WPDSports Press On Podcast
Ever want to know what’s in the minds and hearts of both collegiate student-athletes and veterans athletes alike? Sometimes not much. Other times? To know would blow your mind! Just ask them.
Join educator and sports mentor Dr. Scott McNeal as he, collegiate student-athletes, and veteran athletes engage in personal, somewhat unscripted monthly conversations about life and faith at the intersection of soul and sport.
Copyright. 2024. Dr. Scott McNeal. WPDSports.
WPDSports Press On Podcast
“$12” - D. Barnum. “White Shorts Controversy!"
Special Veteran Spotlight!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dylan “$12” Barnum, former DII second team All-American and MIAA conference champion in 110-meter-high hurdles. Dylan is a husband, father of two children, and middle school teacher and coach.
Dylan reflects on his early athletic endeavors, personal faith and humbly recalls the challenge of collegiate practices that pushed the MO state champion in the 110- and 300-meter-high hurdles.
First two years...cool! In his junior year, Dylan questions most everything in his life with a “cocky” attitude. Not unusual for many college students, but he admits to less interest in others during this time.
Getting to the end of himself, $12 humbles himself before the source of his faith. Grace and mercy emerge, along with a clearer sense of purpose.
And somewhere along this timeline the "white shorts controversy “ surfaces, causing a few questions from other student-athletes. No problem. Coach approves. Dylan produces on the track no matter the color.
Dylan reflects on three post-collegiate seasons of vocational tension that messed with him. How did he settle down? What was the key?
Finally, Dylan reflects on what he wishes he knew then (college) that he knows now. More presence with those around him. Even during the identity and vocational fine tuning, Dylan suggests we all be more present in lives that matter most.
Press on...
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