“Success demands singleness of purpose.”
What’s Your Y?
Purpose is the most powerful motivator in life. It’s what gets you out of bed at 5am to lift weights before school or work. Every athlete has a unique sense of purpose and a compelling personal story behind it.
The YOLKED® “What’s Your Y” series brings those inspirational stories to light, as we share a behind-the-scenes look at what drives members of Team YOLKED to reach new heights in their personal and professional journeys.
Subscribe and get involved with our blog articles, videos, social posts and interviews with Team YOLKED® athletes all answering that one question, “What’s Your Y?”
RECENT POSTS FROM THE "WHAT'S YOUR Y?" SERIES
"My innate personality is to always strive to be the best version of myself." Logan Driscoll, Professional Baseball Player, Tampa Bay Rays Organization
What's Your "Y" Interview with Logan Driscoll, Professional Baseball Player, Tampa Bay Rays Organization How has your sport journey evolved? My fitness journey has evolved from focusing on the broad concepts of...
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"My “Y” is wanting to make something for myself." Blake Townsend, Professional Baseball Player, Seattle Mariners
What's Your "Y" Interview with Blake Townsend, Professional Baseball Player, Seattle Mariners How has your sport journey evolved? My journey with baseball so far has been an amazing one to say the...
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"My "Y" is to show the kids that grew up like I did that there’s always a way." Brandon Henderson, East Carolina, Defensive Tackle
What's Your "Y" Brandon Henderson, East Carolina, Defensive Tackle How has your sport journey evolved? My fitness/sports journey has changed so much from when I first started. When I first...
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"My “Y” is to conquer what was deemed unconquerable." Khalib Slaughter, WCU Saftey
What's Your "Y" Khalib Slaughter, WCU Saftey How has your sport journey evolved? Football has played a significant part in my life since I was five, so trust me when...
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"My “Y” is my family, myself, and my dream." Rustam Potokov, Pro Football
What's Your "Y" Rustam Potokov, Pro Football How has your sport journey evolved? My sport journey has evolved immensely throughout the years. No one wakes up great at any talent...
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"Give it everything and leave nothing behind." Michael Flynn, Pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates
What's Your "Y" Michael Flynn, Pitcher, Pittsburgh Pirates How has your sport journey evolved? I believe evolving in sports requires compassion and commitment, which stems from youthful years. I found my...
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