Dionte Fliss & Lonny Melvin Jr: Upper Iowa WR Journey, Team Faith & Culture, Learning the Playbook

In this episode of the New Wave Certified podcast, host John Larkin sits down with NWP athletes Lonny Melvin Jr. and Dionte Fliss, both wide receivers at Upper Iowa University. Fresh off their return from college, they share firsthand insights into the challenges and lessons learned transitioning from high school to collegiate football. From earning playing time to the significance of faith and trusting the process, this conversation offers valuable perspectives for aspiring athletes and fans alike.SOCAL LINK:(LONNY'S IG) https://www.instagram.com/honcho.lonny/(DIONTE'S IG) https://www.instagram.com/dionteefliss/(NEW WAVE'S IG) https://www.instagram.com/new.wave.performance/(NEW WAVE'S WEBSITE) https://www.newwaveperformance.com/TIME STAMPS:0:00 INTRO2:17 GUEST INTRODUCTIONS2:41 SO WHO ARE YOU?4:16 WHEN DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE GONNA PLAY QB?5:29 WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO GET PLAYING TIME AT RECIVER?6:11 WHEN DID YOU START TRAINING AT NEW WAVE?7:43 WHAT WAS THE TRANSITION FROM QB -> WR LIKE?8:40 DO YOU THINK BEING RECRUITED TOGETHER MADE A DIFFERENCE IN WHERE YOU WENT TO PLAY COLLEGE BALL?10:15 WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SENIORS THAT DON'T WANT TO GO TO A SMALL SCHOOL?11:39 WHAT ARE SOME COLLEGE FOOTBALL MISCONCEPTIONS?13:01 HOW DID YOU FIND BALENCE IN COLLEGE AND BATTLE THROUGH THE ADVERSITY?14:21 WHAT TIPS WOULD YOU GIVE TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS?15:40 7on7 FOOTBALL TRAINING THIS LAST WEEKEND!16:17 WHAT MAKES A GOOD RECIVER VS WHAT MAKES A GREAT RECIVER?18:19 WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE ON BUILDING TRUST WITH YOUR QB?19:26 ANY PRE-GAME ROUTINES?21:37 LET'S TALK LEGACY?23:11 LONG TERM GOALS, POST FOOTBALL?24:38 HOW DO YOU PLAN ON GIVING BACK?26:33 NEW WAVE PERFORMANCE TESTIMONY!28:53 ADVICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES / GETTING OVER BAD TRAINING HABITIS!30:30 STOP WAITING FOR THE MOMENT?34:17 TIME FOR A SURPRISE!36:03 OUTRO WITH JOHN!