E58 | A Michigan Man Who Lives What He Coaches with Lawrence 'Jake' Sweeney

In this episode of #JessFor30, Ron sits down with Lawrence 'Jake' Sweeney, a four-year starting center for legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, decorated U.S. Border Patrol agent, performance coach, and author of the book You Are Allowed to Try. With a foreword written by 1997 national champion head coach Lloyd Carr, it is one of the most honest and practical reads on discipline, adversity, and personal excellence you will find.   Jake shares stories from his small-town upbringing in Alma, Michigan, his recruitment by Bo Schembechler, and what four years of Michigan football actually taught him about life. He opens up about his decade with the U.S. Border Patrol, his faith journey, his family, and the coaching philosophy that gets him to the gym at 4:30 every morning. Ron and Jake also get into the distraction epidemic, which is hurting young athletes today, and why face-to-face relationships still beat everything else. Timestamps 03:19 Recruitment and Choosing Michigan 13:26 Michigan Football and Teammates 19:07 Faith and Sobriety 20:45 U.S. Border Patrol Career 25:12 Why Jake Wrote His Book 31:47 Third-Generation Coach and Bo’s Impact 42:09 Understanding Performance Coaching 51:24 Encouragement vs. Reality 58:26 Legacy: Helping Others Improve Guest Links Website: https://vipelnk.com/LawrenceSweeney   You're Allowed to Try: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Allowed-Lawrence-Jake-Sweeney/dp/1950880877 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/youre-allowed-to-try-lawrence-jake-sweeney/1148353026 https://www.walmart.com/ip/You-apos-re-Allowed-to-Try-Paperback-9781950880874/17900659863?classType=REGULAR&from=/search   _________________ The past is worth revisiting. Join Ron Jess as he sits down with people from his past to explore their origins, interests, and memories. Ron's casual interview style mixed with his guests' interesting history are sure to keep you entertained. This is #JessFor30. Check out the podcast on Youtube!   Sponsors Clark Lake Golf Course Website: https://clarklakegolfcourse.com Mama Mia's Pizza Website: https://mamamiasredford.com/ Dr. Tim Kosinski Website: https://smilecreator.net/