The Pure Athlete Podcast

189. TE Lawson Luckie: From Late-Bloomer to University of Georgia Star

University of Georgia senior tight end Lawson Luckie joins Britt and Brad on The Pure Athlete Podcast to share his journey from late-blooming youth athlete to SEC contrib

188. The Rising Cost of Youth Sports for Families Pt. 2

In Part 2 of this series, Brad, Britt, and Jeff dig deeper into the forces driving up the price of youth sports—and what parents can realistically do about it. They open

187. The Rising Cost of Youth Sports for Families Pt. 1

Youth sports have gotten dramatically more expensive—and not just in one area. In this episode, Britt, Jeff, and Brad dig into the real numbers and lived experiences behi

186: Former MLB Pitcher Scott Linebrink: The Loss That Ended His Career, and the Purpose He Found After

Scott Linebrink spent 12½ years as one of baseball’s best setup men — the guy opposing hitters sometimes dreaded more than Trevor Hoffman in the ninth. On this episode, J

185. How to Build a Better Young Pitcher Without Breaking Their Arm with Alan Jaeger Pt. 2

In part two, Alan Jaeger, known for being a founding father of modern arm care and the founder of Jaeger Sports and Jaeger Bands, rejoins Jeff, Britt, and Brad to continu

184. How to Build a Better Young Pitcher Without Breaking Their Arm with Alan Jaeger Pt. 1

In part one of this conversation, Alan Jaeger, known for being a founding father of modern arm care and the founder of Jaeger Sports and Jaeger Bands, joins Jeff, Britt,

183. Call-In Show #2: “My Son’s Coach Publicly Humiliated Him—and Now He Wants to Quit. What Should I Do?”

Welcome to The Pure Athlete Call-In Show, where we have REAL CONVERSATIONS with REAL PARENTS & COACHES about REAL SITUATIONS and CHALLENGES. On this episode, Jeff Franco

182: The Mental Game of Youth Sports: What Parents & Coaches Need to Know with Dr. Ben Freakley

Britt, Brad, and former U.S. Soccer captain Carlos Bocanegra sit down with Dr. Ben Freakley for a practical conversation on the mental side of youth sports. Freakley, a m

181. Call-In Show #1: "My Husband Is Too Hard On My Son In Sports”

Welcome to The Pure Athlete Call-In Show, where we have REAL CONVERSATIONS with REAL PARENTS & COACHES, discussion REAL SITUATIONS and CHALLENGES. On the is episode we ta

180. Notah Begay: His Unlikely Journey to the PGA Tour & Payne Stewart Award

Notah Begay III joins The Pure Athlete Podcast for a conversation about character, preparation, and what it actually takes to last. Jeff, Britt, and Brad sit down with B

179. The Keys To Helping Your Young Athlete Physically Thrive with Dr. Katie Friedman

Brad and Britt sit down with Dr. Katie Friedman—pediatrician, pediatric ER physician, mom of young athletes, co-founder of Forever Freckled, and creator of Big Time youth

178. Alex Rodriguez: Lessons & Insights From A Storied MLB Career

14-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP, and 2009 World Series champion Alex Rodriguez joins Jeff, Britt, and Brad for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the hi

NEW SEASON 5 PREVIEW with Jeff, Britt, & Brad

Jeff, Britt, and Brad preview the new season with summer recaps, laughs, and big plans ahead. Jeff shares behind-the-scenes stories from Cooperstown and Andruw Jones’ Hal

PA Replay: Andruw Jones — From Curaçao to Cooperstown

This week, we're revisiting our conversation with newly inducted MLB Hall of Famer Andruw Jones. Andruw reflects on the journey that took him from Curaçao to the major le

PA Replay: GOING ALL IN....What You Need To Know

Youth and high school sports should always be fun. But what if a young athlete has big goals? What if they dream of making the varsity team, earning a college scholarship

PA Replay: Bobby Witt Jr. — From MLB Son to MLB Star

In 2024, Bobby finished as the runner-up for the American League MVP Award after delivering an incredible season at the plate while also winning his first Gold Glove at s

177. What's Broken in American Youth Soccer—and How We Fix It with U.S. Soccer Legend Carlos Bocanegra

In this episode, Jeff, Britt, and Brad sit down with U.S. Soccer legend and former US World Cup Captain Carlos Bocanegra to share his story from his remarkable journey—fr

PA Replay: Former MLS Star & USMNT Player Taylor Twellman

Former MLS star and current MLS TV Analyst Taylor Twellman shares his youth sports story as a multi-sport athlete who played both baseball and soccer in college before go

176. I9 Sports' Madison Gates: How to Give Kids a Positive Early Sports Experience

In this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, hosts Britt and Brad sit down with Madison Gates, VP of Marketing at i9 Sports and former University of Michigan soccer stand

175. David Pollack: How My Perspective Changed Through My Kids' Sports Journey

In this powerful return episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, we welcome back former CFB Hall of Fame and the host of the popular podcast See Ball. Get Ball, David Pollack