In this powerful episode, I dive deep into Chapter 9 of Pure Unadulterated Guts — exploring the science and soul behind why human connection and support systems are absolutely essential for high performance.

Whether you’re a coach, parent, athlete, or high performer — your relationships are your rocket fuel.

Listen now to learn:

Why isolation kills momentum
How to build true support systems
What elite performers do to stay connected

In this powerful episode, I dive deep into Chapter 9 of Pure Unadulterated Guts — exploring the science and soul behind why human connection and support systems are absolutely essential for high performance. Whether you’re a coach, parent, athlete, or high performer — your relationships are your rocket fuel. Listen now to learn: Why isolation kills momentum How to build true support systems What elite performers do to stay connected

Episode #259 The Power of a Great Team

Riley Jensen (Twitter: @rileyjensen) has been playing or coaching high school and collegiate football for more than 27 years. Over the past (7) years he has been part owner and co-founder of the Mountain West Elite sports camps which operate in several states.

He started as a quarterback at an NCAA D1 school (USU), was named 1st team junior college All-American QB (Snow College), coached football at a Division 1 program (NC State), and has coached several successful Salt Lake City area high school teams (Cottonwood, Olympus, Alta). Riley was recently inducted in to the Snow College Athletics Hall of Fame (October, 2017). 

Riley earned a B.A. from Utah State University and completed his MS in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Utah. He interned with Utah’s football and tennis teams, and currently works with Westminster Basketball, Rowmark Ski Academy, Peak Ski Academy, Woods Cross Volleyball, Alta Football, and various individual athletes.

Riley has a unique enthusiasm and ability to teach the concepts of resilience, confidence, positivity, grit, and personal mastery. He is available to athletes at all levels, all sports, for coaches, organizations, and businesses. He is perfect for motivational seminars designed to help individuals, teams, and businesses reach their maximum potential. 

Riley currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Riley is not working, he enjoys hiking, playing tennis, coaching football, and time spent his wife Georgann, and their two children Alexis and Jack.

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Riley Jensen (Twitter: @rileyjensen) has been playing or coaching high school and collegiate football for more than 27 years. Over the past (7) years he has been part owner and co-founder of the Mountain West Elite sports camps which operate in several states. He started as a quarterback at an NCAA D1 school (USU), was named 1st team junior college All-American QB (Snow College), coached football at a Division 1 program (NC State), and has coached several successful Salt Lake City area high school teams (Cottonwood, Olympus, Alta). Riley was recently inducted in to the Snow College Athletics Hall of Fame (October, 2017). Riley earned a B.A. from Utah State University and completed his MS in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Utah. He interned with Utah’s football and tennis teams, and currently works with Westminster Basketball, Rowmark Ski Academy, Peak Ski Academy, Woods Cross Volleyball, Alta Football, and various individual athletes. Riley has a unique enthusiasm and ability to teach the concepts of resilience, confidence, positivity, grit, and personal mastery. He is available to athletes at all levels, all sports, for coaches, organizations, and businesses. He is perfect for motivational seminars designed to help individuals, teams, and businesses reach their maximum potential. Riley currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Riley is not working, he enjoys hiking, playing tennis, coaching football, and time spent his wife Georgann, and their two children Alexis and Jack.

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