Welcome to RU Strong, hosted by Jeff Durr! This podcast is a platform for current and former college athletes to share their stories of resilience, perseverance, and strength. Join us as we delve into the mental and physical challenges athletes encounter both on and off the field. From the intense pressures of competition to the transition out of sports, we'll explore how these experiences shape their lives.
From Green Beret To His Next Mission - Wyatt Todd - Episode 171
From college lacrosse to Army Special Forces, Wyatt Todd knows what it takes to push through adversity and rise to a challenge.
A former Rollins College lacrosse player, Army Green Beret, and Ironman finisher, Wyatt joins me for a special episode recorded aboard the beautiful 61-foot Delta Echo yacht!
🛥️ As Chief of Operations at Highmark Charter Group, Wyatt oversees operations and chartering the yacht, helping guests experience everything from luxury fishing trips to sunset cruises with incredible views of the New York City skyline and Statue of Liberty.
We talk about the lessons sports taught him, earning his Green Beret, two combat deployments, and the unexpected challenges of finding a new purpose after military service.
Today, he’s bringing that same discipline and commitment to building a business with his family and embracing life as a husband.
Wyatt’s story is a powerful reminder that the lessons we learn through competition and service stay with us long after one chapter ends.
1 Nov 2026
A Final Shot At Greatness - Brett Ungar - Episode 174
🏆 What does it take to keep chasing your dreams when injuries, setbacks, and self-doubt threaten to derail your journey?
On this week's episode of the RU Strong Podcast, I sit down with Brett Ungar, a former Cornell University wrestling standout who is returning home to New Jersey to finish his collegiate wrestling career at Rutgers University!
Brett's wrestling résumé is impressive:
🏆 Two-time high school state champion (New Jersey & Pennsylvania)
🏆 143-5 high school career record
🏆 Two-time NCAA Championship qualifier
🏆 NCAA Round of 12 finisher
🏆 Two-time EIWA runner-up
🏆 Unanimous First-Team All-Ivy League selection
But what makes Brett's story so powerful isn't just his accomplishments on the mat—it's how he's handled adversity off it.
🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
🔹 Growing up in New Jersey and becoming a state champion in two states
🔹 His journey to Cornell and competing at the NCAA Division I level
🔹 The physical and mental challenges of dealing with injuries
🔹 Overcoming self-doubt and the fear of getting hurt again
🔹 Working with mindset coaches and learning to control what you can control
🔹 Why he chose Rutgers for his final season and what he hopes to accomplish
🔹 Preparing for life after wrestling
💬 One message from Brett really stood out:
"You gotta control what you can do and make the best decision going forward."
That lesson applies to every athlete, coach, business professional, and anyone facing adversity.
Being RU Strong isn't about never facing setbacks. It's about finding the strength to adapt, persevere, and keep moving forward!
🎙️ Hosted by Jeff Durr | RU Strong Podcast
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1 Nov 2026
From Rejection to Olympic Glory - Terin Humphrey - Episode 173
What happens when one of the most painful disappointments of your athletic career becomes the motivation you need to reach the Olympic stage?
My latest guest, Terin Humphrey, was selected for the 2003 World Championship team but was later removed from the lineup.
Instead of allowing that rejection to define her, Terin returned to the gym determined to train harder, train smarter and prove that she belonged among the best gymnasts in the world.
One year later, she represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, where she earned:
🥈 Olympic team silver medal
🥈 Individual silver medal on the uneven bars
Her remarkable career also included:
🏆 World Championship team gold medal
🏆 Eleven NCAA All-American honors at the University of Alabama
🏆 Two NCAA uneven bars national championships
🏆 Induction into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
🏆 Induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
But Terin’s story is about much more than medals.
After leaving elite gymnastics, she faced the difficult challenge of discovering who she was without the sport that had defined most of her life. Her next chapters included becoming a police officer, returning to gymnastics as a coach and choreographer, serving on the USA Gymnastics Athletes’ Council and Board of Directors, and competing on American Ninja Warrior.
In this episode, we discuss:
🔹 Turning rejection into Olympic motivation
🔹 Performing under pressure on the world’s biggest stage
🔹 Transforming a weakness into a strength
🔹 Navigating identity and purpose after elite competition
🔹 Transitioning from Olympic gymnast to police officer
🔹 Returning to the sport as a coach and leader
Terin’s journey is a powerful reminder that a setback does not have to end your story, it may be the moment that prepares you for your greatest accomplishment.
#RUStrongPodcast #TerinHumphrey #Olympics #TeamUSA #Gymnastics #Resilience #AthleteTransition #MentalToughness #LifeAfterSports
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