Beyond The Game More Stories

About Beyond The Game More Stories

Beyond The Game More Stories is not a sports podcast. It’s about preparing for life and the role sports plays for many of us. Athlete out not, everyone has worn a jersey - a job title, a relationship, etc. This shows highlights those universal moments. The stories are real. No scripted inspirations, just honest conversation from real people about failure, growth and purpose. People trust what feels real and this shows earns that trust. Turning sports into life lessons it reminds us, you’re not broken for struggling, you’re not far behind for starting over and you’re not alone in the process.

Publisher

Duane Lightfoot Jr

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 34 | Featuring Ronald Nored (Head Coach Butler University)

   Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Ronald Nored (Head's Men’s Basketball Coach at Butler University) In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sitdown with Ronald Nored—former Butler University basketball player, longtime coach, NBA coaching veteran, and now the head coach of Butler Basketball. As a player at Butler, Ronald was part of one of the most memorable stretches in college basketball history, helping lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back NCAA National Championship games in 2010 and 2011. Known for his leadership, toughness, defense, and willingness to embrace his role, Ronald became part of a Butler program that showed the country what couldhappen when belief, preparation, and unselfishness came together. His journey after playing took him into coaching, eventually leading to opportunities at both the collegiate and professionallevels, including years working in the NBA. Now, his journey has come full circle as he returns to Butler with the opportunity to lead the program he once represented as a player. But this conversation goes far beyond wins, losses, Final Fours, and basketball. We talk about: • The person Ronald was when he first arrived at Butler versus the person he became• Learning to embrace a role and understanding that your value isn't always measured by scoring• The belief inside the Butler locker room during the historic 2010 and 2011 NCAA Tournament runs• Going from being an underdog to dealing with expectations after reaching the National Championship game• What those back-to-back championship runs taught him about preparation, confidence, leadership, and believing before everyone else does• The Butler culture and what made those teams special beyond talent• Making the transition from player to coach• Learning how to lead different personalities and generations of athletes• His journey through professional basketball and what coaching in the NBA taught him about the game and success• Handling pressure, expectations, setbacks, and uncertainty• Returning to Butler and what it means to come back to a place that played such an important role in his own development• The difference between 18-year-old Ronald Nored walking onto Butler's campus and Coach Nored now leading the program• How sports can prepare us for opportunities and responsibilities we never imagined when the journey began Ronald's story is a reminder that sometimes successisn't about where the journey takes you—it's about who you become along the way and what you're prepared to give back when the journey brings you home. If you enjoyed this conversation, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to Beyond The Game More Stories, and SHARE this episode with aplayer, coach, parent, Butler fan, or anyone who understands that the greatest lessons from sports often extend far beyond the court. COMMENT BELOW: What is the most important quality a great coach or leader can give their players? Follow Beyond The Game More Stories for more conversations about sports, leadership, adversity, identity, personal growth,and the lessons we carry with us long after the final whistle. #BeyondTheGameMoreStories #RonaldNored #ButlerBasketball #ButlerUniversity#ButlerBulldogs #CollegeBasketball #NCAABasketball #FinalFour #MarchMadness#NBA #BasketballCoach #Coaching #Leadership #ButlerWay #PlayerDevelopment#BasketballLife #LifeLessons #StudentAthlete #MentalToughness #BeyondTheGame

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   19 Oct 2026

   Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 33 | Featuring Fasyal Shafaat (All-American Football Player and Reality TV Star)

   Beyond The Game MoreStories | Featuring Fasyal Shafaat (All-American Football Player and Reality TV Star) In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with former college football player and reality television star Faysal “Fessy” Shafaat to talk about his journey from chasing the dream of playing professional football to competing in front of millions of viewers on reality television. Athletics helped build Faysal’s competitive foundation, but when football didn’t take him where he once dreamed it would, he had to figure out what came next. That next chapter eventually led him outside of his comfort zone and into opportunities including American Ninja Warrior, American Gladiators, SlamBall, Big Brother, and MTV’s The Challenge. Throughout our conversation, Faysal opens up about competition, confidence, failure, pressure, fear, identity, and learning how to bet on yourself when life takes you somewhere you never planned to go. We talk about: • Growing up as an athlete and developing his competitive mindset • His college football career and the dream of playing professionally • Accepting when one dream ends and being willing to pursue another • Separating your identity from the sport you play • Stepping outside of your comfort zone and saying yes to unexpected opportunities • Transitioning from competing in football stadiums to competing with millions of people watching on television • Learning to focus on the task in front of you despite outside pressure • Competing on Big Brother and navigating relationships, strategy, trust, and adversity • How athletic experiences prepared him for reality television—and where athleticism wasn’t enough • Facing fears during daily challenges and elimination rounds on The Challenge • Mentally preparing when everything is on the line and there is nobody else to rely on • Pushing through exhaustion during a Challenge final when your body and mind are telling you to stop • His experience playing SlamBall and the confidence required to try something completely different • Dealing with being underestimated versus carrying the expectations that come with being considered a favorite • Learning from failure, setbacks, losses, and public criticism • The difference between physical strength and mental toughness • Understanding when to keep fighting for a dream and when to have the courage to chase a new one • How sports prepared Faysal for opportunities that had nothing to do with football • The person he has become through every chapter of the journey Faysal’s story is a reminder that sometimes the dream you spend years chasing is preparing you for an opportunity you never knew existed. The game may end, but the lessons don’t. If you enjoyed this conversation, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to Beyond The Game More Stories, and SHARE this episode with someone who may be struggling with what comes next after one chapter of their life ends. COMMENT BELOW: What has been the biggest unexpected opportunity in your life? Follow Beyond The Game More Stories for more conversations about sports, life, adversity, identity, leadership, and the lessons we carry with us long after the competition ends. Everyone has a story someone needs to hear. #BeyondTheGameMoreStories #FaysalShafaat #FessyShafaat #TheChallenge #BigBrother #RealityTV #CollegeFootball #SlamBall #AmericanNinjaWarrior #AthleteMindset #MentalToughness #LifeAfterSports #LifeLessons #Competition #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #PersonalGrowth #AthleteLife #BeyondTheGame

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   12 Oct 2026

   Beyond The Game More Stories | Episode 32 | Featuring Shaun Collins (Former College Athlete | Current High School Coach in California)

   Beyond The Game More Stories | Featuring Shaun Collins (Former College Athlete | Current High School Coach in California) In this episode of Beyond The Game More Stories, we sit down with former college basketball player and current basketball coach Shaun Collins to talk about his journey from player to coach and trainer, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Growing up as the youngest of three siblings, Shaun learned about competition long before he stepped onto a college basketball court. Competing against his older siblings helped shape his toughness, confidence, competitive spirit, and desire to continue improving. Today, Shaun is coaching basketball in Dublin, California, while also helping develop young athletes through The Shooter's Lab Training. His work goes beyond teaching players how to shoot a basketball. It is about developing confidence, discipline, accountability, work ethic, and an understanding of what it takes to improve. In this conversation, we discuss: • Growing up as the youngest of three siblings and how competing with them shaped him • How sibling competition prepared him for challenges later in life • His journey as a basketball player and the lessons he learned from the game • The transition from being a player to becoming a coach • How his experiences as a player influence the way he develops athletes today • Understanding that player development is a process and improvement takes time • The difference between simply working out and training with purpose • Building confidence in young athletes • Teaching accountability, discipline, consistency, and work ethic • Why players have to become comfortable being uncomfortable • Helping young athletes understand that success requires more than talent • The creation and purpose behind The Shooter's Lab Training • The responsibility coaches and trainers have when working with young athletes • Learning from failure, adversity, and moments when things don't go as planned • How basketball can prepare young people for challenges far beyond the court • The life lessons Shaun hopes athletes remember long after their playing careers are over Shaun's story is another reminder that sometimes the greatest things sports give us have nothing to do with the final score. If you enjoyed this conversation, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to Beyond The Game More Stories, and SHARE this episode with an athlete, parent, coach, trainer, or someone who believes in using sports to prepare young people for life. #BeyondTheGameMoreStories #ShaunCollins #ShootersLabTraining #BasketballTraining #BasketballCoach #YouthBasketball #PlayerDevelopment #BasketballTrainer #BasketballLife #YouthSports #LifeLessons #Coaching #Mentorship #AthleteDevelopment #BasketballSkills #StudentAthlete #WorkEthic #Leadership #BeyondTheGame

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