Episode 58 · Feb 18, 2026
Conversations
Raising the Game: D1 Recruit, Father, & Coach on Mindset & Recruiting
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In this intimate, family-style conversation, host Danny Rosenberg sits with his son Jacob, a talented face-off specialist, and Jacob’s mentor Zack Ornstein (owner of ZRO Performance / former D1 player) to unpack the mental demands of elite athletics, especially the unique pressure of the face-off position in lacrosse. Through raw, reflective stories, they explore turning nerves into fuel, releasing bad performances, navigating recruiting with realistic expectations, and building an identity that isn’t defined by the game. A hopeful, grounded listen for young athletes, parents, coaches, or anyone facing high-stakes moments in sport or life.
Question for the comments
What’s one high-pressure moment, on the field or in life, where you turned nervous energy into focus and flow?
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In This Episode
- Teaser
- Welcome: Jacob Rosenberg & Zack Ornstein
- Zack's Journey: From Player to Holistic Mental Coach
- The Mental Game in Face-Offs (80% Mind, 20% Mechanics)
- Time Between Tasks: Why Face-Offs Differ from Other Positions
- Turning Nervous Energy into Fuel
- Jacob's Growth: From Overthinking Losses to Sideline Flow
- Learning to Lose Comfortably (The Key to Winning)
- Recruiting Realities: Where You're Valued, Not Just Ranked
- What Coaches Truly Seek: EQ, Locker-Room Fit & It Factor
- Jacob's Reflection: Take It One Day at a Time
- Final Words & Closing
