The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast

Between high-stakes sneaker circuits, non-stop digital hype, and shifting social media rankings, it is increasingly difficult for sports families to keep their young athletes focused on what actually matters, genuine player development, long-term resilience, and character growth. In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard podcast, Coach Justin Furtado sits down with Johny Quach, founder of Team...

We place an incredible amount of pressure on young athletes at an early age. When a child’s entire self-worth is tied directly to their stats, points, or playing time, their mental health inevitably tanks the moment the game gets tough. How do we help them build a stable, healthy identity that exists completely outside of sports? In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard, we sit down with Erika Fay...

Most parents don’t realize that covering youth sports costs doesn't mean draining savings or taking out loans, there’s a smarter way. In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin Furtado sits down with Mandy Holmes, a dedicated sports mom turned sponsorship expert, reveals how she turned her son’s athletic journey into a profitable partnership machine, earning thousands monthly without l...

Is your club basketball actually built for your child? Learn why youth sports development models often fail the 90% of athletes. In this episode, Coach Justin Furtado, a youth basketball coach and player development advocate pulls back the curtain on the multi-million dollar club sports industry. We expose why the modern youth basketball model prioritizes early exposure over true skill development...

What happens to a young person’s mental health when their sport ceases to be a game and starts feeling like a job? In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado connects with Tanya Nolan and Katie Hawkins from Athletes' Soul to dismantle the systemic identity crisis embedded in modern youth and collegiate sports. Founded by former elite competitors to address a critical ga...

Are you a coach who feels drained after every practice? Do you find yourself obsessing over the scoreboard while your own mental health takes a backseat? In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard podcast, Coach Justin Furtado gets real about the lumps of burnout and the pivotal shift he made in his seventh year of coaching to find more joy in the game than ever before. Whether you’re a voluntee...

Most parents and coaches are missing the mark when it comes to inspiring hope and leadership in today’s youth. In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justine Furtado and James McLamb, founder of Generation Youth, reveals how a simple shift in mindset can transform the way we develop the next generation of leaders—starting with understanding the real meaning behind being a &quo...

Ever feel like youth sports are turning into a mini–Super Bowl for 8-year-olds? In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin Furtado and Rhett Parker, founder and director of Pacific Northwest Regional Baseball and former baseball player, and host of the Surviving Youth Sports Podcast, spill the real tea on why kids are quitting sports and how we can fix it. They dive into five big p...

What if the best recruiting decision you ever make is the player you choose not to take? In this episode, Coach Justin Furtado and Coach Tasha Brown, UCLA Athletics Women's Basketball Coach, explores the coaching philosophy that has quietly made UCLA one of the most integrity-driven programs in college basketball. This conversation goes deep on what it means to put the person before the player...

What happens when the adults in the gym become the biggest problem on the court? After this conversation, you will never look at a youth sports sideline the same way. Coach Justin Furtado sits down with Darrel Cole — 30-year coaching veteran, Thousand Oaks High School assistant, nonprofit travel program founder, and basketball dad — to talk honestly about what travel basketball culture is doing to...

Most youth coaches are accidentally ruining their players' development. In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado sat down with Matt Poland aka Coach Gaffa, head coach of FC Naples in USL League One and discuss the #1 mistake destroying youth athletes: joystick coaching. Here's the truth most coaches won't tell you: Your job isn't to win every game....

How has coaching today’s athletes changed and what does it take to truly develop leaders in youth sports? In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Kathy Taylor (former Colgate University National Champion) breaks down the reality of modern coaching, athlete development, and parental involvement in youth sports. If you're a basketball coach, youth sports coach, or sports pare...

We're seeing kids burn out of sports before they ever reach high school — and most parents don't realize they're part of the problem. In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado sit down with Dr. Toby Brooks, a performance scientist and coach who has worked with gold medalists, NFL athletes, Navy SEALs, and youth athletes alike. They break down the real reasons behin...

Feeling burnt out and questioning why you coach? You're not alone. 85% of coaches are burning out. Let’s be honest: Youth sports has shifted from a mentorship model to a business transaction, and it’s destroying the heart of the game. When parents pay "X" and demand "Y," the transformational bond between coach and athlete is replaced by a cold, transactional receipt. In thi...

Youth sports are supposed to be fun but what happens when the game becomes a business? In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado explores the hidden cost of turning kids’ sports into serious pipelines for scholarships, endorsements, and revenue.⚠️ Youth sports isn't about kids anymore! Stop pushing your 10-year-old like a professional. The ‘Youth Sports Industr...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Burnout, frustration, and the real struggles of coaching—what every coach and parent needs to hear right now. In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado, as...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. 👉 Is your child in an “elite” sports program that feels more like a factory than a playground? In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado pulls back the cu...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. 👉 Are you a youth sports coach grinding through this tough season? "My JV team is 2-8. Should I panic? Absolutely not." In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Are you frustrated by a silent gym? If you want to help your athletes transform from quiet individuals into communicative teammates, this episode is for you. Join Coach Furtado as he revea...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Are you frustrated when your team runs a play perfectly in practice but falls apart during the game? It’s a common struggle in youth sports, but the solution isn’t yelling louder, it’s tea...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Parents, are you stressing about where your athlete should go to high school? You are not alone! In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado dives deep into...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. Are you a beginner coach trying to teach your team everything you know? Most beginner coaches make the same mistake. They try to fix everything at once. But what if that’s the very reason...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Furtado shares his experience as a JV Boys Basketball Coach and breaks down the exact process he uses to establish his Coaching...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. The youth sports world is at a critical juncture and it's time to talk about transforming it. Not just fixing a broken system like club basketball, but building a better environment for ev...

Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court. How do you plan a sports season that keeps players engaged, healthy, and performing at their best? In this episode, Coach Justin Furtado breaks down the art of season planning, from managi...