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Sean Jensen

Sean K. Jensen was born in South Korea, but he was raised in California, Massachusetts and Virginia, mostly on or near military bases. Given his unique background, he’s always been drawn to storytelling, a skill he developed at Northwestern University and crafted for 16 years as a reporter and columnist, almost exclusively covering the NFL.

He’s now an inspirational speaker and author of The Middle School Rules, a book series that tells the defining moments of professional athletes. He is also the creator of Model Student Athlete, a video series for young athletes, and Winning Is Not Everything, a podcast that aims to “bring sanity back to youth sports” through conversations with high-character athletes, coaches, and parents. You can learn more about him at his website, SeanKJensen.com.
 

Building a Club Culture
June 2, 2023
Top coaches focus on creating a home for all age levels and abilities
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Stay or Go: Yes Parents, We’re Talking about Your Role at Practice
June 2, 2023
Top-level soccer coaches encourage parent engagement, discourage hovering
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Three Things to Consider Before Switching Clubs
June 2, 2023
Competition for top players has never been more fierce between colleges, and that race for talent has filtered to the club level. The rising stakes in collegiate volleyball also ratchets up competition among clubs. Whereas one club may have distinguished itself in a region, more and more are cropping up — and players aren’t shy […]
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Create Social Media Boundaries for Your Children
June 2, 2023
Over two-plus decades, Reggie Roberts witnessed how the globalization of the digital revolution impacted the NFL The bulk of Roberts’ time was spent overseeing communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, and his duties included serving as the main spokesperson for the clubs and coordinating media and communications coverage. He adapted as communication tools […]
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Early Recruiting Vexes Prep Athletes … and Their Parents and Coaches
June 2, 2023
Abbie Hughes learned to play volleyball at 7, competed at 11 and received her first collegiate offer at 14. As a sophomore, the Cincinnati native committed to play volleyball at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She regretted one of her first major decisions in life. “I committed too quick,” Hughes says. “But the thing is, […]
MSR Rule: “Our Team is Only as Good as Our Weakest Link”
June 2, 2023
Skylar Diggins stars for her team, but her dad teaches her an important lesson As a six-year-old, Skylar plays co-ed basketball. That means boys and girls play on the same team.  On her team, she is the only girl, and her teammates do not pass her the ball in the first game. But Skylar hustles, […]
Big Questions in youth sports, part 3
Should I Let My Child Quit His or Her Sport during the Season?
May 27, 2023
Hear from youth sports coaches on how to determine whether or not your kid should be allowed to quit their sport midseason.
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4 Life Lessons From Savannah Bananas Pitcher Jared Donalson
May 12, 2023
Dive into these protips pitcher Jared Donalson has learned on his sports journey so far.
How Can Coaches Help Make a Safe and Inclusive Playing Environment for Players?
How Can Coaches Help Make a Safe and Inclusive Playing Environment for Players?
March 30, 2023
Get advice from youth sports coaches on how to make your organization a more safe and inclusive place for youth athletes.
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At What Age Should Young Athletes Start Specializing In One Sport?
March 20, 2023
You asked, and we have answers. Get insights from high school coaches as part of our 'Big Questions' series on when your athlete should start specializing in sports.
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