In Episode 14, Mike talks with Casey Jacox. Casey is a father, a husband, a friend, a coach, an author, and a business leader who strives to lead by example through authenticity, vulnerability, and positivity. Casey was also starting quarterback at Central Washington University, the school that produced 17-year NFL quarterback Jon Kitna.
Casey opens up about his challenges as a college athlete, specifically how the adversity associated with major injuries have helped mold him into who he is today. Casey also talks about the challenges of parenthood and how he has been inspired to help other fathers who often have difficulty opening up to others about the pressures of fatherhood.
Around 26:00 into the episode, Casey talks about an article called The Ride Home that talks about the do’s and don’ts of speaking with your children on the ride home from sporting events. Casey passionately articulates the importance of allowing the athletic experience to be the child’s and not the adult’s. It is an important reminder for all parents that the things that we say to kids can have a very detrimental impact on their motivation and self-esteem. You can find a link to that article here: https://changingthegameproject.com/the-ride-home-after-the-game/
You can learn more about Casey and find The Quarterback DadCast at https://www.caseyjacox.com/.
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