#268: Todd Smith On Challenges And Opportunities At Key Time For Sports In United States

#270: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career

In Part 2 of our conversation with James Washington, a two-time Super Bowl champion safety and currently President of the Rose Bowl Institute, he details what greatly impacted his football prospects, and the perseverance he displayed to make the most of his career and his work thereafter. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/ [https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/] (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:38) Why Winning is Not Everything (01:41) Meet James Washington (02:51) James Washington's College and NFL Journey (05:10) Overcoming Adversity and Finding New Purpose (10:17) Life After the NFL: Community and Leadership (16:50) Final Thoughts and Advice for Youth Sports (19:21) Closing Remarks and Call to Action

#269: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career

In Part 1 of our conversation with James Washington, a two-time Super Bowl champion safety and currently President of the Rose Bowl Institute, he discusses the adversity he faced growing up in Los Angeles and the many highs and some lows of his football playing career. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/ [https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/]

#268: Todd Smith On Challenges And Opportunities At Key Time For Sports In United States

In Part 4 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he shares statistics on youth participation in sports, and why he and SFIA are excited about all the opportunities domestically in the near future. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/ [https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/] (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:18) Upcoming Major Sporting Events in the US (00:43) Farewell to TeamSnap (01:18) Interview with Todd Smith: His Role and Vision (02:17) Understanding the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) (07:34) Challenges in Youth Sports Participation (12:45) Exciting Decade Ahead for US Sports (16:54) Todd Smith's Advice for Youth Sports Parents (22:30) Final Thoughts and Farewell

#267: Todd Smith On What He Would Tell His 8-, 12- and 16-year-old Self

In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he candidly shares what he would tell himself at 8, 12 and 16 years old, and he pinpoints which of the three sports he played was his favorite.  Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/ [https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/] (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:31) Thank You Team Snap (01:05) Todd Smith's Advice to His Younger Self (05:45) Todd Smith's Career Journey (13:56) Conclusion and Call for Sponsors

#266: Todd Smith Recalls Thrill Of Recruiting Call From Stanford Baseball Coach

In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he pinpoints the pinnacle of his early achievements, when he received the first college recruiting call from a dream school. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/ [https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/] (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (01:17) Todd Smith's High School Sports Journey (01:53) The Peak Moment in High School (05:01) The Shoulder Injury and Its Impact (08:44) Rehabilitation and Support System (14:31) Conclusion and Call for Sponsors