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Jordan Palmer grew up in the shadow of his older brother, Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer. Jordan wasn't a starter on his high school team until his senior year, and he attended the one D1 school that offered him a scholarship, UTEP. And while his story was full of adversity, he remained committed to reaching his full potential, eventually spending several years playing as a backup QB in the NFL, UFL, and the Arena Football League. Jordan's commitment to his craft led him to become a "go-to" quarterbacks coach, working with numerous high-profile NFL and College quarterbacks still today. In addition, Jordan is also a highly successful entreprenuer, having co-founded of several very successful businesses, including his latest venture. Thread Performance. Jordan shares his journey as a player, coach, and sports dad with our guys in this episode.
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After winning the 1998 National Championship at Tennessee and serving as Captain of the 2001 team, Will Bartholomew's football career ended in his first year with the Denver Broncos due to a devastating knee injury. Will took his passion for sports and training and founded D1 Training, one of the nation's fastest growing performance training centers for young athletes, with over 150 locations (and growing) across the United States. As a dad of three athletes, one playing D1 football, Will shares valuable insights into the world of youth sports from his own experiences as a player and dad. Will also shares valuable information for our audience on the importance and impact of formalized training, why it matters, when kids should begin, and much more. In addition to what Will shares on this episode, he provides much more with over 20 episodes on Pure Athlete's PA+ platform, found at pureathlete.com.
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With it being Mental Health Awareness month, we want to replay this informative episode for our viewers that was recorded in Feb of 2023, but the information is still very current. Our guest is well-known sports psychologist and mental wellness expert Dr. Armando González. Dr. Mondo works with numerous pro athletes such as Dansby Swanson, Lindsey Vonn, Charles Goodwin, Mallory Pugh, among others. Our discussion with him explores the cultural challenges our young people are facing, and he shares great insights and thoughts for young athletes, parents, and coaches to help maximize mental performance and prioritize overall mental wellness.
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With more than 115 episodes under their belts, Jeff, Britt, and Brad discuss some of their biggest learnings along the way, and Jeff shares some areas in which his perspective has evolved as his kids get older, and as he has participated in our discussions with guests and each other. This is a fun conversation that parents will relate to... AND...the guy look ahead to the future of Pure Athlete with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
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With 10 Gold Gloves and 434 career homers, Andruw Jones is regarded as one of the top centerfielders of all time, and the guys have a great conversation with him on this episode. Having shared an outfield together for the Braves, Jeff shares what it was like as a rookie playing next to the best outfielder "he has ever seen," including what Andruw told Jeff before Jeff's first right field start with the Braves. In addition, Andrew shares some fun stories, talking about hitting two World Series home runs at 19 years old, and which Braves HoF pitcher he didn't enjoy playing behind. Most importantly, Andruw shares what it was like to grow up playing baseball in Curacao, how many games he played in his youth, and how he achieved his dream of playing professional baseball. He also contrasts his journey with the current youth sports culture in America, based on what he saw through his son’s recent youth sports journey in Atlanta as he became the #2 overall pick in the MLB draft.
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NBA shooting great Dell Curry, father to NBA stars Stephen and Seth, shares stories from his own playing days, as well as parenting insights learned from helping his boys and his daughter Sydel, navigate their own journeys in sports and in life.
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Our guest on this episode is MLS Cup Champion, 2x MLS All-Star, 2017 Goal Keeper of the Year and the captain & starting goalkeeper for Atlanta United, Brad Guzan.
Brad shares insights and stories from his career as a player and parent of four, covering what makes a great teammate, the qualities of an influential coach, and how parents can support their children in sports. He also offers advice to young athletes and discusses his own experiences, including playing multiple sports, transitioning to goalie in college, and competing in the Premier League, MLS, Olympics, and World Cup.
Brad also talks about the culture of youth soccer in America, the 2026 World Cup, the growth of the MLS, being a part of the biggest upset in MLS history, facing Messi and friends, the difference in soccer culture in Europe vs. America, and so much more!
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The guys have a great conversation about Sportsmanship in Youth Sports, discussing what Sportsmanship is (and isn’t), why it matters, and how parents and coaches teach it to young athletes.
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USA Baseball recently announced that Mark Derosa would return as the Manager of the 2026 WBC Team USA. That prompted us to replay the entertaining and info-packed interview we did with DeRo back in 2023. You will really enjoy hearing his story as a two-sport Ivy League athlete, the fun back-and-forth between Mark and Jeff (his next-door neighbor), some great MLB stories, and his take as a sports dad in the challenging world of travel ball. Mark's opinions and insights are informed, thoughtful, and full of passion. Enjoy!
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On this episode, the guys talk to NFL Hall of Fame and 7x All-Pro Cornerback Champ Bailey. Champ was a shut-down NFL cornerback, who is often cited as a comparison player to Travis Hunter because of his ability to play both offense and defense at the University of Georgia, earning him a spot in the CFB Hall of Fame. Champ shares some great stories and insights from his playing days as a kid, a college player, and in the NFL, including his thoughts on playing against and for Steve Spurrier, the difference between college and the NFL, playing against Peyton Manning in college and in the pros, and his current thoughts as a sports dad.
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If you're a loyal listener, you’ve heard Jeff Francoeur talk about his dad pulling him off the field during a game, or the time when he took Jeff back to the gym to apologize to a referee. You've also heard him talk about how his parents never allowed sports to be the number one priority in their family. Yes, they had to work to balance their time among three kids, and yes, they struggled with the same challenges we all struggle with. On this episode, Dave Francoeur, Jeff's dad, joins Jeff and Britt to talk about life in the Francoeur home during Jeff's journey. Dave shares great wisdom for parents as well as some fun stories from Jeff's youth and high school sports days, how he kept Jeff grounded, and the parenting role he continued to play in key moments of Jeff's professional career. This episode will make you think and make you smile.
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As we enjoy March Madness 2025, we are pleased to replay our 2023 conversation with ESPN's lead college basketball analyst Jay Bilas. Jay had much to share about the mental side of sports from his book "Toughness," sharing some great stories from his childhood, his time at Duke, and his insights from being a sports dad himself. And speaking of Duke basketball, Jay shares some interesting insights about playing for Coach K, as well as reveals the guy who was the toughest guy he ever played against...you will be surprised! Enjoy!
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Joey Logano didn't grow up in a racing family, but when his dad bought him a go-cart at age 6, he quickly became hooked. in no time at all, he was winning at a pace that by the time he was 18, people were already saying he was the next Jeff Gordon. And he believed it, until he hit some major adversity in the sport. On this episode, Joey shares his story growing up and falling in love with racing and provides some insight on the skill and talent required to get to the top of the sport. He also gets real about his career eventually going off track, the difficulty that presented, and how he eventually responded to get to a point of now saying it was one of the best things to happen to him. in addition, Joey shares his thoughts about being dad, talking about helping his kids to find their passion and to live their own dreams. Finally, Joey answers some fun rapid-fire questions and talks about the mindset that he and other drivers have to have to overcome any fear of the danger of racing. Whether you are a NASCAR enthusiast or not, you will enjoy this episode.
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Kirk Herbstreit, Kirk dives into more of his experiences as a sports dad, his thoughts on early specialization in youth sports, and the future of college football as it relates to NIL and the transfer portal. The guys also put Kirk on the hot seat as he answers 5 rapid-fire questions, ranging from his favorite College GameDay campus to his current favorite MLB player. If you thought Part 1 of our interview with Kirk was entertaining, then you don't want to miss out on Part 2 ... check it out!
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One of the hardest-working and most respected voices in sports, Kirk Herbstreit brings preparation, expertise, and a passion for excellence when he's in the broadcasting booth or on the set of College GameDay, having won 5 Emmy awards over his impressive career. But if you think the job is the most important thing in Kirk's life, you're missing a big part of his story. On this episode, Kirk talks to the guys about growing up in a broken home and the role that youth sports played in his life. And if you assume that being the MVP QB of the Ohio State football team was the culmination of a fantastic four years at the university, well, there's more to that story as Kirk shares authentically about the adversity he had to overcome at that stage of his life, and the growth that came from it. All of those experiences shaped his own commitment to making family relationships his priority and he and his wife Alison, have done just that with their four boys. As all four sons were heavily involved in youth sports, Kirk shares the epiphany he had looking in the mirror as a sports dad, and how that changed his outlook and approach to the journey with his boys, and he passionately shares his insights into youth sports that every parent needs to hear. Part 1 of our time with Kirk is rich and will leave you looking forward to the rest of the story in Part 2.
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From the beginning of the youth sports journey to the end, disappointment is a present emotion that is a counter-balance to the fun of the overall experience. Disappointing losses. Disappointing performances. Disappointing injuries. Disappointment with coaching decisions. Disappointing behavior. Teaching our kids to handle it, to bounce back from it, and to overcome it is critical for success in sports and in life. And as sports parents, we get disappointed also as circumstances don’t go our kid’s way, providing us an opportunity to model the right response to our young athletes. On this episode, the guys discuss all of it, share personal experiences, and offer encouragement.
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Following February's compelling hockey matchup between the U.S. and Canada, we are excited to welcome 19 yr NHL player and former Nashville Predators captain Mike Fisher as our guest. Mike shares his story of growing up as a young player in Ontario, the grit that enabled him to overcome injuries, the role that his faith played in his journey as an athlete and now as a sports dad of two boys, and his favorite song from Carrie Underwood, who happens to be his wife.
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We are excited to replay one of earliest and favorite episodes with Atlanta Braves fan favorite Austin Riley. The son of an NFL punter, Austin Riley grew up playing multiple sports while chasing his dream of playing major league baseball. In this episode, Austin shares his story of grit and hard work, on his way to becoming a first round draft pick and All-Star third baseman for the Atlanta Braves.
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For those of you who have a goal to play sports in college, or for your kid to play in college, how much do you really know about what that entails? What will each day look like in-season or during the off-season? What will my “college experience” be like? What are the biggest challenges, and why do more than 30% of college athletes quit early? Yes, playing college ball can be super fun, offering some major benefits. But for some, the expectations differ from the realities they experience. On this episode, the guys discuss these realities to help young athletes and parents gain a better understanding and an accurate view of the life of a college athlete.
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On this episode, the guys welcome our first current college athlete to the pod to discuss his journey to become one of college football's leading quarterbacks going into the 2025 season. Cade discusses why he has turned down transfer portal offers for several years, and the value he has placed on staying at a place like Clemson for his entire college career. Cade authentically discusses the adversity he faced in his sophomore year at Clemson, how he faced it and grew from it, and how much he values going through the fire with his teammates. His discussion of the commitment to hard work every single day that athletes must embrace to achieve their goals is inspiring, and he shares his take on what true leadership looks like, especially when things aren't going well. In addition, Cade talks about what it was like to grow up and play ball at Westlake HS in Austin Texas, where he never lost a game, even in middle school. He also share his recruiting story and offers advice to high school kids today regarding what they should be considering when selecting a school to play at. Whether you are a Clemson fan (like Jeff Francoeur) or not, you will likely become a Cade Klubnik fan after listening to this inspiring episode.
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