The Farm System

The Farm System


????️ Episode 210 – Cal Stephens

August 22, 2025

Episode 210 – Cal Stephens — an athlete whose path with us started through remote training and has grown into a unique in-person experience of shadowing, learning, and developing inside The Farm.

Cal shares what it’s like to not only train as a player, but also step into the shoes of an intern, observing coaching sessions, studying different teaching styles, and gaining insight into what truly drives athlete development.

We explore:

  • Cal’s transition from remote training to hands-on experience in the cage.

  • The lessons learned from shadowing and feeding during live sessions.

  • How individualized coaching and multiple perspectives accelerate growth.

  • The mindset shift from just “working hard” to “learning how to learn.”

  • What he’s discovered about development both as an athlete and as a future coach.

This episode is a deep dive into the process of growth — on the field, in the cage, and in life — through the lens of an athlete learning from the inside out.

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