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145. Gary Downs, Father of Caleb and Josh Downs: Parent Spotlight

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On this episode, we sit down with Gary Downs, father to Ohio State Cornerback Caleb Downs and Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs. As a former NFL running back himself, Gary took a very proactive approach to help his kids develop their skills, work ethic, and character to enable their success. He and his wife, also an elite athlete, set the bar high in terms of pursuing excellence in all they do. In the midst of playing multiple sports at elite levels, they ensured that their kids prioritized faith, character, and school, while also pursuing their on-field endeavors. He talks about the difficulty of being a coach and a parent, the value of never complaining about a coach to their kids, when they let their kids suffer through tough situations and so much more.

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On this episode, we sit down with Gary Downs, father to Ohio State Cornerback Caleb Downs and Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs. As a former NFL running back himself, Gary took a very proactive approach to help his kids develop their skills, work ethic, and character to enable their success. He and his wife, also an elite athlete, set the bar high in terms of pursuing excellence in all they do. In the midst of playing multiple sports at elite levels, they ensured that their kids prioritized faith, character, and school, while also pursuing their on-field endeavors. He talks about the difficulty of being a coach and a parent, the value of never complaining about a coach to their kids, when they let their kids suffer through tough situations and so much more.

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