Talent gets you noticed. Character keeps you there.
In this episode of the Thinklete Podcast, Derek sits down with former NFL defensive back Vernon Kearney to talk about what really separates great athletes from the rest.
After time with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cleveland Browns, Coach Vern now leads Peak Performance Outreach, where he trains young athletes in speed and strength while also building discipline, accountability, and mental toughness.
They discuss coachability, learning to handle failure, guiding emotional athletes, and why structure and discipline create long-term success.
Derek also shares what he’s seen firsthand watching his own son train with Coach Vern — and how pairing physical training with mental development can transform young athletes.
