EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 42 MIN

Home Grown: Kaydence Daniels

from Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams. · host Steve Goodson

No Warm-Ups. No Breakfast. No DoubtSome championships start with perfect preparation.This one didn’t.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., Jacksonville track standout Kaydence Daniels shares the chaotic morning that led to one of the biggest moments of her career.She missed breakfast.She missed warm-ups.And on her final attempt, she jumped 18 feet, 10½ inches to win the state championship.Now competing at North Carolina Central University, Kaydence reflects on the journey from AAU track meets and concrete runways to Division I competition.We dive into:🏃‍♀️ Switching from gymnastics to track🏃‍♀️ Winning races against older athletes as a freshman🏃‍♀️ Balancing school, AAU track, and a first job🏃‍♀️ Being coached by her Marine mom🏃‍♀️ The mental battle when progress stalls🏃‍♀️ The chaotic state championship meet that ended in gold🏃‍♀️ Competing against Division I athletes and hitting new PRsKaydence’s message to young athletes is simple:Run for time, not faces. Protect your mindset. Trust the process.If you love stories about resilience, discipline, and hometown pride, this one hits.#HomeGrown #KaydenceDaniels #TrackAndField #LongJump #NCCUTrack #JacksonvilleNC

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