When God Winks: Finding Your Purpose Through Sports and Fitness

Spandex & Wine

What happens when an athlete's passion for sports transforms into a mission to develop the next generation? In this captivating conversation, Tyler Disney shares his remarkable journey from college football player to Director of Athletic Performance at Home Field KC, where he's now shaping the athletic futures of over 6,000 young athletes.
Tyler's story begins with a moment of clarity while wearing a hazmat suit cleaning trucks—this wasn't the life he was meant for. After playing football at Pittsburg State and earning his exercise science degree, he found his calling in athletic development through a series of pivotal encounters and what he calls "God winks." Today, he leads a comprehensive sports performance organization that serves athletes across baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball, and football.
Beyond the impressive facilities—which include multiple courts, fields, and even a restaurant—what truly sets Home Field KC apart is their holistic approach to athlete development. Tyler shares their innovative "nutrition fast facts" system that teaches young athletes the crucial difference between "fun foods" and "fuel foods" without creating negative relationships with eating. This blend of physical training and life skills development creates transformational experiences that extend far beyond sports.
The conversation reveals fascinating insights into how Tyler builds community through fitness, including their "108" workout group with its notorious "Skippy jar" punishment wheel (imagine eating 21 pancakes at IHOP as a consequence for missing workouts!). These accountability systems create bonds among athletes while keeping training engaging and meaningful.
With ambitious plans to franchise their model to other cities and a commitment to economic development through strategic partnerships, Home Field KC represents the future of athletic development—where physical performance, nutrition education, and character building combine to create not just better athletes, but better people.
Ready to discover how modern sports training can transform young lives? Check out homefieldkc.com or follow Tyler @ty_disney on Instagram to learn more about their programs and philosophy.

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Chapters

1. Introducing Tyler Disney and Home Field KC (00:00:00)

2. From College Football to Finding His Path (00:03:29)

3. Building Home Field KC's Athletic Programs (00:08:38)

4. Youth Training Philosophy and Nutrition Fast Facts (00:13:40)

5. Home Field's Expanding Facilities and Services (00:17:12)

6. Building Community Through Fitness Accountability (00:23:10)

7. The Future: Expansion Beyond Kansas City (00:26:59)