Beyond The Lines

Beyond The Lines

By Jason DavisSports
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Beyond The Lines episodes

  • Drugs and Teens

    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'll offer some useful advice from a unique perspective. In the end, I'll offer three 'takeaways' from this episode to help you deal with this issue.

    As always, thank you TDizzy for providing the great music.

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    22 min
  • Women in Male Dominated Sports

    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 considered for women. I'll also have an in-depth Q & A with Lilly, who's a 15 year old high school wrestler. She'll offer her advice, opinion and experience as a female wrestler. You'll definitely want to hear her story. In the end, I'll offer a few 'takeaways' that you can use to help improve young girls participation in male dominated sports.

    As always, thanks for listening!

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    21 min
  • #1 Player in the nation or a 'Bust': Expectation vs. Reality

    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 year old 8th grade football player name Cade about his opinion on this topic. I'll also get his thoughts on what other teens, including his friends and teammates, think about this issue and how they handle it. At the end, I'll give you a few 'takeaways' from this episode to help you, your athlete or your son or daughter when they're dealing with this issue.

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    17 min
  • Youth Athletes and Strength Training

    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 advice surrounding how parents should handle starting their kids out in a strength training program. At the end, you'll get three 'takeaways' that you, as a parent, can put to use in helping you make a decision about your son or daughter and strength training.

    As always, thank you for listening.

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    27 min
  • Recruiting: Part 2

    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 family played in the process, what factors led to his ultimate decision and he'll offer advice to any athlete going through the recruiting process.

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    24 min
  • Recruiting: Part 2

    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 family played in the process, what factors led to his ultimate decision and he'll offer advice to any athlete going through the recruiting process.

    24 min
  • Recruiting: Part 1

    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 and give his take on the recruiting process.

    *On a special note, I'd like to thank my two teenage sons for being the inspiration behind this podcast. I'd also like to thank my nephew for providing this show with great music. For any, and all of your musical needs, you can reach him at:

    Instagram: tdizzy
    Email: [email protected] 

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    25 min
  • Recruiting: Part 1

    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 and give his take on the recruiting process.

    *On a special note, I'd like to thank my two teenage sons for being the inspiration behind this podcast. I'd also like to thank my nephew for providing this show with great music. For any, and all of your musical needs, you can reach him at:

    Instagram: tdizzy
    Email: [email protected] 

    25 min
  • Introduction Episode

    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.

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    3 min

About Beyond The Lines

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Beyond The Lines examines and discusses how sports and life issues intersect in the lives of our youth athletes. We, as adults, parents and coaches, look at our youth as the voice and leaders of our…