In this episode, Shad and Dustin talk about Fear, the negative impact on athletic performance, and how athletes can deal with it. They also talk about what coaches, parents, and team leaders can do to increase fear and what are some things they can do to help their athletes play loose instead of tight.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

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Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this episode, Shad and Dustin talk about how to instill within our young athletes the desire to respect and protect the dignity of all. They talk about a video on their TikTok channel that went viral wherein a young man talked of learning from Dustin to use the phrases "yes sir" and "yes ma'am" as a young man and then tells of the impact that simple practice has had on his life.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this episode, we talk about the price that Payton paid at a young age to make it to major league baseball. Have you ever wondered what a major league baseball player practiced like when he was in high school? Payton talks about it. He also talks about the importance of learning from others, the importance of using your sportlight to lift others, and gives advice to parents who coach their own children. Payton also recounts his experience of making his major league debut. It was a fascinating and enlightening discussion.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this episode, Shad and Dustin are once again joined by Mark Larsen. They talk about building a wrecking, how easy it is to wreck others, and how it takes much more skill to build. This message is at the heart of the E4A program. The podcast closes with a few of the social media messages that have been shared on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can find especially for athletes on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook by searching especially for athletes, or on Twitter by searching e4afamily.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this episode, Shad and Dustin speak with former College Football player and High School Football coach Mark Larsen. They speak of the importance of not missing out on the future because we are afraid of missing out. How can we be truly present? What are some of the things that get in the way of us being present? How can we teach our children to be present?

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this Sportlight Podcast Shad discusses an article about an 8th grade young man that was hurt by a remark Kevin Durant made about a video of him playing basketball that went viral, (see the link below for the article, with the video in it). They discuss the spider man principle, “with great power comes great responsibility” and how athletes choices can have a powerful impact on people for good or for ill because of the Sportlight. They also discuss helps for new year’s resolutions.

https://nypost.com/2021/12/22/kevin-durants-random-twitter-attack-left-8th-grader-hurt/

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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A few years back, then 14-year-old Duncan Jarvie, was cut from Utah's Olympic Development Program's competitive team. His response was inspiring and a great example of resilience. We interviewed him and also reflected on what former college basketball player and long-time high school basketball coach Doug Meachum and Tampa Bay Ray's mental performance coach Justin Sua taught about resilience. This would be a great episode to share with an athlete who was recently cut or one who is experiencing adversity. Enjoy!

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.