Oct 27, 202638 min
The sports world has changed forever. In an era where every smartphone is a media outlet, the spotlight on athletes has never been brighter—or heavier. In this compelling episode, sports media veteran Jeremiah Jensen...
About this Podcast:
Especially for Athletes (“E4A”) is a movement designed to inspire athletes, and those with whom they associate, to maximize their athletic potential and to use their talents, social influence, and their "Sportlight" to assist and lift others. E4A is seeking to build a culture of athletes focused on changing lives through better use of the attention and influence that accompanies their position. E4A provides education, training and motivational tools to inspire athletes to focus on doing more, and becoming more than just a great athlete.Schools, teams, youth organizations, and individual athletes are encouraged to become E4A certified and join the growing group of athletes of all ages and skill levels including college and professional athletes in committing to the E4A promise and wearing proudly their Eyes Up-Do the Work wrist band.
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What is Especially for Athletes Podcast about?
Especially for Athletes (“E4A”) is a movement designed to inspire athletes, and those with whom they associate, to maximize their athletic potential and to use their talents, social influence, and their "Sportlight" to assist and lift others.
What has Especially for Athletes Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "181. Brighter than Ever: Media, NIL, and the Modern Athlete's Sportlight with Ty Detmer, Jaren Hall, and Jeremiah Jensen (Part 1)" (27 October 2026, 38 minutes), "180. Coach VJ on Confidence, Pressure & Mental Strength" (13 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "179. Golden State Warriors Forward George Niang" (1 October 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does Especially for Athletes Podcast publish?
Especially for Athletes Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Especially for Athletes Podcast?
Booking probability for Especially for Athletes Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Especially for Athletes Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Especially for Athletes Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Oct 13, 202648 minWhat if feeling discouraged, uncomfortable, or afraid doesn't mean you're mentally weak—but that you're actually developing resilience? In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Dustin Smith and Justin...
Episode #179
179. Golden State Warriors Forward George Niang
Oct 1, 202646 minIn this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we're replaying our interview from episode #150 with (former Utah Jazz) Golden State Warriors forward George Niang—a seasoned NBA veteran whose journey from Iowa...
Sep 23, 202638 minWhat do NBA teams really look for when evaluating players? Utah Jazz Director of Operations Austin Ainge joins the Especially for Athletes Podcast to share lessons from a career spent evaluating talent and building...
Sep 16, 202644 minAt 20 years old, former Spanish Fork High School three-sport athlete and football captain Hunter Rasmussen was accidentally shot in the leg during a hunting trip. Doctors later told him he had been approximately ten...
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Sep 2, 202657 minSouthern Utah University gymnast Kendall McGuire joins Dustin Smith and guest host Justin Miller for a conversation about the mindset behind competing at the NCAA level. Kendall shares her journey from...
Aug 20, 202653 minMental health is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation in sports. In this episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, we sit down with Braden Brown, Associate Athletic Director of Mental Health...
Jul 22, 202652 minEvery athlete experiences highs and lows. The difference between athletes who continue to grow and those who burn out isn't talent—it's how they think. Former BYU baseball standout Bryker Hurdsman joins the Especially...
Episode #172
172. Are Parents Stealing Their Kids' Self-Esteem? | Character Is Built Through Struggle
Jul 15, 202620 minA brain surgeon recently shared a powerful observation: "If you do too much for your kids, you build your self-esteem by stealing theirs." That one sentence sparked one of our favorite parenting conversations. Why do...
Episode #171
171. Sports Are a Tool… Don't Be a Tool
Jul 9, 202629 minA viral 9U baseball video has parents everywhere talking. After a young player hits what should have been the biggest home run of his life, an opposing coach appeals a technicality that erases the moment. Was it within...
Episode #170
170. Seek to Be Your Best, Not the Best
Jun 30, 202631 minIn this week's Especially for Athletes podcast, Shad Martin and Dustin Smith explore one of the foundational principles of Especially for Athletes: Seek to Be Your Best, Not the Best. Through the story of Polish...
Jun 23, 202623 minIn this week's Especially for Athletes podcast, Shad Martin and Dustin Smith tackle one of the greatest challenges facing youth sports today: patience. Too often athletes are labeled too early as stars or failures...
Episode #168
168. Kevin Love and the Courage to Ask for Help
Jun 16, 202642 minIn this powerful episode of the Especially for Athletes Podcast, Shad Martin and Dustin Smith discuss men's mental health, the stigma surrounding emotional struggles, and the courage required to ask for help. Using the...
Episode #167
167. Anchored Where Your Feet Are with Ty Detmer
Jun 9, 202650 minA conversational interview hosted by Dustin Smith, alongside Justin Miller, with former NFL quarterback Ty Detmer. The coaches discuss the evolving landscape of youth sports, contrasting the mindset and environments of...
Episode #166
166. Dream a New Dream
Jun 2, 202627 minIn this episode of the Sportlight Podcast, Shad Martin and Dustin Smith revisit a powerful lesson from Paralympian and former BYU football player Jeff Griffin. After a tragic accident ended Jeff’s dream of playing...
Episode #165
165. The Fine Line Between Average and Good
May 26, 202633 minIn this episode of the Especially for Athletes podcast, Dustin Smith and Shad Martin revisit a powerful insight shared by former NFL All-Pro Eric Weddle about the “fine line between average and great.” What follows is a...
May 14, 20261h 1mWhat separates athletes who reach their potential from those who fall short? In this episode of the Especially for Athletes podcast, Dustin Smith sits down with Brandon Doman (former San Francisco 49er and BYU QB &...
Apr 7, 202656 minIn this week’s Especially for Athletes podcast, professional golfer and former BYU standout Keanu Akina shares what it really means to “Win the Hour”—and why smart work beats just working harder. From grinding alone...
Episode #162
162. Former Utah Tight End Cole Fotheringham
Mar 25, 202644 minIn this week’s Especially for Athletes podcast, former University of Utah tight end Cole Fotheringham shares how a simple shift in mindset—seeing your opponent as your “dance partner”—can unlock your best performance...
Episode #161
161. Record Setting College QB Justin Miller
Mar 18, 20261h 8mWe sat down with former Southern Utah University QB, and long-time E4A member Justin Miller. He reflected on how the principles of E4A have shaped him and helped him as he has navigated his athletic career. We also...
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