Episodes: 170
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
jdsrjr@gmail.com
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Jeff Durr - Host of RU Strong, a podcast focused on the resilience, perseverance, mental and physical challenges, and post-sports transitions experienced by college athletes.
Kota Umeda - Professional Soccer, Athlete Identity, Depression, Resilience, Faith, Leadership, And Mental Wellness.
Charlie Ruiz - Athletic Achievement, Overlooked Talent, Identity After Sports, Leadership, Communication, And Relationship-building.
Jen Fry - Career Reinvention, Difficult Conversations, Conflict, Advocacy, Relationships, And Life Beyond Sports.
Tracy Slusser - Learning Challenges, Coaching, Championship Culture, Leadership Development, Confidence, And Burnout Prevention.
Thomas Roe - Career-ending Injury, Identity, Adversity, Sports Performance, Rehabilitation, Character, And Preparing Athletes For Life Beyond Sports.
Be Ready When Your Moment Comes - Jason Kaul - Episode 170
October 11, 2026
What happens when you do everything you can to reach a goal and the outcome still doesn’t come?Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast! Today’s guest is Jason Kaul, a former Stanford University football player whose journey offers powerful lessons in preparation, perseverance, and finding purpose beyond the game.Originally from Ham Lake, Minnesota, Jason was a three-sport athlete and team captain before joining Stanford as a preferred walk-on. He arrived determined to earn an athletic scholarsh...
More Than Lacrosse - Kelsey Walker - Episode 169
October 04, 2026
Today’s guest is Kelsey Walker, a former Rutgers University Division I lacrosse player whose story is about much more than what happened on the field.Growing up in Rumson, New Jersey, Kelsey was a standout two-sport athlete at Rumson-Fair Haven. She was a four-year varsity lacrosse player, team captain, All-Shore selection and two-time Shore Conference Champion before earning the opportunity to continue her lacrosse career at Rutgers University.But when Kelsey arrived at Rutgers, her journey ...
When The Game Ends - Mitch Lyons - Episode 168
October 03, 2026
Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast! Today’s guest is Mitch Lyons, a former NFL tight end whose journey shows what it takes to keep moving forward when life changes your game plan.Growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mitch knew his family didn’t have a lot of money, and earning an athletic scholarship became his path to a college education. That determination took him to Michigan State, where he became a four-year letterman, team captain, and All-Big Ten honoree before being drafted by the...
The Shooter's Corner Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Resilient Souls · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for RU STRONG: jdsrjr@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates RU STRONG reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
RU STRONG typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Former college or professional athletes, coaches, sports performance professionals, mental-health advocates, leadership coaches, authors, speakers, and founders with credible experience in resilience, athlete identity, leadership, or life after sports. Common among recent guests: College or professional athletic careers; Coaching or sports performance leadership; Founding a relevant company or organization. Recent guests include Kota Umeda, Charlie Ruiz, and Jen Fry.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover Athlete Transition, Sports, Resilience, Mental Health, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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