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Flashback Friday — Episode 39

In this clip from Destination Talk, Shane Mallory breaks down the adjustments he had to make going from athlete to coach — shifting from focusing on his own performance to developing others, leading with intention, and seeing the bigger picture.

From NCAA All-American to mentoring the next generation, Shane shares valuable insight for athletes thinking about life beyond competition.

Progress over perfection.
The transition doesn’t happen overnight — it’s built through learning, patience, and purpose.

🎥 Full episode available on YouTube
📍 Follow: @destination_talk

#FlashbackFriday #DestinationTalk #WrestlingCoach #AthleteToCoach #wrestling

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2025: the year that cracked me open and asked me to stay.

This has been the hardest and most revealing year of my life. There were moments I truly thought I had lost my spark altogether. I caught myself spiraling into negative thought patterns when optimism has always been my baseline. I didn’t recognize myself at times, and that alone felt unsettling.

Divorce is hard. Deeply hard. And going through a divorce while simultaneously watching my best friend fight for her life, and then losing her, brought everything to a level I wasn’t prepared for. I lost two key players in my life this year in two very different ways, and the grief overlapped in a way that was confusing and disorienting. Some days I didn’t even know which pain I was feeling or where it was coming from. Grieving two things at once blurred everything. The people I thought I’d depend on weren’t always able to show up. And others showed up in ways that changed me forever.

I’m not going to offer some profound takeaway or polished lesson here, because I’m still in it. I miss my best friend every single day. Watching someone who wants to live so badly have no choice is a kind of pain that settles deep in your body. Grief is not linear. Some days I laugh. Some days I’m quiet. Some days I’m sad, angry, or a little unhinged. And what this year taught me is how powerful it is to have friends who allow all of that. Friends who answer the phone. Friends who show up without fixing. Friends who let me be messy one day and strong the next without needing consistency from me to stay.

What I have learned is that avoiding pain doesn’t make it disappear. Denying it doesn’t protect you. It just buries it. Facing it head-on, even when it’s uncomfortable and ugly, has been the only thing that’s allowed me to move through it instead of being eaten alive by it. Through that, I’ve found a deeper confidence in myself. I’ve learned that me, on my own, has always been enough.
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There was a time Shane Mallory realized the noise had to go.
Not rankings. Not seeding. Not who was next.

Just one question: When am I wrestling?

That singular focus changed everything.
When the mind is clear, the wrestler shows up.

#wrestlingmindset #singularfocus #mentalstrength

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There was a moment when everything changed.
No more overthinking.
No more worrying about seeding or who was on the other side of the mat.

When Shane stopped chasing outcomes and started trusting preparation, a switch flipped.
That’s when he became a different kind of wrestler — free, aggressive, and fully present.

Control what you can. Let go of the rest.
That’s where growth lives.
Progress over perfection.

🎥 Full episode on Destination Talk

#wrestlingmindset #mentalshift #wrestlinglife

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Adversity isn’t optional in wrestling — it’s guaranteed.
Shane breaks down how the sport puts you face-to-face with discomfort every single day. You can lean into it, learn from it, and grow… or you can run from it. Wrestling doesn’t just test your body, it exposes your mindset.

Progress over perfection.

#wrestlingmindset #adversity #embraceadversity

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Belief changes everything. 💪
Shane opens up about why he chose ESU — because they saw his potential before anyone else did. When a program believes in you, it gives you permission to believe in yourself and raise your standard.
This was about trust, opportunity, and taking the next step forward.

Progress over perfection.

🎥 Full story on Destination Talk

#DestinationTalk #CollegeWrestling #ESUWrestling

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Your first college match hits different.
Shane shares the moment he realized this wasn’t high school anymore — the pace, the pressure, and the reality check that changed everything. Growth starts when the game gets faster.

Progress over perfection.

🎧 Full episode on YouTube
📲 @destination_talk

#DestinationTalk #CollegeWrestling #WrestlingJourney

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AUGUST PHOTO DUMP.

Day 11 allowing myself to be happy while also being sad. We are not limited to one emotion at a time as humans. We got some big ass hearts and it’s okay to feel all the things!!

Most importantly FEEL IT, do not suppress it. Allow yourself the space and time and to be sad and happy all in one minute.

** Bonus points surround yourself with people who allow you all of that as well!

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Mood 2025: Manifesting so powerfully the universe over-delivers. ☀️💗🙏 #manifestinggenerator #mg #manifestationbabe #neuralpathwaysforsuccess #manifestyourdreams

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Tees & Tails! 🎄

Watch us make a custom dog stocking, perfect for stuffing with treats and toys for your furry best friend. 🎅🐶

DID YOU KNOW, we also make custom dog bandanas, paw print ornaments, tees, and hoodies?

Give your pup a little extra holiday spirit this season with something uniquely theirs!

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Follow the 🔗 in our bio to shop all of our bandanas!

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#Teesandtails #dogs #Puppy #Dog #doggy #Dogsofinstagram #bandanas #dogbandanas #dogmodel #cute #pupfluencer #dogstagram #popup #popupshop #mall #bridgewatermall #holidays #shopping #custom #christmas

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Watch the magic happen! 🪄

Our team at Tees & Tails just transformed a mall kiosk into our pop-up at Bridgewater Mall!

From boxes to a fully stocked booth with our signature dog bandanas, tees, and hoodies—ready for you and your furry besties to shop! 🐶

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Follow the 🔗 in our bio to shop all of our bandanas!

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#Teesandtails #dogs #Puppy #Dog #doggy #Dogsofinstagram #bandanas #dogbandanas #dogmodel #cute #pupfluencer #dogstagram #popup #popupshop #mall #bridgewatermall #holidays #shopping

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By bringing a little bit of brightness/ happiness to your appearance it automatically boost your mood.

Plus it will be a topic of conversation to get you out of your head and to be present in the moment.

💕Kyle

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