The Hard Truth with Jeremy Fouts

In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts delivers a message to athletes and parents about refusing to let limitations, opinions, or someone else’s prediction determine what is possible.

Jeremy challenges athletes to decide who they want to become, write down the vision, set measurable 90-day goals, and take responsibility for earning it. He also explains why athletes need to honestly evaluate their progress, become recruitable, and understand that their value today does not determine where they can ultimately go.

For parents, the message is just as important: your example matters, but so does your belief. Jeremy closes with the story of Wilma Rudolph and the lesson of refusing to allow someone else’s prediction to become your identity.

Hard Truth: No coach, parent, trainer, or recruiter can do the work for you. At some point, you have to take ownership of your journey and earn the future you say you want.

Good News: Your current circumstances are not your final destination. With belief, consistent work, honest self-evaluation, and persistence, you can change your value and continue moving toward the vision you wrote down.

Share this episode with an athlete or parent who needs to remove the limitations, believe bigger, and get back to work.

Chapters:

00:00 Remove the Braces

04:36 Who Do You Want to Become?

09:42 Are You Willing to Earn It?

13:56 Write the Vision Down

17:14 Build Your 90-Day Goals

22:41 Measure Your Progress Honestly

27:20 Take Charge of Your Own Journey

32:08 Make Yourself Recruitable

37:02 Let the Marketplace Determine Your Value

42:25 Your Value Today Can Change

45:58 Never Let Someone Else Define You

47:30 The Story of Wilma Rudolph

52:44 Parents: Believe in Your Athlete

55:50 Final Message: Get Back to Work

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts delivers one of his most important messages yet directly to young athletes chasing their dreams.Whether your goal is to play in college, reach the professional level, or simply become the best version of yourself, this episode is about taking ownership of your journey.Jeremy breaks down why nutrition, sleep, discipline, time management, and daily habits matter far more than talent alone. He explains why no parent, coach, or trainer can do the work for you, why struggle is part of growth, and how the habits you build as an athlete will shape the rest of your life long after sports are over.This is a message every athlete and every parent raising one needs to hear.**Hard Truth:** No one can achieve your dreams for you. Your future will be determined by the choices you make every single day.Good News: You don't have to be the most talented athlete you simply have to become the most disciplined version of yourself. Small daily habits, repeated consistently, can completely change your future.Share this episode with every athlete, parent, coach, and family member who believes greatness is built one decision at a time.Chapters:00:00 A Message to Every Athlete05:27 Own Your Journey11:18 Build a Plan for Success17:58 Master Your Time Management24:10 Fall in Love With the Struggle31:06 Develop a Champion's Mindset38:42 Win Every Single Day46:18 Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be52:12 Final Challenge to Every AthleteFollow for more content and updates on everything I’m up to!Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyfoutsleadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyfouts/Website: https://jeremyfouts.com/CorVive: https://corvive.com/

In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with one of the nation's top baseball prospects, Sawyer Strosnider, just days before the MLB Draft.

Sawyer shares the journey from a small-town athlete in Brock, Texas, to becoming one of the top players in college baseball. He opens up about overcoming early struggles at TCU, handling failure, building confidence, developing elite habits, and why success comes from the work nobody sees.

Together, Jeremy and Sawyer discuss the role parents play in developing athletes, the importance of nutrition, mindset, sacrifice, and what it truly takes to compete at the highest level.

Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete chasing big dreams, this conversation offers practical advice and powerful perspective from someone who's lived the journey.

Hard Truth: Talent may open the door, but discipline, consistency, and resilience are what keep you moving toward your dreams.

Good News: Great athletes aren't born overnight—they're built through daily habits, strong support systems, and a commitment to getting better every single day.

Share this episode with an athlete, parent, or coach who needs this reminder on what it really takes to reach the next level.

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing Sawyer Strosnider

03:32 From Small-Town Athlete to MLB Prospect

06:54 Freshman Struggles & Learning to Trust Himself

12:55 Breakout Season & Building Confidence

14:34 Handling Expectations & Sophomore Challenges

17:24 The Impact of Parents & Family

25:43 The Work Nobody Sees

30:53 Habits That Separate Great Athletes

32:26 Preparing for MLB Draft Day

41:45 Sawyer's Advice for Every Athlete

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts shares the complete blueprint for raising an athlete from the early years of youth sports to preparing your son or daughter for college and life beyond athletics.

Jeremy walks parents through every stage of athletic development, explaining what truly matters at each age, when to focus on skill development, nutrition, strength, mindset, recruiting, and why the ultimate goal isn't just earning a scholarship it's developing the character, discipline, and leadership that will serve your athlete for the rest of their life.

Whether you're raising a 7-year-old just learning to love the game or a high school athlete chasing college opportunities, this episode provides practical advice every sports parent needs to hear.

Hard Truth: Very few athletes will play professional sports, but every athlete has the opportunity to become a professional in life through the habits, discipline, and character they develop along the journey.

Good News: When parents focus on developing the whole athlete not just the player they give their children the foundation to succeed in sports, college, careers, and life.

Share this episode with a parent, coach, athlete, or family member who wants to raise the next generation the right way.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Why This Message Matters

02:21 The Real Objective of Raising an Athlete

07:05 Winning in the Classroom Matters

11:43 Ages 7–12: Learning to Love the Game

16:21 Ages 13–15: Building the Athlete

18:40 Nutrition Changes Everything

25:36 Ages 16–18: Preparing for the Future

30:21 Communication, Recruiting & Leadership

35:07 The Greatest Investment You'll Ever Make

37:23 Final Thoughts for Parents & Athletes

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts shares one of the most emotional reflections of his life.

On the same day he attended his son Pearson's final high school baseball game, he received news that his 95-year-old grandmother was taking her final breaths and a call from a young man he had mentored who was preparing to welcome his first child.

Through these three moments, Jeremy reflects on the reality that life is made up of seasons. One chapter closes, another begins, and time never stops moving.

This episode is a reminder for parents, athletes, and families to stay present, appreciate the journey, and focus on what truly matters before the moments pass by.

Share this episode with a parent, athlete, friend, or family member who needs this reminder today. 

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Why This Message Matters

01:47 Pearson's Last High School Baseball Game

04:11 Don't Miss Today Chasing Tomorrow

10:12 Lessons From Grandma's Legacy

14:00 A New Beginning Through Mentorship

15:53 Life's Seasons & Letting Go

18:18 The Hard Truth About Time

19:20 Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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n this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with Henry Burris, CFL legend, Grey Cup Champion, former NFL coach, and founder of Air Academy, to talk about faith, family, leadership, quarterback development, and what it really takes to raise young athletes with purpose.**

From growing up in Spiro, Oklahoma, to throwing for over 63,000 professional passing yards, Henry shares the foundation that shaped him: faith, discipline, strong parents, great coaches, and a vision bigger than himself.

Hard truth: talent alone is not enough. Young athletes need character, leadership, preparation, nutrition, and the right people speaking life into them.

Good news: every athlete’s journey is different, and with the right foundation, the right mindset, and the right support system, they can still become everything God created them to be.

This episode is about more than football. It’s about raising strong young men, leading with faith, building legacy, and helping athletes understand that their purpose has to be bigger than the game.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome Henry Burris

03:49 – Growing Up in Spiro

08:12 – Vision & Comparison

12:00 – Every Journey Is Different

14:24 – NFL to CFL Transition

18:29 – Building Air Academy

23:27 – Inside a QB’s Mind

30:32 – Training Quarterbacks

33:59 – Parenting Young Athletes

39:12 – Longevity & Nutrition

43:21 – Faith, Family & Legacy

49:21 – Message to Parents

51:10 – Where to Find Henry

In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with Kyle Lewis, starting center fielder for Lubbock Christian University and CorVive athlete, to talk about what it really takes to play college baseball.

From growing up in West Texas to choosing the JUCO route at Midland College, Kyle shares why junior college was one of the best decisions he ever made and why playing time, development, and daily reps matter more than chasing a logo.

The hard truth?

Baseball is a tough sport, and talent alone is not enough.

The good news?

With the right work ethic, nutrition, speed, recovery, and mindset, athletes can separate themselves and keep climbing.

Kyle breaks down the importance of consistency, training when it’s inconvenient, fueling properly during the season, building speed, and staying focused on improvement instead of approval. He also shares advice for 13–15-year-old athletes who dream of playing college baseball but may doubt whether they’re good enough.

This episode is packed with real insight for baseball parents, young athletes, and anyone trying to understand what it takes to reach the next level.

Because college baseball is earned not given.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with elite speed coach Zeke Smith to break down one of the most overlooked factors in youth sports: speed.

From baseball to football to basketball, speed is no longer optional it’s a defining metric that can determine playing time, recruiting opportunities, and overall athletic ceiling.

Jeremy and Zeke dive into the reality that most parents focus on strength and size… but completely miss the importance of proper running mechanics, explosiveness, and movement efficiency.

The hard truth?

If your athlete can’t move efficiently, they’re already behind—no matter how strong or skilled they are.

The good news?

Speed can be developed. With the right training, mechanics, and consistency, athletes can dramatically improve their performance and unlock their full potential.

Zeke shares:

• Why speed is becoming the #1 recruiting metric across all sports

• The difference between running fast and running correctly

• Common mistakes youth athletes make that kill speed

• How strength, mechanics, and explosiveness all work together

• Simple drills parents can use at home to start developing speed

• Why doing too much too early can actually hurt your athlete

They also cover the balance between genetics and training, the role of nutrition in performance, and how parents can support their athletes without burning them out.

From real athlete transformations to practical, actionable advice—this episode gives you a clear roadmap to help your athlete gain an edge.

Because speed isn’t just a skill… it’s a separator.

And if you ignore it, someone else won’t.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with 8th-grade standout Mason Gilbert to break down what happens when a young athlete truly commits to discipline, nutrition, and purpose.

From gaining strength in the weight room to improving sleep, energy, and performance, Mason shares how dialing in his nutrition has completely changed how he trains and competes. At just 14 years old, he’s already operating with a level of focus and maturity most athletes don’t reach until much later.

Jeremy walks through Mason’s transformation maintaining body weight while dropping body fat, increasing strength significantly, and fueling his body with over 4,000 calories per day to match elite-level training demands.

The hard truth?

Most athletes train hard… but completely ignore the fuel their body needs to actually grow.

The good news?

When you combine discipline, structure, and proper nutrition, you unlock a completely different level of performance physically and mentally.

Mason also shares his goals of becoming one of the top offensive linemen in the country, competing at the highest level, and ultimately playing in the NFLall grounded in faith, work ethic, and daily consistency.

From camps and competition to scripture and mindset, this episode is a powerful reminder that greatness isn’t built overnight—it’s built through daily habits.

If you’re a parent or athlete looking to gain an edge, this one will hit home.

Because at the end of the day…

it’s not just about getting bigger or stronger

it’s about becoming the athlete (and person) you’re called to be.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with former Kansas City Royals first-round draft pick Hunter Dozier to talk about something far more important than baseball fatherhood and raising young athletes the right way.Hunter shares the reality of life after professional baseball, what it’s like raising four active kids in youth sports, and why he and his wife Amanda are passionate about helping parents fuel their children with better nutrition. From hockey practices and baseball tournaments to family routines and meal choices, Hunter explains how discipline, preparation, and perspective shape young athletes long before scholarships or recruiting ever enter the picture.Jeremy and Hunter also dive into the culture of youth sports today why too many kids specialize too early, why parents often take competition too seriously, and how multi-sport development builds stronger, healthier, and more resilient athletes.He reveals the hard truth: talent might get a coach’s attention, but character, work ethic, and how you treat your teammates determine your future.But the good news? Parents and athletes can control the things that truly matter effort, discipline, nutrition, and attitude.From spring training stories and recruiting advice to lessons on raising confident young athletes, this episode delivers a powerful reminder that the journey matters more than the spotlight.Because the goal isn’t just building great players it’s building great people.Follow Hunter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdozier_17/?hl=enFollow for more content and updates on everything I’m up to!Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyfoutsleadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyfouts/Website: https://jeremyfouts.com/CorVive: https://corvive.com/