What happens when you spend 24 years coaching college basketball, win championships, develop NBA stars, and then transition to business?

Tim Kaine lived that journey. As a college basketball coach at Murray State, Tim coached NBA star Ja Morant, won four OVC regular season championships, three tournament titles, and two NCAA tournament games. He served as Chief of Staff and Assistant Coach at LSU, bringing championship culture to one of the SEC's premier programs.

But Tim's story starts even earlier. As a two-sport college athlete, Tim played basketball at UT-Martin and soccer at Winthrop University, earning Tennessee State Player of the Year honors and High School All-American recognition in soccer. He knows what it takes to compete at the highest level — and he knows what it takes to lead.

After 24 years of coaching, Tim transitioned into business development at MMR, focused on building relationships and supporting the company's growth in electrical and instrumentation services. He brings a competitive, team-first mindset to every opportunity, proving that the skills that win championships also build successful careers.

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Tim unpacks:

• The biggest lie culture sold coaches and athletes about life after sports
• What it was like coaching Ja Morant and building championship teams
• How to translate coaching and leadership skills into business success
• The transition from 24 years of coaching to business development
• What coaches and athletes need to know about building careers beyond the game

Whether you're a coach navigating transition, an athlete wondering what's next, or a business professional who values leadership — this conversation is for you.

This isn't motivation. This is a movement.

Connect with Tim: LinkedIn: Tim Kaine Company: MMR

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ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

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What if your job as an athletic director, coach, or leader wasn't about winning games — it was about transforming people?

John Woods lives that reality every day. As Athletic Director at Libertyville High School, John oversees one of the largest athletic departments in Illinois — 31 varsity sports, 93 teams, and a $1.1 million budget. But those numbers don't define his work.

For more than two decades, John's mission has been simple and unwavering: to inspire, influence, educate, and empower others to become the best they are capable of becoming.

In 2018, John founded Wildcats Will, a mental performance and leadership development academy that teaches student-athletes how to lead themselves, respond to adversity, think neutrally, compete with resilience, and strengthen the habits of championship performers. In 2025, the program expanded beyond Illinois with a community-wide implementation at Flushing High School in Michigan.

John authored and continues to chair LTC 727 (Leadership Training Course), the national course on building, cultivating, and sustaining championship culture. He has taught the course across the country, presented at the National Athletic Directors Conference, and dedicated over 20 years of service to the Illinois Athletic Directors Association as President, Treasurer, and Hall of Fame Chair.

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, John exposes the biggest lie culture sold athletic directors and coaches, breaks down why culture is the single greatest competitive advantage in sports, and shares what it really takes to build championship systems that transform people — not just win games.

John's belief is simple: The true measure of an athletic director is not how many games were won, but how many people were changed.

This isn't motivation. This is a movement.

Connect with John: School: Libertyville High School Program: Wildcats Will Course: LTC 727 (Leadership Training Course)

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ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.

Davide Igono played for the West Virginia University Mountaineers and was part of their 2006 Sugar Bowl winning team. He went on to play professional football. And then he made the transition that so many athletes struggle with — building a career and financial future beyond the game.

Today, Davide is an entrepreneur with 8 years of experience in financial services, helping athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals understand money, build wealth, and create financial freedom.

His secret? The same skills that made him successful in sports — discipline, work ethic, resilience, strategic thinking — are the skills that build successful businesses.

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Davide unpacks:

• The biggest lie culture sold athletes about money and life after sports
• How to leverage the skills you learned in sports for business success
• What athletes need to know about wealth building and financial freedom
• The reality of transitioning from playing professionally to entrepreneurship
• Why financial literacy matters more than ever for athletes
• Advice for athletes, entrepreneurs, and young professionals navigating money

Whether you're an athlete preparing for life after sports, an entrepreneur building your business, or a professional who wants to understand money and build wealth — this conversation will challenge how you think about the transition from sports to success beyond the game.

This isn't motivation. This is a movement.

Connect with David: X (Twitter): @undervalu LinkedIn: Davide Igono

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ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.

Brian DiNapoli has spent over 30 years in public service, community engagement, and youth development. And he saw a gap no one was filling.

Student-athletes are facing unprecedented pressure — NIL deals, social media visibility, mental health challenges, substance use risks — and most don't have the resources or support to navigate it safely.

So Brian built NIL Insight — a platform providing student-athletes and parents with resources on mental health, drug and alcohol prevention, and navigating NIL opportunities with confidence and clarity.

His tagline says it all: "The Roads Are Out There, We Must Build The Bridges."

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Brian breaks down the biggest lie culture sold student-athletes about handling pressure, why mental health and substance prevention can't be ignored in the NIL era, how to help young athletes make healthy choices on and off the field, and what parents and coaches need to know to support athlete well-being.

Whether you're a student-athlete navigating NIL pressure, a parent trying to protect your kid, or a coach building a culture of well-being — this conversation will challenge how you think about athlete development beyond the field.

This isn't motivation. This is a movement.

Connect with Brian: Instagram: @nilinsight X (Twitter): @nilinsight Website: NILInsight.com

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ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.

College athletes are signing NIL contracts they don't fully understand. And it's costing them.

Max Rusakov and Calum Kuhn saw the problem and built the solution: RevU — an AI contract-intelligence platform that empowers college athletes to do NIL with confidence.

Max, a recent SMU graduate with a background in finance and management, leads operations and partnerships at RevU. Calum, the CTO and Solutions Engineer at Coralogix (formerly Splunk), brings cutting-edge AI expertise to transform how athletes understand and manage their NIL contracts.

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, Max and Calum break down the biggest lie the NIL industry sold college athletes, why most athletes don't understand what they're signing, how AI is transforming contract management, and the red flags athletes, families, and athletic directors need to watch for.

Whether you're a college athlete navigating NIL deals, a parent trying to protect your kid, or an athletic director building resources for your program—this conversation will challenge how you think about NIL contracts and athlete protection.

This isn't motivation. This is a movement.

Connect with Max & Calum: Company: RevU

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ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.

From competing at the highest level in the Big 12 conference to building nationally ranked position groups, Dustin Sobieraj knows what it takes to transform programs and develop elite athletes.

As a former Kansas State University player, Dustin learned early what it means to compete against the best. Now, with 14 years of experience in athletics and 5 years in performance training, he's pouring that knowledge into the next generation through Law 1 Fitness & Training.

Dustin's track record speaks for itself: 4 program turnarounds, 2 nationally ranked position groups, and 1 top 10 in the state ranked position group. He holds 5 certifications including personal training, performance enhancement, nutrition, weight loss management, and ACEP for coaching athletics.

But Dustin's not just building better athletes—he's building better people.

In this raw conversation on The Standard Podcast™, Dustin unpacks:

• The biggest lie culture sold athletes about performance and training
• What it really takes to build program turnarounds from the inside out
• How to compete at the highest level with discipline and integrity
• The character crisis happening in youth sports and how to fix it
• The one truth every young athlete and coach needs to hear

Whether you're an athlete looking to level up your game, a parent investing in your kid's development, or a coach building a winning program, this episode will challenge how you think about performance, training, and what it means to compete with excellence.

This isn't motivation. This is a movement.

Connect with Dustin: Instagram: @law1fit | Twitter/X: @Coachsobe | Facebook: Law 1 Fitness & Training

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BOOK ERIN TO SPEAK: Looking for a speaker who challenges comfort and calls out truth? Erin is available for team workshops, parent seminars, and leadership events. 📩 erin@erinsarles.com

ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.

Kaylon (KJ) Peoples brings the discipline and competitive mindset from his All-Conference wide receiver career into the world of financial services.

Today, he works with Global Financial Impact (GFI), coaching athletes, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on how to protect, grow, and transfer wealth. His mission is simple: turning income into impact.

The problem? Too many athletes earn well but don't have the systems in place to protect it. Too many young professionals make great money but don't understand how to build lasting wealth.

KJ helps people set up smart structures (LLCs, S-Corps, Trusts), reduce taxes legally through advanced planning, and build wealth strategies that last (IUL, retirement plans, business planning).

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, we dive into:

• The biggest lie culture sold athletes about money and wealth
• Why earning well doesn't equal building wealth
• How to set up smart structures to protect your income
• What athletes need to know about NIL deals, taxes, and legacy planning
• How discipline from athletics translates to financial success

Through GFI, KJ has access to an advanced planning division — a team of specialists who handle complex cases like high-income earners, NIL deals, trusts, and legacy planning. That means whether you're just starting or already established, KJ can connect you to resources usually reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

At the end of the day, KJ partners with driven, coachable people who want to change their financial story — not just make money, but multiply it, protect it, and pass it on.

This is raw. This is real. This is the truth athletes and professionals need to hear.

Connect with KJ: LinkedIn: Kaylon (KJ) Peoples Company: Global Financial Impact (GFI)

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CONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: blueprintbluechip.com 📸 Instagram: @blueprintbluechip 💼 LinkedIn: Erin Sarles 📧 Email: erin@erinsarles.com

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BOOK ERIN TO SPEAK: Looking for a speaker who challenges comfort and calls out truth? Erin is available for team workshops, parent seminars, and leadership events. 📩 erin@erinsarles.com

ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.

Gini Grimsley is changing how athletes train.

As Executive Director of Programming for Pain-Free Performance, Gini has spent nearly two decades creating cutting-edge, results-driven programming that helps athletes move better, perform stronger, and build bodies that last.

A former women's basketball player at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, Gini understands the athlete's journey from the inside. She knows what it's like to push your body to the limit. And she knows what happens when training methods break athletes down instead of building them up.

That's why she's dedicated her career to one mission: helping athletes train smarter, not just harder.

In this episode of The Standard Podcast™, we dive into:

• The biggest lie the fitness industry sold athletes about training
• What "pain-free performance" actually means (and why it matters)
• How to build sustainable strength that doesn't break you down
• Why most athletes are using outdated training methods
• What coaches and trainers need to know about longevity
• How to create programming that gets results without injuries
• The truth every athlete and fitness professional needs to hear

Gini's approach is simple: performance matters, but so does longevity. You can't build a championship career on a broken body. You can't compete at your best when you're managing chronic pain. And you can't achieve your potential if your training methods are working against you.

This is raw. This is real. This is the truth athletes, coaches, and trainers need to hear.

Connect with Gini: Social Media: @gdotgperiod (Instagram, Twitter, all platforms) Company: Pain-Free Performance

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CONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: blueprintbluechip.com 📸 Instagram: @blueprintbluechip 💼 LinkedIn: Erin Sarles 📧 Email: erin@erinsarles.com

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SUPPORT THE SHOW:

• Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
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BOOK ERIN TO SPEAK: Looking for a speaker who challenges comfort and calls out truth? Erin is available for team workshops, parent seminars, and leadership events. 📩 erin@erinsarles.com

ABOUT THE STANDARD PODCAST™: This isn't motivation. This is a movement. Hosted by Erin Sarles and Thomas Roe, co-founders of Blueprint to Bluechip™, The Standard Podcast™ calls out the lies culture sold athletes and raises a new standard in sports, leadership, and life. We bring raw, truth-packed 20-25 minute conversations about identity, discipline, and legacy that goes beyond the scoreboard.

New episodes drop every Monday.

Raise the bar. Rebuild the culture. Become the standard.