The Pure Athlete Podcast
By Jeff Francoeur
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Episodes: 179
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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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166. The Intersection of Faith and Youth Sports for Families
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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165. NBC Sports' Lindsay Czarniak: From Sport Anchor to Sports Mom
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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164. 7-Yr NFL LB Kaden Elliss: Faith, Family, & Football
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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163. Dr. John Delony: Family Balance & Youth Sports: PART 2
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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162. Dr. John Delony: Family Balance & Youth Sports: PART 1
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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PA Replay: A Passion for Volleyball with Kerri Walsh Jennings
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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161. Reducing Injuries, Minimizing Pain, & Enhancing Performance in Young Athletes with Dr. Michael Hatrak
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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160. Buster Posey: Former MLB MVP & 7x All-Star Catcher
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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159. Parent Spotlight: D1 Baseball Dad Chris McNeillie
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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158. FIVE BIG MISTAKES SPORTS PARENTS MAKE
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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PA Replay: Jennie Finch-Daigle: Softball Legend and Sports Mom
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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157. George Brett: MLB Hall of Fame 3B
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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156. Paralympic Gold Medalist Nick Mayhugh: Overcoming Cerebral Palsy
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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155. David Wright: NY Mets All-Star 3B
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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154. 2025 Best Moments and 2026 Preview
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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153. Coach David Cutcliffe: Former Duke & Ole Miss Head Football Coach
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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152. Does Character Matter in Youth Sports?
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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PA Replay: NFL Coach & Analyst Tony Dungy
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Winning & Losing In Youth Sports: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Parenting Expert Dr Tim Elmore
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Dan Orlovsky - ESPN NFL Analyst
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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151. The Parent Coach: the Rewards, the Risks, and the Rules to Follow
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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150. Billy Wagner - MLB Hall of Fame Pitcher and High School Coach
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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149. Sam Querrey: Former Top American Tennis Player
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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148. A Mom's Perspective on the World of Youth Sports
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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147. Lindsay Davenport: Former World #1 Tennis Player
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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PA Replay: The BURNOUT Problem in Youth Sports
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Matt Ryan, Former NFL MVP
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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146. The 5 Big Parenting Goals for Youth Sports
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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145. Gary Downs, Father of Caleb and Josh Downs: Parent Spotlight
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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144. Derrick White: NBA Champ & Olympic Gold Medalist
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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PA Replay - Sports Nutrition Coach Kelsey Poulter: Why Nutrition Is Key For Young Athletes
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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143. Greg Olsen: NFL Pro Bowl TE and Fox NFL Analyst
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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142. Have You Ever Faced These Youth Sports Situations?
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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141. Greg McElroy: National Champion QB and ESPN CFB Analyst
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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PA Replay: The Wonderful, Wacky, Messed-Up World of Travel Sports
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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140. Dr. Riley Nickols: Managing Anxiety, Perfectionism, and Building Healthy Mental Habits for Young Athletes
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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139. Chris Sale: Atlanta Braves Cy Young Award-Winning Pitcher
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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138. Season 4 Kickoff: Are You Navigating The Three Phases Of Youth Sports The Right Way?
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Dr Neeru Jayanthi: Research Expert on Youth Sports Specialization
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Matt & Leslee Holliday on Sports Parenting
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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137. Coach Ballgame: The Right Approach to Sports Parenting & Coaching
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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125. Dr. Mark Kovacs: What You Need To Know About Physical Development in Youth Sports
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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124. Mental Performance Coach Justin Su'a: Developing a Winning Mindset For Young Athletes
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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123. "TAKE BACK SPORTS" with ESPN Executive Kevin Martinez
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Parenting on Game Day
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Jun 28, 2025 |
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122. 7x National Champion HC Nick Saban
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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PA Replay - Hall of Fame Pitcher Greg Maddux
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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121. LA Rams HC Sean McVay Pt. 2
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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120. LA Rams HC Sean McVay Pt. 1
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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119. Super Bowl Champ & Pro Lacrosse Player Chris Hogan
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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PA Replay - Hall of Fame Pitcher John Smoltz
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May 30, 2025 |
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118. Former NFL QB and Current QB Coach Jordan Palmer
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May 27, 2025 |
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117. D1 Training Founder Will Bartholomew: The Power of Performance Training for Young Athletes
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May 21, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Dr Mondo: Mental Coach and Wellness Expert
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May 19, 2025 |
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116. What We’ve Learned about Youth Sports + Big Announcement
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May 14, 2025 |
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115. MLB 5x All-Star Andruw Jones
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May 06, 2025 |
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PA Replay: NBA Star and Dad: Dell Curry
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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114. MLS All-Star Brad Guzan
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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PA Replay: Sportsmanship in Youth Sports
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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PA Replay: 2026 WBC Manager Mark Derosa
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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113. Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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112. Dave Francoeur: Parenting Insights From Jeff's Dad
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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PA Replay: ESPN's Jay Bilas
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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111. 3x NASCAR Cup Winner Joey Logano
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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110. Kirk Herbstreit (Pt. 2)
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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109. Kirk Herbstreit (Pt. 1)
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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108. Dealing with Disappointment in Youth Sports
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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107. 19 Yr NHL Player Mike Fisher
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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PA Replay: All Star 3B Austin Riley
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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106. Want To Play In College...Things You Need To Know
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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105. Clemson Tigers QB Cade Klubnik
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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104. SNEAK PREVIEW... Parent Spotlight: Todd Peterson
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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103. Comedian John Crist on Youth Sports
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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102. Are We Raising "Soft" Kids?
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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101. Rorke Denver: A NAVY SEAL'S Playbook For Youth Sports
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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100. Making Youth Sports Better in 2025 - 100th Episode Special
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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PA Replay: CFB Hall of Famer David Pollack
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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99. Olympic Gold Medal Softball Legend Jennie Finch-Daigle
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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98. KC Royals All-Star SS Bobby Witt, Jr
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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97. Parenting Expert Dr. Tim Elmore: Parenting in the Crazy World of Youth Sports
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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PA Replay: Motivational Speaker Inky Johnson
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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96. USWNT Soccer Star Mallory Pugh Swanson
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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95. GOING ALL IN....What You Need To Know
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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94. 7x MLB All-Star Catcher Brian McCann
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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93. Sports Nutrition Coach Kelsey Poulter: Why Nutrition Is Key For Young Athletes
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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92. The Daily Juggle: Family Life and Youth Sports
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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91. Former NFL QB Nick Foles
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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90. Helping Young Athletes Develop a BELIEF Mindset: Mental Performance Expert Dr Caroline Silby
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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89. The BURNOUT Problem in Youth Sports
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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88. NFL Coach Herm Edwards
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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87. Volleyball Legend Kerri Walsh Jennings
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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86. 17-Year NFL Veteran QB Matt Schaub
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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85. Social Media and the Youth Sports Journey
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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84. Ernie Johnson, Jr
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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83. Matt & Leslee Holliday on Sports Parenting
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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82. Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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81. Season 2 Finale - Mailbag Questions from our Audience
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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80. Winning & Losing In Youth Sports: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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79. NBA Veteran Jamal Crawford
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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78. Dr. Abigail Feder & Guardian Sports: The Concussion Problem in Youth Sports
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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77. Benjamin Watson
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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76. Pure Athlete: The Toxic Side Of Youth Sports
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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75. Reacting to Brady/Federer Speeches - A Blueprint for Young Athletes
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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74. NHL Star Chris Pronger
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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73. Kirk Cousins (Pt. 2): LIVE from Atlanta
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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72. Kirk Cousins (Pt. 1): LIVE from Atlanta
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May 29, 2024 |
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71. Nicole Lyon: Mental Health for Young Athletes
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May 22, 2024 |
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70. NFL Coach Tony Dungy
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May 15, 2024 |
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69. Pure Athlete: Mother's Day Special
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May 08, 2024 |
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68. Pure Athlete: Parenting On Game Day
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May 01, 2024 |
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67. Lacrosse Legend Paul Rabil
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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66. U.S. Women's Soccer Star Heather Mitts
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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65. Pure Athlete: What's Great About Youth Sports
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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64. Adam Wainwright
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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63. Jesse Cole: Owner of the Savannah Bananas
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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62. Dr. Joel Seedman: High Performance Training for Young Athletes
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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61. Ryan Howard
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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60. Clark Kellogg
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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59. Pure Athlete: The Wonderful, Wacky, Messed-Up World of Travel Sports
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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58. Rece Davis
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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57. Former NFL QB Matt Ryan
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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56. Danny Wuerffel
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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55. Matt Olson: LIVE from Atlanta
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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54. Pure Athlete: LIVE from Atlanta
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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53. Greg Maddux
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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52. Alex Guerrero: Co-Founder of TB12 on Performance Training & Recovery
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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51. Pure Athlete: Best of 2023
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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50. The Changing State of College Sports
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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49. Dr. Neeru Jayanthi: Youth Sports Expert on Specialization
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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48. Taylor Twellman
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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47. Chase Elliott
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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46. Pure Athlete: Coaching Youth Sports
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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45. Kelley Cain
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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44. Chris Spatola
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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43. Pure Athlete: Achieving Your Goals
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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42. Brian Harman
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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41. Julie Foudy
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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40. Danny Woodhead
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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39. Brandon Guyer: Mental Strength Coach
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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38. PA Mailbag: Jeff Francoeur, Britt Lee, Brad Williams
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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37. Mark DeRosa
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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36. Marty Smith
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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35. Austin Ekeler
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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34. Carson Wentz
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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33. Angie Asche: Sports Nutritionist
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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32. Dabo Swinney
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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31. Pure Athlete: Season 1 Recap
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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30. Ryan Succop
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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29. Shane Battier
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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28. Chipper Jones
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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27. Pure Athlete: Sportsmanship
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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26. Cullen Jones
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May 25, 2023 |
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25. Dr. Mark Kovacs: Sports and Performance Science Expert
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May 17, 2023 |
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24. Roman Harper
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May 05, 2023 |
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23. Dan Orlovsky
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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22. Tom Glavine
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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21. Carli Lloyd
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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20. PA Mailbag: Jeff Francoeur, Britt Lee, Brad Williams
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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19. John Smoltz
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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18. Dr. Mondo: Mental Coach and Wellness Expert
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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17. Rowdy Gaines
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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16. Dell Curry
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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15. JT Realmuto
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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14. Jessica Mendoza
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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13. David Pollack
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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12. Pure Athlete: Best of 2022
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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11. Jay Bilas
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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10. John Isner
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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9. Dansby Swanson
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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8. Inky Johnson
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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7. Matt Stinchcomb
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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6. Misty May Treanor
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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5. Bailey Moody
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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4. Austin Riley
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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3. Jason Campbell
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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2. Jeff Francoeur
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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1. Pure Athlete: Our Story
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Oct 18, 2022 |