March 17, 2026

Why Mentoring Kids Matters Most

Why Mentoring Kids Matters Most

In today’s episode, I talk with Devin Hester about lessons from football, the pressure of big moments, and why mentoring young athletes now fuels his passion.

Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player icon
Apple Podcasts podcast player iconSpotify podcast player iconRSS Feed podcast player icon

In today’s episode, I sit down with Devin Hester, former NFL star and widely regarded as the greatest punt returner in football history. We talk about the pressure of being the lone player back to field a punt, the emotional highs and lows that come with big moments, and the lessons football teaches that carry into life and business. Devin shares a story from a coach that changed the way he understands criticism and potential, and how that message now shapes the way he mentors young athletes. We also discuss his nonprofit work, coaching youth football, and why helping kids succeed on the field and in the classroom gives him the same passion he once felt playing the game.