Winning Is Not Everything aims to bring sanity back to youth sports. In each weekly episode, sports-minded kids and their parents will hear conversations with blue-chip athletes and coaches that fight the obsession over rankings and trophies in youth sports, and instead emphasizes character development and sportsmanship. Hosted by Sean Jensen, former NFL reporter, children’s book author, and youth sports coach.
#270: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career
In Part 2 of our conversation with James Washington, a two-time Super Bowl champion safety and currently President of the Rose Bowl Institute, he details what greatly impacted his football prospects, and the perseverance he displayed to make the most of his career and his work thereafter.
Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/
(00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything
(00:38) Why Winning is Not Everything
(01:41) Meet James Washington
(02:51) James Washington's College and NFL Journey
(05:10) Overcoming Adversity and Finding New Purpose
(10:17) Life After the NFL: Community and Leadership
(16:50) Final Thoughts and Advice for Youth Sports
(19:21) Closing Remarks and Call to Action
6 May 2025
#269: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career
In Part 1 of our conversation with James Washington, a two-time Super Bowl champion safety and currently President of the Rose Bowl Institute, he discusses the adversity he faced growing up in Los Angeles and the many highs and some lows of his football playing career.
Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/
29 Apr 2025
#268: Todd Smith On Challenges And Opportunities At Key Time For Sports In United States
In Part 4 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he shares statistics on youth participation in sports, and why he and SFIA are excited about all the opportunities domestically in the near future.
Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/
(00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything
(00:18) Upcoming Major Sporting Events in the US
(00:43) Farewell to TeamSnap
(01:18) Interview with Todd Smith: His Role and Vision
(02:17) Understanding the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
(07:34) Challenges in Youth Sports Participation
(12:45) Exciting Decade Ahead for US Sports
(16:54) Todd Smith's Advice for Youth Sports Parents
(22:30) Final Thoughts and Farewell
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