Hear from one of our local stars, Jaxon Potter, right before he heads off to play his 1st year of college football at Murray State.
Jaxon is a multi-sport athlete who just recently wrapped up his high school sports career. Though he has experienced success in multiple sports, he’s fallen in love with the game of football.
This past season, the 7A all-state wide receiver had 16 touchdowns and over 1000 yards receiving, helping lead the Austin Black Bears to a playoff appearance and a 1st place finish in their region.
In this episode, he shares about his journey from playing youth sports all the way through high school. Jaxon has been supported by his community, his family, and his faith; they all have helped him become the man he is today.
EPISODE DETAILS
00:00 - Introduction
01:49 - Youth Sports Involvement
03:40 - Rec Ball, Travel Ball, & Playing Multiple Sports
07:37 - Transitioning from Youth Sports to Middle School
11:09 - The Reclass Conversation
15:00 - When Should You Pick One Sport?
18:26 - Pros and Cons of Playing Multiple Sports
20:36 - Keys to Success in High School Football
24:15 - Performance Anxiety
27:08 - Dealing with Adversity
31:43 - High School Recruiting Process & Camps
38:40 - Transition from High School to College Football
39:42 - What It Means to Be a Student Athlete
41:21 - Goals for First Year at Murray State
43:40 - What Does It Mean to Be Coachable?
48:20 - Work/Rest Balance
50:53 - Why Do Details Matter?
53:43 - How Does Faith Sustain on the Journey?
55:20 - Parental Support in Sports
64:00 - Advice for Parents
67:15 - Advice for Older Brothers
70:50 - Encouragement from Jaxon's Dad
71:33 - Closing Thoughts
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