Shifting From Football to New Passions, Harnessing Athletic Discipline in Business, and the Importance of Fitness with Trevor Gelder

In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Gelder, a lifelong athlete whose journey from football to becoming a VP of talent management is anything but ordinary. Trevor opens up about facing a career-ending injury, shifting his focus to new goals, and building resilience through fitness. We discuss his career path from kinesiology studies at ASU to his surprising entry into the recruiting world, where he leverages his passion for fitness and belief in athletes' potential for success.

Trevor shares valuable insights on the importance of discipline and how short, consistent workouts can create a lifetime impact. Hear his reflections on pushing through pain, completing the 4x4x48 Goggins challenge, and how fitness continues to sharpen his mind for the professional world. For anyone looking to cultivate resilience, focus, and balance, Trevor’s journey will inspire you to keep setting goals and never back down.

You can follow Trevor @azbuiltfitness on Instagram

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