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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 9 MIN

Cooper Manning on What Young Athletes Get Wrong

from Stacking The Box, a Football Podcast · host FanSided

Cooper Manning joins Cody Williams for a thoughtful conversation on the lessons that connect sports, business, and life.From mentoring young athletes and navigating today’s changing college football landscape to the importance of patience, preparation, and gratitude, Cooper shares the mindset that has shaped the Manning family for generations.The conversation also touches on NIL, athlete development, multi-sport backgrounds, and even Cooper’s ultimate Super Bowl playlist pick, drawing from firsthand experiences at some of the most iconic games in NFL history.👇 What lesson from sports has helped you the most in real life? Drop it in the comments.0:15 – Cody Williams sits down with Cooper Manning0:26 – Cooper on balancing sports, business, and staying focused1:39 – What truly translates from elite sports to business success2:57 – Why athletes and entrepreneurs think the same way3:18 – Cooper’s biggest lesson from mentoring young athletes3:47 – Why kids should play multiple sports4:29 – The one principle Cooper believes everyone should live by4:53 – Why gratitude matters more than talent5:49 – How college athletics has changed for young players6:19 – Why development matters more than rushing the spotlight7:33 – Cooper’s ultimate Super Bowl playlist song8:46 – Final thoughts and wrap-up------Cooper Manning has partnered with Capital One and their Venture X Business card to coach entrepreneurs on how to win on and off of the field, translating the championship mindset of sports into practical guidance for building and growing a business.------Subscribe to FanSided! - https://goo.gl/25PHLVFanSided is one of the fastest growing network of fandom-focused sports, entertainment and lifestyle sites on the Internet. Nowhere else will you find the edgy, educated, and candid “fanpinions” that the FanSided Network dishes out each and every day, all year round. Fandom has no offseason. Neither do we. Sports and entertainment aren’t our jobs. Sports and entertainment are our lives.Website: http://fansided.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/FanSidedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fansidedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fansided/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fansidedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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