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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

#240: Mental Performance Coach Kelsey King On Keys To Her Late Rise To Great Hockey Heights

In Part 2 of our conversation with Kelsey King, who retired from a brilliant playing career in hockey as an NCAA National Champion, she discusses what she learned through disappointments and slumps as an athlete who emerged on USA Hockey's radar later than most prospects. Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, @teamsnap , for prioritizing conversations like this!

Oct 08, 202423 min

#239: Mental Performance Coach Kelsey King On Keys To Her Late Rise To Great Hockey Heights

In Part 1 of our conversation with Kelsey King, who retired from a brilliant playing career in hockey as an NCAA National Champion, shares about her upbringing, her childhood challenges and frustrations, and keys to her late development in hockey. Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, @teamsnap , for prioritizing conversations like this!

Oct 01, 202419 min

#238: Sports Performance Coach Bill Welle On His Advice For Youth Sports Parents And Young Athletes

In Part 4 of our conversation with Bill Welle, the sports performance manager at Training Haus, which is headquartered at the Minnesota Vikings facility and powered by Twin Cities Orthopedics, he discusses one of his most memorable athlete success stories, as well as his advice for youth sports parents and young athletes. Catch up on all Bill Welle episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, @teamsnap , for prioritizing conversations like this!...

Sep 24, 202411 min

#234: Director Mike Nicoll On His Film The Spoils Zeroes In On The Soul Of Basketball

In Part 2 of our conversation with director Mike Nicoll highlights how his latest film, The Spoils, Selling the Future of American Basketball, provides a never-before-seen window into the inner-workings of the basketball world, and his advice for parents of young athletes of all skill levels. Watch "The Spoils" here: https://www.jolt.film/watch/the-spoils

Aug 27, 202418 min

#230: Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci And Dr. Nivedita Jerath On Their Common Denominator

Dr. Nivedita Jerath is one of the many successful people impacted by Rick Macci, a legend who counts Serena and Venus Williams, and Andy Roddick among the tennis stars he's coached. In Part 2 of our conversation, Coach Rick reveals how he got his start in coaching, what he tries to impart on his students, and what linked him and Dr. Jerath to one another.

Jul 30, 202415 min

#229: Legendary Tennis Coach Rick Macci And Dr. Nivedita Jerath On Their Childhoods And Influences

Dr. Nivedita Jerath is one of the many successful people impacted by Rick Macci, a legend who counts Serena and Venus Williams, and Andy Roddick among the tennis stars he's coached. In Part 1 of our conversation, Coach Rick and Dr. Jerath share about their childhoods, those who influenced them and their starts in tennis. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jul 23, 202416 min

#228: "Soccer Tom" Mulroy On The Disconnect In Understanding How To Achieve Success

In Part 3 of our conversation with "Soccer Tom" Mulroy, a former professional soccer player and executive, provides his insights on soccer in the United States, and the disconnect he sees from parents of 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.

Jul 16, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 198

#227: "Soccer Tom" Mulroy On The Life Lessons He Learned From The Sport

In Part 2 of our conversation with "Soccer Tom" Mulroy, a former professional soccer player and executive, discusses how he dealt with his learning disability and the lesson she learned through soccer to cultivate the gifts in 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 09, 202413 minSeason 2Ep. 197

#226: "Soccer Tom" Mulroy On The Early Influences That Kept Him On A Positive Track

In Part 1 of our conversation with "Soccer Tom" Mulroy, a former professional soccer player and executive, shares the challenges he faced growing up in and around New York, and the early influences who helped him stay on a positive trajectory. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jul 02, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 196

#225: Brad Johnson On What He Emphasized For His Sons In Sports And Insights Into "Big Bad Brad"

In Part 3 of our conversation with Brad Johnson, a 17-year NFL veteran who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, discusses his goals for his boys sports experiences, growing his social media profile with remarkable trick shots, and his advice for youth sports parents. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches. Links: Blog: https://www.teamsnap.com/blog/for-business/five-keys-great-yo...

Jun 25, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 195

#224: Brad Johnson On Inspiring Note From A Legend After He Got Benched In College

In Part 2 of our conversation with Brad Johnson, a 17-year NFL veteran who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, shares the ups and downs of his time at Florida State, and a note from a Hall of Fame athlete that greatly impacted him and helped him persevere early in his NFL career when he was buried on the depth chart. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches. Links: Blog: https://w...

Jun 18, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 194

#223: Super Bowl Champion Brad Johnson On Nearly Giving Up On Football In High School

In Part 1 of our conversation with Brad Johnson, a 17-year NFL veteran who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, shares stories from his early years, including a defining moment with a college basketball coach that greatly impacted his life. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches. Links: Blog: https://www.teamsnap.com/blog/for-business/five-keys-great-youth-sports-coaching Downloa...

Jun 11, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 193

#222: Skye Eddy On Lessons That Inspired Her To Create Soccer Parenting

In Part 3 of our conversation with Skye Eddy, founder of SoccerParenting.com and the Sideline Project, shares what her priorities were for her kids sports experiences, including a hard moment with her daughter. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Jun 04, 202413 minSeason 2Ep. 192

#221: Skye Eddy On Hard Lessons Learned Playing College Soccer And Seeking Change

In Part 2 of our conversation with Skye Eddy, founder of SoccerParenting.com and the Sideline Project, discusses the challenges she experienced playing soccer at the University of Massachusetts, including how she dealt with being highlighted in a former teammate's book. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

May 28, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 191

#220: Skye Eddy On Key Breaks In Her Athletic Journey

In Part 1 of our conversation with Skye Eddy, founder of SoccerParenting.com and the Sideline Project, shares about the multiple benefits in her childhood as a young athlete, including the enactment of Title IX. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

May 21, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 190

#219: Randy Hetrick On Encouraging Children To Discover What Matters To Them

In Part 4 of our conversation with Randy Hetrick, creator of Suspension Training® and founder of TRX and OutFit Training, focuses on helping children discover what matters to them and the example set by his friend Drew Brees, a 13-time Pro Bowl quarterback. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

May 14, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 189

#218: Randy Hetrick On Getting Athletes Outside With OutFit Training

In Part 3 of our conversation with Randy Hetrick, creator of Suspension Training® and founder of TRX and OutFit Training, explores what inspired him to start OutFit Training, his newest venture which brings mobile fitness service to outdoors spaces from parks to parking lots. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

May 07, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 188

#217: Randy Hetrick On Becoming A Navy SEAL And Not Fearing Failure In Starting TRX

In Part 2 of our conversation with Randy Hetrick, creator of Suspension Training® and founder of TRX and OutFit Training, discusses what compelled him to go from collegiate athlete to Navy SEAL, and what inspired him to create TRX. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Apr 30, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 187

#216: Randy Hetrick On Modest Childhood Sports Highlight In The Midst Of Health Challenges

In Part 1 of our conversation with Randy Hetrick, creator of Suspension Training® and founder of TRX and OutFit Training, shares on dealing with health challenges growing up, and the early influences that shaped him. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Apr 23, 202417 minSeason 2Ep. 186

#215: Ray Sherman On His Future Hall Of Fame Son In Law Aaron Donald

In Part 3 of our conversation with Ray Sherman, who coached most of his 40 seasons in the NFL, discusses why he no longer coaches at football camps and insights into his son-in-law, Aaron Donald. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Apr 16, 202415 minSeason 2Ep. 185

#214: Ray Sherman On Keys To Coaching Legends Such As Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Cris Carter, Warren Moon, Terrell Owens And Many More

In Part 2 of our conversation with Ray Sherman, who coached most of his 40 seasons in the NFL, highlights his knack for consistently helping strong performance from elite players, including those who others labeled as difficult to work with or not good enough. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Apr 09, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 184

#213: Ray Sherman On Impact Of Growing Up In Oakland On His Life And Career In Coaching

In Part 1 of our conversation with Ray Sherman, who coached most of his 40 seasons in the NFL, shares the influence of the incredible athletes and coaches who inspired him as a boy growing up in Oakland, California. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Apr 02, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 183

#212: J.P. Nerbun On Keys For Coaches To Improve Relationships with Parents

In Part 3 of our conversation with J.P. Nerbun, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, he highlights personal stories as a coach dealing with parents, and suggestions for ways coaches can proactively improve their relationship with 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 26, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 182

#211: J.P. Nerbun On Personal Toll Of Bully Coach And His Journey To Becoming An Author And Leadership Coach

Disclaimer: In Part 2 of our conversation with J.P. Nerbun, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, he candidly shares how one of his coach's abrasive and aggressive actions and words negatively impacted him and triggered suicidal thoughts. Please make sure anyone listening to this episode is mature enough to process this. Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

Mar 19, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 181
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