Episodes

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

    #270: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career
    May 13 2025

    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.

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    (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
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    20 mins
  • #269: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career

    #269: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career
    May 6 2025

    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.

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

    #268: Todd Smith On Challenges And Opportunities At Key Time For Sports In United States
    Apr 29 2025

    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.

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    (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

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

    #267: Todd Smith On What He Would Tell His 8-, 12- and 16-year-old Self
    Apr 22 2025

    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.

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    (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
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    15 mins
  • #266: Todd Smith Recalls Thrill Of Recruiting Call From Stanford Baseball Coach

    #266: Todd Smith Recalls Thrill Of Recruiting Call From Stanford Baseball Coach
    Apr 15 2025

    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.

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    (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

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    15 mins
  • #265: Todd Smith Reflects On How He Responded To Major Injury

    #265: Todd Smith Reflects On How He Responded To Major Injury
    Apr 8 2025

    In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he reflects on how jarring a serious shoulder injury in high school was on him as an athlete and person.

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    (00:00) Introduction to Winning Is Not Everything (00:18) Dream Big: Inspiring Youth (00:43) Thank You to Team Snap (01:18) Meet Todd Smith: Early Life and Sports Journey (01:30) The Injury That Changed Everything (02:13) Todd Smith's College Challenges (05:46) Overcoming Adversity: From Baseball to Volleyball (10:31) Lessons Learned: Defining Success Beyond Titles (13:30) Reflecting on Childhood Memories (15:42) Closing Remarks and Call for Sponsors
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    17 mins
  • #264: Christine Miles On Specific Ways To Practice Listening

    #264: Christine Miles On Specific Ways To Practice Listening
    Mar 31 2025

    In Part 3 of our conversation with Christine Miles, a professional speaker, consultant and author, she discusses her work, including six foundational questions to help us become better listeners, as well as her unique challenge to each of us.

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    (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:41) Farewell to Team Staff (01:16) Christine Miles on the Importance of Listening (02:25) Christine's Journey and Insights (04:09) The Listening Path and Its Impact (07:27) Practical Tips for Better Listening (14:33) Christine's Work with Businesses and Schools (18:08) Final Thoughts and Farewell
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    20 mins
  • #263: Christine Miles On The Hard Journey To Rediscover Joy After Losing Her Athletic Identity

    #263: Christine Miles On The Hard Journey To Rediscover Joy After Losing Her Athletic Identity
    Mar 25 2025

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Christine Miles, a professional speaker, consultant and author, she opens up about dealing with chronic pain and the hard adjustments she had to make after injuries forced her away from playing field hockey and reorienting her identity.

    Learn more about Christine Miles here: https://www.christinemileslistens.com/

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    (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (01:10) Meet Christine Miles: A Promising Athlete (02:22) Christine's College Journey and Achievements (05:48) A Life-Altering Accident (07:15) Overcoming Adversity and Finding New Purpose (10:58) Christine's Superpower: The Art of Listening (12:32) Pursuing Higher Education at an Ivy League (14:45) Conclusion and Farewell
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    15 mins