Episode – HUSTLE AND PRO

Behind the Scenes from the FC Dallas Booth

In Episode 196 we revisit our bearded friend from Episode 158, Chris Buccambuso. This time we have behind-the-scenes access at Toyota Stadium during Star Wars Night at FC Dallas. Watch (don’t just listen!) Chris and the crew as they run in-stadium PA (Public Address), music, and video boards. Resources: Chris Read more…

By hustleandpro, 5 daysOctober 17, 2024 ago

FC Dallas Midfielder Nolan Norris and His Journey as a Homegrown Since Age 12

In Hustle and Pro episode 195, FC Dallas homegrown Nolan Norris talks about his time in the FCD Academy, with North Texas Soccer Club, on the FCD first team in Frisco, and the US Men’s U19 and U20 National teams. Nolan Norris Bio: https://www.fcdallas.com/players/nolan-norris/ | IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolancnorris/ FC Dallas Website: Read more…

By hustleandpro, 1 monthSeptember 15, 2024 ago

Talking Court to Career with Frisco’s Sports Insider Chuck Brakes

Episode 194: I’ve been wanting to sit down with Chuck on an episode of Hustle and Pro for years. We finally made it happen after we’ve been working together at Visit Frisco for well over a year now. You can tell, we have fun. Get to know Chuck Brakes – Read more…

By hustleandpro, 2 monthsAugust 19, 2024 ago

UCLA to Frisco, TX: RHP Ryan Garcia

Hustle and Pro – Episode 193 – RoughRiders pitcher Ryan Garcia talks to Kelly about his time at UCLA, getting drafted into the Rangers organization, and his time pitching with the Frisco RoughRiders. Resources: Frisco RoughRiders: Website Ryan Garcia: Bio | IG @ryan_garcia__ UCLA Baseball: Website

By hustleandpro, 3 monthsAugust 4, 2024 ago

Patience and Mindset from Golf State Champ Tarini Bhoga

Episode 192 – Tarini Bhoga won the 5A girls state championship in 2024, her senior year. And, she’s headed to play at UT Arlington in August. In this episode we learn a little about this dual sport athlete, her mindset, and her future. Resources: Centennial High School Athletics: https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/athletics/homeUT Arlington Read more…

By hustleandpro, 3 monthsJuly 22, 2024 ago

Texas Monthly Reporting on Decades of Discomfort in Girls Basketball

Episode 191 – This episode is tough. It uncovers the pain of teenage girls and their experience with their basketball coach reaching back to the 1990s. We read through the March 2024 Texas Monthly article “A Coach Pleaded Guilty to Charges Related to Sexually Harassing Athletes—Yet He’s Still Working With Read more…

By hustleandpro, 4 monthsJune 30, 2024 ago

Words from The Wall: Antonio Carrera

Episode 190 – Antonio Carrera will tell you it’s faith, family, and soccer, in that order. He leads with love and gives his all on the field. From being the 33rd homegrown for FC Dallas and growing up through the system starting at age 10, to getting a lot of Read more…

By hustleandpro, 4 monthsJune 14, 2024 ago

Lexi Thomas: Christian Athlete to the Core

Meet Legacy Christian Academy multi-sport athlete (and then some) Lexi Thomas. She’s about to graduate high school and head west to Pepperdine. Learn about how this grounded-in-faith student athlete centers herself in this episode of Hustle and Pro. Resources: Lexi on IG: @lexithomas_5 Legacy Christian Academy: https://www.legacyca.com Pepperdine University: https://www.pepperdine.edu Read more…

By hustleandpro, 6 monthsApril 19, 2024 ago

Kellen Strahm and Crew on Riders ’24 Season

It’s time for the 2024 Frisco RoughRiders season baby! I’m ready, and I got to steal a few minutes with Outfielder Kellen Strahm to see what we can look forward to this season. Plus, we get some bonus footage hearing about Riders Field renos from Zach Bigley, a little about Read more…

By hustleandpro, 7 monthsApril 9, 2024 ago

Jamie Lovegrove: Dallas Sidekicks and Coaching

Episode 187 – Jamie Lovegrove’s soccer story is from Crawley, England and includes professional soccer, junior college, and now 150 goals with the Dallas Sidekicks. Join us as we sit down with Jamie to hear about Tatu’s influence on him, his brother’s pull that brought him to the U.S., a Read more…

By hustleandpro, 7 monthsMarch 18, 2024 ago