It has been said that the primary goal of education is to develop a well-rounded person. It offers many the capability of handling a wide range of responsibilities.
Dorrell Jalloh is a husband, father, mentor, motivational speaker, and a former team captain at West Virginia University on a football team. He is currently the CEO and founder of Jalloh. Dorrell Jalloh has spent nearly two decades training top athletes in the SE region to perform at their highest potential mentally and physically. Through his work with the RTP Rotary Club, he proudly supports local communities and charitable initiatives impacting the lives of various underrepresented groups.
In this special episode with Dorrell Jalloh, we'll learn about a phenomenal man who is helping the next generation of athletes to become young men and women of value. He seeks to make them aware that there is life outside sports and to prepare them for the world.
"Each individual is completely different, but it's a great way to learn from each one since they have a particular prototype of what they want to do in their lives." - Dorrell Jalloh
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Introduction + Episode Snippet
(00:00:11) Introducing our special guest, Mr. Dorrell Jalloh
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(00:02:40) How does football play a significant role in the life of Mr. Dorrell Jalloh?
(00:03:43) A mother's way of protection: Why did he end up studying in Greensboro, North Carolina?
(00:06:40) Blessed with a talent that runs in the blood: When did you become a good athlete?
(00:07:23) You better do your best: All you have to do is to study
(00:09:11) Whatever motivates you to learn, take full advantage of it.
(00:10:05) The transition from college to professional sports: Learning to be a professional
(00:12:01) How did the traits that you learned as a football player prepare you for the game of life?
(00:13:16) Understanding your body: Taking your health seriously.
(00:13:55) Be able to adapt: It's not all about physical talent in the end
(00:14:36) Generational health: How are you taking care of your inner self?
(00:15:44) The inspiration behind Jalloh Training Academy: What is the main focus of this program?
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(00:17:41) It takes a village: Are you working with the athletes alone, or do you have a team working with them?
(00:20:07) Every individual is entirely different from each other.
(00:20:48) The ball will eventually cease to dribble: Be a well-rounded athlete.
(00:22:25) Helping athletes find out what they want to be in life.
(00:23:55) How do you advise a college athlete to be able to maximize their experience as a college athlete?
(00:24:16) The value of networking: Networking is an athlete's network.
(00:26:00) Concentrate on your sport, but don't disregard your education.
(00:28:34) Final TimeOut with Dorrell Jalloh: What secret sauce to maximizing your potential as an athlete, mentor, or entrepreneur?
(00:29:11) Put God first in your life: "God is the center of my life."
(00:30:05) A simple way to help somebody: Let them know that you care for them.
Key Takeaways:
"For most people, playing sports is their way out. If you're not inclined academically, or you don't have the financial means, this is like your one ticket to get out."- Dorrell Jalloh
"Just study before the exam, instead of just showing up thinking you were gonna know it." - Dorrell Jalloh
"Somebody might have the goal of being a doctor, a teacher, or a professional athlete, but whatever it is, it's achievable for each person if you have the skills and if you have access to it." - Dr. Derrick Burgess
"I pick God first, and that's the center of my life. And since I'm putting God first with school and sports, everything else will take care of itself." - Dorrell Jalloh
"I believe in God, and that's what keeps me grounded and able to help and expand my network to others and help student-athletes with their generational health and provide their nutrition, health, and mindset." - Dorrell Jalloh
Connect with Dorrell Jalloh:
Website: www.jallohtrainingacademy.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorrell-jalloh-mba-bb569833/
Email: dorrellsjalloh@gmail.com
Instagram: Coach D (@jallohtrainingacademy)
Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:
Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg
Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com
