{"id":3659,"date":"2025-04-14T11:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T11:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summit-of-self.com\/?p=3659"},"modified":"2025-05-15T11:12:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:12:48","slug":"spotlight-story-ep-8-russell-hubbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thechampionscorner.org\/?p=3659","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight Story Ep. 8 &#8211; Russell Hubbs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch\/Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, &amp; X!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The Champions Corner Podcast: Spotlight Story Ep. 8 - Coach Russell Hubbs\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0UHwwH8XJR3VShADpOHsPD\/video?si=da05a65b0a264158&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Champions Corner Podcast: Spotlight Story Ep. 8 - Coach Russell Hubbs\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7_5EslXSNCY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Episode 8 is LIVE \ud83c\udf99<br><br>Coach Russ Hubbs joins the Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories Podcast to talk discipline, football, faith, and how strength &amp; conditioning builds more than athletes \u2014 it builds people.<br><br>Tap into Russ&#39;s journey for lessons on energy, grit, identity, and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uAMmkoj1dF\">pic.twitter.com\/uAMmkoj1dF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Champions Corner | Empowering Growth, Together | (@Summit_of_Self) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Summit_of_Self\/status\/1911746412997439495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-anchor-fm-inc wp-block-embed-anchor-fm-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"The Champions Corner Podcast: Spotlight Story Ep. 8 - Coach Russell Hubbs by Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/john-adams68\/embed\/episodes\/The-Champions-Corner-Podcast-Spotlight-Story-Ep--8---Coach-Russell-Hubbs-e31et2g#?secret=sKn9bLbflp\" data-secret=\"sKn9bLbflp\" height=\"102px\" width=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Episode 8 of <em>Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories,<\/em> we welcome our very first guest who didn\u2019t come from the world of college hoops\u2014but whose impact in sports and in life speaks volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach <strong>Russell Hubbs<\/strong>, Associate Director of Strength &amp; Conditioning at The Citadel, joins the show to talk about his journey from Division I football player to one of the most respected and high-energy strength coaches in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Russ shares how his experience as a cadet-athlete at The Citadel shaped his discipline, the identity shift that came with stepping off the field, and how he climbed the coaching ladder through hard work and genuine passion. We also dive into the mindset it takes to lead athletes every day, how to build culture and buy-in, and what it really means to be a Champion\u2014both inside and outside of sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This episode is full of wisdom, authenticity, and the kind of advice young athletes, professionals, and leaders everywhere can take to heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways &amp; Lessons Learned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discipline Outlasts Talent<\/strong> \u2013 From cadet life to college football, Russ learned that structure and consistency are the foundation for long-term success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy Sets the Tone<\/strong> \u2013 As a coach, how you walk into a room matters. Energy and positivity can elevate a team\u2019s mindset instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Success is Built, Not Given<\/strong> \u2013 Russ\u2019s journey from intern to Associate Director is a testament to doing the small things right, over and over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Transition is Tough\u2014but Worth It<\/strong> \u2013 Letting go of his athlete identity wasn\u2019t easy, but it led Russ to his true calling. Transitions reveal who you really are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lessons from the Weight Room Translate to Life<\/strong> \u2013 Hard work, discipline, facing adversity \u2014 these aren\u2019t just for athletes; they\u2019re universal for anyone chasing growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faith and Service as Anchors<\/strong> \u2013 In the chaos of coaching and life, Russ\u2019s faith and focus on serving others keep him grounded and motivated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The grind never stops! Our next&nbsp;<em>Champions Corner: Spotlight Stories<\/em>&nbsp;podcast episode drops Monday, April 28th. Tune in to our other podcasts on your preferred podcast listening platform. Follow us on social media, too! Continue to fall in love with the self-growth lifestyle with us at Champions Corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Episode 8 \u2013 Coach Russell Hubbs: Grit, Growth, and Strength Beyond the Field<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, Coach Russ shares his journey from the Citadel football field to leading one of the most respected strength &#038; conditioning programs in the country. We talk about discipline, identity, coaching, and the mindset it takes to be great in any area of life. 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