Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast series aimed to help temper the obsession in youth sports on titles and trophies and emphasize more inclusive, universal and attainable expectations such as character development and goal-setting.

Each episode features a conversation with a notable athlete, coach or influencer about their youth sports experience, lessons they learned through sports and keys to their success. Each episode is 12 to 20 minutes long, does not contain any bad language and can be enjoyed by everyone in the family!

Recent Episodes

June 8, 2023

#170: Ellington Andrews On Why Parents Should Not Be “Extra”

In Part 3 of our conversation with Ellington Andrews, a scholar-athlete who has committed to play soccer at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, he explains […]
June 1, 2023

#169: Ellington Andrews On The College Soccer Recruiting Process

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ellington Andrews, a scholar-athlete who has committed to play soccer at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, he shares […]
May 23, 2023

#168: Ellington Andrews On Impactful Coaches And COVID Lessons

In Part 1 of our conversation with Ellington Andrews, a scholar-athlete who has committed to play soccer at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, he discusses […]
May 17, 2023

#166: Jay DeMerit (Part 3) On His Rise From Ninth Division To Premier League

In Part 3 of our conversation with Jay DeMerit, an American who rose from the ninth tier of soccer in England to the Premier League, he […]
May 5, 2023

#165: Jay DeMerit (Part 2) On Challenges And Benefits Of Playing Multiple Sports

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jay DeMerit, an American who rose from the ninth tier of soccer in England to the Premier League, he […]
April 28, 2023

#164: Jay DeMerit (Part 1) On Early Traits That Powered His Rise To Premier League

In Part 1 of our conversation with Jay DeMerit, an American who rose from the ninth tier of soccer in England to the Premier League, he […]
April 20, 2023

#163: Amy Trask (Part 2) On Learning From Art Davis And Standing Out On Twitter

In Part 2 of our conversation with Amy Trask, the first female CEO of an NFL franchise, a CBS Sports football analyst and board chair of […]
April 11, 2023

#162: Amy Trask (Part 1) On Defying Expectations And What Drew Her To The Raiders

In Part 1 of our conversation with Amy Trask, the first female CEO of an NFL franchise, a CBS Sports football analyst and board chair of […]
April 8, 2023

#161: Mark Schlereth (Part 3) On Sacrifices Made To Ensure He Had No Career Regrets

In Part 3 of our conversation with Mark Schlereth, a two-time Pro Bowl guard and three-time Super Bowl champion, shares the sacrifices he made — including […]
March 30, 2023

#160: Mark Schlereth (Part 2) On Who Gracefully Championed Him Getting Help For Dyslexia

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mark Schlereth, a two-time Pro Bowl guard and three-time Super Bowl champion, highlights the key people who helped in […]
March 23, 2023

#159: Mark Schlereth (Part 1) On How Growing Up In Alaska Shaped Him

In Part 1 of our conversation with Mark Schlereth, a two-time Pro Bowl guard and three-time Super Bowl champion, discusses how his childhood in Alaska influenced […]
March 16, 2023

#158: John O’Sullivan On The Current Youth Sports Landscape Nine Years After His Epic TED Talk

In Part 2 of our conversation with John O’Sullivan, the founder of the Changing the Game Project, he discusses how awareness of the issues in youth […]
March 9, 2023

#157: John O’Sullivan On How Being A Late Blooming Athlete Has Benefited Him

In Part 1 of our conversation with John O’Sullivan, the founder of the Changing the Game Project, he shares about the benefits of being a late-blooming […]
March 2, 2023

#156: Nikki Jessee (Part 4) On Her Viral Post About Leaning Into Adversity Instead Of Running Away

In Part 4 of our conversation with Nikki Jessee, the head women’s coach at Warner University in Florida, she provides context and great perspective on her […]
February 24, 2023

#155: Nikki Jessee (Part 3) On Keys To Building Programs And Changing Cultures

In Part 3 of our conversation with Nikki Jessee, the head women’s coach at Warner University in Florida, she lays out keys to building and rebuilding […]
February 16, 2023

#154: Nikki Jessee (Part 2) On Her Viral Post About Leaning Into Adversity

In Part 2 of our conversation with Nikki Jessee, the head women’s coach at Warner University in Florida, she provides context and great perspective on her […]
February 9, 2023

#152: Michael DeAugustino (Part 3) On What He Learned After Giving Up A Big Lead In A Big Match

In Part 3 of our conversation with Michael DeAugustino, a two-time All-American wrestler at Northwestern University, he reflects on losing after giving up a big lead […]
January 27, 2023

#151: Michael DeAugustino (Part 2) On Being Lightly Recruited After Many Disappointments In High School

In Part 2 of our conversation with Michael DeAugustino, a two-time All-American wrestler at Northwestern University, he discusses the challenges and disappointments he experienced during high […]
January 19, 2023

#150: Michael DeAugustino On His Family Legacy in Wrestling And Developing Discipline

In Part 1 of our conversation with Michael DeAugustino, a two-time All-American wrestler at Northwestern University, he shares about his family’s remarkable footprint in wresting and […]
January 12, 2023

#149: Kurt Hines (Part 4) On His Key To Coaching And Why He Tells His Players He Loves Them

In Part 4 of our conversation with Kurt Hines, the head football coach at Coronado High School in California, he highlights the importance of connecting with […]
January 7, 2023

#148: Kurt Hines (Part 3) On His Viral Video About A Player Who Quit

In Part 3 of our conversation with Kurt Hines, the head football coach at Coronado High School in California, he provides full context of a viral […]
December 31, 2022

#147: Kurt Hines (Part 2) On Having No Regrets About Many Mistakes Made As A Teenager

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kurt Hines, the head football coach at Coronado High School in California, he shares what he would tell his 8-, […]
December 23, 2022

#146: Kurt Hines (Part 1) On The Lasting Impact Of His Parents Holding Him Accountable In Seventh Grade

In Part 1 of our conversation with Kurt Hines, the head football coach at Coronado High School in California, he recalls key lessons and memories of […]
December 21, 2022

#145: Kermit Davis (Part 2) On Leading His Team To A Major NCAA Tournament Upset

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kermit Davis, the head men’s basketball coach at Ole Miss, he highlights how he led Middle State Tennessee University […]
December 15, 2022

#144: Kermit Davis (Part 1) On Lessons Learned From His Hall Of Fame Father And Blessings Of His Daughter Ally

In Part 1 of our conversation with Kermit Davis, the head men’s basketball coach at Ole Miss, he shares the lessons he learned and opportunities he […]
December 6, 2022

#143: Jason Mohns (Part 3) On Balancing The Desire To Win And His Advice For Youth Sports Parents

In Part 3 of our conversation with Jason Mohns, a 13-time Arizona High School State Champion coach, he dives deep into the delicate balance of striving […]
November 24, 2022

#142: Jason Mohns (Part 2) On His Youth Sports Challenges And A Key Part To His Next Chapter

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jason Mohns, a 13-time Arizona High School State Champion coach, he provides honest insight into something he wants to […]
November 17, 2022

#141: Jason Mohns (Part 1) On Lessons From A Football Legend And The Importance Of Self-Awareness

In Part 1 of our conversation with Jason Mohns, a 13-time Arizona High School State Champion coach, he shares what he learned spending time with a […]
November 9, 2022

#133: Jared Allen (Part 3) On What’s More Important Than The Pro Football Hall Of Fame

In Part 3 of our conversation with Jared Allen, the four-time All-Pro defensive end who starred for multiple NFL teams, he shares why he started his […]
November 1, 2022

#139: Jared Allen (Part 2) On His Response After Losing Scholarships To Big Colleges

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jared Allen, the four-time All-Pro defensive end who starred for multiple NFL teams, he discusses the challenges of fitting […]
October 29, 2022

#137: Jared Allen (Part 1) On Competitiveness As a Child And Evolving As A Man

In Part 1 of our conversation with Jared Allen, the four-time All-Pro defensive end who starred for multiple NFL teams, he shares what connected us when […]
October 18, 2022

#136: Randy Allen (Part 2) On Why He Emphasizes Character And Breaking Down His Team’s Six Core Values

In Part 2 of our conversation with Randy Allen, the longtime head football coach at Highland Park High School in Dallas and the second winningest coach […]
October 11, 2022

#135: Randy Allen (Part 1) On Coaching Super Bowl Champion Matthew Stafford And How He Keeps Morale High

In Part 1 of our conversation with Randy Allen, the longtime head football coach at Highland Park High School in Dallas and the second winningest coach […]
October 4, 2022

#135: Chris Wormley (Part 2) On Why Giving Back Is So Important To Him And Embracing Being A Good Role Model

In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Wormley, a Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle, he highlights how the passion and knack for interacting with kids was […]
September 12, 2022

#131: Benita Fitzgerald Mosley (Part 2) On Dealing With Low Self Esteem And Developing Into An Elite Athlete

In Part 2 of our conversation with Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, an Olympic gold medalist and sports executive, she shares about having low self esteem in middle […]
July 9, 2022

#125: J.R. Martinez (Part 4) On When He Accepted His Appearance And Why He’s Been On Magazines And On TV

In Part 4 of our conversation with J.R. Martinez, a New York Times best-selling author, Army veteran and renown motivational speaker, he shares how long it took […]
June 17, 2022

#122: J.R. Martinez (Part 1) On How His Childhood Trauma Developed His Fearlessness and Resiliency

In Part 1 of our conversation with J.R. Martinez — a New York Times best-selling author, Army veteran, and renowned motivational speaker — he shares about […]
May 30, 2022

#119: Ruth Brennan Morrey (Part 2) On How Fixating On Outcomes Inspired Her Passion For Psychology

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ruth Brennan Morrey, a mental skills coach and elite, multi-sport athlete, she shares the sheer joy of playing soccer for the […]
May 23, 2022

#118: Ruth Brennan Morrey (Part 1) On Her Childhood Coach And Lessons From Becoming A Pro Triathlete

In Part 1 of our conversation with Ruth Brennan Morrey, a mental skills coach and elite, multi-sport athlete, she discusses fond memories growing up in Rochester, […]
May 9, 2022

#116: Jenn Giles (Part 2) On How Nutrition Helped Her Be An Elite Athlete As A Mother In Her 40s

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jenn Giles, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, she discusses what she struggled with in middle and high school, […]
May 2, 2022

#115: Jenn Giles (Part 1) On The Importance Of Nutrition Educating Young Athletes

In Part 1 of our conversation with Jenn Giles, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, she shares how poor dietary choices impacted her when she was […]
April 26, 2022

#114: Bryant Harper (Part 3) On Embracing Adversity And When Young Athletes Should Start Strength Training

In Part 3 of our conversation with Bryant Harper, the strength and conditioning coach for the football team at Texas A&M University, he discusses how and […]
April 24, 2022

#113: Bryant Harper (Part 2) On Sacrifices and Long-Term Benefits Of A Gamble After Graduation

In Part 2 of our conversation with Bryant Harper, the strength and conditioning coach for the football team at Texas A&M University, shares the challenges of taking an […]
April 8, 2022

#112: Bryant Harper (Part 1) On His Rise From Water Boy To Texas A&M Strength & Conditioning Coach

In Part 1 of our conversation with Bryant Harper, the strength and conditioning coach for the football team at Texas A&M University, discusses the challenges he faced growing […]
March 29, 2022

#111: Peter Frintzilas (Part 2) On Developing Resilience And COVID’s Impact On Young Athletes

In Part 2 of our conversation with Peter Frintzilas, CEO of leading sports team management tool TeamSnap with over 25 million users, shares his insights on some of […]
March 22, 2022

#110: Peter Frintzilas (Part 1) On Growing Up On Long Island And Getting Serious About His Future

In Part 1 of our conversation with Peter Frintzilas, CEO of leading sports team management tool TeamSnap, discusses fond memories of growing up and playing sports […]
March 17, 2022

#108: Chase Brooks (Part 2) On Dreaming Of Pro Soccer But Transitioning To Coaching

In Part 2 of our conversation with Chase Brooks, the head men’s soccer coach at Duquesne University, he discusses playing at Eckerd College located in Saint […]
March 12, 2022

#107: Chase Brooks (Part 1) On Childhood Lessons & Developing Soccer Superstars

In Part 1 of our conversation with Chase Brooks, the head men’s soccer coach at Duquesne University, he discusses childhood lessons learned, including when he earned […]
February 28, 2022

#106: Chad Greenway (Part 3) On His Eighth Grader Receiving College Offers

In Part 3 of our conversation with Chad Greenway, who played 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in two Pro Bowls, the former two-star […]
February 20, 2022

#105: Chad Greenway (Part 2) On Tough Coaches And His D-1 College Offer

In Part 2 of our conversation with Chad Greenway, who played 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in two Pro Bowls, he discusses the impact […]
February 11, 2022

#104: Chad Greenway (Part 1) On Growing Up On A Farm & Never Forgetting This Lesson

In Part 1 of our conversation with Chad Greenway, who played 11 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in two Pro Bowls, he discusses what […]
January 7, 2022

#100: Joe Branch (Part 3) — Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant General Manager — On Career Lessons Learned, What He Looked For In Clients When He Was An Agent, And What He Looks For Now As An Assistant General Manager

In Part 3 of our conversation with Joe Branch, Assistant General Manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, we discuss what he learned from some of the dignitaries […]
December 24, 2021

#098: Joe Branch (Part 1) — Minnesota Timberwolves Assistant General Manager — On Influential People Early in His Life, And What He Would Tell His Younger Self

In Part 1 of our conversation with Joe Branch, Assistant General Manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he discusses the influential people early in his life who […]
November 30, 2021

#095: Katie Smith (Part 1) — Hall of Fame Basketball Player, Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA Champion, Assistant Coach with Minnesota Lynx — On Growing Up Playing With Boys in Ohio, And What She Would Tell Her Younger Self

In Part 1 of our conversation with Katie Smith, Hall of Fame Basketball Player, Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Two-Time WNBA Champion, Assistant Coach with Minnesota Lynx, […]
November 23, 2021

#094: Jerry Schemmel (Part 2) — Broadcaster, Author, Ultra Cyclist and Plane Crash Survivor — On How Surviving a Plane Crash Impacted Him, And Why He Pushes Himself To The Max As a Cyclist

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jerry Schemmel, he shares how surviving a plane crash in July 1989 greatly impacted him and inspired him, the challenges […]
November 12, 2021

#092: Howard Blue (Part 3) — Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown Prep — On His Youth Sports Concerns, His Empowering Message to Parents And Players, And Insight That Will Make an Impact

In Part 3 of our conversation with Howard Blue, the head basketball coach at Georgetown Prep, he discusses what troubles him about youth sports, including the […]
November 1, 2021

#091: Howard Blue (Part 2) — Head Basketball Coach at Georgetown Prep — On His Life And Career, What He Expects From Players In His Program And Dealing With Players (And Parents) With Unrealistic Goals

In Part 2 of our conversation with Howard Blue, the head basketball coach at Georgetown Prep in a suburb of Washington D.C., he reflects on how […]
October 22, 2021

#90: Howard Blue (Part 1) — Head Basketball Coach At Georgetown Prep — On Navigating Many Challenges He Faced Growing Up, And When He Set Aside His Dream Of Playing Professional Basketball

In Part 1 of our conversation with Howard Blue, the head basketball coach at Georgetown Prep in a suburb of Washington D.C., he shares all the […]
October 5, 2021

#088: Pat Forde (Part 2) — Sports Illustrated Senior Writer — On The Highlights And Challenges Of Witnessing His Daughter Compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Winning a Medal

In Part 2 of our conversation with Pat Forde, a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, we focus on his rare opportunity to cover an Olympics that […]
July 27, 2021

#085: Josh Thurow (Part 1) — Minnehaha Academy Athletic Director — On When He Realized His MLB Dreams Wouldn’t Materialize, Why He Loves His Job, and What Makes A Great Student-Athlete

In Part 1 of our conversation with Josh Thurow, the athletic director at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, he shares the highs and lows of his sports […]
July 15, 2021

#083: Regan Pittman (Part 2) — Three-Time All-American Volleyball Player — On How She Transformed Her Pain Into Stand Tall Volleyball Academy, And A Coach Who Made a Huge Impact On Her In A Short Time

In Part 2 of our conversation with Regan Pittman, a three-time All-American in volleyball at the University of Minnesota, highlights how some of her challenging experiences […]
July 6, 2021

#082: Regan Pittman (Part 1) — Three-Time All-American Volleyball Player — On Highlights & Lowlights Of Her Youth Sports Journey

In Part 1 of our conversation with Regan Pittman, a three-time All-American in volleyball at the University of Minnesota, shares a memorable story when she wrestled […]
June 29, 2021

#081: Caleb Truax (Part 2) — Former Boxing World Champion — On Keys To His Late Rise In Boxing, What Keeps Him Humble And His Advice To Parents And Young Athletes

In Part 2 of our conversation with Caleb Truax, a former boxing world champion, he shares how, despite starting late and struggling for a long time […]
June 24, 2021

#080: Caleb Truax (Part 1) — Former Boxing World Champion — On Embracing His Humble Beginnings And How Challenges Paved The Way To Success

In Part 1 of our conversation with Caleb Truax, a former boxing world champion, he shares the importance of resilience in his childhood, in the face […]
June 9, 2021

#078: Mary Jacobs (Part 1) — Golf Instructor and Author — On How Growing Up With Five Brothers Impacted Her and What Inspired Her to Write A Golf Book For Kids

In Part 1 of our conversation with Mary Jacobs, a golf instructor, author and former collegiate All-American, she shares how she was shaped by growing up […]
June 1, 2021

#076: Marti Reed (Part 1) — Author and Speaker — On The Lessons She Learned Through Softball, Including Personal Experiences That Empower Her To Influence Others In Sports

In Part 1 of our conversation with Marti Reed, a leader with the Positive Coaching Alliance, she shares some of her experiences, some of them negative, […]
May 24, 2021

#075: Basketball Coach Joel Wallace On Being Humbled By Trey Lance Saying He “Absolutely Changed My Life”

In our conversation with Joel Wallace, a former AAU basketball coach and currently an assistant college basketball coach, he shares how he was intimidated at coaching […]
April 29, 2021

#073: Donald Hooton Jr. (Part 2) — President Of The Taylor Hooton Foundation — On Why His Family Started The Foundation, How They’ve Helped Millions Of People, And Insights On Steroids And Supplements

In Part 2 of our conversation with Donald Hooton Jr., the President of the Taylor Hooton Foundation explains why his family started the Taylor Hooton Foundation, […]
April 23, 2021

#072: Donald Hooton Jr. (Part 1) — President Of The Taylor Hooton Foundation — On His Brother Taylor, A Standout Baseball Player Who Used Anabolic Steroids And Took His Own Life At 17 Years Old

In Part 1 of our conversation with Donald Hooton Jr., the President of the Taylor Hooton Foundation shares his perspective on his little brother Taylor’s journey […]
April 20, 2021

#071: Sean K. Jensen Spotlights Gonzaga University Standouts Jalen Suggs and Corey Kispert On Their Insights In The Face Of Defeat

Gonzaga University headed into the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game undefeated but were topped by Baylor University. Afterwards, senior Corey Kispert and head coach Mark […]
April 7, 2021

#070: Anthony Tolliver (Part 3) — Longtime NBA Player — On His Insight For Parents And Young Athletes, And The Importance of His Faith And Helping Other‪s

In Part 3 of our conversation with Anthony Tolliver, a free-agent with over 10 years of NBA experience, shares what he would emphasize to all the […]
March 30, 2021

#069: Anthony Tolliver (Part 2) — Longtime NBA Player — On A Key Commitment He Made Early In Basketball That Paid Off Deep Into His Basketball Journey (And Spurred His Long NBA Career‪)‬

In Part 2 of our conversation with Anthony Tolliver, a free-agent with over 10 years of NBA experience, shares one of the key commitments he made […]
March 23, 2021

#068: Anthony Tolliver (Part 1) — Longtime NBA Player — On His Winding And Inspiring Road to the NBA, And The Foundational Lessons He Learned From His Youth Basketball Coach

In Part 1 of our conversation with Anthony Tolliver, a free-agent with over 10 years of NBA experience, on his long and inspiring road to the […]
March 19, 2021

#067 (BONUS): Chancey Anderson Tauer — Co-Founder of Prodeo Academy — On What She Appreciates About Her Husband John Tauer (Head Men’s Basketball Coach At University Of St. Thomas)

In this bonus episode, Chancey Anderson Tauer, Co-Founder of Prodeo Academy, shares about her youth sports experience, and what stands out to her about Coach John Tauer of […]
March 16, 2021

#066: John Tauer (Part 3) — Head Basketball Coach at the University of St. Thomas — On How His Wife’s Cancer Battle Has Inspired Him, And His Profound Message For Youth Sports Parents & Athlete‪s‬

In Part 3 of our conversation with John Tauer, the University of St. Thomas head men’s basketball, on the inspiring battle his wife Chancey Anderson Tauer […]
March 9, 2021

#065: John Tauer (Part 2) — University of St. Thomas Head Basketball Coach — On Why Adversity Is Important And His Non-Negotiables For Players Who Join His Progra‪m‬

In Part 2 of our conversation with John Tauer, the University of St. Thomas head men’s basketball dives into one of his childhood challenges, how adversity […]
March 2, 2021

#064: John Tauer (Part 1) — University of St. Thomas Head Basketball Coach — On The Impact Of A Coach Who Recognized His Potential, And A Friend Who Reinforced What It Meant To Be A Role Playe‪r‬

In Part 1 of our conversation with John Tauer, the University of St. Thomas head men’s basketball shares highlights of his youth sports experience growing up […]
February 24, 2021

#063: Tom Farrey (Part 2) — Executive Director Of Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program — On His Advice To Parents & Young Athlete‪s‬

In Part 2 of our conversation with the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, Tom Farrey highlights some of his team’s efforts, […]
February 16, 2021

#062: Tom Farrey (Part 1) — Executive Director Of Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program — On Transitioning From A Distinguished ESPN Reporter To Leading Efforts to Reverse Many Youth Sports Trend‪s‬

In Part 1 of our conversation with Tom Farrey, the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program shares some of his childhood sports […]
February 2, 2021

#060: 4 Keys To A Championship Team (feat. Sean K. Jensen) By Analyzing Super Bowl LV Finalists – The Kansas City Chiefs And Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Super Bowl LV features the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and longtime NFL columnist and reporter Sean K. Jensen highlights both in breaking down […]
January 27, 2021

#059: Kara Winger (Part 2) — Olympic Javelin Thrower — On Recovering From A Major Injury (After She Made The Sixth-longest Javelin Throw In The World)

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kara Winger, the three-time Olympian candidly discusses her initial reaction to suffering another major knee injury after one of […]
January 20, 2021

#058: Kara Winger (Part 1) — Olympic Javelin Thrower — On The Highs And Lows Of Her Sports Journey, Frequently Moving As A Child, And Her Parents’ Wisdom

In Part 1 of our conversation with Kara Winger, the three-time Olympian discusses the highs and lows of her sports journey, including the challenges she faced […]
December 22, 2020

#055: Chad Slade (Part 2) — New York Giants Offensive Lineman — On His Mother Reacting To His Sideline Tantrum, And On Being Bullied In Middle School (And The Lessons He Learned)

In Part 2 of our conversation with Chad Slade, the New York Giants offensive lineman recalls how his mother reacted to his sideline outburst toward coaches, and how […]
December 15, 2020

#054: Chad Slade (Part 1) — New York Giants Offensive Lineman — On How His Mother Taught Him To Be Coachable

In Part 1 of our conversation with Chad Slade, the New York Giants offensive lineman discusses how his mom fostered his passion for sports, helped him […]
December 2, 2020

#052: How Being Engaged and Being Agile Can Help Young Athletes Persevere Through COVID-19 (featuring Sean K. Jensen)

Author and coach Sean K. Jensen highlights two of his six keys to helping young athletes persevere through COVID-19, the importance of being engaged and being […]
November 25, 2020

#051: How Emphasizing Gratitude and Being Active Can Help Young Athletes Persevere Through COVID-19 (featuring Sean K. Jensen)

Author and coach Sean K. Jensen highlights two of his six keys to helping young athletes persevere through COVID-19, the importance of gratitude and being active. […]
November 4, 2020

#048: Todd Beane (Part 2) — Renowned Soccer Trainer — On His Journey From Pro Player To Partnering With One Of Soccer’s Greatest Legends

In part 2 of our conversation with Todd Beane, we explore how he transitioned from playing professionally to connecting with one of the giants of the game, Johan […]
September 1, 2020

#044: Chet Holmgren (Part 2) — Top-Ranked High School Basketball Player — On Why He Supports “Black Lives Matter,” And His Take On Rankings & The Recruitment Experience

In part 2 of our conversation with Chet Holmgren, we discuss what he learned from African American teammates and coaches, why he supports Black Lives Matters, […]
August 27, 2020

#043: Chet Holmgren (Part 1) — Top-Ranked High School Basketball Player — On Coaches Who Believed In Him When He Struggled With The Game

In part 1 of our conversation with Chet Holmgren, we discuss the impact coaches — including Larry Suggs — had on his development, and his early […]
August 11, 2020

#042: Mandy Marquardt (Part 2) — US Olympic Long Team Track Cyclist — On Dealing With Bullying, The Importance Of Perseverance, And Insight For Young Athletes

In Part 2 of our conversation with Mandy Marquardt, a member of the U.S. Olympic Long Team for track sprinting, we discuss the bullying she endured […]
August 5, 2020

#041: Mandy Marquardt (Part 1) — US Olympic Long Team Track Cyclist — On Her Passion For Cycling And How Type 1 Diabetes Has Impacted Her And Others

In part 1 of our conversation with Mandy Marquardt, a member of the U.S. Olympic Long Team for track sprinting, we discuss her passion for cycling, […]
July 31, 2020

#040: Nate Oats (Part 2) — University of Alabama’s Head Basketball Coach — On How He Helps Others, What He Values In His Recruits, And The Importance Of Parents Supporting Their Young Athlete’s Coach

In our conversation with University of Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats, we discuss how he helps others (including one student whose two-week stay lasted two […]
July 21, 2020

#039: Nate Oats (Part 1) — University of Alabama’s Head Basketball Coach — On Lessons Learned Through Challenges, And People Who Helped Him In Basketball And In Life

In our conversation with University of Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats, we discuss some of the biggest defeats and disappointments of his playing career and […]
July 14, 2020

#038: Anthony “Spice” Adams (Part 3) – Former NFL Star And Multi-Media Mogul – On How (And Why) He Gives Back, and His Message to Parents and Athletes

In our conversation with Anthony “Spice” Adams, we discuss how and why he gives back, one of the students he’s proud to have impacted, and his […]
July 7, 2020

#037: Anthony “Spice” Adams (Part 2) On Advice He’d Give His Younger Self, His Unforgettable First Football Practice, And Hard Conversations With His Son

In our conversation with Anthony “Spice” Adams, we discuss the advice he’d give his younger self at different ages, the hilarious story of his first time […]
June 30, 2020

#036: Anthony “Spice” Adams (Part 1) — Former NFL Star And Multi-Media Mogul — On Playing For The Chicago Bears, Why He Couldn’t Play Football When He Was 11 Years Old, And The Impact Of His Father’s Absence

In our conversation with Anthony “Spice” Adams, we discuss what he enjoyed most about playing for the Chicago Bears, how his mother signed him up for […]
June 23, 2020

#035: New Orleans Saints Punter Thomas Morstead On What Motivates Him Heading Into His 12th NFL Season, And His Advice For Young Athletes Who Look Up To Him

In our conversation with New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead, we discuss where his work ethic comes from, what motivates him heading into his 12th NFL […]
June 16, 2020

#034: New Orleans Saints Punter Thomas Morstead On Our Book — The Middle School Rules of Thomas Morstead — And The People Who Molded Him Into Who He Is Today

In our conversation with New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead, we discuss our book, The Middle School Rules of Thomas Morstead, several of the most influential […]
June 12, 2020

#033 (BONUS): Hall Of Fame High School Basketball Coach Larry McKenzie On A Revelation During His Coaching Journey, And What Parents Should Teach Their Children Right Now

In this bonus episode, Hall of Fame Minneapolis high school basketball coach Larry McKenzie shares the key to his coaching success, the mentor who changed his […]
June 9, 2020

#032: Hall Of Fame High School Basketball Coach Larry McKenzie On Why His Younger Self Wouldn’t Be On His Team, And His Insights Into The Killing Of George Floyd Miles From His Home

  In our Season 2 Premiere conversation with Hall of Fame Minneapolis high school basketball coach Larry McKenzie, we discuss the impact of his educator parents […]