The Pure Athlete Podcast

The guys talk to Hall of Fame pitcher and MLB broadcaster John Smoltz. In addition to sharing his youth sports story, Smoltzie shares great insights for young athletes, parents, and coaches, as well as valuable baseball-specific advice for young pitchers.

Our guest is well-known sports psychologist and mental wellness expert Dr. Armando González. Dr. Mondo works with numerous pro athletes such as Dansby Swanson, Lindsey Vonn, Charles Goodwin, Mallory Pugh, among others. Our discussion with him explores the cultural challenges our young people are facing, and he shares great insights and thoughts for young athletes, parents, and coaches to help maximize mental performance and prioritize overall mental wellness.

The guys interview Rowdy Gaines, a 3x Olympic gold medalist, 11x world record holder, 8x NCAA Champion, International swimming hall-of-famer, and sports media’s “voice of swimming” for the last 30 years. In this episode, Rowdy recalls his youth sports experiences; from being cut from high school sports teams to standing on the Olympic podium.

NBA shooting great Dell Curry, father to Steph, Seth, and Sydel, shares stories from his own playing days, as well as parenting insights learned from helping his kids navigate their own journeys in sports and in life.

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.