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
March 16, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
April 7, 2020
Former Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman tells us how he motivated himself while his college football team won nine games in his four seasons, the […]
March 31, 2020
In our conversation with Minnehaha Academy guard Jalen Suggs, we discuss his insights into college recruiting, what he thinks before “big games,” his must-listen tip […]
March 27, 2020
In this bonus episode, Larry Suggs – father of Minnehaha Academy senior guard Jalen Suggs – tells us about his own sports experience, what he […]
March 24, 2020
In our conversation with Minnehaha Academy guard Jalen Suggs, we discuss the impact his parents had on his sports journey, his pride in helping to […]
March 17, 2020
In our conversation with Northwestern center Abbie Wolf, we discuss those who positively impacted her childhood sports experience, what she learned from her father (who […]
March 10, 2020
In our conversation with former NFL receiver Nate Burleson, we discuss what’s most important to him in guiding his kids’ youth sports journeys, what insights […]
March 3, 2020
In our conversation with former NFL receiver Nate Burleson, we discuss how he responded after having a dream scholarship offer taken away, and the choppy […]
February 25, 2020
In our conversation with former NFL receiver Nate Burleson, we discuss how his childhood memories growing up in and around Seattle, what he would tell […]
February 21, 2020
In this bonus episode, Angie Lance – mother of NDSU quarterback Trey Lance – provides her perspective on what she emphasized in her son’s athletic […]
February 18, 2020
In our conversation with North Dakota State University quarterback Trey Lance, we discuss his mindset during a season when he knew he wouldn’t play, the […]
February 11, 2020
In our conversation with North Dakota State University quarterback Trey Lance, we discuss how his parents positively influenced his youth sports experience, who he looked […]