Best NC GRiT Crew Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #230 Dallin Holker New Orleans Saints 53:15

2d ago53:15

53:15

This meeting featured an interview with Dallin Holker, a current NFL player for the New Orleans Saints, discussing his football journey from high school through college to the professional level. The conversation covered various aspects of Holker's career, including his transfer from BYU to Colorado State, his experience during the NFL draft, and t…

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Episode #229 Lance Mickelson Kentucky Wildcats 1:17:38

2d ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Riley and Lance reminisced about their college football experiences, discussing their time at Snow College and the University of Kentucky, and the transformation of college football over the past 20 years. They also shared personal anecdotes and advice for managing pressure in college athletics, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and being …

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Episode #228 The Super Power of Sleep 3:56

3d ago3:56

3:56

Sleep is a super power. Find out why.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #227 Crew Wakley 34:36

6d ago34:36

34:36

In this meeting, Riley and Crew discussed Crew's experiences as a college football player, including his position as a starting safety for Purdue, the use of analytics in player evaluation, and the mental challenges faced by athletes. They explored the importance of self-confidence, learning from teammates and coaches, and handling social media pre…

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Healthy Team Culture - The Key Ingredient for Success! 37:22

8d ago37:22

37:22

What makes a NICA team thrive? It's more than just fast riding – it's the culture you cultivate! Join us for an insightful conversation on the NC GRiT podcast as we delve into the crucial topic of team culture - and how that plays into league culture - with two incredible guests: Brian Russell, League Director, and Sita Cooper, GRiT Ambassador and …

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GRiT Has Your Back - Building Strength and Support on the Trails 20:20

1M ago20:20

20:20

Join us as we delve into the impactful Health and Wellness project spearheaded by Senior GRiT Ambassador Ali Otto of the Orange County Crushers. This episode explores how she's addressing anxiety within the mountain biking community, creating a platform for girls and all riders to connect, share, and support each other. Learn about the challenges f…

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Fix - Ride - Empower: The NC GRiT Mechanical Project 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

Join the NC GRiT podcast crew and the Senior GRiT Ambassador leads of the GRiT Mechanical Project, Lydia Herrera and Helena Ferebauer as they discuss how female student athletes in NC are working to educate and empower other girls to get their hands dirty learning about their bikes and independently tackling basic bike maintenance and common on tra…

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Cultivating Healthy Competition: The Mindset Behind the Rider Development Project 37:19

3M ago37:19

37:19

Healthy competition fuels growth in cycling. On this episode of NC GRiT, we explore how the Rider Development Project cultivates grit and resilience through positive competition. We go behind the scenes to discover how they're shaping the future of cycling by developing stronger cyclists and stronger individuals Podcast music: Espres by Lunareh We …

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Pedal-Powered Creativity: Fueling Community through Mountain Biking & Art! 17:05

4M ago17:05

17:05

Season 3 Episode 3 of the NC GRiT Podcast feature the Girls Drawing Together project, led by Laidy Rogers of the Riverside High School mountain biking team! Hear how she is using art and creativity to build community within the North Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League. We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a …

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Season Event Reveal & GRiT Recruitment and Retention 25:22

5M ago25:22

25:22

Season 3 Episode 2 of the GRiT Podcast reveals the dates for the upcoming NCICL season with league director Brian Russell. Along with this we shared a recap of the past events that happened over the last few weeks. All in all the highlight of this episode is special guests Siana Rehman and Salma El-Wafi who each got to talk about their Senior Ambas…

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New season and new NC GRiT podcast team! 14:15

6M ago14:15

14:15

Join our new co hosts, Vivian, Hadley and Alex, for their introductory episode of the NC GRiT podcast! They'll share about our recent student leadership training weekend, the upcoming GRiT preseason event, and what participants can look forward to at the upcoming NICA Eastern Regionals event! Have an idea, question or suggestion for future podcast …

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Q&A with the Health & Wellness Project 43:42

1y ago43:42

43:42

Join the Senior Ambassador leads of the Health and Wellness project and GRiT Committee member, Marilyn Laxton LCMHC, NCC! They will answer questions submitted by NCICL student athletes and coaches, as well as share their own experiences, and wellness tips and tricks. We'll help you feel positive in the start chute for the Salisbury Scramble, or whe…

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Positive mindset, a powerful tool every girl should carry with her! 49:42

1y ago49:42

49:42

A group of special Senior Ambassador guests from the Health & Wellness and Rider Development projects join us to share a wealth of knowledge and experience. We dive into the importance of building resiliency through a community that supports your growth and wellness as an athlete, and a female in a male dominated sport. Join us and share your quest…

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GRiT Mechanical Project 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

Join us as we speak to Senior GRiT Ambassador, Lydia Herrera, and GRiT Committee member/female bike mechanic Elise Freed about the GRiT Mechanical Project and what inspires them to help empower girls to learn more about their bikes. We also discuss how much maintaining a growth mindset can help you in many areas of life and mountain biking! We hope…

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Taking Action to Get More Girls on Bikes! 23:01

1+ y ago23:01

23:01

Join us as we interview Senior Ambassadors Siana Rehman and Skylar Arnold about their projects, the GRiT Recruitment Initiative and the GRiT Mentor Program! Hear about the ways our female student athletes are working together to get more girls on bikes and create a welcoming and inclusive community for new riders of all backgrounds. We hope to see …

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Wrapping Up an Awesome Pre Season and the Girls Drawing Together Project 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

Join us as we speak to Senior Ambassador, Malaida Rogers, about the Girls Drawing Together project and our GRiT and Adventure events! We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube Want to get involved? Check out our website for more …

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Pre Season Stoke with League Director Brian Russell 22:49

1+ y ago22:49

22:49

Join us and NCICL League Director, Brian Russell, as we share all the things we are stoked for in the pre season and beyond, and discuss the exciting ways you can choose your own adventure in season 8! We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram N…

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Preparing for Season 8! 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

14:56

Join us and Senior GRiT Ambassador and GRiT Tent Manager, Abby Russell, as we discuss all the exciting events in the works for our upcoming pre season and important dates to put on your calendar to maximize your fun in season 8! We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes…

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Join us for a chat with GRiT Health & Wellness Advocate, Rachel Pellom! 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

Get to know Senior GRiT Ambassador and Health & Wellness Advocate, Rachel Pellom of the Durham County Composite team! We will ask her about her project and how she developed a passion for sharing health, wellness and nutrition knowledge with her fellow female cyclists to empower them in their cycling journey. We hope to see you on the trails! Comme…

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Hydration And Staying Connected During The Summer 24:30

2y ago24:30

24:30

Join us to chat about the importance of staying hydrated to maximize your riding fun during the summer heat, how we stay connected and spread the word about NCICL during the off season to recruit more girls and our big plans for the summer! We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more gi…

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Tamara Sanders on building community - from the bike shop to the trail! 47:03

2y ago47:03

47:03

Wrapping up NCICL season 7 chatting with Tamara Sanders, owner of Back Alley Bikes in Carrboro, NC about being a female in the bike community and helping to build a community that supports everyone. Stop by Back Alley Bikes and say hello to Tamara: 100 Boyd St Carrboro, NC 27510 919-967-7777 https://www.backalleybikes.net/ [email protected]…

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Episode #226 Less Show Horse, More Shire Horse Please 5:01

2y ago5:01

5:01

Drawing from the principles of Self-Determination Theory, we uncover the importance of relatedness and its role in building confidence. The draft horses' ability to work together, train with one another, and rely on the support of their handlers highlight the crucial role of social connections in bolstering our self-belief.…

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Mayhem at Mayodan and More 29:46

2y ago29:46

29:46

Three event weekends and lots of fun remain in NCICL season 7! In this episode we share some of the best things still to come in GRiT this season, and a few more of our favorite things! We hope to see you on the trails! Comment what you would like to hear on a future episode to help get more girls on bikes in NC! NC_GRiT Instagram NC GRiT YouTube W…

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Women's History Month 26:39

2y ago26:39

26:39

Join us to look back on our favorite parts of Crankin at the Creek, hear about women we admire in cycling who are making history right now, some race day tips and what we were looking forward to most for the Salisbury Scramble weekend. Not to worry though... we have 5 more stoke-filled event weekends left - including a bonus Dark Mountain race to m…

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Black History Month and NCICL Event Weekends Beyond Podium 41:10

2y ago41:10

41:10

Join us to chat about Black History Month with our very special guest, Kenya Templeton of Charlotte, NC. We will also share various different aspects of NCICL event weekends that we feel make them so very rad, whether you are aiming for podium or simply want so come out and part of the fun in a noncompetitive way! Be sure to check out Kenya's Insta…

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New Year, New NC GRiT Podcast! 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

32:50

We are so stoked to share our first NC GRiT Podcast - planned, recorded, edited and published by our Senior GRiT Ambassador Podcast team! We will share our favorite part of the three pre season GRiT events, details about NCICL's GRiT Mentor Program for female student-athletes in their first season with our league, and what we are looking forward to…

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Episode 225 Dealing With Toxic Criticism 7:01

2+ y ago7:01

7:01

Over the past 7 years, I have worked with high profile athletes who deal with adversity, difficulties, triumphs, and criticism. The darkside of being a famous/successful athlete is darker than you can even imagine. I am shocked at the ferocity of fans and observers.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #224 The Space Between 6:52

3y ago6:52

6:52

In a world full of athletes that curse, overreact, and melt down in competition, it feels more and more like the ability to handle adversity or a loss is a super power. One’s ability to control his thoughts and his reactions, just may be the most efficient way to become great.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #223 Nicknames Are Powerful. 5:02

3+ y ago5:02

5:02

According to a study from Bellevue University in Nebraska, men give nicknames as a way of being affectionate without compromising masculinity. So, in other words, men can keep their man card by affectionately giving nicknames to other men.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #222 How To Turn Any Loss Into A Win 3:34

3+ y ago3:34

3:34

We can literally turn any loss into a win by focusing on the bravery and the courage of the moment. Good parents, good coaches, and good leaders know this secret: If you place value on the bravery and the courage that it took to play under pressure, they will be more likely to do it again, and again, and again. And more times than not, fortune favo…

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Episode #221 House Plants Die. 5:50

4y ago5:50

5:50

Be like field corn. Get up today and grow where you’re planted. You don’t need anyone’s permission to be great. And you certainly don’t have to wait for someone to bestow the title of greatness on you before you can perform. Just go and do it. Do it today. Do it for you. Do it for the sake of being great.…

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Episode #220 The Great One's Have A Plan 9:13

4y ago9:13

9:13

So what can we learn from a robbery, a pandemic, and an effort to get better? There are a few things we can learn. 1) The great one’s have a plan. They don’t have a “sorta”plan, they don’t have a “maybe” plan, and they certainly don’t have no plan. What is your plan? Every great individual, every great team, and every great organization that I know…

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Episode #219 Psychology Of Injury And Healing 3:47

4y ago3:47

3:47

To heal faster use these 4 tools. 1) Take personal responsibility for your healing. 2) Use Creative Imagery3) Have a great team around you. 4) Use positivity and optimism to your benefit.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #218 Strategies To Cope With Covid - 19 10:47

4y ago10:47

10:47

3 ways to combat the Covid-19 Blues1--Routines, win the morning! Win the evening (gratitude journal)2--Be intentional and deliberate with the shows you watch, the items you put your energy into. 3--Noting. Using a psychological technique called noting to help you though some difficult times.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #217 Sleep As A Weapon 8:30

4+ y ago8:30

8:30

Sleep is the easiest way to increase performance in the short term. How much sleep do you get each night? How much do you think you should get? Listen to this episode for further insight.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #216 How To Develop Your Growth Mindset 8:07

4+ y ago8:07

8:07

You've heard of growth mindset and fixed mindset. But do you know how to cultivate it? Listen to this podcast for tips on how to develop your Growth mindset.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #215 Fear Vs Belief 5:26

4+ y ago5:26

5:26

What if? Why? These two phrases are negative in nature. How do we change our language to reflect a positive attitude? This episode can help.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #214 Perfectionism Vs Healthy Striving 7:34

4+ y ago7:34

7:34

Perfectionism vs Healthy Striving. Do you know the difference? The great one's do.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #213 NBA Observations And Self Care 7:09

4+ y ago7:09

7:09

Self Care is key to our success. As I am observing the NBA playoffs today, it seems that these guys are doing a great job of taking care of themselves mentally over the course of these 8 games plus the playoffs. What could you do to make your "bubble" experience better? The following episode offers tips to improve your mental and physical health…

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Episode #212 Anxiety, Nerves, And Fear 7:09

4+ y ago7:09

7:09

Change the phrase, "I'm so nervous" to "This is exciting!" Change the phrase "what if?" to "even if." Change the phrase "Why?" to the phrase "Why not?"By Riley Jensen

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Episode #211 Self - Deception 7:44

5y ago7:44

7:44

Self-deception, awareness, cognitive dissonance. In this episode we discuss how important it is to see things for what they are.By Riley Jensen

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Episode #210 Outcomes And Processes 7:16

5y ago7:16

7:16

What is your desired outcome? What is your process to get there? The great one's understand that the daily processes are more important than the daily outcomes. Be hyper focused on your process and the outcomes will take care of themselves. Champions act like champions long before they are champions.…

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Episode #209 Produce More Than You Consume 4:38

5y ago4:38

4:38

What are you doing to produce? Production is about putting in the work. You can read all the books you want. You can listen to all the podcasts you want. But if you want to be good, you need to produce. What could you do to be more productive today?By Riley Jensen

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Episode #208 What's Your Plan? 4:56

5y ago4:56

4:56

What's your plan? Do you know? I have people ask me all the time what the biggest mistake people make in the mental game is...and i almost always respond that it's when people don't have a plan. All the great one's face adversity at one point or another, and they are fantastic at having a plan for when adversity hits.…

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Episode #207 The Drama Triangle 6:25

5y ago6:25

6:25

Are you getting sucked into the drama triangle? Do you have friends that play the victim, the rescuer, or the prosecutor on a constant basis? Draw clear and strong boundaries. When needed, let your dramatic friends go. It is important to clear the noise when you are trying to perform at the highest level possible.…

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Episode #206 Not All Of Your Thoughts Are True 7:04

5y ago7:04

7:04

Not all of your thoughts are true. Be aware of the false mental chatter that sometimes take control of you. Ask yourself 3 questions about your thoughts. 1) Where did this thought come from? 2) Is it true? 3) How is it working for me. If any of those questions are problematic, throw out the mental chatter, right now!…

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Episode #205 The 1 Percent Rule 4:59

5y ago4:59

4:59

Start. Start today. Start with your hands trembling. Start with your heart beating through your chest. Start with your hands sweating. Please, just start. The is joy and happiness and success at the end of this road, all you have to do is start.By Riley Jensen

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Epidsode #204 Matt Wells Interview, Head Coach, Texas Tech Football 31:50

5y ago31:50

31:50

Coach Wells was kind enough to stop by for an interview on Mindset, Mental Toughness, and Resiliency. His insight was thoughtful, powerful, and impactful. Thank you for stopping by...By Riley Jensen