then and now'. We discuss the ways sports teaches you teamwork, work ethics, winning and losing, time management and how we now pass those qualities down as parents of athletes. Frisco Police and sports overlap quite a bit in a city with MLS, NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, MiLB, FISD and more. Citizens and visitors to Frisco rely on the police for safety and a strong working knowledge of all the working parts to keep events and the city in harmony year-round. Enjoy this episode with Billy Clay. RESOURCES: • Frisco Police Department https://www.friscotexas.gov/239/Police • PGA: https://www.pga.com 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 151: Texas Legends point guard, Carlik Jones sat down with Hustle and Pro to discuss his rookie season. What’s it like getting a Mavs call up on your birthday? Texas Legends point guard, Carlik Jones sat down with Hustle and Pro to discuss his rookie season. What's it like getting a Mavs call up on your birthday? Now that you are a Frisco and Dallas player who you rooting for in the playoffs? Important questions were asked and answered. RESOURCES: • The Texas Legends https://texas.gleague.nba.com/ • Carlik Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlikjones 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 150: Sean Bass, Sports Director at KTCK 1310 and 96.7 The Ticket joins us for a chat about The Ticket, Rangers and RoughRiders baseball, Mavs playoffs and more. This was a big deal for me to get to chat with Sean and visit the Ticket studios.  Hope you enjoy the discussion! RESOURCES: • The Ticket https://www.theticket.com • Rangers talk with Sean Bass: Diamond Pod | Diamond Talk • Sean Bass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeanCBass 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 149: Gerryl Krilic gives us tips on how athletes can stay hydrated without the artificial sweeteners that can stump our bodies or the high amounts of sugar our bodies aren’t meant to handle. Gerryl is a Board Certified Heath Coach Provider, AND also happens be an Iron Man triathlete I learned a lot hearing from Gerryl, so here’s to hoping this episode helps someone else learn a new healthy habit, too. RESOURCES: • DIY Electrolyte Drinks and Info: 4 Easy Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipes (mommypotamus.com) • The Get Moving Minute Podcast: Listen Weekdays • Diabetes Prevention Program | FriscoFIT City-Diabetes Prevention for All Ages and Stages 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 148: Come to Media Day with me! See what it’s like to sit in on the player and coach interviews at the media event that kicks off each sports’ season. I’m bringing you along to Riders Field, aka the home of the Frisco RoughRiders.  You’ll get a peek into some of the interviews with Jack Leiter, Jordan Procyshen, Cole Ragans, Dustin Harris, Chase Lee, and Blaine Crim. The ballpark is my happy place, so I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! 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 147: Our guest this episode has competed for a high school state title FOUR times. We talk to Wakeland High School Swimmer Conor McKenna about those 4 trips to state, his club competitions, his support system, and his plans to keep competing as he heads to Princeton.  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 146: It’s the end of March 2022. It’s the beginning of our 4th year on Hustle and Pro. Let’s take a minute to reflect on the last few years and how much has changed in our lives, and specifically what that looks like for this podcast.  What are we doing? What's next? Is this your full time job? I want your feedback. 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 145: Brian Wysong sits down to talk about his own sports resume, especially his background as a competitive soccer player. We talk about parenting his own kids in sports and how much sports shaped his life and his career. He says hard work and dedication, just like he learned from sports, is the same spirit that led to the success of Tumbleweed TexStyles.   Tumbleweed TexStyles: https://tumbleweedtexstyles.com

Episode 144: For this little podcast's 3rd birthday, we went big and scored a guest we've had on our wishlist since day 1 - Mark Followill. Any sports fan in the Dallas listening audience knows Mark, aka the voice of the Dallas Mavericks and FC Dallas and international soccer. In this interview we talk about his time at The Ticket, his athletic prowess, his interest and mentors in broadcasting and his favorite moments covering the Mavs. We also hear Mark's inspiring story of reigniting his love for education through University of North Texas. Enjoy episode 144 with Mark Followill. Mark Followill on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-followill-00932699/ Dallas Mavericks: https://www.mavs.com FC Dallas: https://www.fcdallas.com University of North Texas: https://www.unt.edu

Episode 143: Join us as we get perspective from a former professional football player about his journey from being a two-time college national champion to playing in the NFL for 5 years then in Europe, Canada and arena ball in Dallas. Tony Ortiz gives us a full circle look at […]

Episode 142: Our guest is Jennifer Wright, founder of Player2Player, who matches elite high school athletes with younger players from beginner to advanced. Before she was Jennifer Wright, I knew her as Jennifer Becker (big sister of Will) back in our elementary school days in Waco, Texas. There are many layers to the simple idea of high school athletes coaching little kids, including the Player2Player Foundation – a nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich the lives of youth athletes and their communities through the love language of sports. I was so proud of the youth sports business she created that I went to work for her in late 2021. We’ve just launched Player2Player Frisco. and are sharing all the details with you in Hustle and Pro Episode 142. Have a young player from kinder through 8th grade? Book a lesson with one of our coaches, high school athletes who are ready to pass down the love of sports to the next generation. Player2Player Website: https://player2player.com Frisco Page: https://player2

Episode 141: Founder of Peak Sports MGMT, Ryan Holloway, joins us to talk about why he started the collegiate sports management company and all you need to know about the Frisco Classic. It’s one of our favorite Frisco events. College baseball doubleheaders in the spring – yes to that all day long. Enjoy this episode of Hustle and Pro and say hi if you see us at the ballpark.   Frisco Classic: https://www.friscoclassic.com Frisco Classic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriscoClassicPeak Sports: https://www.peaksportsmgmt.comRyan Holloway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpeaksports/ WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube!. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors  

Episode 140: This is like no other episode we’ve done before. We swapped the studio for the skatepark. Collaborators MAP eSports Podcast Network, Hustle and Pro, DLC Drop Podcast, John Davidson, Innovation Media Enterprises, and Max Hilty bring you: John Davidson ON THE BOARD. We recorded the entire episode in person, ONE TAKE, while John’s throwing tricks on his skateboard. We talk about said tricks, esports, his podcast, his skating life and more. Be sure to watch till the end. Enjoy episode 140 of Hustle and Pro. DLC Drop Podcast: https://www.dlcyouth.com Esports Trade Assoc: https://esportsta.org     WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors

Episode 139: This episode is one for the ages. Legendary basketball coach Del Harris sits down with us to talk about his 63 years in basketball, family, Frisco, Texas Legends, Kobe Bryant, Shaq, coaching around the world, and so much more. It was an honor to host Del on Hustle and Pro. Enjoy this episode with Del Harris, Texas Legends Vice President & former NBA Coach. Texas Legends: https://texas.gleague.nba.com WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors

Episode 138: Hustle and Pro Guest Max Hilty does it all. His trick shots blend baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, skateboarding, football and more. How’d Max get into the world of sports trick shots? What are his plans are for 2022? 400-yard golf drive, hitting 95-mph fast ball….can’t wait to watch Max tackle it all. Enjoy this episode with sports trick shot athlete, Max Hilty MAX ON INSTAGRAM: @max_hilty WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors  

Episode 137: Our show’s first diver joined us for episode 137. Olivia Nelson joined us in studio to talk about what it’s like to be a high school diver in Frisco, TX. Her schedule, her sacrifices, her goals, her plans for diving after her senior year wraps up soon – we discuss it all! Enjoy this episode with Centennial High School’s Olivia Nelson WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors  

Episode #136: There’s something about the locker room, the team, the family of being a part of it all. Episode 136 guest Michael Chabala talks to us about his 9 years as an MLS player and how he’s continued his life beyond playing soccer that includes the sport and bringing people together.   Michael Chabala on Instagram: @mikechabala Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelchabala sphere: http://sphere.club/     WATCH THIS EPISODE We’re on YouTube so you can watch the episode. Check it out below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Hustle and Pro on YouTube.