In this episode of the Strong Youth Project Podcast, host Jennings Genho sits down with Talan Alfrey, a safety for the BYU football team, to discuss his experience playing multiple sports as a youth, overcoming major injuries, and the lessons he’s learned about resilience. Talan shares insights on playing multiple sports growing up (2:00), recovering from a ruptured Achilles and a broken collarbone (4:00), and how he stayed mentally strong during setbacks (7:00). He also reflects on his experience with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake and the importance of a strong team culture (19:00). Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on perseverance, competition, and finding joy in sports.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

2:00 - The benefits of playing multiple sports

4:00 - Dealing with injuries and recovery

7:00 - Mental resilience and mindset shifts

12:00 - Bouncing back from setbacks in games

14:00 - Recovery strategies and preventing injuries

19:00 - Lessons from Coach Kalani Sitake

24:00 - Advice for young athletes and parents