Good Call with Mackenzie Salmon

From NFL Dreams to Training the League with Troy Pelletier

27 min · 18. feb. 2026
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For athletes, the game always ends. The question is — who are you after it does? Troy Pelletier chased the NFL, earned his opportunity, and then had to navigate the difficult transition from player to trainer. Today, he works with professional NFL athletes and builds careers instead of chasing his own. We talk about:• The reality of NFL opportunities• The emotional side of stepping away• Rebuilding identity after football• Training elite players• And redefining success in your 30s This episode is about growth, humility, and learning to win in a different season. EVERY GREAT STORY STARTS WITH A GOOD CALL. New episodes of Good Call with Mackenzie Salmon every week. Credits: Assistant Editor - Andrea Tlacuilo Assistant Producer - Brahian Castro Music Composed, Produced and Mixed by Kevin Walters

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Chasing goals can shape your future, but it is also shaping who you are becoming along the way. In this solo episode of Good Call, Mackenzie reflects on the deeper question that often gets overlooked when we talk about ambition and success: while you pursue your goals, what kind of person is the process turning you into? Mackenzie shares personal stories from the early days of her career working as a sports videographer in Mississippi, where long hours, constant travel, and working behind the scenes taught her the discipline required to pursue bigger opportunities. She also opens up about a season where the desire for attention and recognition led her toward compromises that did not align with the person she wanted to become, and how her faith ultimately reshaped her perspective on purpose, integrity, and respect. Through lessons from her career, reflections on the hidden work behind interviews and preparation, and insights grounded in Scripture, this episode explores why the process of pursuing something meaningful often matters just as much as the goal itself. Mackenzie also challenges listeners to evaluate whether their ambitions are building character, strengthening their faith, and leading them toward the kind of person they are proud to become. If you are in a season where you are working hard toward something but wondering if the journey is worth it, this conversation is a reminder that God often uses the process to prepare you for what comes next. Scripture referenced in this episode: Galatians 6:9 Romans 12:2 James 1:2–4

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episode From NFL Dreams to Training the League with Troy Pelletier cover

From NFL Dreams to Training the League with Troy Pelletier

For athletes, the game always ends. The question is — who are you after it does? Troy Pelletier chased the NFL, earned his opportunity, and then had to navigate the difficult transition from player to trainer. Today, he works with professional NFL athletes and builds careers instead of chasing his own. We talk about:• The reality of NFL opportunities• The emotional side of stepping away• Rebuilding identity after football• Training elite players• And redefining success in your 30s This episode is about growth, humility, and learning to win in a different season. EVERY GREAT STORY STARTS WITH A GOOD CALL. New episodes of Good Call with Mackenzie Salmon every week. Credits: Assistant Editor - Andrea Tlacuilo Assistant Producer - Brahian Castro Music Composed, Produced and Mixed by Kevin Walters

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This Super Bowl Feels Random… Until You Actually Look at It

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