What drives a person to give up their lifelong dream?In this episode of the Varsity Catholic Podcast, host Brady Stier sits down with the remarkable Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck: a former D1 soccer player at Clemson University, a professional athlete who competed in Chile, and now a Catholic priest serving as Vocation Director for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. Fr. Chase is a beloved speaker and spiritual Father.

Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varsitycatholic/Find us Online: https://focus.org/what-we-do/varsity-catholicEmail us at: varsitycatholic@focus.org

Unlock the secret to transforming athletes and coaches alike by mastering the art of calling them up, not out. This episode reveals how a leadership philosophy rooted in vulnerability, belief, and systemic routines can revolutionize sports, faith, and personal growth. If you've ever wondered how to cultivate resilience, confidence, and authentic leadership in your life, this conversation is your blueprint.

Join Brady Steir as he chats with JP Nerbun, a seasoned coaching expert who has worked with elite athletes, top-tier companies, and faith-driven leaders. JP shares how his journey from basketball dreams to faith-led coaching circles unlocked powerful insights on leadership, belief, and systemized routines that foster growth both on and off the field. Discover how a simple habit like journaling the 'three-two-one' can anchor your purpose and elevate your results.

You'll learn about the four levels of leadership and explore how systemic routines serve as your secret weapon against chaos and complexity in today's game of life.

This episode is perfect for athletes, coaches, faith-inspired leaders, and anyone committed to becoming their best, regardless of circumstances. If you're ready to elevate your leadership, deepen your faith in action, and build systemic routines that produce results, this episode is your playbook. Step into the mindset that keeps you anchored, intentional, and always growing, no matter what game you're playing.

JP Nerbun is a former standout athlete turned leadership coach, author of "Calling Up" and "The Culture System," who coaches coaches, athletes, and faith leaders to unlock their highest potential through transformational leadership. His unique narrative approach, built from over a hundred conversations, makes complex principles relatable and memorable.

Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varsitycatholic/

Find us Online: https://focus.org/what-we-do/varsity-catholic

Email us at: varsitycatholic@focus.org

What happens when sports are the only thing keeping you sane? For Dylan Lanoue — a record-breaking triple jumper and four-time NEC gold medalist at Mount St. Mary's University — athletics were more than a passion.

Growing up in a home marked by his father's drug addiction, domestic tension, and constant instability, sport was his escape and his survival. But no amount of wins or PRs could fill the deeper void he was carrying.In this episode, Brady sits down with Dylan to hear his full story: from shooting hoops alone in the backyard just to avoid going inside, to becoming a three-time NCAA qualifier, to his life-changing conversion to the Catholic Church in 2021.

Dylan opens up about the role of a trusted friend, the moment he realized his athletic identity wasn't enough, and how Christ gave him what sport never could — love, belonging, and a reason to compete.Dylan also shares his vision for using AAU basketball to build up young men from broken homes, helping them become the fathers and husbands they never had as examples.

Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/varsitycatholic/

Find us Online: https://focus.org/what-we-do/varsity-catholic

Email us at: varsitycatholic@focus.org