Middle School Rules

The Middle School Rules series tells the childhood stories of @BUrlacher54, @peanuttillman @skydigg4 @jcharles25 @thomasmorstead @mikeevans13_

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Happy belated birthday Kaito!

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

Recently, Tom Byer (@tomsan106) posted a Happy Birthday note to his son Kaito, along with a video that showcased the young man's talents. Though already an acclaimed technical coach, Byer says he had an "epiphany" when introducing the beautiful game Kaito years ago.

What do you think of Byer's reflection?

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Incredible stories, @tomsan106 🤩

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

In the soccer world, Tom Byer (@tomsan106) was the International Man of Mystery, an American making a big impact in Japan. Decades have passed, and his technical coaching wizardry is no longer a secret: He's worked and is now working in several different countries. But in Part 1 of our conversation for my podcast, #WinningIsNotEverything, Tom discusses his childhood sports experiences and the impactful characters who influenced him.

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There’s no disputing the success and impact of @AlabamaFTBL Coach Nick Saban. Yes, his 6 National Championships are impressive. But I've always been drawn to his insights and perspectives, like the one below.

Here's a thread of some of my other favorite quotes and clips from the legendary coach 🧵

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[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

There’s no disputing the success and impact of @AlabamaFTBL Coach Nick Saban. Yes, his 6 National Championships are impressive. But I've always been drawn to his insights and perspectives, like the one below.

Here's a thread of some of my other favorite quotes and clips from the legendary coach 🧵

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

What does @CoachLisle, one of the top #youthsports influencers, prioritize for his own kids’ sports experience?

Check out the clip below and let me know what you think!

Also, thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, @teamsnap, for making conversations like this possible!

In Part 2, Coach candidly shares:
* What he would tell his 16-year-old self
* What he struggled with in high school
* What compelled his transition from playing to coaching.

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

Which early influencer inspired @CoachLisle to embrace social media?

Listen to the clip below to find out. Then listen to the third and final part of my convo for my #youthsports podcast, #WinningIsNotEverything with the one and only, Coach Matt Lisle.

In this part, he shares more about some big challenges before becoming a social media sensation, creating The Hitting Vault, and his advice for young athletes and sports parents!

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Coaches, can you relate?

This blew my mind from speaking to @CoachLisle: Coaching full-time is in “direct conflict with being a good father.” 🤯

Despite all of his success as a coach and influencer, Coach Lisle says he still struggles to balance doing his job and missing his kids' recitals and soccer games.

Listen to all of Part 3 of my convo for my podcast, #WinningIsNotEverything, to hear him share about all the sacrifices to get to this point in his career... and the challenges he faces every day as a father.

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Such an inspiring leader!

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Achieving Zen as a #youthsports parent: Nicole McCormack had a realization about her own maturation while sitting on the sidelines recently of her son’s soccer tournament.

Can you relate?

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Our friends at @ILTWYP 🥰

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Childhood hardships helped develop traits in Asia Mape, founder of the brilliant website, @ILTWYP, that have served her well. But she wrestles with over-parenting her own daughters and believes it’s a widespread issue that’s negatively impacting our youth.

Agree or disagree?

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

Childhood hardships helped develop traits in Asia Mape, founder of the brilliant website, @ILTWYP, that have served her well. But she wrestles with over-parenting her own daughters and believes it’s a widespread issue that’s negatively impacting our youth.

Agree or disagree?

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

Don't like to use the word "crisis." But there's truly a crisis, when it comes to referees and youth sports. And a huge part of the problem are the GROWN-UPS: Coaches, parents, "spectators."

I've seen far too many instances of a GROWN-UP yelling at and intimidating KID referees

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Career changes are HARD. I often love what I'm doing, but I also often — in the tough times — have regrets. That's why I'm so proud of my friend @ebenezersamuel, who was an NFL reporter like myself but is now the Fitness Director at @MensHealthMag...

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Thanks for sharing! HUGE fan of all your amazing research and work 🙌🏼

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So honored to host a Webinar titled “Mental Health & Youth Sports” later this month. I’ll have a conversation with @Vikings LB @brianasamoah on his experiences and insights around mental health at every level. Thankful to my #WinningIsNotEverything podcast sponsor, @teamsnap, for sponsoring this and making this possible!
Sign up below ⬇️
https://t.co/p4L03PeKXO

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Thank you for posting and sharing, @PhillyHouse. Most importantly, thank you for being a teacher and investing in our future 🙌🏼. @MikeEvans13_ story is indeed an incredible one

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[Paul Allen @PAOnTheMic]

Looking forward to having old-school-best-school Sean in studio tomorrow #92Noon discussing this book, middle schoolers and kids and teens and sports in general. Plus, "down memory lane" we'll go given he covered the Vikes for the Pioneer Press from '99 to '09.

[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

Let's wish Ellington Andrews (@EASports0608) a Happy Birthday! Also, mixed emotions as I share the final part of my conversation with him for my podcast, #WinningIsNotEverything.

In this clip, he discusses his advice for #youthsports parents. What do you think of his insight?

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[Sean K. Jensen @seankjensen]

"Dream big, think small." Brilliant perspective from @D6MERIT (Jay DeMerit) — and he showcased it fully throughout his amazing career. From 9th tier in England to Premier League AND World Cup. Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor @teamsnap for supporting conversations like this!

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Shoutout to my man @seankjensen! His newest “Middle School Rules” book with @MikeEvans13_ out now! 🏈📖

“He had to survive middle school” is a line most of us can relate to.

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Super Bowl Champion and 4x Pro Bowl WR @MikeEvans13_ journey to greatness wasn't easy.

He tells his story about his challenging childhood, perseverance and the lessons he learned along the way in the new children's book "The Middle School Rules of Mike Evans" by @seankjensen.