On this episode, we sit down with Gary Downs, father to Ohio State Cornerback Caleb Downs and Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs. As a former NFL running back himself, Gary took a very proactive approach to help his kids develop their skills, work ethic, and character to enable their success. He and his wife, also an elite athlete, set the bar high in terms of pursuing excellence in all they do. In the midst of playing multiple sports at elite levels, they ensured that their kids prioritized faith, character, and school, while also pursuing their on-field endeavors. He talks about the difficulty of being a coach and a parent, the value of never complaining about a coach to their kids, when they let their kids suffer through tough situations and so much more.

In this episode, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White joins us to share his basketball journey from a multi-sport young athlete in Colorado to the NBA and the Olympics. Derrick shares how he has had to overcome the doubters at every level, not being recruiting by any D1 college coaches and never expecting to play professionally. Nevertheless, Derrick loved basketball and continued to work, receiving a partial scholarship to a D2 college, before transferring to D1 Colorado as a senior. Derrick shares great insights from his journey, even talking about the NBA coach who challenged him to quit being so hard on himself, which has been key to his emergence as an NBA star. Derrick also shares about his experience being added to the Olympic team, including what he learned on and off the court spending time with NBA legends LeBron, Step, and KD.

Fueling your body with the right fuel is critical to an athlete's ability to operate at peak performance. Professionals in every sport have discovered the value of regulating what they eat, how much they eat, and when they eat. Young athletes are no different...adapting strong nutritional habits can be a key factor in taking performance to elevated levels, impacting energy levels, stamina, and recovery for young athletes. On today's episode, former college basketball player and current sports nutritionist Kelsey Poulter shares her experience and expertise with us as we discuss the importance of nutrition to athletic performance, answer specific questions related to training, recovery, game preparation, and so much more as she shares information and practical advice for parents, coaches, and young athletes.