The Unheard @hlete Podcast Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:15:43 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2571901 en-us © 2026 The Unheard @hlete Podcast yes 4f2ebeb9-edd1-5735-9153-6e51bb1a5b66 Ellison O. Jordan episodic false Athletes are celebrated for their performance, but what happens behind closed doors after a major injury or something else occurs? 


You put your life and career in the hands of people who you’re told know better but unfortunately they can make it worse, much worse.


This happened to me…and yes, I got angry,  I lost trust,  but I didn’t lose myself and I didn’t give up on the game.


I’m Ellison Jordan, former D1athlete and I created this podcast to expose the pain and betrayal that athletes - and those who love them -  experience more often than you may think. 


This podcast is for athletes battling injuries, dealing with the mental strain of being sidelined and even forgotten. It starts right here, with my story.



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ellison O. Jordan https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7nm8yc8vv254v4fkjqu3j4gzuths?.jpg The Unheard @hlete Podcast BACKSTORY 2 / BONUS CLIP 2 --- SACRIFICE SEASON BACKSTORY 2 / BONUS CLIP 2 --- SACRIFICE SEASON In this moment from UNHEARD @HLETE, Ellison reflects on the discipline and sacrifice required in the student athlete journey.


This story explores the mindset behind high school football preparation, mental toughness, and the commitment required to pursue greatness in sports.  



]]> In this moment from UNHEARD @HLETE, Ellison reflects on the discipline and sacrifice required in the student athlete journey.


This story explores the mindset behind high school football preparation, mental toughness, and the commitment required to pursue greatness in sports.  



]]> https://unheardathlete.com/ Ellison O. Jordan Buzzsprout-18799326 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 284 #UNHEARD@HLETE, #SacrificeSeason, #DisciplineOverComfort, #FootballJourney, #HighSchoolFootball, #SportsPodcast, #TheBackstory 1 3 bonus false BACKSTORY 2 / BONUS CLIP 1 --- THE 40 Year Plan BACKSTORY 2 / BONUS CLIP 1 --- THE 40 Year Plan Are you building for the moment -- or for decades?

In this segment from THE FRESHMAN YEAR, Ellison explains the long-term mindset behind choosing Gilman.  This decision wasn't rooted in short-term visibility, but in building a foundation that would extend far beyond football.

Follow the podcast and share this with someone building beyond the season.

]]> Are you building for the moment -- or for decades?

In this segment from THE FRESHMAN YEAR, Ellison explains the long-term mindset behind choosing Gilman.  This decision wasn't rooted in short-term visibility, but in building a foundation that would extend far beyond football.

Follow the podcast and share this with someone building beyond the season.

]]> Ellison O. Jordan Buzzsprout-18771945 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 177 1 3 bonus false BACKSTORY 2 - HS FRESHMAN YEAR BACKSTORY 2 - HS FRESHMAN YEAR In BACKSTORY 2, Ellison takes you inside his freshman year at Gilman — a year defined by sacrifice, pressure, doubt, and breakthrough moments.

From choosing a school based on a 40-year plan…
 To summer school and relentless workouts…
 To starting on varsity as a 15-year-old nose guard…
 To playing on ESPN in his first high school game…

This episode explores what it really takes to adjust at the highest level of high school football.

You’ll hear about:

  • Leaving comfort and familiarity behind
  • Training camp doubts and internal battles
  • The emotional moment before walking onto the field on ESPN
  • The Cam Newton celebration — and the lesson that followed
  • Championship football in the MIAA
  • Earning MaxPreps Second Team All-American honors… without a single D1 offer

This wasn’t a perfect season.
 It was a growing season.

And it set the foundation for everything that followed.

🎧 Listen on:
 • YouTube
 • Spotify
 • Apple Podcasts
 • iHeartRadio

Subscribe. Follow. Share the journey.

]]> In BACKSTORY 2, Ellison takes you inside his freshman year at Gilman — a year defined by sacrifice, pressure, doubt, and breakthrough moments.

From choosing a school based on a 40-year plan…
 To summer school and relentless workouts…
 To starting on varsity as a 15-year-old nose guard…
 To playing on ESPN in his first high school game…

This episode explores what it really takes to adjust at the highest level of high school football.

You’ll hear about:

  • Leaving comfort and familiarity behind
  • Training camp doubts and internal battles
  • The emotional moment before walking onto the field on ESPN
  • The Cam Newton celebration — and the lesson that followed
  • Championship football in the MIAA
  • Earning MaxPreps Second Team All-American honors… without a single D1 offer

This wasn’t a perfect season.
 It was a growing season.

And it set the foundation for everything that followed.

🎧 Listen on:
 • YouTube
 • Spotify
 • Apple Podcasts
 • iHeartRadio

Subscribe. Follow. Share the journey.

]]> https://unheardathlete.com/ Ellison O. Jordan Buzzsprout-18709538 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500 1225 #UNHEARD@HLETE, #Backstory2, #HighSchoolFootball, #AthleteJourney, #VarsityFreshman, #MIAA, #MaxPreps 1 3 full false BACKSTORY 1 - BONUS (KLM) BACKSTORY 1 - BONUS (KLM) For many athletes, the game becomes more than a sport.

It becomes identify.


In these early years, football gave him confidence, direction, and purpose.


He loved the game.

He trusted the journey.


But life had a different path waiting.


If this resonates, listen to the full Backstory 1.

]]> For many athletes, the game becomes more than a sport.

It becomes identify.


In these early years, football gave him confidence, direction, and purpose.


He loved the game.

He trusted the journey.


But life had a different path waiting.


If this resonates, listen to the full Backstory 1.

]]> https://unheardathlete.com/ Ellison O. Jordan Buzzsprout-18697196 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0500 126 #BACKSTROY1-YOUTHFOOTBALL, #KLM, #subscribe2UNHEARD@HLETE 1 2 bonus false BACKSTORY 1 - BONUS CLIP 1 BACKSTORY 1 - BONUS CLIP 1 Bonus Clip 1 of Backstory 1.

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]]> https://unheardathlete.com/ Ellison O. Jordan Buzzsprout-18654430 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0500 304 #UH@thanksyou, #download, #subscribe2UNHEARD@HLETE 1 2 bonus false BACKSTORY 1 BACKSTORY 1 This episode, Backstory 1, introduces you to our first UNHEARD @HLETE, Ellison Jordan.

]]> This episode, Backstory 1, introduces you to our first UNHEARD @HLETE, Ellison Jordan.

]]> https://unheardathlete.com/ Ellison O. Jordan Buzzsprout-18607709 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1143 #UH@thanksyou, #download, #subscribe2UNHEARD@HLETE 1 2 full false UNHEARD IS ABOUT TO BE HEARD! UNHEARD IS ABOUT TO BE HEARD! Athletes are celebrated for their performance, but what happens behind closed doors after a major injury or something else occurs? 

You put your life and career in the hands of people who you’re told know better but unfortunately they can make it worse, much worse.

This happened to me…and yes, I got angry,  I lost trust,  but I didn’t lose myself and I didn’t give up on the game.

I’m Ellison Jordan, former D1athlete and I created this podcast to expose the pain and betrayal that athletes - and those who love them -  experience more often than you may think. 

This podcast is for athletes battling injuries, dealing with the mental strain of being sidelined and even forgotten. It starts right here, with my story.



]]> Athletes are celebrated for their performance, but what happens behind closed doors after a major injury or something else occurs? 

You put your life and career in the hands of people who you’re told know better but unfortunately they can make it worse, much worse.

This happened to me…and yes, I got angry,  I lost trust,  but I didn’t lose myself and I didn’t give up on the game.

I’m Ellison Jordan, former D1athlete and I created this podcast to expose the pain and betrayal that athletes - and those who love them -  experience more often than you may think. 

This podcast is for athletes battling injuries, dealing with the mental strain of being sidelined and even forgotten. It starts right here, with my story.



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