NBA shooting great Dell Curry, father to NBA stars Stephen and Seth, shares stories from his own playing days, as well as parenting insights learned from helping his boys and his daughter Sydel, navigate their own journeys in sports and in life.
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114. MLS All-Star Brad Guzan
Our guest on this episode is MLS Cup Champion, 2x MLS All-Star, 2017 Goal Keeper of the Year and the captain & starting goalkeeper for Atlanta United, Brad Guzan.Brad shares insights and stories from his career as a player and parent of four, covering what makes a great teammate, the qualities of an influential coach, and how parents can support their children in sports. He also offers advice to young athletes and discusses his own experiences, including playing multiple sports, transitioning to goalie in college, and competing in the Premier League, MLS, Olympics, and World Cup. Brad also talks about the culture of youth soccer in America, the 2026 World Cup, the growth of the MLS, being a part of the biggest upset in MLS history, facing Messi and friends, the difference in soccer culture in Europe vs. America, and so much more!
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PA Replay: Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
The guys have a great conversation about Sportsmanship in Youth Sports, discussing what Sportsmanship is (and isn’t), why it matters, and how parents and coaches teach it to young athletes.
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PA Replay: 2026 WBC Manager Mark Derosa
USA Baseball recently announced that Mark Derosa would return as the Manager of the 2026 WBC Team USA. That prompted us to replay the entertaining and info-packed interview we did with DeRo back in 2023. You will really enjoy hearing his story as a two-sport Ivy League athlete, the fun back-and-forth between Mark and Jeff (his next-door neighbor), some great MLB stories, and his take as a sports dad in the challenging world of travel ball. Mark's opinions and insights are informed, thoughtful, and full of passion. Enjoy!
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113. Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey
On this episode, the guys talk to NFL Hall of Fame and 7x All-Pro Cornerback Champ Bailey. Champ was a shut-down NFL cornerback, who is often cited as a comparison player to Travis Hunter because of his ability to play both offense and defense at the University of Georgia, earning him a spot in the CFB Hall of Fame. Champ shares some great stories and insights from his playing days as a kid, a college player, and in the NFL, including his thoughts on playing against and for Steve Spurrier, the difference between college and the NFL, playing against Peyton Manning in college and in the pros, and his current thoughts as a sports dad.
Former MLB player Jeff Francoeur and PA co-founders Britt Lee and Brad Williams interview well-known pro/college athletes, coaches, and topical experts to gain insight into the world of youth sports, in order to equip and inspire young athletes, parents, and coaches to successfully navigate their sports journeys. For more info, visit www.pureathleteinc.com
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