In the game of life, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nurturing meaningful connections with family can be among the most formidable challenges we face.

It was always the name in the background,

son of national team player, John Harks,

and Cindy Harks.

So there is that pressure, but I take it as a positive.

Yet for many professional athletes,

fostering both has proven to be a triumphant recipe for success.

The number one thing Cindy and I both try to focus on was the character of who they are,

not so much about what they're going to achieve.

I'm John Freinkle.

For the past two decades, I've traveled the globe covering some of the most impactful human interest stories in sports.

On this show, I'm sitting down with some of the biggest

families in the game, the legends, current superstars, and the up-and-coming playmakers, to understand what's really making them tick.

What can pro-athlete families teach a new generation about the importance of caring for

your health and finding success in the face of adversity.

Together, we'll hear stories of their remarkable comebacks, setbacks,

and the crucial role their family and self-care played in their paths to championship glory. This is part of the game.

The story of American soccer can't be written without John Harks.

One of the most accomplished players in US history,

Harks played a key role in the rise in popularity of

the beautiful game here in the States.

He was the first American to play in England's Premier League.

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