Tamario Lattin didn’t grow up dreaming of being a track athlete… let alone a coach.

In fact, he almost quit the sport before it even started.

But one decision in high school changed everything—taking him from a late-start high jumper… to a back-to-back Louisiana state champion… to now shaping athletes at Grambling State.

This one is real. It’s about growth, maturity, and figuring it out the hard way.

🔑 In this episode, Tamario shares:

🏃‍♂️ How he went from jumping 5’10” to state champion in ONE year

🧠 Why he didn’t “study” track—and how that actually helped him

🎓 The reality check of going from HS star to 8th place at conference in college

⚠️ His turning point with academic probation

🔄 How multiple college coaches shaped his coaching philosophy today

🎯 What he looks for now when recruiting athletes (and what recruits get wrong)

“I was just happy to be there… until I realized this was a whole different level.” — Tamario Latin

This episode is a reminder:

👉 Talent gets you started

👉 Perspective keeps you going

👉 And growth… that comes through adversity

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