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Winning is Not Everything

225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

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

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

April 23, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MB

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.

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

April 16, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 34.6 MB

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.

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

April 09, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB

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.

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

April 02, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 40.5 MB

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.

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

March 26, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MB

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.

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

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MB

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.

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

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MB

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.

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

March 05, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 41 MB

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.

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

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MB

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 an...

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

February 20, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MB

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.

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

February 13, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 34 MB

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.

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

February 06, 2024 10:00 - 14 minutes - 32.5 MB

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.

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

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 39 MB

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.

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

January 23, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 40.1 MB

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.

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

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MB

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.

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

January 09, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 38.2 MB

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.

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

January 02, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 39.3 MB

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.

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

December 26, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 38.5 MB

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.

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

December 19, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 27.5 MB

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.

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

December 12, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 40 MB

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.

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

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MB

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.

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

November 28, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MB

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 yo...

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

November 21, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MB

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, Califor...

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

November 14, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MB

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 hi...

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

November 07, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 34.3 MB

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.

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

October 31, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 43.3 MB

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.

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

October 24, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MB

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.

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

October 17, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MB

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.

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

October 10, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 38.3 MB

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.

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

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 41.9 MB

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.

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

September 26, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 32.6 MB

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.

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

September 19, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 32.6 MB

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.

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

September 12, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MB

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.

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

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 32.8 MB

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.

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

August 29, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 36.7 MB

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.

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

August 22, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 38.3 MB

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.

#180: Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Brian Asamoah On Mental Health

August 15, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MB

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.

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

August 08, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MB

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.

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

August 01, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MB

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.

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

July 25, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MB

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.

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

July 18, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 29.8 MB

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.

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

July 11, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 33.9 MB

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.

#174: Josh Mahoney On Transitioning From Player To Referee

July 04, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MB

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.

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

June 27, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MB

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.

#172: Ebenezer Samuel On Working Out With Arnold Schwarzenegger

June 20, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 38.1 MB

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.

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

June 13, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.4 MB

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.

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

June 06, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 28.9 MB

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 his approach to playing on a high-level team and his pet peeve about 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.

#169: Ellington Andrews On The College Soccer Recruiting Process

May 30, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 31.9 MB

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 his experience being recruited and what he would change about the recruiting process.  Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

#168: Ellington Andrews On Impactful Coaches And COVID Lessons

May 23, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MB

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 what drew him to soccer, what he learned during COVID and the impactful coaches in his development.  Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

#167: Jay DeMerit On His Passion To Help Young Athletes

May 16, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MB

In Part 4 of our conversation with Jay DeMerit, an American who rose from the ninth tier of soccer in England to the Premier League, he opens up about a key that helped him to persevere through the difficult and humbling moments of his journey, and why he's so committed to helping the next generations of athletes learn from his story.  Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.