Episodes 189
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (223)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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

Jun 09, 2026 34m

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 standout, D1 player, and…

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

Jun 02, 2026 46m

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, three and a half years…

174. Reclassifying - The Controversial Extra Year in Youth Sports

May 27, 2026 26m

In this candid episode, Jeff, Britt, and Brad tackle one of the hottest and most controversial topics in youth sports today: reclassification — holding kids back a grade, primarily for athletic…

173. The State of Youth Sports with Aspen Institute's Project Play Director Tom Farrey

May 19, 2026 39m

In this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, we sit down with Tom Farrey, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Project Play and a longtime voice in youth sports. With decades of experience and…

172. Will Summer Fun Set My Kid Back in Sports? ASK US ANYTHING #1

May 15, 2026 35m

Jeff, Brad, and Britt tackle real parent questions we've received in our first installment of a practical, no-nonsense Q&A series we call ASK US ANYTHING. From travel ball decisions to tackle…

171. Catie Francoeur: Behind the Scenes With A Sports Mom

May 12, 2026 1h 3m

This week on The Pure Athlete Podcast, we celebrate moms with a special guest — sports mom, wife, and chaos coordinator extraordinaire, Catie Francoeur.Catie joins Jeff, Britt, and Brad for an…

170. UGA AD Josh Brooks: What's Going On In College Sports…Part 2

May 05, 2026 45m

What does the future of college sports really look like—and how will it impact youth and high school athletes?In Part 2 of this topic, we sit down with Josh Brooks, Athletic Director at the…

169. Clemson AD Graham Neff: What's Going On In College Sports...Part 1

Apr 28, 2026 58m

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, the guys sit down with Clemson Athletic Director Graham Neff for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the rapidly changing world of college sports.From NIL and the…

168. How Great Pitchers Are Made: Inside the Mind of Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman

Apr 21, 2026 36m

What does it really take to develop an elite pitcher—and are we getting it wrong with today’s youth athletes?In this episode, we sit down with Rob Friedman—better known as the creator of Pitching…

167. Why “Never Push Your Kid” Isn’t Great Advice for Sports Parents

Apr 07, 2026 51m

In this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, we dive into one of the most challenging and emotional questions parents and coaches face: how hard should you push your kids in sports? From early…

166. The Intersection of Faith and Youth Sports for Families

Mar 31, 2026 55m

In this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, the guys take an honest and thoughtful look at how faith intersects with youth sports—and the challenges parents and coaches face in keeping priorities…

165. NBC Sports' Lindsay Czarniak: From Sport Anchor to Sports Mom

Mar 24, 2026 54m

What’s it really like to cover the Olympics? How do elite athletes—and parents—handle pressure, disappointment, and big life moments? In this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, we sit down with…

164. 7-Yr NFL LB Kaden Elliss: Faith, Family, & Football

Mar 17, 2026 55m

On this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, the guys sit down with Kaden Elliss of the Atlanta Falcons (signed with New Orleans Saints a week after this recording) for a powerful conversation that…

163. Dr. John Delony: Family Balance & Youth Sports: PART 2

Mar 10, 2026 31m

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. John Delony, we go deeper into the realities of youth sports culture and what it means for families today. From the pressures of travel sports to the rising…

162. Dr. John Delony: Family Balance & Youth Sports: PART 1

Mar 03, 2026 36m

Youth sports can build resilience, character, teamwork, and lifelong confidence.But they can also quietly become something else.In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Dr. John Delony — bestselling…

PA Replay: A Passion for Volleyball with Kerri Walsh Jennings

Feb 27, 2026 39m

3x Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings joins the show, sharing her continued passion for volleyball (beach and indoor), and for the growth of women's sports. Kerri shares how her love for volleyball…

161. Reducing Injuries, Minimizing Pain, & Enhancing Performance in Young Athletes with Dr. Michael Hatrak

Feb 24, 2026 45m

Injuries are becoming more prevalent with young athletes, from ACL tears to concussions. As parents who what to help our kids pursue their sports dreams, but more importantly, want our kids to stay…

160. Buster Posey: Former MLB MVP & 7x All-Star Catcher

Feb 17, 2026 26m

This week, Frenchy sits down with former MVP, 7x All-Star, 3x World Series champion, and current San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey. Buster shares insights from his…

159. Parent Spotlight: D1 Baseball Dad Chris McNeillie

Feb 10, 2026 1h 6m

On this special Parent Spotlight interview, Britt sits down with Chris McNeillie, father of three boys, the youngest of which is a junior pitcher for the Florida Gators. Chris shares his story of…

158. FIVE BIG MISTAKES SPORTS PARENTS MAKE

Feb 03, 2026 42m

As sports parents, most of us really want to do youth sports right on behalf of our kids and families; but we often get caught up in the moment. On this episode, Jeff, Britt, and Brad each bring…

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