1 Jul 2026
The New Wave Standard: Building Champions. Building Coaches. Building the Future. | NWC EP. 24
New Wave Performance is entering a new era.John opens Episode 24 by celebrating the incredible accomplishments of New Wave athletes, including national champion Cyrus Courtney, and shares what these victories say about the work being done every day inside the facility.From there, John provides exciting updates on the future of New Wave Performance, including hiring the company's first employee, installing new turf, expanding the athlete experience, and continuing to raise the standard for everyone who walks through the doors.You'll also hear John's blueprint for helping athletes get recruited and play at the next level, emphasizing that recruiting isn't just about talent—it's about preparation, consistency, and doing the fundamentals better than everyone else.In the second half of the episode, John sits down with New Wave's newest coach, Ishara "Ish" Kalolero. Together they discuss why Ish earned the position over candidates with more experience on paper, what he's learned during his first six weeks coaching athletes, and why culture, character, and a willingness to learn matter just as much as a résumé.The conversation wraps up by discussing New Wave's NFL FLAG Football League sponsorship, the importance of mastering the fundamentals, and an exciting new partnership with Jimmy John's that's helping fuel the next generation of athletes.After a short break (6 months), New Wave Certified is back—and so is New Wave Performance. Bigger. Better. And just getting started. This episode is all about elevation — physically, mentally, and in the community. Tap in. Level up. And be great!FOLLOW COACH ISH HERE:https://www.instagram.com/__justish/ (https://www.instagram.com/__justish/)OTHER CONTENT MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:https://youtu.be/RgYwH-iLfCs (https://youtu.be/RgYwH-iLfCs)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBIO8YnYclQ&t=663s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBIO8YnYclQ&t=663s)https://youtu.be/n63FTrqfoyI (https://youtu.be/n63FTrqfoyI)
https://youtu.be/_2hPIbVQIIQ?si=bQiL_Nf_2ZZMBRj9 (https://youtu.be/_2hPIbVQIIQ?si=bQiL_Nf_2ZZMBRj9)WANT TO TRAIN AT NEW WAVE PERFORMANCE CONTACT US HERE:https://www.newwaveperformance.com/contact (https://www.newwaveperformance.com/contact)WANT TO COME ON THE PODCAST EMAIL DARSHAUN HERE: darshaunsmith@dsmithproductions.com (darshaunsmith@dsmithproductions.com)WANT TO REACH OUT TO JOHN PERSONALLY OR GIVE TO THE WAVE OF OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION EMAIL JOHN HERE:johnlarkin@newwaveperformance.com (johnlarkin@newwaveperformance.com)GET MERCH HERE:https://www.newwaveperformance.com/shop (https://www.newwaveperformance.com/shop)SOCIALS:TikTok - @new.wave.performance https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.performance (https://www.tiktok.com/@new.wave.performance)Instagram - @new.wave.performance https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.performance/ (https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.performance/)Twitter / X - @WavePerformance https://x.com/NewWavePerform (https://x.com/NewWavePerform)Facebook - New Wave Performance https://www.facebook.com/new.wave.performance1/ (https://www.facebook.com/new.wave.performance1/)Do the little things — every day — and the big plays follow.New Wave PerformanceMoving you forward. Redefining performance.📍 Cedar Rapids, IA | #NewWaveCertified🔔 Subscribe for more athlete vlogs, and sports performance content.TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 WELCOME BACK TO NEW WAVE CERTIFIED
0:42 CYRUS COURTNEY NATION CHAMPIONSHIP STORY
2:55 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ARE PUTTING IN WORK!!
3:56 NEW WAVE GO SOME NEW TURFF
6:15 WHY DOES HOW YOU FUEL UP POST WORKOUT MATTER SO MUCH?
8:09 HOW HAS GETTING RECRUITED CHANGED IN 2026?
10:10 NEW COACH AT NEW WAVE BROUGHT NEW INSIGHTS
13:26 MEET COACH ISH, NEW WAVE'S FIRST TRAINING STAFF HIRE!
14:55 HOW DID IT FEEL TO GET THE JOB AT NEW WAVE?
17:04 HOW MUCH HAVE YOU GROW AS A CAOACH IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS?
18:03 HOW DO YOU GET ATHLETES TO BUY IN WHEN YOU COACH THEM UP?
20:03 WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT TRAINING AT NEW WAVE?
21:00 ANY SUCCESS STORY THUS FAR IN YOUR COACHING JOUNEY?
22:34 WHAT IS TRAINING AGE, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
23:58 HOW DOES NEW WAVE PERFORMANCE HELP ATHLETES GAIN CONFIDENCE?
25:23 NFL FLAG LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP / WHEN TRAINING PAYS OFF IN THE REAL WORLD
26:04 WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF GOING IN YOUR COACHING JOUNEY?
27:59 WHY DID YOU HIRE ISH OVER OTHER TRAINERS IN THE AREA?
30:37 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING RING MID-WEST FLAG FOOTBALL BACK STORY
31:39 OUTRO!!THIS PODCAST WAS PRODUCED DARSHAUN SMITH PRODUCTIONS LLC.https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ (https://www.dsmithproductions.com/)
