Athlete Builder: Ep. #138 Pete Remmes--NFL & Power 4 Lessons for Building Youth

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Episode Summary In Episode #138 of the Athlete Builder Podcast, Jim Beebe sits down with strength coach Pete Remmes to discuss the realities of athlete development from youth sports all the way to the NFL. Pete shares his journey from playing football in Maine to Springfield College, then working at powerhouse programs including Florida State, Texas A&M, Iowa, Indiana, and in the NFL with the Bills and Giants before returning home to help athletes through Schofield Sports Performance. The conversation dives deep into: the difference between talent and long-term development, why discipline beats motivation, how small daily habits compound into elite performance, why modern youth athletes are often underdeveloped physically, and how mindset ultimately determines who survives adversity and who folds under pressure. Pete also discusses the instability and pressure of high-level college athletics, the importance of resilience, and why helping young athletes grow now provides more fulfillment than chasing wins at the college and NFL level. The episode is packed with practical lessons for coaches, parents, athletes, and anyone interested in long-term performance development. Episode Chapters 00:00 Intro & Mental Edge Academy 02:00 Pete's Athletic Journey 05:00 Transition to College Football 08:00 NFL & College Coaching Lessons 12:00 Talent vs Work Ethic 16:00 The Slight Edge Philosophy 20:00 Youth Athlete Development 25:00 Confidence Through Training 28:00 Coaching Instability in College Sports 33:00 Big-Time College Football Atmospheres 36:00 Building a Growth Mindset 41:00 Athlete Buy-In & Development 45:00 What Pete Misses About College Football 48:00 Rapid Fire Questions 50:00 Final Thoughts & Contact Info Connect with Pete Remmes Instagram: @petermmes Schofield Sports Performance: https://www.schofieldsports.com AEA Institute https://www.aea-neuro-fitness-academy.com/ Athlete Builder Podcast Links 🎥 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Athlete-Builder 🎧 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/34QCcodvAqAgj7iwk3tdrj 🍎 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-builder/id1715521920 📻 Amazon Podcasts https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5583cce-62bc-4611-ab54-ff367f41632d/athlete-builder Athlete Builder Social Media 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/athlete_builder/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/1athletebuilder 🐦 X / Twitter https://x.com/AthleteBuilder 🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@athlete.builder 🌐 Website https://athlete-builder.com 📩 Email [email protected] Athlete Builder Products & Services 📘 Athlete Builder Book (Amazon) https://a.co/d/9xiGOWQ 📘 Athlete Builder Book (Barnes & Noble) https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/athlete-builder-jim-beebe/1146362511?ean=9798218498382 📚 Bulk Book Orders https://bookpal.com/athlete-builder-the-blueprint-to-build-champion-athletes-9798218498382 🎓 Athlete Builder Courses https://athlete-builder.com/courses 📅 Schedule a Game Plan Session https://link.closersoftware.com/widget/bookings/ab-gameplansession 🎤 Speaking Engagements https://athlete-builder.com/speaking 👕 Athlete Builder Apparel https://athlete-builder.printify.me/products 📰 Newsletter https://athlete-builder.com/newsletter ✍️ Blog https://athlete-builder.com/blog 🏋️ Train at Unbreakable Athletics Academy https://unbreakableathleticsacademy.com ❤️ Support Our Charities https://theufoundation.square.site WIN THE DAY 💥

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