In this powerful conversation, we sit down with brothers Nick and Michael Ahmed, the co-founders of Seven Pillar, a revolutionary approach to developing athletes that goes far beyond performance metrics. After witnessing firsthand the mental health crisis affecting one in three high-performing athletes, these former professional baseball players created a holistic framework designed to build champions in life, not just in sport.Key Discussion Points:[02:00] The Genesis of Seven PillarHow organic conversations between teammates evolved into a comprehensive athlete development systemThe decade-long journey from personal struggle to purposeful solutionWhy traditional athlete development falls short of preparing players for life[06:13] The Identity Crisis in SportsUnderstanding performance-based identity and its devastating effectsHow comparison culture and external validation create unstable foundationsThe transformation that happens when athletes discover their true worth beyond the scoreboard[11:37] Sport as Life TrainingReframing athletics as a vehicle for character developmentWhy winning isn't everything, but competition still mattersBuilding skills that translate from the field to family and community[15:52] The Seven Pillars FrameworkIdentity - Building unshakeable self-worth independent of performanceMindset - Developing mental resilience for competition and lifeLifestyle - Creating sustainable habits that support long-term successRelationships - Fostering authentic community and accountabilityNutrition - Fueling both body and mind for optimal performanceFitness - Physical preparation that serves athletic and life goalsRecovery - Understanding rest as a competitive and personal advantage[22:25] Faith and Community in Athletic DevelopmentWhy relationships matter more than individual achievementThe role of faith in creating lasting identity and purposeBuilding teams and communities that elevate everyone[26:45] The NIL Generation ChallengeHow modern athletics has shifted toward individual focusThe recruiting crisis facing college sportsDeveloping intangibles and "it factor" in young athletesConnect with Seven Pillar:WebsiteInstagramTwitter/X

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