Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams.
Home Grown highlights hometown athletes who embody the spirit of their community wherever they go. Each episode revisits former high school stars now competing at the college level — athletes who grew up on local fields, courts, and tracks and continue to represent the places that shaped them.
Through candid, unfiltered conversations, they share their journeys of grit, growth, and gratitude. Home Grown isn’t just about sports — it’s about pride, roots, and the people who make our community what it is. No matter how far they go, these athletes remain true to their roots.
Episodes
16 episodes
Home Grown: Miles Parker
Miles Parker’s journey from Jacksonville, North Carolina, to East Carolina University football is what “trust the process” actually looks like in real life.This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s the work behind it.In this episode of Hom...
Home Grown: Lovina Teel
What If Your Biggest Advantage Is Starting LateShe didn’t grow up in a volleyball town. She didn’t start early. And she didn’t take the easy path.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., we sit do...
Home Grown: Anthony Cooper
Small Battles. Big ResultsA lot of athletes talk about “the grind.” Anthony Cooper can point to the exact reps that changed his life.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams, we sit down with Jackso...
Home Grown: Tymir Brown
What Happens When Your Roots Call You Back | Tymir Brown | Home GrownSometimes the biggest plays don’t start on the field—they start with where you come from.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams...
Home Grown: Payton Jensen
What Do You Owe The Place That Built You? | Payton Jensen | Home GrownYour home doesn’t disappear when you leave—it travels with you.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams, we sit down with Payton...
Home Grown: Tristan Shapiro
One Dropped Pass Doesn’t Define You | Tristan Shapiro | Home GrownA dropped pass can haunt you for years — or rebuild you from the inside out.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., Jacksonville ...
Home Grown: Nate Mahouchick
Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable | Nate Mahouchick | Home GrownThe jump from high school star to college athlete isn’t smooth—it’s fast, physical, and sometimes painful.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Storie...
Home Grown: Kaydence Daniels
No Warm-Ups. No Breakfast. No DoubtSome championships start with perfect preparation.This one didn’t.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., Jacksonville track standout Kaydence Danie...
Home Grown: Bo Koebbe
It Only Works If You Do ItSmall-town gyms can build big-time purpose.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., we sit down with Jacksonville native Bo Koebbe, a standout from Living Water Chri...
Home Grown: Shane Shapiro
Next Play, Next Rep, Next LevelConsistency isn’t loud. It’s built.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dreams., we sit down with Jacksonville native Shane Shapiro, a wide receiver at Guilford Coll...
Home Grown: Peyton Eckert
Confidence Is A Pitch You Learn To ThrowThe jersey tells you where an athlete plays.The name on the television screen tells you where they came from.In this episode of Home Grown: Real Athletes. Real Stories. Big Dre...
Home Grown: Jordan Goss
Built, Not Hyped: A Fifteen-Year-Old’s Leap Into IMG BasketballLeaving home at fifteen isn’t normal. Neither is chasing elite basketball development at one of the most competitive prep academies in the country.In this epis...
Home Grown: Tyler Jones
One eagle putt can win a tournament. It can’t build a career.In this episode of Home Grown, Western Carolina golfer Tyler Jones strips the game down to what actually matters. Before the wins came early mornings, re...
Home Grown: Kate Wilson
Kate Wilson didn’t just join a program—she helped build one.From launching Croatan High School’s girls lacrosse team to becoming the first player in school history to sign a Division I scholarship, Kate’s path is rooted in leaders...