Heaven or Heisman

The Girls Episode! Keeping Girls in the Game with Morgan Schill

What does it really mean to be a great sports mom—and how can we help our kids grow without getting caught up in the pressure to win? Luke and Jean sit down with former c

10 Tryout Intangibles

What actually gives an athlete an edge at tryouts? Luke and Jean break down ten “tryout intangibles” that can make a difference when the competition gets tough—from commu

The Dream was MLS. The Journey was God // FC Dallas' Slade Starnes

What happens when the dream you’ve chased your whole life actually comes true? Luke and Jean sit down with FC Dallas’ Slade Starnes to talk about the winding road from a

Club Sports Playbook: Don't Choose a Soccer Club Until You Hear This // Jay Dane

What does it actually take to develop great soccer players in the United States? In this episode of the Heaven or Heisman Podcast, Luke and Jean sit down with veteran coa

Club Sports Playbook: Is My Child Ready for Club Sports? // Jonathan Alexander

Making the jump from rec sports to club can feel overwhelming for parents. Jonathan "Coach Al" Alexander, founder of JAB Hoops, joins the show to discuss how to know when

Jean Checks In from Wimbledon: What Happens Behind the Scenes

In this special episode of Heaven or Heisman, co-host and professional tennis coach Jean Anderson joins the show live from London as he prepares to coach at Wimbledon. Je

Club Sports Playbook: Rec, Select, Club - What Does It All Mean?

In this episode of Heaven or Heisman, we kick off a new series exploring the world of club sports and the challenges families face as they navigate increasingly competiti

What Youth Sports Families Can Learn from the Apostle Paul // Timothy Ateek

In this episode, we welcome back Timothy Ateek for a conversation about what youth sports families can learn from the life of the Apostle Paul. Together, we unpack how id

Lessons Learned from a Youth Coach and D1 Parent Part 2 // Garry Linton

In part two of our conversation with Garry Linton, we continue unpacking the culture surrounding youth sports and the pressure many families feel to chase rankings, stats

Lessons Learned from a Youth Coach and D1 Parent Part 1 // Garry Linton

In this episode, part one of a two-part conversation, we sit down with Garry Linton, known to many as Take Flight Coach, for an honest and eye-opening discussion about yo

How to Build Real Confidence in Your Athlete // Brad @ The Coaching Dad

In a youth sports culture that often ties confidence to performance, how do we help kids build something deeper, something that lasts beyond the scoreboard? In this episo

The Shot That Shocked Wisconsin and the Faith Behind It // High Point Guard Chase Johnston

What does it look like to hold your identity steady when everything around you—your role, your platform, your success—keeps shifting? In this episode of Heaven or Heisma

Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes // John O'Sullivan

In a culture where youth sports often feel overwhelming, expensive, and hyper-competitive, how do we hold on to what actually matters? In this episode of Heaven or Heisma

How to Inspire Your Child to Be Great // Mike Hummel

In youth sports, the pressure to specialize earlier and train harder is everywhere. But what if the best path for young athletes is actually slower, more patient, and mor

Amid Tournaments and Training: How to Keep the Relationship

In the rush of practices, tournaments, and car meals, it is easy for something essential to slip away without us noticing. In this episode of Heaven or Heisman, we talk d

The Fate of the Volunteer Coach: How Parents Can Help or Hurt // Brad @ The Coaching Dad

What does it actually look like to coach kids well and to parent youth sports without losing perspective? In this episode, we sit down with Brad from The Coaching Dad to

When the Dream Ends: College Baseball, Identity, and What Comes After // Bryce Lenz

What does it really take to chase a baseball dream, and what does it cost along the way? In this episode, we sit down with former college baseball player Bryce Lenz to pu

Counting the Real Cost of Youth Baseball

Is youth baseball actually toxic, or are we navigating it without a clear map? In this season two opener, Luke Baker and Jean Anderson tackle one of the most emotionally

Balancing Training, Growth, and Play

What’s the right way to support a young athlete without pushing too hard? In this episode, we dive into strength and conditioning for kids, preventing overuse injuries du

What To Do When You Don't Win All Season

What do you do when your team doesn’t win a single game all season? Luke, Jean, and Aaron get real about what it’s like to lead a winless team—and what that reveals about