The Future of Human Performance

Today on the show we have special guest Kurtis Rayfield. Kurtis was actually the first ever coach recruited by Josh at Future and the first ever remote coach.He has an incredible track record as a Performance Coach, having coached 4 NBA MVPs and winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors. After ALL of that incredible success, he recently went back to school to get his doctorate in Physical Therapy, and is now doing a residency at Miami. On this episode he explains:Why getting out of your silo in the human performance space is key to optimize player/client outcomesHow to implement a neutral mindset like the highest performers How to manage the nervous system for everybody from NBA MVP's to desk jockeysHow to maximize your recovery by training in some form every single dayThe misconception of over-training, when in reality it is often under-preparedness ------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Kurtis RayfieldFuture

On this episode we are joined by somebody who always lives life to the fullest, Miles Stevens. Miles is a Performance Manager at Future, and he actually started the Nutrition Team upon coming here. He has a Masters in Exercise and Nutrition Science, worked for the Yankees, has impressive background blah blah... what you NEED to know is this dude has UNLOCKED how to dominate his morning and automate his health and fitness in order to maximize his decision making and willpower throughout the day. He is here to show you how to do the same🔥That's not enough to fire you up? He also shares:How asking 'why' repeatedly like a little kid helps you understand your motives and drives lifestyle changeHow to live life from a regret-minimization standpointHow to reframe professional networking and utilize job shadowing to jump levelsHow to optimize your nutrition in order to improve energy and maximize other aspects of healthMost importantly, Miles shares the importance of his favorite quote, 'Everything in Moderation'------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Miles StevensFuture

On this episode we welcome in an incredible leader, Bridget Hughes. Bridget is a Performance Manager at Future, and is an innovator in that she was actually one of the first coaches to work remote. Being one of the first 10 coaches at Future, she was ultimately a case study that opened the doors of opportunity for coaches to follow.Bridget shares her keys to leadership; meeting people where they are at and speaking their language, building relationships to allow for direct honesty, and allowing space to fail, learn and be creative as there is no one path to a successful outcome.She also shares her mindset of deliberately doing something every day that scares her, and shifting from the thought process of 'why me' to 'why NOT me' when presented with feelings of imposter syndrome.Action: Do something today that forces you outside your comfort zone!------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Bridget HughesFuture

On this episode, TFHP welcomes in Adam Harrington. Adam has an impressive history in pro basketball, both as a player and a coach. He played for 8 years between the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, in the G league and in a variety of countries including China, Spain, and France. He later became a shooting coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and most recently the Director of Player Development for the Brooklyn Nets. However, all of these accolades pale in comparison to how extraordinary of a human being he is. He embodies family over everything and is constantly looking to serve others and the community, evidenced by founding the JEHH Memorial Fund, which assists families, individuals and organizations to help children achieve and succeed.Adam shares that in order to be in the NBA, or at the top of your game in any realm for a long time, you have to be able to bring out the greatness in others. By being curious, setting strong foundations, and honoring every moment he has been able to catapult his own career, and impact countless lives.Out of family tragedy, Adam was able to not only honor his sister Jill’s legacy, but educate, empower, and encourage people across the entire globe to chase their dreams.For more information on the JEHH Memorial Fund, please visit this link ------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Adam HarringtonFuture

We are joined by the one, the only, Matt Fleekop. Matt is a performance Coach at Future, who has coached some of the highest profile clients. If you follow Oliver Hudson on Instagram, you may better know him as Matty Boom Boom. You also may have seen him recently on USA Today. His face is everywhere, and for good reason, because he has really helped revolutionize the client experience at Future. Matt explains how to build self-confidence through habits, how we control the meaning we take from experiences in life, and how curiosity is the unlock to relationships and success.Growth is greater than winning - better to lose than stay the same Energy is contagious - our environment will respond to the energy we exude Curiosity is essential - always more to learn and more opportunity to developWe all have routines - structured routines or disorganizationStimulus vs reaction - the meaning we take and control we haveListen, learn, grow, stay curious!------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Matt FleekopFuture

On this episode we welcome in Emma Lindsay. Emma is our performance coach recruiter at Future, and her story has a lot of  common threads to things you’ve heard on this show before - working relentlessly to create a role for herself, adopting the yes, and mentality, and driving the company forward. But one topic we really get into on this episode is women’s empowerment and her perspective on the topic, being a powerhouse female in a changing fitness industry.You can be bold, you can be yourself, you can be a badass, and you can have it allThe Roger Bannister Effect and the Trojan horse of women in the fitness industryFuture is creating a new opportunity for females in the fitness industryDon’t fill a quota, break the mold!Many thought-provoking and actionable take-aways from this one, enjoy!------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Emma LindsayFuture

Jason Pryor is a former Olympic Fencer, current coach at Future, and an incredible human being who is using his platform to shape the next generation of athletes. A quick google search will show you all his incredible accolades in fencing; winning gold at the USA National Championships, medaling multiple times in the Pan-America games, and ultimately making the USA olympic team in 2016. This google search will also show him dancing in his competitors’ faces on the fencing strip during a bunch of high level competitions including the Rio Olympics.In this episode, Jason shares how to focus on process over results to have maximum success in sport and professional endeavors. He gets into the untold truth of what the journey is really like becoming an olympian, competing at the highest level, and speaks to the mental challenges retiring from a lifelong sport that he sacrificed everything for. Too many powerful highlights to summarize in this one, you'll just have to listen! ------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Jason PryorFuture

Jon Suh is a trail blazer Coach at Future; both from a client sustainability standpoint, as well as being an innovative coach in the E-sports industry, but the story starts before that. Had Jon not pioneered within his own family, the story never gets written. In the beginning, most who work with start-ups face doubts and skepticism from friends and family, Jon faced the same doubt but with strong cultural implications as well.Jon brings incredible honestly and vulnerability to the show, sharing the difficulties with pushing against the grain, receiving criticism, and trying to keep the loudest voice in his head, his own. There is a ton to unpack from this episode, and a lot to learn from and reflect on through Jon's journey, but some highlights:Find the easiest way to take the most challenging roadRelationship building in a virtual worldUtilizing efficiency and chunking to achieve balanceBe the last one standingTrailblazing with hope of being in a bookLife's hard, why not have funBuckle up, and enjoy!------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Jon SuhFuture

Luke Kenline has a Masters in Human Performance, an impressive background in Strength & Conditioning, and had a pre-determined path in front of him that was very 'good.' He risked it all to take a chance on the unknown in pursuit of 'great' and in doing so, wrote his own script. Upon coming to Future, Luke started out as a coach but built his professional capital and skillset to the point he is now Managing Central Operations to our Performance Team.In talking with Luke, willingness to learn is at the forefront; both from a skill development standpoint, as well as learning from every interaction and every person we meet. The latter, of course, requires an open mind and also an ability to determine which advice to trust from which people in your life. Listen for:The actual way to build professional capitalThe art of learningUnlocking the power of relationshipsBeing where your feet areEnjoy!

“The greatest fear of modern times is we fear what other people think”Corrina Nickerson is the Performance Strategy Manager at Future, and on this episode she leverages her leadership skills, strong EQ, and sports psychology background to put on an absolute clinic on human psychology!Corrina overcame mental performance barriers early in her swimming career, and used what she learned to not only propel her athletic performance, but to jumpstart her professional career of helping others do the same. She shares strategies to show up as your authentic self every day, have a willingness to learn, and ultimately grow immensely as a person.Uncovering Imposter SyndromeThe truth about VulnerabilityManaging Social Media and Others OpinionsHow to be Relentlessly YourselfCome ready to learn for this one!------------------------Hosts: Bradley Baker & Josh BonhotalGuest: Corrina NickersonFuture