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Winning is Not Everything

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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Episodes

#210: J.P. Nerbun On ADHD Impact On His Childhood And Key Lesson Learned From Parents

In Part 1 of our conversation with J.P. Nerbun, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, he discusses being the sixth of seven children in his family, his early challenges with ADHD, and important lessons learned from his parents. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Mar 12, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 180

#209: Jordan Palmer Discusses His Passion For Improving Nutrition And Safety For Young Athletes

In Part 3 of our conversation with Jordan Palmer, the former NFL quarterback who has tutored current quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, he explains some of his insights into his passion for nutrition and safety for young athletes. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Mar 05, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 179

#208: Jordan Palmer Lays Out His Priorities Around Sports For His Three Boys

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jordan Palmer, the former NFL quarterback who has tutored current quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, he discusses, in-depth, what he emphasizes in the athletic development of his three sons and the key breaks and opportunities that helped him become a go-to resource for aspiring NFL quarterbacks. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coach...

Feb 27, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 178

#207: Jordan Palmer Shares The Highs And Lows Growing Up In The Shadow Of His Older Brother Carson

In Part 1 of our conversation with Jordan Palmer, the former NFL quarterback who has tutored current quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, he shares the highs and lows of growing up in the mighty shadow of his older brother Carson. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Feb 20, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 177

#206: Tony Sanneh On What Keeps Him Grounded With The Massive Growth Of The Sanneh Foundation

In Part 3 of our conversation with Tony Sanneh, a Minnesota soccer legend who played 15 years professionally and started for the U.S. Men's National Team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, delves into the inspiration of the Sanneh Foundation and what keeps him motivated as it grows and helps more people. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Feb 13, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 176

#205: Tony Sanneh On Keys To His Long Career And Enduring Racism In The Bundesliga

In Part 2 of our conversation with Tony Sanneh, a Minnesota soccer legend who played 15 years professionally and started for the U.S. Men's National Team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, highlights reasons why he played more than 15 years professionally, including the racism he dealt with in Germany. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Feb 06, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 175

#204: Tony Sanneh On Influences On Him Growing Up In St. Paul And Transformative Trip To Gambia

In Part 1 of our conversation with Tony Sanneh, a Minnesota soccer legend who played 15 years professionally and started for the U.S. Men's National Team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, shares his most notable influences and experiences growing up in St. Paul. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jan 30, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 174

#203: Tom Byer On Neurological Benefits Of Technical Soccer Development Early In Childhood

In Part 4 of our conversation with Tom Byer, a renown technical coach who has greatly influenced the development of soccer in Japan, discusses in depth the neuroscience behind early childhood development in soccer, and his insights for parents and young athletes. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jan 23, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 173

#202: Tom Byer On His Epiphany While Introducing His Toddlers To Ball Mastery

In Part 3 of our conversation with Tom Byer, a renown technical coach who has greatly influenced the development of soccer in Japan, shares the "epiphany" he had about soccer development and ball mastery through his two boys as toddlers. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jan 16, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 172

#201: Tom Byer On Building His Reputation As Technical Coach In Japan

In Part 2 of our conversation with Tom Byer, a renown technical coach who has greatly influenced the development of soccer in Japan, discusses the early struggles of establishing himself in Japan, including a student's father who provided him the big break that he desperately needed. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jan 09, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 171

#200: Tom Byer Highlights Childhood Experiences And Influences That Paved Path To Japan

In Part 1 of our conversation with Tom Byer, a renown technical coach who has greatly influenced the development of soccer in Japan, shares about his childhood experiences and influences growing up in New York. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jan 02, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 170

#199: Mental Health And Youth Sports Webinar Highlights Featuring Mental Performance Coach Ruth Brennan Morrey

On December 5th, 2023, TeamSnap hosted a webinar titled, "Mental Health and Youth Sports," featuring a conversation by Sean Jensen and Ruth Brennan Morrey, Ph.D, a mental performance coach. Here are some of the highlights. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Dec 26, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 169

#198: Matt Lisle On The Inspiration Of Gary Vee And A Friend Who Loaned Him $4,000

In Part 3 of our conversation with Matt Lisle, a renown baseball coach who has over 1 million social media followers, highlights how businessman and internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk catapulted him to success and a friend who loaned him $4,000 to get his online program going. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Dec 19, 202312 minSeason 2Ep. 168

#197: Matt Lisle On Hard Realizations Of His Playing Career And Early Coaching Jobs

In Part 2 of our conversation with Matt Lisle, a renown baseball coach who has over 1 million social media followers, shares how he lettered in four sports in high school but how his big dreams weren't matched by the work ethic needed to maximize some of his natural talents. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Dec 12, 202318 minSeason 2Ep. 167

#196: Matt Lisle On His Childhood And What He Learned From His Relationship With His Father

In Part 1 of our conversation with Matt Lisle, a renown baseball coach who has over 1 million social media followers, discusses growing up home-schooled in a big family in the Bay Area, and what he learned from his relationship with his father. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Dec 05, 202314 minSeason 2Ep. 166

#195: Todd Wolfson On Invaluable Input For Youth Sports Parents

In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, shares keys to building his program and his advice to youth sports parents. In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, shares keys to building his program and his advice to youth ...

Nov 28, 202314 minSeason 2Ep. 165

#194: Todd Wolfson Opens Up About What Happened After Early Childhood Success

In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, candidly shares why he so quickly shifted from playing to coaching, which featured him becoming a head basketball coach by 22 years old. In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California,...

Nov 21, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 164

#193: Todd Wolfson On The Momentum Of Very Early Opportunity To Coach

In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School in California, discusses his childhood passion for hoops and what compelled him so early to move from playing to coaching. In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School in California, discusses his childhood passion for hoops and what compelled him so ...

Nov 14, 202313 minSeason 2Ep. 163

#192: Dr. Ashly Gillis On The Importance Of Injury Prevention And Education

In Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Ashly Gillis, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy and leads TOVO Performance in Truckee, California, explains why she believes prevention is so important for young athletes, and how parents can provide better support for their children after injuries. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Nov 07, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 162

#191: Dr. Ashly Gillis On Her Holistic Approach To Helping Athletes Avoid And Recover From Injuries

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ashly Gillis, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy and leads TOVO Performance in Truckee, California, shares the ups and downs of her collegiate soccer journey, as well as what inspired her approach to working with athletes. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Oct 31, 202319 minSeason 2Ep. 161

#190: Dr. Ashly Gillis On Resilience Helping Her Navigate Her Childhood And Pursuing Her Passion

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Ashly Gillis, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy and leads TOVO Performance in Truckee, California, discusses being raised one of five children in Sacramento, and how she discovered soccer and persevered to follow her passion for sports. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Oct 24, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 160

#189: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape On What Inspired Her To Start Website

In Part 3 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," provides context for what inspired her to start her website, and lessons she's learned — and applied — as a sports parent to her younger daughters. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Oct 17, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 159

#188: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Mistakes She Made As Sports Parent

In Part 2 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," candidly shares insight into the most popular piece she wrote for her website titled, "My Daughter Quit Sports, and This Is What Youth Sports Parents Need To Know." Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Oct 10, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 158

#187: I Love To Watch You Play Founder Asia Mape Shares Some Defining Childhood Stories

In Part 1 of our conversation with Asia Mape, a four-time Emmy winning journalist and founder of the website, "I Love to Watch You Play," highlights some of her most memorable and impactful childhood stories from growing up in Detroit and Virginia. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Oct 03, 202318 minSeason 2Ep. 157

#186: College Athlete And Sports Executive Nicole McCormack On Hard Lessons She Has Learned As A Sports Parent

In Part 3 of our conversation with Nicole McCormack, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Brand Solutions at TeamSnap, highlights some of the hard lessons she's learned as a sports parent, including guiding her three daughters, including one who is playing soccer at Ohio State. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Sep 26, 202314 minSeason 2Ep. 156

#185: College Athlete And Sports Executive Nicole McCormack On Female Athletes And Leading In Male-Dominated Spaces

In Part 2 of our conversation with Nicole McCormack, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Brand Solutions at TeamSnap, discusses her role in getting others to recognize that investing in women's sports is good business. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Sep 19, 202314 minSeason 2Ep. 155

#184: College Athlete And Sports Executive Nicole McCormack On Impact Of Sacrifices Her Father Made

In Part 1 of our conversation with Nicole McCormack, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Brand Solutions at TeamSnap, shares about the importance of sports for her growing up in Bay Village, Ohio, and the positive impact on the sacrifices her father made to coach and support her. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Sep 12, 202319 minSeason 2Ep. 154

#183: Principal And Basketball Coach Greg Berge On Relentless Consistency And Insights On Officiating

In Part 3 of our conversation with Greg Berge, the High School Principal and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach in Lake City, Minn., discusses how he practices what he preaches about relentless consistency, and his insights on treatment of officials. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Sep 05, 202314 minSeason 2Ep. 153

#182: Principal And Basketball Coach Greg Berge On Guiding The Youth Sports Experiences Of His Children

In Part 2 of our conversation with Greg Berge, the High School Principal and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach in Lake City, Minn., shares the keys to dealing with concerns about what others thought of him and how being a parent provided important perspective that helped him to be a better administrator and coach. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Aug 29, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 151

#181: Principal And Basketball Coach Greg Berge On How And Why Parents Need Help From Coaches

In Part 1 of our conversation with Greg Berge, the High School Principal and Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach in Lake City, Minn., discusses his youth sports journey, and the influential teachers and coaches who inspired him toward his career as a coach and educator. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Aug 22, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 150
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