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Winning is Not Everything

Kids & Family Podcasts

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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United States

Description:

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.

Language:

English


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

5/28/2024
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.

Duration:00:16:01

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

5/21/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:17

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

5/14/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:45

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

5/7/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:04

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

4/30/2024
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.

Duration:00:16:14

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

4/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:09

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

4/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:07

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

4/9/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:43

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

4/2/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:42

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

3/26/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:23

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

3/19/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:33

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

3/12/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:17

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

3/5/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:55

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

2/27/2024
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 coaches.

Duration:00:18:16

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

2/20/2024
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.

Duration:00:15:24

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

2/13/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:53

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

2/6/2024
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.

Duration:00:14:13

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

1/30/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:04

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

1/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:17:31

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

1/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:18:51