The Pure Athlete Podcast

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star catcher JT Realmuto shares his youth sports story as a multi-sport athlete, discussing the challenges and highlights along his journey to the big leagues. 

Step into the batter's box with National Softball Hall of Fame inductee Jessica Mendoza. Lessons learned growing up and growing into a four-time Collegiate All American, two-time Olympic Medal winner, and a pretty fantastic mom.

ESPN College Football Analyst David Pollack shares insights from his youth sports journey that led him to become a 3x All American defensive end for the University of Georgia and a first round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals. 

At the beginning of a new year, Jeff, Britt, and Brad reflect on some of their favorite moments from interviews in 2022, discussing important takeaways and lessons for young athletes, and parents, and coaches. They also look ahead to what's to come in 2023.

Former Duke star and current ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas shares his youth sports story and discusses coaching, life lessons from sports, sports parenting, and his book Toughness among other relevant youth sports topics.

Ranked as high as #8 in the world, John Isner shares his story of choosing tennis over basketball, his work ethic to achieve his goal of playing college tennis and beyond, and what sports have taught him about life.

Dansby Swanson shares his youth sports story, including his love of basketball and baseball, and the origins of his focus on winning that led him to become a College World Series and MLB World Series champion.

Future first-round NFL draft pick, Inky Johnson’s life changed forever with a single tackle at the University of Tennessee. A ruptured artery left his right arm paralyzed, but he now is in high demand as a professional speaker, sharing his story of faith, determination, overcoming adversity, and character development to professional, college, and youth sports teams and athletes. Don’t miss this inspiring episode.

A College Football Hall of Famer and NFL first round draft pick, Matt Stinchcomb shares his story - from a great community youth sports experience to the University of Georgia to the NFL.

One of the greatest volleyball players of all time, Misty May Treanor shares her youth sports story, including important lessons and experiences she learned on the road to becoming a 3x Olympic Gold Medalist.