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.

    #195: Todd Wolfson On Invaluable Input For Youth Sports Parents

    #195: Todd Wolfson On Invaluable Input For Youth Sports Parents

    In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, shares keys to building his program and his advice to youth sports parents. In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, shares keys to building his program and his advice to youth sports parents.
    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 13 min
    #194: Todd Wolfson Opens Up About What Happened After Early Childhood Success

    #194: Todd Wolfson Opens Up About What Happened After Early Childhood Success

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, candidly shares why he so quickly shifted from playing to coaching, which featured him becoming a head basketball coach by 22 years old. In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School just outside Pasadena, California, candidly shares why he so quickly shifted from playing to coaching, which featured him becoming a head basketball coach by 22 years old.
    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
    #193: Todd Wolfson On The Momentum Of Very Early Opportunity To Coach

    #193: Todd Wolfson On The Momentum Of Very Early Opportunity To Coach

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School in California, discusses his childhood passion for hoops and what compelled him so early to move from playing to coaching.  In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Wolfson, the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at St. Francis High School in California, discusses his childhood passion for hoops and what compelled him so early to move from playing to coaching. 
    Winning Is Not Everything is a podcast aimed at bringing sanity back to youth sports with conversations with blue–chip athletes and coaches.

    • 13 min
    #192: Dr. Ashly Gillis On The Importance Of Injury Prevention And Education

    #192: Dr. Ashly Gillis On The Importance Of Injury Prevention And Education

    In Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Ashly Gillis, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy and leads TOVO Performance in Truckee, California, explains why she believes prevention is so important for young athletes, and how parents can provide better support for their children after injuries.
    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
    #191: Dr. Ashly Gillis On Her Holistic Approach To Helping Athletes Avoid And Recover From Injuries

    #191: Dr. Ashly Gillis On Her Holistic Approach To Helping Athletes Avoid And Recover From Injuries

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ashly Gillis, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy and leads TOVO Performance in Truckee, California, shares the ups and downs of her collegiate soccer journey, as well as what inspired her approach to working with athletes.
    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
    #190: Dr. Ashly Gillis On Resilience Helping Her Navigate Her Childhood And Pursuing Her Passion

    #190: Dr. Ashly Gillis On Resilience Helping Her Navigate Her Childhood And Pursuing Her Passion

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Ashly Gillis, who holds a doctorate in physical therapy and leads TOVO Performance in Truckee, California, discusses being raised one of five children in Sacramento, and how she discovered soccer and persevered to follow her passion for sports.
    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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