Episode 7

Jim Barker: From Young Coach to Mid-60s TV Star – A Life in Football

In this fun and inspiring episode of Just A Number, I catch up with my good friend Jim Barker—football coach, general manager, and TV personality—about his incredible career spanning decades.

Jim started coaching at an age where he was just as young as his players, and now, in his mid-60s, he’s transitioned into a successful career as a TV personality. Along the way, he’s faced challenges, celebrated victories, and learned what it takes to thrive in a competitive industry that often values youth over experience.

Join us as we share laughs, stories, and lessons about life, leadership, and reinvention. Whether you’re a football fan or not, Jim’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to chase your dreams and make an impact.

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Daniel Steinfeld

Daniel is a father of four, entrepreneur, and open heart surgery survivor. He has seen some things, done some stuff, and is focused on sharing stories of people like him who have lived life in a way that may defy what is considered 'typical'.

As a chartered accountant, a business owner, a public speaker, a board member, a once executive for a professional sports franchise, and an avid drummer - he hasn't seen a new experience he didn't want to try. Life is about living through high highs, and sometimes low lows. In this podcast, Daniel will share his own journey and dive into amazing stories of others who have had experiences that truly prove that age is Just a Number.