Beyond The Uniform with TJ Brassil

Kendall Ellis Interview

Episode Summary

This week TJ talks with USC great and the indoor American record holder in the 400 Kendall Ellis. They discuss her rise to fame as the "Relay Girl", the adjustment moving from Florida to California, Tyreek Hill's decision to attempt to run in the Olympic Trials and much more!

Episode Notes

TJ asks Kendall about her historic comeback at Hayward Field in the 2018 NCAA OutdoorTrack and Field Championships (:47). Kendall talks about what she sees as her biggest accomplishment so far in her career (6:06). She tells TJ about her goals she currently has for her track career (7:31). TJ talks with Kendall about the upcoming Olympic Trials and her confidence level (8:59). Kendall explains why she chose New Balance as her sponsor (10:00). She describes her lifestyle adjustment when she moved from South Florida to Southern California (11:17). TJ asks Kendall about her own experiences with the infamous "A Florida man" (18:13). Kendall talks about her involvement in the community while she was at USC (20:28) and why volunteering is so important to her (22:18).  TJ asks Kendall how she got started in track and when she realized how good she was (23:45). Kendall talks about her career goals after her track career is over (26:48). Lastly, they discuss Tyreek Hill's announcement to try and compete at the Olympic Trials (30:05).