Playing With A Purpose Podcast
Playing With A Purpose Podcast
Podcast Description
The purpose of this podcast is to explore topics related to the moral development of collegiate athletes as it pertains to character, experiential learning, and leadership.
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This podcast explores themes such as character development, leadership in sports, and the importance of community responsibility, with episodes featuring discussions on leadership opportunities with coaches, the foundational role of character in athletics, and teamwork's impact on personal growth.

Hosted by Dr. Matt Barker, the purpose of this podcast is to explore topics related to the moral development of collegiate athletes as it pertains to character, responsibility, leadership, and purpose.
In this episode, we sit down with Freed-Hardeman Men's Basketball player Sam Powell to discuss the “Comeback Mindset” and what it takes to battle through injuries, setbacks, disappointments, and the mental challenges that come with them. Sam shares his personal journey of dealing with an injury this season while offering insight into how athletes can stay motivated when the game they love gets difficult. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, student, or someone facing obstacles in life, this conversation is packed with encouragement and practical lessons on resilience, growth, and refusing to quit when adversity hits.

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