In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with elite speed coach Zeke Smith to break down one of the most overlooked factors in youth sports: speed.

From baseball to football to basketball, speed is no longer optional it’s a defining metric that can determine playing time, recruiting opportunities, and overall athletic ceiling.

Jeremy and Zeke dive into the reality that most parents focus on strength and size… but completely miss the importance of proper running mechanics, explosiveness, and movement efficiency.

The hard truth?

If your athlete can’t move efficiently, they’re already behind—no matter how strong or skilled they are.

The good news?

Speed can be developed. With the right training, mechanics, and consistency, athletes can dramatically improve their performance and unlock their full potential.

Zeke shares:

• Why speed is becoming the #1 recruiting metric across all sports

• The difference between running fast and running correctly

• Common mistakes youth athletes make that kill speed

• How strength, mechanics, and explosiveness all work together

• Simple drills parents can use at home to start developing speed

• Why doing too much too early can actually hurt your athlete

They also cover the balance between genetics and training, the role of nutrition in performance, and how parents can support their athletes without burning them out.

From real athlete transformations to practical, actionable advice—this episode gives you a clear roadmap to help your athlete gain an edge.

Because speed isn’t just a skill… it’s a separator.

And if you ignore it, someone else won’t.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with 8th-grade standout Mason Gilbert to break down what happens when a young athlete truly commits to discipline, nutrition, and purpose.

From gaining strength in the weight room to improving sleep, energy, and performance, Mason shares how dialing in his nutrition has completely changed how he trains and competes. At just 14 years old, he’s already operating with a level of focus and maturity most athletes don’t reach until much later.

Jeremy walks through Mason’s transformation maintaining body weight while dropping body fat, increasing strength significantly, and fueling his body with over 4,000 calories per day to match elite-level training demands.

The hard truth?

Most athletes train hard… but completely ignore the fuel their body needs to actually grow.

The good news?

When you combine discipline, structure, and proper nutrition, you unlock a completely different level of performance physically and mentally.

Mason also shares his goals of becoming one of the top offensive linemen in the country, competing at the highest level, and ultimately playing in the NFLall grounded in faith, work ethic, and daily consistency.

From camps and competition to scripture and mindset, this episode is a powerful reminder that greatness isn’t built overnight—it’s built through daily habits.

If you’re a parent or athlete looking to gain an edge, this one will hit home.

Because at the end of the day…

it’s not just about getting bigger or stronger

it’s about becoming the athlete (and person) you’re called to be.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with former Kansas City Royals first-round draft pick Hunter Dozier to talk about something far more important than baseball fatherhood and raising young athletes the right way.Hunter shares the reality of life after professional baseball, what it’s like raising four active kids in youth sports, and why he and his wife Amanda are passionate about helping parents fuel their children with better nutrition. From hockey practices and baseball tournaments to family routines and meal choices, Hunter explains how discipline, preparation, and perspective shape young athletes long before scholarships or recruiting ever enter the picture.Jeremy and Hunter also dive into the culture of youth sports today why too many kids specialize too early, why parents often take competition too seriously, and how multi-sport development builds stronger, healthier, and more resilient athletes.He reveals the hard truth: talent might get a coach’s attention, but character, work ethic, and how you treat your teammates determine your future.But the good news? Parents and athletes can control the things that truly matter effort, discipline, nutrition, and attitude.From spring training stories and recruiting advice to lessons on raising confident young athletes, this episode delivers a powerful reminder that the journey matters more than the spotlight.Because the goal isn’t just building great players it’s building great people.Follow Hunter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdozier_17/?hl=enFollow for more content and updates on everything I’m up to!Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyfoutsleadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyfouts/Website: https://jeremyfouts.com/CorVive: https://corvive.com/

In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with freshman athlete Bryce Culp and his mom Yeesha to share a transformation that proves what happens when work ethic finally meets the right nutrition.

Bryce entered high school as one of the smallest players on the field at 103 pounds. In just a few months, he gained 20 pounds, grew over an inch, increased his velocity, improved his command, boosted his exit velocity, and developed the endurance and confidence to compete at a completely different level.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real process the early struggles to eat the volume of food, the daily weigh-ins, the packed meals, the late-night shakes, the family commitment, and the consistency it takes for a young athlete to fuel growth during one of the most important stages of development.

Jeremy and the Culp family break down:

• Why being “small” isn’t a life sentence for young athletes

• How proper nutrition unlocks strength, velo, endurance, and recovery

• The connection between fueling and linear growth during high school

• The discipline it takes to stay consistent with food, water, and tracking

• The parent’s role in preparation and support

• How confidence changes when the body starts to develop

He reveals the hard truth: Hard work in practice can’t overcome underfueling.

But the good news? When a young athlete commits to the process early, the physical and performance gains come faster than anyone expects.

From two dominant pitching outings to setting new goals for 130 pounds and higher velocity, this episode is a roadmap for every undersized athlete and every parent who wants to give their child the tools to grow, develop, and compete.

This is proof that when nutrition, consistency, and belief come together, everything changes.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with Morgan Corder and his father Brian to share one of the most powerful transformations we’ve seen a 52-day journey that turned a 155-pound athlete into a college commit.

Morgan went from being “liked” by colleges to being offered on the spot by Northwest Florida State one of the top JUCO programs in the country. The difference wasn’t talent. The difference was a decision: to stop waiting, trust the process, and do the daily work that most athletes avoid.

They break down what really happened behind the scenes the early mornings, the packed meals, the late-night shakes, the family buy-in, the discipline, and the mindset shift that took Morgan from fighting for a varsity spot to becoming a starter and a next-level player.

Jeremy and the Corder family reveal:

• Why weight gain changed everything for recruiting

• How strength increased velo, exit velocity, stamina, and durability

• The reality of eating for performance during school and season

• The parent’s role in preparation, planning, and consistency

• What happens when the athlete truly buys in

• How confidence changes when your body matches your potential

He reveals the hard truth: Talent alone doesn’t get you recruited physical development, daily discipline, and execution do.

But the good news? When an athlete commits to the process and a family commits to the plan, results can happen faster than anyone thinks.

From earning a starting spot to getting a college offer in front of his parents, this episode is a real-time example of what’s possible when preparation meets opportunity.

This is a wake-up call for every athlete who says “I’ll start later” and every parent wondering if the investment is worth it.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with Billy Jones, one of the most respected voices in baseball development, recruiting, and player representation, to deliver what may be the most important conversation parents and student-athletes will ever hear.

Billy shares lessons from over 20 years coaching at the highest levels of college baseball, mentoring 100+ drafted players, and most importantly raising two sons who reached professional baseball through very different paths. From youth baseball pressure and late bloomers to recruiting myths, showcases, NIL, and the realities of college and pro baseball, this episode strips away the noise and focuses on what actually matters.

Jeremy and Billy break down:

Why being “the best at 13” means nothing

The danger of chasing recruiting too early

How late developers really succeed

Why development beats tournaments

What coaches actually look for at showcases

The truth about D1 vs D2 vs JUCO

How NIL is changing the game (and what parents must understand)

Why nutrition, strength, sleep, and routine now separate athletes

The difference between entitlement and preparation

How parents can support without sabotaging

The hard truth: Most athletes aren’t being held back by talent they’re being held back by impatience, misinformation, and poor long-term decisions.

The good news: When parents slow down, focus on development, and let athletes grow at the right time, everything changes.

This episode is a must-listen for parents of athletes ages 12–18, coaches, and anyone who wants a real, honest look at what it takes to raise resilient, confident athletes on and off the field.

If you’re navigating youth sports, recruiting, or the pressure-filled world of competitive baseball, this conversation will give you clarity, perspective, and peace of mind.

Want to touch base with Billy Jones? This is the best way for parents or athletes to reach him for guidance, evaluations, or questions about development, recruiting, and long-term planning.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with Antonio D’Alessandro, a high school quarterback from California, and his mother Callie, to break down what happens when elite work ethic finally meets elite nutrition.

Antonio entered the program undersized for his position, stuck in the mid-180s, and frustrated despite training hard. In just four weeks, he gained 13 pounds, pushing past his original goal of 195 to hit 200 pounds, while improving strength, stamina, focus, sleep, confidence, and on-field performance. This conversation walks through the real process daily weigh-ins, trusting the plan when the scale dips, eating when it’s hard, and staying locked in when doubt creeps in.

Jeremy explains why early weight fluctuations are part of the process, why most athletes quit too soon, and how consistency not shortcuts is what separates elite competitors from everyone else. Callie shares the parent perspective: the food prep, the time commitment, and why showing up matters more than convenience.

The hard truth: Training harder won’t fix underfueling.

The good news: When nutrition is dialed in, strength, confidence, leadership, and performance rise together.

This episode is for athletes chasing the next level, parents wondering if the work is worth it, and anyone who needs proof that when you trust the process and stay the course, results follow.

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In this episode of The Hard Truth, Jeremy Fouts sits down with Charlie Williams, a 14-year-old shortstop from Georgia, and his father Chad Williams, to share a real, unfiltered look at what happens when nutrition finally matches an athlete’s work ethic.

Charlie came into the program undersized, underfueled, and frustrated after trying other solutions that didn’t work. In just a few weeks, he went from 113 pounds to nearly 125, while improving exit velocity, endurance, confidence, sleep, and overall performance. This conversation isn’t hype—it’s the day-to-day reality of training the appetite, committing to the process, and doing the work when it’s uncomfortable.

Jeremy walks through why most young athletes stall not because of talent or effort, but because nutrition is missing from the equation. Charlie and Chad share what the process actually looks like—early mornings, weighing in daily, eating when it’s hard, meal prepping on the road, and trusting the long game.

The hard truth: Training harder doesn’t matter if you’re not fueling harder.

The good news: When nutrition is done right, confidence, performance, and growth follow fast.

From a father choosing to show up instead of taking shortcuts, to a young athlete learning discipline, consistency, and belief in himself, this episode is proof that nutrition doesn’t just change bodies—it changes mindsets, habits, and futures.

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