In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with elite speed coach Zeke Smith to break down one of the most overlooked factors in youth sports: speed.

From baseball to football to basketball, speed is no longer optional it’s a defining metric that can determine playing time, recruiting opportunities, and overall athletic ceiling.

Jeremy and Zeke dive into the reality that most parents focus on strength and size… but completely miss the importance of proper running mechanics, explosiveness, and movement efficiency.

The hard truth?

If your athlete can’t move efficiently, they’re already behind—no matter how strong or skilled they are.

The good news?

Speed can be developed. With the right training, mechanics, and consistency, athletes can dramatically improve their performance and unlock their full potential.

Zeke shares:

• Why speed is becoming the #1 recruiting metric across all sports

• The difference between running fast and running correctly

• Common mistakes youth athletes make that kill speed

• How strength, mechanics, and explosiveness all work together

• Simple drills parents can use at home to start developing speed

• Why doing too much too early can actually hurt your athlete

They also cover the balance between genetics and training, the role of nutrition in performance, and how parents can support their athletes without burning them out.

From real athlete transformations to practical, actionable advice—this episode gives you a clear roadmap to help your athlete gain an edge.

Because speed isn’t just a skill… it’s a separator.

And if you ignore it, someone else won’t.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with 8th-grade standout Mason Gilbert to break down what happens when a young athlete truly commits to discipline, nutrition, and purpose.

From gaining strength in the weight room to improving sleep, energy, and performance, Mason shares how dialing in his nutrition has completely changed how he trains and competes. At just 14 years old, he’s already operating with a level of focus and maturity most athletes don’t reach until much later.

Jeremy walks through Mason’s transformation maintaining body weight while dropping body fat, increasing strength significantly, and fueling his body with over 4,000 calories per day to match elite-level training demands.

The hard truth?

Most athletes train hard… but completely ignore the fuel their body needs to actually grow.

The good news?

When you combine discipline, structure, and proper nutrition, you unlock a completely different level of performance physically and mentally.

Mason also shares his goals of becoming one of the top offensive linemen in the country, competing at the highest level, and ultimately playing in the NFLall grounded in faith, work ethic, and daily consistency.

From camps and competition to scripture and mindset, this episode is a powerful reminder that greatness isn’t built overnight—it’s built through daily habits.

If you’re a parent or athlete looking to gain an edge, this one will hit home.

Because at the end of the day…

it’s not just about getting bigger or stronger

it’s about becoming the athlete (and person) you’re called to be.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with former Kansas City Royals first-round draft pick Hunter Dozier to talk about something far more important than baseball fatherhood and raising young athletes the right way.Hunter shares the reality of life after professional baseball, what it’s like raising four active kids in youth sports, and why he and his wife Amanda are passionate about helping parents fuel their children with better nutrition. From hockey practices and baseball tournaments to family routines and meal choices, Hunter explains how discipline, preparation, and perspective shape young athletes long before scholarships or recruiting ever enter the picture.Jeremy and Hunter also dive into the culture of youth sports today why too many kids specialize too early, why parents often take competition too seriously, and how multi-sport development builds stronger, healthier, and more resilient athletes.He reveals the hard truth: talent might get a coach’s attention, but character, work ethic, and how you treat your teammates determine your future.But the good news? Parents and athletes can control the things that truly matter effort, discipline, nutrition, and attitude.From spring training stories and recruiting advice to lessons on raising confident young athletes, this episode delivers a powerful reminder that the journey matters more than the spotlight.Because the goal isn’t just building great players it’s building great people.Follow Hunter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdozier_17/?hl=enFollow for more content and updates on everything I’m up to!Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyfoutsleadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyfouts/Website: https://jeremyfouts.com/CorVive: https://corvive.com/