From Pro Athlete to Pro Father | Raising Champions On and Off the Field w/ Derrek Hamilton

About this episode

Javin Foreman interviews Derrek Hamilton about the principles of raising champions in sports and life.

What does it take to raise a pro—not just in sports, but in life? In this episode of Sideline Dad, Javin Foreman sits down with Derrek “D. Ham” Hamilton to explore parenting, purpose, and the pivots that shape future champions.

People in this episode

Host: Javin Foreman

Guest: Derrek Hamilton

Topics covered

• parenting
• sports
• life skills
• personal development
• championship mindset

Keywords

• parenting
• pro athlete
• life skills
• Derrek Hamilton
• raising champions

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