#20 Jimmy Pedro

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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 Highlights 4:32 Jimmy’s gets his start 9:32 Producing Champions 18:20 Birth of a dream 21:00 Preparing to be world class 34:16 Bonding through coaching 42:07 System of how to win 44:45 Judo in the US today http://www.therolradio.com https://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-judo Support the show