Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 31
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 83 subscribers
Instagram: 3.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
max.smith@insportsco.com
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Host
Max Smith - Co-host of a sports-focused show examining the lessons athletes and families can carry beyond competition.
Bridget Smith - Co-host of a sports-focused show centered on athlete development, youth sports, and life beyond the game.
Andrew Deters - Co-host and interviewer covering athlete journeys, sports leadership, parenting, and transitions beyond competition.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Rachel Bergeson - Athletic Leadership, Balancing Family And Career, Division III Sports, Parenting, And Character Development Through Athletics.
Korey Dropkin - Resilience After Olympic Setbacks, Sports Psychology, Performance Pressure, Identity Beyond Sport, And Perseverance.
Brooks Bollinger - Youth-sports Parenting, Leadership, Failure, Athletic Identity, And Applying Lessons From Football To Business And Family Life.
Nelson Thomas - Trauma Recovery, Mental Health, Athletic Identity, Resilience, Faith, Community, And Rebuilding After Adversity.
Donovan Jackson - Youth-sports Development, Discipline, Confidence, Work Ethic, Parental And Coaching Influence, And Succeeding At The Highest Level.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Brett Larson: The Black Dot Theory & Building a New Era of Gopher Hockey | Ep. 31
October 07, 2026
Brett Larson grew up a block from the rink in Duluth. He wanted the black Lange skates every kid had. His mom couldn't afford them, so she spray-painted his brown leather ones black instead.Now he's the new head coach of Minnesota Gopher men's hockey.Brett sat down with us in Monticello on the day of the InSports town takeover — 300 kids on the football field that morning, a business luncheon that afternoon — and talked about what actually builds a winner.In this episode:The Black...
Dear Mom, You Should Take the Job | Concordia AD Rachel Bergeson | Ep. 30
July 07, 2026
When Rachel Bergeson was offered her dream job as Athletic Director at Concordia College, she said no. Not because she didn't want it. Because she didn't think she was ready.A year later, she changed her mind. And the reason she changed her mind is the reason you're going to remember this episode forever.In Episode 30 of the Athletes IN Sports Podcast, Rachel sits down with Andrew Deters to share the full story — including the moment her 9-year-old son Tyden left a note on the flo...
Korey Dropkin: Missing the Olympics Twice Made Me an Olympic Medalist | Ep. 29
June 09, 2026
What does it take to keep chasing a dream after coming up just short—not once, but twice?In this episode of the Athletes IN Sports Podcast, Olympic Silver Medalist Korey Dropkin shares his incredible journey from missing the Olympic team in both 2018 and 2022 to standing on the podium at the 2026 Winter Olympics as part of the first U.S. mixed doubles curling team to win an Olympic medal.Korey opens up about the heartbreak of falling just short, the mental battles that followed, the role spor...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport?
Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport is hosted by Max Smith and Bridget Smith. Its publicly listed email is max.smith@insportsco.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport?
The publicly listed email for Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport: max.smith@insportsco.com.
How many listeners does Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport have?
Podseeker estimates Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport?
Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional, Olympic, or college athletes; coaches and athletic administrators; sports executives; or public figures with a credible personal connection to athletic development, resilience, parenting, or life after sport. Common among recent guests: Professional or Olympic athletic accomplishments; Leadership in college or professional sports; Notable resilience, recovery, or athlete-advocacy stories. Recent guests include Rachel Bergeson, Korey Dropkin, and Brooks Bollinger.
How hard is it to get booked on Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Athletes IN Sports | Built By Sport cover?
Recent episodes cover Youth Sports, Athlete Development, Sports Psychology, Sports Parenting, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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