Welcome to Athletes IN Sports | The Parent Playbook — the podcast for parents navigating today’s competitive youth sports world. Through conversations with college, professional, and retired athletes, we uncover how they handled pressure, built mental toughness, balanced academics, and developed character beyond the game. Our mission is to help sports parents raise resilient, confident athletes — and even stronger young adults.
Athletes IN Sports: Uncovering Life Lessons through Sports
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Welcome to Athletes IN Sports | The Parent Playbook — the podcast for parents navigating today’s competitive youth sports world. Through conversations with college, professional, and retired athletes, we uncover how they handled pressure, built mental toughness, balanced academics, and developed character beyond the game. Our mission is to help sports parents raise resilient, confident athletes — and even stronger young adults.
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Korey Dropkin: Missing the Olympics Twice Made Me an Olympic Medalist | Ep. 29
<p>What does it take to keep chasing a dream after coming up just short—not once, but twice?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Athletes IN Sports Podcast</strong>, Olympic Silver Medalist <strong>Korey Dropkin</strong> shares his incredible journey from missing the Olympic team in both 2018 and 2022 to standing on the podium at the 2026 Winter Olympics as part of the first U.S. mixed doubles curling team to win an Olympic medal.</p><p>Korey opens up about the heartbreak of falling just short, the mental battles that followed, the role sports psychology played in his development, and how learning to separate his identity from his sport ultimately helped him reach the highest level of competition. He also shares valuable lessons for athletes, parents, and coaches about resilience, perseverance, pressure, and finding purpose beyond the scoreboard.</p><p>Whether you're chasing a big goal, navigating setbacks, or helping a young athlete pursue their dreams, this conversation is packed with insights that extend far beyond the curling rink.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>How Korey overcame the disappointment of missing the Olympics twice</li><li>Why the mental side of performance became his biggest breakthrough</li><li>The importance of finding your identity outside of sports</li><li>What Olympic pressure really feels like</li><li>Advice for parents raising young athletes</li><li>Why perseverance often matters more than talent</li></ul><p>🎙️ <strong>Athletes IN Sports Podcast</strong><br>Inspiring conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders who share the lessons sports teach us about life.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by:</p><p>🏅 <strong>InSports Foundation</strong><br>Providing scholarships, free camps, and opportunities to help more kids experience the life-changing impact of sports.<br>Learn more: <a href="https://insportsfoundation.org" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://insportsfoundation.org</a></p><p>💼 <strong>Innovative</strong><br>Helping organizations create better workplaces through furniture, architectural products, and workplace solutions.<br>Learn more: <a href="https://innovativeos.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://innovativeos.com</a></p><p><strong>Follow Athletes IN Sports:</strong><br>Instagram: @athletesinsports<br>TikTok: @athletesinsports<br>LinkedIn: Athletes IN Sports</p>
May 5, 2026
The Truth About Youth Sports Parents — From NFL QB Brooks Bollinger
<p>In this episode of the Athletes IN Sports Podcast, we sit down with former NFL quarterback <strong>Brooks Bollinger</strong> to talk about the reality of youth sports — from the perspective of a player, coach, and parent of five kids.</p><p>Brooks shares his journey from growing up in Grand Forks, to leading Wisconsin to a Rose Bowl, to playing in the NFL, and ultimately transitioning into life after football. But more importantly, he gets honest about what he’s learned along the way — especially when it comes to parenting kids through sports today.</p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li>The biggest mistakes youth sports parents are making</li><li>How to handle wins, losses, and tough car ride conversations</li><li>Why sports shouldn’t define your child</li><li>What playing quarterback taught him about leadership, failure, and life after the game</li><li>The challenges athletes face when transitioning into the “real world”</li><li>And how he now applies those lessons in business and at home</li></ul><p>This episode was recorded live at the Minnesota Golf Show, where Brooks also shares how the mental game from football carries over to golf — and life.</p><p>👉 If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a parent, coach, or athlete who needs to hear it.</p><p>🤝 This Episode is Brought to You By The <strong>InSports Foundation</strong></p><p>The InSports Foundation is dedicated to helping kids and families access sports opportunities regardless of financial barriers. Through free camps, scholarships, and team sponsorships, InSports is working to reduce the cost of youth sports and create more opportunities for kids to learn, grow, and compete.</p><p>To learn more or support the mission, visit:<br><a href="http://www.insportsfoundation.org" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.insportsfoundation.org</a></p><p><br></p>
April 14, 2026
I Had to Cut Off My Foot… The Hardest Decision of My Life | The Nelson Thomas Story Ep.27
<p>In this episode of the Athletes in Sports Podcast, we sit down with MTV’s The Challenge star <strong>Nelson Thomas</strong> to talk about the hardest decision of his life—choosing to amputate his foot after a devastating car accident.</p><p>Nelson shares his journey from growing up without a father, to finding identity through sports, to building a name on reality TV… and ultimately facing a moment that forced him to redefine who he is.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Losing his identity as an athlete</li><li>The mental health battles that followed trauma</li><li>Why you can’t bury pain and expect it to disappear</li><li>How faith, community, and resilience helped him rebuild</li><li>And what it truly means to <strong>Be the Best You</strong></li></ul><p>Now, as an amputee and aspiring Paralympian, Nelson is using his story to inspire others and prove that there are no limits to what you can overcome.</p><p>This is a raw, honest conversation about adversity, perspective, and choosing to move forward when life doesn’t go as planned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is powered by the InSports Foundation.</strong>InSports is on a mission to get more kids in the game by reducing the cost of sports through camps, scholarships, and team sponsorships—helping young athletes build confidence, character, and mental well-being through sports.<br>Learn more at <a href="www.insportsfoundation.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>insportsfoundation.org</strong></a></p><p></p>
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