J’den Cox is one of the most successful wrestlers of our time. He’s a two-time World Champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and three-time NCAA Division I National Champion. Cox joins Nick to discuss how mental health has played an integral role in his wrestling career and highlight why it’s crucial that athletes separate their identities from their sports. He also explains how intrinsic love creates motivation and why he believes society should reframe losing as learning, especially in youth sports.

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J’den Cox is one of the most successful wrestlers of our time. He’s a two-time World Champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and three-time NCAA Division I National Champion. Cox joins Nick to discuss how mental health has played an integral role in his wrestling career and highlight why it’s crucial that athletes separate their identities from their sports. He also explains how intrinsic love creates motivation and why he believes society should reframe losing as learning, especially in youth sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.

The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.

The Reformed Sports Project Podcast

Ep 24: J'den Cox

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