O'Connell fresh off a Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks is a Glacier Graduate and Montana Legend.

He's one of 5 players from the Flathead Valley to make it to the NFL.

Hear his journey now!

Krystal was an All-American Setter at UCLA.

She's currently resides in the Flathead Valley, coaching Volleyball Setters to be confident and consistent in their game.

In today's episode we talk about what it really takes to develop at a high level, both physically and mentally.

Josie is the Head Athletic Trainer at Whitefish High School.

Josie was a start athlete at Columbia Falls, playing multiple sports. She went on to play Soccer for the Universtiy of Montana and now is back home in the Valley.

From his website: Curtis Jackson is a world-class performance coach, Author of Strength Training for Volleyball and the founder and co-owner of Jackson Strength and Performance, where he has spent the last twenty-plus years helping athletes reach the highest levels of physical and mental performance. Over his career, Curtis has trained hundreds of youth, collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes across a wide range of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, sand and indoor volleyball, martial arts, track and field, and more.

He is especially passionate about teaching youth athletes, helping them understand the importance of caring for their physical and mental health, and showing them that there is always time to train when priorities are aligned.

Above all, Curtis believes that consistent effort leads to extraordinary results. Known for his humility, authenticity, and relentless dedication to growth, he has earned his place as one of the most respected performance coaches in the field.

Austin and I talk about everything from his playing career to him moving to the Flathead Valley and his thoughts on athletics in the area.

In today's segment I highlight Coach Henderson and his story.

From Fergus County to the Flathead Valley.

• Star athlete at Whitefish High School (basketball & football)

• Starting guard on the 1970 Whitefish Bulldogs basketball team that won the state championship

• Earned All-State honors in both basketball and football in high school

• Played college baseball (shortstop at Mesa Community College; second base at Gonzaga University)

• Recognized among the Outstanding College Athletes of America

• Nearly 20 years coaching basketball at Whitefish High School

• Led Whitefish basketball to 16 state tournament appearances

• Compiled 326 wins (and 123 losses) over 20 seasons coaching basketball at Whitefish High School.

• Coached the Whitefish team to the 1990–91 state basketball championship

• Instrumental in founding and building the regional baseball program Glacier Twins — positively impacting young athletes and community sports in the Flathead Valley

• As coach of Glacier Twins, he amassed a 542–286 record.