Winning is Not Everything

Sean Jensen•winningisnoteverything.libsyn.com

Winning Is Not Everything aims to bring sanity back to youth sports. In each weekly episode, sports-minded kids and their parents will hear conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches that fight the obsession over rankings and trophies in youth sports, and instead emphasizes character development and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sean Jensen, former NFL reporter, children’s book author, and youth sports coach.

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#180: Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Brian Asamoah On Mental Health

Sean Jensen co-hosted a Webinar titled "Mental Health In Youth Sports" with Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah earlier in the summer. Presented by podcast sponsor TeamSnap, this episode features highlights of their conversation. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Aug 15, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 149

#179: Soccer Recruiter Don Williams On What He Looks For In Prospects

In Part 3 of our conversation with Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA, discusses the differences between recruiting in women's and men's soccer. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Aug 08, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 148

#178: Soccer Recruiter Don Williams On Guiding His Son's Ambitions

In Part 2 of our conversation with Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA, highlights his career and parenting insights, including helping his son who had big and bold soccer ambitions. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Aug 01, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 147

#177: Soccer Recruiter Don Williams On How Youth Sports Impacted Him

In Part 1 of our conversation with Don Williams, Head of Operations for the Americas for Sports Recruiting USA, shares his highs and lows growing up, including how losing affected him. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jul 25, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 146

#176: Josh Mahoney On His Message to Players And Parents

In Part 3 of our conversation with Josh Mahoney, a junior at Baylor University who has been a soccer referee for nine years, he discusses what he loves about being a referee, why he believes it's been a challenge to develop and retain referees, and his message to young athletes and their parents. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jul 18, 2023•13 min•Season 2Ep. 145

#175: Josh Mahoney On His Worst Experiences As A Referee

In Part 2 of our conversation with Josh Mahoney, a junior at Baylor University who has been a soccer referee for nine years, he shares how he thinks treatment of referees has gotten worse, as well as some of his most memorable — or forgettable — experiences. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jul 11, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 144

#174: Josh Mahoney On Transitioning From Player To Referee

In Part 1 of our conversation with Josh Mahoney, a junior at Baylor University who has been a soccer referee for nine years, he discusses early childhood sports memories and experiences, and what drew him to becoming an official. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jul 04, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 143

#173: Ebenezer Samuel On His Fresh Tips For Young Athletes

In Part 3 of our conversation with Ebenezer Samuel, the Fitness Director of Men's Health magazine, he shares his insights — based on research and science — for young athletes on how they can properly maximize their workouts, as well as the importance of consistency and commitment to see real gains. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jun 27, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 142

#172: Ebenezer Samuel On Working Out With Arnold Schwarzenegger

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ebenezer Samuel, the Fitness Director of Men's Health magazine, he highlights why he transitioned from being an sports reporter and columnist to his current role, where he recently got to write about and work out with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger for a Men's Health cover story. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jun 20, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 141

#171: Ebenezer Samuel On How Body Building Helped Him Through Challenging Times

In Part 1 of our conversation with Ebenezer Samuel, the Fitness Director of Men's Health magazine, he shares the challenges he faced growing up and how building his body helped him develop problem-solving skills and healthy habits. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jun 13, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 140

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