#35 Passion Isn’t Hype: What Are You Willing to Give Up?

We talk about “passion” all the time in youth sports. But what does it actually mean? In this episode of Everyday Mike, Coach Mike takes a step back and looks at the word from a different angle — starting with a simple Google search and working all the way back to its root meaning: to endure and to sacrifice. With Easter as the backdrop, this episode isn’t about hype or intensity — it’s about something deeper. What are you willing to go through? What are you willing to give up? And where are you choosing to spend your energy? From the perspective of a parent sitting in the stands… to a coach balancing time, energy, and commitment… to athletes trying to figure out where to invest their effort… This episode is about being intentional with your 100%. Because you don’t get unlimited capacity. Every time you give more to one thing… you’re taking it away from something else.