In this episode we talk about allowing sports to help our children develop resilience. We talk about some advice that chief Justice Roberts and the great Rocky Balboa shared on the subject.  We also talk about the relationship between effort, talent, and resilience.

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

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

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Sheldon about a new resource that will help athletes and coaches to DO THE WORK when they are afraid a friend, teammate, or loved one is considering taking their own life. We talk about the 988 hotline and we also talk about the healthiest ways for coaches, schools, and parents to respond when someone in the community dies by scuicide.

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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In this episode we dive into being a good teammate by listening to and responding to two videos regarding successful team culture from two of the most successful college coaches of all time, Geno Auriemma and Nick Saban. Are your players enthusiastic? Do they appreciate the successes of their teammates? Or are they mediocre achievers that resent high achievers?

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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In this podcast we give some love to you runners out there. We sat down with BYU Women's Cross Country Coach Diljeet Taylor and BYU Cross Country team member and long time e4a member Julie Sumpsion. We talked about some of the most profound life lessons that they have learned from running, their team mantra of #BYUrunforher, they gave advice on training and nutrition to young runners and more. This is a can't miss episode for everyone but especially for you runners and running coaches.

Here is an article written by Coach Taylor that is referenced in the podcast:
https://byuphoto.exposure.co/run-for-her

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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On this week's spotlight podcast we sit down with long time soccer coach Jeff Ginn. We talk about a comment he made at one of our events that "Youth Coaches are the most well intended liars on the face of the planet". He explained what he meant by this and the benefits of being authentic and genuine but not harsh with youth athletes.

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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On September 10th, 2001, all of us who were alive at that time went to bed not realizing that the next day the whole world would change, but for some the world would change more than for others.

The next day as planes began crashing into buildings our first responders began to run into burning collapsing buildings while others were running out them.

In other places military men and women began to ready themselves to find and eliminate those who would seek to do us harm. As we approach the anniversary of that life altering day we are doing an episode to pay tribute to those who put their life on the line for us each day.

Sitting in a high school class in Northern California on 9/11 was a star athlete named Jordan Stevenson. Jordan was one of those who in future days would choose to serve his country during a time when he knew he would go to war. While serving in Afghanistan he was shot in the head, was in a coma for months and then woke up to the right side of his body being paralyzed. His story of resilience, recovery, and the way he is using his platform to bring hope to his fellow service people and others going through a difficult time is incredible.

Thank you, Jordan, and thank you so all of those who put their life on the line for us each day. We hope that you joy this interview with Jordan Stephenson.

Instagram for Jordan
https://instagram.com/headshotjordan?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Youtube Video about Jordan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7DWSo3_1Es

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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In this episode Shad and Dustin give some advice and present some possible conversations that parents can have with their young athletes as they head back to school. They talk about making social, academic and athletic goals.

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 and Dustin Smith
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 sit down with Brian Attridge, CEO of the Utah youth soccer association and Dr. Sheldon Martin Especially for Athletes board member, and discuss a recent policy enacted by the Utah youth soccer association of zero tolerance for poor treatment of referees.

• https://www.utahyouthsoccer.net

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 and Dustin Smith
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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On July 25th 2021 Mason Sawyers life would change forever. Because of a sudden dust storm. A horrible crash occurred while Mason's family was returning from a family reunion that he was unable to attend. Mason's wife Kortni, children Riggins and Franki, brother Race, and nephew Ryder were killed. His son Blue survived. The way that Mason has responded to this unspeakable tragedy is inspiring. One of the things that has helped him the most is some of the simple lessons he learned while playing sports. This is an incredible story of resilience that highlights the most valuable reasons we help our children play sports.

Here is an article about the crash:

• https://ksltv.com/469359/8-killed-several-injured-in-i-15-crashes-caused-by-sandstorm/
  
• https://kslsports.com/464386/west-jordan-basketball-coach-loses-family-members-in-tragic-sandstorm-car-crash/

Check out this youtube video of Mason Speaking at Utah Tech University, and check out his The 10NInety Podcast

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVX3l21y5k
  
• https://www.the10ninety.com/

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 and Dustin Smith
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 a social media post made by someone who witnessed a father being hyper-critical of his son trying to throw a football. We talk about striking the balance as parents and coaches so that we give a young athlete needed feedback to help them grow without destroying their love of the game by being too critical.

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 and Dustin Smith
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.