Beyond The Lines

Here in Episode #8, I discuss the issue of character in today's youth athletes. Not only is good character necessary on the field, but it's equally as important away from the field. During the episode, I'll have a Q & A with an accomplished former college basketball coach who will share his experience as a major college coach. He'll discuss the NCAA Tournament, today's...

Episode #7 deals with the issue of Race in this country. I discuss the inequality that exists not only in sports, but in everyday life. I cite research that shows just how early racism begins and how we can limit the pervasiveness of learned racism.  During the episode, I have a Q & A with two teenage athletes who offer poignant thoughts surrounding  this very controversial issue.  At the end,...

Here in Episode #6, I discuss the meaning of Role Models and how role models affect today's youth athletes. I'll have a Q & A with two teenage multi-sport athletes about what a role model means to them and how they view what a role model is and should be. At the end, I offer three 'takeaways' to help you deal with the role model issue. As always, thank you for listening. Su...

In Episode #5, I discuss how we, as parents, can help our kids deal with the issue of drug use. I talk about the need to provide the proper atmosphere for our kids to feel comfortable talking to us so that we may help them in their time of need. I'll have a Q & A with a parent who dealt with this issue in her personal life as well as with her kids. She'll share her story and she&apos...

Here in Episode #4, I discuss the role that young girls and women have in male dominated sports. I discuss the women who have made a breakthrough in the iron clad fraternity of professional male sports. The role of the NCAA has in encouraging young girls and women in so-called male sports and how the NCAA is creating a way for girl to be able to participate in sports that aren't traditionally...

In this episode, I discuss the notion that young athletes have about being the #1 player in the nation or they're a 'Bust'. I discuss the stark reality, based on the numbers, just how difficult it is for a young athlete to go on to play sports in college, and how it's even more difficult to make it to the professional level in their sport. I'll have a Q & A with a 13 y...

Here in Episode #2, I discuss the controversial topic of youth athletes and strength training. The science behind the topic is discuss as well. I talk about what parents should look out for when considering entering their son or daughter into a workout program. In the episode, I have a Q & A with a highly qualified Performance Specialist on this very topic. You'll hear his expertise advic...

Part 2 of the Recruiting series discusses the athlete "Star Rating", differences between and an athlete's rating and ranking. I also discuss what it is that both the athlete and the family can do to help in the recruiting process. During this episode, you'll hear from a high school football player who will discuss his experience during the process. He will discuss what role his...

In this episode, I'll be discussing the popular topic of Recruiting. I'll talk about the recruiting process itself, when an athlete should begin the recruiting process and how to go about it, what are college recruiters looking for and what is the role of the athlete and the parent in the process. You'll hear from a high school football coach who will provide some great information...

This is introduction episode introduces the Host, Jason Davis. It explains what Beyond The Lines is about and what you, as a listener, can expect in upcoming episodes. Support the show