In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts addresses the moment every athlete and parent must confront: the age when excuses stop being acceptable and start costing opportunities.

Jeremy breaks down the shift that happens as athletes get older where potential is no longer measured by raw talent, but by discipline, responsibility, and daily habits. He explains how food, sleep, and consistency form the foundation of athletic success, and why the table is the first real training ground long before the weight room. From picky eating to avoidance, comfort to comparison, Jeremy exposes the mindset traps that hold athletes back and how parents can lead by example instead of enabling excuses.

He reveals the hard truth: Potential doesn’t grow in comfort it grows in responsibility.

But the good news? When excuses die, progress begins.

From fueling correctly to building accountability, this episode is a call for parents and athletes to step into ownership, raise standards, and commit to the habits that create champions on the field and better humans off of it.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts breaks down exactly how he builds meal plans for athletes and how parents can do the same at home.

Jeremy walks step-by-step through his proven process for calculating calories, setting macros, meal prepping, and tracking performance. From hydration to consistency, he explains how to fuel athletes properly without overcomplicating the process or relying on guesswork. Through real examples from the athletes he coaches, Jeremy reveals the common mistakes that hold kids back and how to build a system that guarantees progress.

He reveals the hard truth: Most athletes don’t fail because they lack talent—they fail because they lack a plan and consistency. But the good news? When you master nutrition, hydration, and sleep, results are predictable.

From parents looking to support their young athletes to coaches trying to build stronger teams, this episode delivers the full blueprint: how to track calories, set goals, and fuel performance like a pro.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts tackles the uncomfortable truth most people avoid: nobody is coming to save you your life, your success, and your future are up to you.

Jeremy dives into why so many adults and young athletes stay stuck by chasing approval, fearing criticism, and living small to stay comfortable. He shares how this mindset slowly destroys potential and how the courage to be misunderstood is what separates people who rise from those who remain average. Through stories from his own life, his sons’ journeys, and hard lessons learned while coaching athletes, Jeremy breaks down why resilience, confidence, communication, and personal responsibility are the real keys to winning in sports and in life.

He reveals the hard truth: Most people don’t care enough to fix your problems they’re too busy with their own. But the good news? That means the power has always been yours.

From learning to handle criticism to leading by example as parents, this episode is a fire-lit reminder to stop living for approval and start living with intention, discipline, and purpose. Because the people who succeed aren’t lucky they’re the ones who show up when nobody else will.

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