100 episodes

Winning Is Not Everything aims to bring sanity back to youth sports. In each weekly episode, sports-minded kids and their parents will hear conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches that fight the obsession over rankings and trophies in youth sports, and instead emphasizes character development and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sean Jensen, former NFL reporter, children’s book author, and youth sports coach.

Winning is Not Everything Sean Jensen

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 37 Ratings

Winning Is Not Everything aims to bring sanity back to youth sports. In each weekly episode, sports-minded kids and their parents will hear conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches that fight the obsession over rankings and trophies in youth sports, and instead emphasizes character development and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sean Jensen, former NFL reporter, children’s book author, and youth sports coach.

    #212: J.P. Nerbun On Keys For Coaches To Improve Relationships with Parents

    #212: J.P. Nerbun On Keys For Coaches To Improve Relationships with Parents

    In Part 3 of our conversation with J.P. Nerbun, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, he highlights personal stories as a coach dealing with parents, and suggestions for ways coaches can proactively improve their relationship with parents. 
    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 14 min
    #211: J.P. Nerbun On Personal Toll Of Bully Coach And His Journey To Becoming An Author And Leadership Coach

    #211: J.P. Nerbun On Personal Toll Of Bully Coach And His Journey To Becoming An Author And Leadership Coach

    Disclaimer: In Part 2 of our conversation with J.P. Nerbun, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, he candidly shares how one of his coach's abrasive and aggressive actions and words negatively impacted him and triggered suicidal thoughts. Please make sure anyone listening to this episode is mature enough to process this.

    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 18 min
    #210: J.P. Nerbun On ADHD Impact On His Childhood And Key Lesson Learned From Parents

    #210: J.P. Nerbun On ADHD Impact On His Childhood And Key Lesson Learned From Parents

    In Part 1 of our conversation with J.P. Nerbun, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, he discusses being the sixth of seven children in his family, his early challenges with ADHD, and important lessons learned from his parents.

    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 14 min
    #209: Jordan Palmer Discusses His Passion For Improving Nutrition And Safety For Young Athletes

    #209: Jordan Palmer Discusses His Passion For Improving Nutrition And Safety For Young Athletes

    In Part 3 of our conversation with Jordan Palmer, the former NFL quarterback who has tutored current quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, he explains some of his insights into his passion for nutrition and safety for young athletes.

    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 17 min
    #208: Jordan Palmer Lays Out His Priorities Around Sports For His Three Boys

    #208: Jordan Palmer Lays Out His Priorities Around Sports For His Three Boys

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Jordan Palmer, the former NFL quarterback who has tutored current quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, he discusses, in-depth, what he emphasizes in the athletic development of his three sons and the key breaks and opportunities that helped him become a go-to resource for aspiring NFL quarterbacks.

    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 18 min
    #207: Jordan Palmer Shares The Highs And Lows Growing Up In The Shadow Of His Older Brother Carson

    #207: Jordan Palmer Shares The Highs And Lows Growing Up In The Shadow Of His Older Brother Carson

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Jordan Palmer, the former NFL quarterback who has tutored current quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, he shares the highs and lows of growing up in the mighty shadow of his older brother Carson. 

    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

Drashdc ,

Highly recommended!

Legit content that is making a difference. Keep it going!!

chrisrun83 ,

Calling all parents

Especially if you have middle grade athletes who are developing their mentality and habits in sports. I met Sean when I invited him to my school to talk to our older elementary kids as an author, and he delivered spot on to these kids. His books are great and engaging for kids and now his podcast follows it up with lessons and teaching for them to develop a positive athletic focus.

chadg13 ,

Easy and enjoyable

Like the guests and family feel for the interview.

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