Mick Unplugged

Beyond the Game: Mental Health, Pressure, and Purpose with Jay Paterno

February 16, 2026·34 min·3-min readconversationalsports
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In this episode of Mick Unplugged, host Mick Hunt interviews Jay Paterno, leadership coach, author, and former Penn State football coordinator, about his new book Blitz, the state of college football, NIL and governance issues, mental health in sports, and leadership values. The conve

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Guest

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Jay Paterno

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Jay PaternoMick HuntJoe PaternoMichael RobinsonJerome Brown

Books

Blitzby Jay PaternoHot Seatby Jay Paterno

Topics

Book ReviewsCollege FootballFuture Of WorkLeadershipMental HealthSports BettingUs Politics

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