#20 Jimmy Pedro

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to RŌL Radio. On this episode we are lucky enough to have with us a true legend in the sport of Judo, Jimmy Pedro.Jimmy is a World Judo Champion and two time Olympic Bronze medalist. He was the coach of Olympic Silver medalist Travis Stevens and two time Olympic Gold medalist Kayla Harrison.On this episode Jimmy shares his journey of growing up in his father’s Dojo all the way to the Olympic games as both a player and coach.Jimmy also shares his philosophy on coaching students at all levels, from recreational players to Olympic athletes and what it takes to become the best in the world. Jimmy also speaks candidly about where he sees the future of USA Judo heading and what is needed to change that direction.Here is RŌL Radio with the insightful and resolved Jimmy Pedro.Episode #20 Highlights4:32 Jimmy’s gets his start9:32 Producing Champions18:20 Birth of a dream21:00 Preparing to be world class34:16 Bonding through coaching42:07 System of how to win44:45 Judo in the US todayhttp://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/ https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/ https://www.jimmypedro.com/https://fujisports.com/http://hatashitasports.com/http://fujimats.com/https://www.teamusa.org/usa-judoSupport the show