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Episode 266

EPISODE 266  ·  FOOTBALL  ·  59 MIN  ·  SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

Shea Emry

2x Grey Cup Champ, World Long Drive

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In this episode

Shea Emry shares his remarkable journey from being a two-time Grey Cup champion in the CFL to competing in World Long Drive Championships, hitting golf balls over 400 yards with a specialized 48-inch driver. His story demonstrates how elite athletes can successfully transition between sports, applying lessons from one competitive arena to another.

• Former CFL linebacker who retired in 2015 and discovered long drive golf in 2022
• Personal record of hitting a golf ball 429 yards using a driver with just 4.5 degrees loft
• Qualified for World Long Drive Championships where competitors regularly hit drives over 400 yards
• Applies mental preparation techniques from football to his golf game
• Credits his multi-sport background for ability to transition between athletic disciplines
• Emphasizes the importance of exposing children to multiple sports rather than early specialization
• Runs a "professional snowball making" business, creating snowball fight experiences for events
• Co-founded Sphere Guide, a platform connecting clients with specialized coaches
• Maintains the same competitive mindset in golf as he did in football, paying attention to details without overthinking

Chapters

0:00  Introducing Shea Emery: CFL Star to Long Drive
10:22  Breaking Into Long Drive Competition
19:51  Athletic Transition & Competing at World Championships
28:35  Training Philosophy & Mental Approach
40:00  Multi-Sport Athlete Mindset & Raising Kids
49:29  Professional Snowball Making & Studio Plans
57:08  Sphere Guide & Final Thoughts

Read the full transcript →

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