Eli Manning - Pressure, Leadership & Showing Up - [Glue Guys, EP.41]

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Jun 14, 2025

Eli Manning, the former New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP, shares his insights on leadership, fatherhood, and the pressures of youth sports. He opens up about growing up with the expectations of being Archie Manning's son and the emotional challenges of retirement after a remarkable career. Filled with entertaining family stories, Eli discusses sibling dynamics with Peyton and Cooper, the importance of mentorship in sports, and how humor shaped his family. His reflections on teamwork and loyalty reveal the values that made him a dependable quarterback.

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ANECDOTE

No Pressure From Home

Eli Manning's parents never pressured him to be a quarterback or succeed in football.
They emphasized character, respect, and being a good teammate over athletic expectations.

ADVICE

Be The Fun Parent

Be the parent that kids want to ride home with, making the ride fun and encouraging.
Avoid criticizing kids immediately after games to maintain joy in youth sports.

ANECDOTE

Dad Retired to Be Present

Eli Manning was the youngest, often left at home during his dad's football career.
His dad retired to spend more time coaching and being present with him and his siblings.

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Former Giants QB Eli Manning joins Alex, Shane, and Ravi for an incredible conversation about fatherhood, pressure, and leadership. Eli opens up about growing up as Archie Manning's son, dealing with New York media expectations, and his approach to parenting his own kids. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his Super Bowl runs, the emotional end to his 210-game consecutive start streak, and how he's thriving in retirement. The discussion covers youth sports pressures, sibling dynamics with Peyton and Cooper, working with a sports psychologist (which had to be kept secret!), and his transition to media. Plus, hilarious family stories and insights into what made him one of the NFL's most dependable quarterbacks.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Welcome to Glue Guys
(00:01:28) Introducing Eli Manning: A Football Legend
(00:02:46) Why Pressure Is a Privilege
(00:08:17) The Joy Factor: Why Fun Drives Longevity
(00:12:38) Archie Manning's Retirement Decision
(00:17:40) Early Specialization vs. Playing Multiple Sports
(00:21:49) Facing the New York Media Storm
(00:28:17) Finding Your Own Game
(00:30:05) Mentorship and Working with Sports Psychologists
(00:32:21) The Loneliness of the Starting Quarterback
(00:37:19) Super Bowl Success and a Championship Mindset
(00:39:43) Leadership Style and Locker Room Dynamics
(00:42:35) The End of 210 Consecutive Starts
(00:46:32) Family Bonds and Post-Career Life
(00:52:31) The Art of Storytelling and Roasting
(00:54:46) Legacy Through Dependability