We sit down with Matt Hasselbeck-18-year NFL veteran, 3x Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl quarterback-for an unfiltered conversation about the real stories behind his remarkable football journey. In this episode, we explore Matt’s unlikely rise from a sixth-round pick out of Boston College to leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Matt shares what it was like learning behind Brett Favre in Green Bay, the lessons from legendary coaches like Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid, and how the culture of the quarterback room can make or break a team. We go deep on the power of resilience, the impact of family, and the human side of football-from the grind of rookie years to the emotional highs and lows of playoff runs. Plus, Matt opens up about coaching high school football, the influence of his wife and kids, and what it means to “fail forward” in sports and in life. If you love authentic sports storytelling and want to hear the wisdom of a true NFL insider, this is an episode you can’t miss.

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⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Matt Hasselbeck’s NFL journey and unexpected draft story


(00:05:32) - Andy Reid as QB coach and the legendary Packers coaching tree


(00:11:52) - First NFL minicamp experiences and learning the offense


(00:14:04) - Learning from Brett Favre and Doug Pederson in the QB room


(00:20:20) - Transition to Seattle and creating a winning culture


(00:28:31) - Growing up in a football family and multi-sport background


(00:36:45) - The importance of recovery and sleep for NFL performance


(00:44:00) - Finding competitive advantages through unique training methods


(00:54:00) - Life after ESPN, coaching his son’s high school team to a state championship


(01:03:16) - Pete Carroll’s approach to honoring Seahawks history while starting fresh


(01:13:00) - Balancing broadcasting career with family and coaching responsibilities


(01:25:00) - Reflections on Seattle legacy and creating home field advantage

💡 Key Topics:

📌 Matt Hasselbeck’s NFL journey: from sixth-round pick to Super Bowl quarterback

📌 Behind the scenes with Brett Favre, Mike Holmgren, and the Packers dynasty

📌 The art of leadership, resilience, and learning from failure in pro sports

📌 Family, football legacy, and the impact of supportive spouses

📌 Transitioning from player to coach: lessons for the next generation

📌 The quarterback room dynamic and building winning team culture

🏈 About Matt Hasselbeck:

Matt Hasselbeck is an 18-year NFL veteran, three-time Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl XL starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Known for his leadership, resilience, and football IQ, Matt played for the Packers, Seahawks, Titans, and Colts. He’s a member of the Seahawks Ring of Honor and now coaches high school football, inspiring the next generation.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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