Are you helping your young athlete... or accidentally adding to the pressure?

Every parent wants the best for their child. We encourage them, invest in them, drive them to practices, celebrate their victories, and do everything we can to help them reach their potential.

But what if some of the things we're doing with the best intentions are actually creating anxiety, fear of failure, burnout, and even causing our athletes to lose their love for the game?

In this eye-opening episode of the Booyah Sports Network Podcast, sports psychologist Dr. Jarrod Spencer explains how well-meaning parents and coaches can unintentionally shape an athlete's confidence, motivation, and mental health.

This conversation genuinely changed the way I think as a parent. Looking back, I realized there were things I did because I loved my kids and wanted them to succeed, but they may have unintentionally added pressure instead of confidence.

If you're raising a young athlete, I truly believe this is one of those conversations every parent needs to hear.

If this episode impacts you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with another sports parent. It might change the way they support their athlete.

Booyah Sports Network is your trusted source for everything youth sports. From recruiting and athlete development to sports psychology, coaching, parenting, health, and the stories behind the game, we're here to help athletes, parents, and coaches succeed on and off the field.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
03:27 Meet Dr. Jarrod Spencer
05:51 One Mentor Can Change a Life
07:04 Why Talented Athletes Walk Away From Sports
07:52 Why We Should Stop Saying Kids "Quit"
08:37 Athlete Burnout
09:15 Are Parents Living Through Their Kids?
12:20 Stop Emotionally Scarring Your Athlete
13:31 What Parents Should NEVER Say Before a Game
14:47 The Power of Reassurance
15:16 Supporting Without Coaching
16:31 Where Confidence Really Comes From
18:22 Can Coaches Build Confidence?
19:06 Can Confidence Be Taught?
19:37 Confidence vs. Cockiness
20:30 Rebuilding Confidence
22:31 Why Athletes Fear Failure
23:28 Does Social Media Make It Worse?
23:47 Why Parents Are the Bigger Social Media Problem
25:36 Great in Practice... Struggle in Games
26:34 Fear & Confidence Feel the Same
28:36 Nervousness vs. Anxiety
29:43 A Better Pre-Game Routine
30:44 The Dodgeball Lesson
32:11 How Parents Can Reduce Anxiety
35:15 How Social Media Changed Youth Sports
36:27 Parents Compare More Than Kids
38:00 Why Athletes Shouldn't Sleep With Their Phones
39:47 The Science Behind Sleep & Performance
40:26 What Separates Great Coaches
41:23 A Coach's Influence on Confidence
42:31 Understanding Motivation
44:18 Why Dr. Spencer Doesn't Like "Mental Toughness"
45:25 The Problem With Overparenting
47:54 Dr. Spencer's Parent Toolbox
48:46 What Parents Should Stop Doing
49:30 What Parents Should Start Doing
50:51 If Parents Remember Only One Thing...
51:22 Rapid Fire Questions
53:45 The Mind of the Athlete
55:26 How to Connect with Dr. Spencer
58:19 Closing Thoughts

If your goal is to help your child play college football, this episode is a must-watch.

Football recruiting has changed dramatically over the last several years, yet many parents are still following outdated advice that can actually hurt their athlete's chances.

In this episode of the Booyah Sports Network, recruiting expert Coach Kris Boyd walks parents through the complete recruiting roadmap, beginning in middle school and continuing through high school and the college recruiting process.

We discuss what really matters, when to start preparing, how recruiting actually works, the difference between offers and committable offers, NIL, social media, Huddle, NCAA registration, camps, measurable's, and much more.

Whether your child dreams of playing Division I football or simply wants an opportunity to play at the next level, this conversation provides practical guidance every family should hear.

Subscribe to the Booyah Sports Network for more conversations with coaches, recruiters, sports psychologists, professional athletes, and experts who help families navigate youth sports.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
04:28 Biggest Football Recruiting Myths Parents Believe
05:56 The Biggest Football Recruiting Myth
06:25 Recruiting Services Parents Waste Money On
07:10 What College Football Coaches Actually Look For
08:05 What Parents Should Focus on During Recruiting
08:33 Is It Too Late to Start Football Recruiting?
09:15 Reclassing and Prep School Explained
11:05 Why Parents Need Realistic Recruiting Expectations
12:06 Football Recruiting Measurables Every Player Should Know
13:14 Why Speed Matters in Football Recruiting
13:46 When Football Recruiting Actually Starts
14:08 Middle School Football Recruiting Checklist
16:30 The Southlake Carroll Football Culture
18:18 When Parents Should Take Recruiting Seriously
19:26 When an Offer Means You're Being Recruited
20:35 Scholarship Offer vs. Being Recruited
21:15 What Is a College Football Offer?
22:37 Why You Shouldn't Compare Scholarship Offers
24:44 The Complete Football Recruiting Roadmap
27:30 Why Camp Film Matters
28:34 Why Camp Invitations Matter
29:46 Freshman Football Recruiting Checklist
30:27 Research Your Position's Recruiting Measurables
31:44 Build a Football Recruiting X (Twitter) Profile
32:16 Sophomore Football Recruiting Strategy
33:24 Brock's Football Recruiting Journey
35:36 What Is a Committable Offer?
36:29 The Biggest Mistake After Receiving an Offer
38:10 Hudl and Social Media Recruiting Strategy
40:07 NIL Explained for Football Recruiting
41:49 Does NIL Affect Playing Time?
42:48 Why Coaches Are Always Recruiting Your Replacement
43:58 Choosing the Right College Fit
44:54 Life Beyond Football
47:06 Coach Kris Boyd Recruiting Seminars
48:06 Contact Coach Kris Boyd
49:05 Rapid Fire with Coach Kris Boyd
51:19 Final Advice for Parents

Connect with Coach Kris Boyd
Instagram: @Coach_KBoyd
X: @Coach_KBoyd
Email: [email protected]

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What if the biggest thing holding your athlete back isn't talent?

In this episode of the Booyah Sports Network, Keith Kimberlin sits down with Lorenzo Daniel, world-class sprinter, 9-time SEC Champion, NCAA Champion, Mississippi State Hall of Fame inductee,  and performance coach, to discuss what separates elite athletes from everyone else.

From speed development and running mechanics to mindset, discipline, confidence, recovery, athletic IQ, social media, scholarships, and athlete development, Lorenzo shares lessons every parent should hear.

Whether your child plays football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, track, or any other sport, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

👇 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:55 How Lorenzo Got the Nickname "Lo Turbo"
02:31 What It Feels Like to Be One of the Fastest Men on the Planet
03:15 Training Then vs Training Now
04:31 How Technology Has Changed Athlete Development
04:45 Are Athletes Mentally Tougher Today?
06:07 Why Kids Don't Know How to Run
07:15 Why Kids Don't Know How to Skip
08:30 Where Lorenzo Starts When Teaching Speed
10:34 Sports-Specific Speed Training
11:59 Does Speed Transfer Across Sports?
12:29 Techniques to Improve Vertical Jump
13:45 What Are Plyometrics?
14:39 Summer Training Mistakes Athletes Make
15:41 Why Every Athlete Needs a Plan
16:57 Why the Internet Is Both a Blessing and a Curse
17:51 Does Recovery Make You Faster?
18:11 Consistency and Discipline
19:02 What Hurts Athletic Progress?
21:25 Has Technology Helped or Hurt Athletes?
22:47 Why Lorenzo Would Rather Have a Superstar at 17 Than 12
23:51 Athletic IQ and Why It Matters
24:35 How Parents Can Improve Their Athlete's Mindset
25:56 Lorenzo Talks About His Kids and Their College Scholarships
26:47 Did Lorenzo Use His Gifts to Help His Kids Perform?
27:42 If You Want to Play College Sports, There's a Place for You
28:01 The University of Texas Scholarship Story
28:42 What Pressures Are Athletes Facing Today?
30:26 What To Tell An Athlete Before Competition
30:41 Lorenzo's Self-Sabotage Story and How He Overcame It
32:19 Parents Reinforcing Disappointment
32:52 How To Contact Lorenzo Daniel
33:15 Know The Coach Rapid Fire Questions
35:00 Closing Thoughts

If you're a sports parent, coach, or athlete, let us know in the comments:

What is the biggest challenge facing young athletes today?

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Welcome to the Booyah Sports Network.

This is the updated overview of what the Booyah Sports Network is, why it exists, and the topics we'll be covering as we go behind the curtain of youth sports.

My goal is simple: bring together coaches, athletes, parents, recruiters, trainers, sports dietitians, sports psychologists, healthcare professionals, club directors, and industry experts to have real conversations that help people make better decisions.

Too often, parents and athletes are forced to navigate youth sports without access to the people who truly understand how the system works. This network was created to change that.

Whether you're trying to improve performance, navigate recruiting, understand athlete development, prevent injuries, fuel your body properly, become a better coach, or simply gain insight into the world of youth sports, this network was built for you.

Use the timestamps below to jump directly to the topics that interest you most.

If you're an athlete, parent, coach, recruiter, trainer, sports professional, or someone involved in youth sports, I invite you to subscribe and join us as we continue bringing you real conversations, real insight, and real impact.

Booyah Sports Network

Behind the Curtain of Youth Sports

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
2:59 Performance & Training
5:47 Nutrition & Fueling
8:07 Sleep & Recovery
10:12 Sports Psychology & Mindset
11:54 Parenting Athletes
14:20 Recruiting
16:36 Injury Prevention & Athlete Health
18:22 Coaching
20:33 Business, Culture & Evolution of Youth Sports
22:51 Real Stories From Former Athletes & Elite Players
24:43 The Vision of Booyah Sports Network
26:41 Closing Thoughts & Encouragement

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Every athlete wants to perform at a higher level.

Most focus on practice, training, strength, speed, and skill development. But according to sports dietitian Amy Goodson, one of the biggest factors affecting athletic performance may be what athletes are putting into their bodies every day.

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Goodson to discuss hydration, electrolytes, sports drinks, recovery, muscle growth, fueling for competition, pre-workout nutrition, healthy fast-food choices, and some of the biggest nutrition mistakes young athletes make.

Amy has worked with organizations including the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, FC Dallas, collegiate athletic programs, and athletes across multiple sports and competitive levels. She shares practical advice that athletes, parents, and coaches can start applying immediately.

Whether you're trying to improve performance, recover faster, gain healthy weight, build muscle, stay hydrated, or simply make better nutrition decisions, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Booyah Sports Network

Behind the Curtain of Youth Sports

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00:00 Introduction
03:06 What Separates Athletes Nutritionally?
04:34 Do Professional Athletes Take Nutrition More Seriously?
05:22 Can You Tell When Diet Is Affecting an Athlete?
06:19 Biggest Summer Nutrition Mistakes Athletes Make
07:34 Do Athletes Get Dehydrated Overnight?
08:22 How Dehydration Affects Athletic Performance
09:12 Key Symptoms of Dehydration
09:45 What Dehydration Really Means
11:13 When Athletes Need Electrolytes
12:07 Are Sports Drinks Good for Athletes?
16:17 When Are Sports Drinks Actually Required?
16:43 Why Water May Not Be Enough During Activity
18:09 Fueling with Liquids and Adding Milk
19:08 Should Athletes Eat or Drink Before Workouts?
20:10 Good Snack Ideas Before a Long Workout
20:23 You Get Better in Practice, So Fuel for Practice
22:00 Nutrient-Dense Snack Ideas for Athletes Who Don't Like to Eat Much
22:50 Key Signs of Dehydration Athletes Should Watch For
24:55 Can Athletes Outwork Poor Nutrition?
25:10 Good Nutrition Can Make a Good Athlete Great
26:05 Common Misconceptions About Healthy Foods
27:32 Building an Athlete's Plate (The One-Third Rule)
28:38 What Should Athletes Order at Chick-fil-A?
30:09 Is Pizza the Perfect Food?
31:34 Biggest Mistakes Athletes Make When Trying to Gain Weight and Muscle
35:17 Growth and Development Stages
36:43 Why Are Kids Bigger Today?
40:49 Getting Back to Basics with Food and Snacking
41:54 Are Foods Engineered to Be Addictive?
43:13 Planning Nutrition While Traveling
43:50 Working One-on-One with a Sports Dietitian
44:26 The Sports Nutrition Playbook
44:59 Using Insurance for Nutrition Counseling
46:19 How to Access Amy Goodson
47:06 Expanding Sports Nutrition Beyond Elite Athletes
48:03 Why Only 1% Use Their Nutrition Benefits
49:27 Final Takeaway

Youth sports injuries are becoming more common than ever and many parents don’t realize how small issues can turn into major long-term problems if they go untreated.

In this episode of Booyah Sports Network, host Keith Kimberlin sits down with Dr. Chris Bailey to discuss youth athlete recovery, chiropractic care, injury prevention, pain assessment, performance optimization, and what parents should really be paying attention to when their kids are competing.

Dr. Bailey shares real-world stories from working with athletes, explains the differences between chiropractors and medical doctors, discusses preventative care, recovery philosophy, mechanics, and how proper treatment may help athletes perform at a higher level.

Whether your child plays baseball, volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, or any competitive sport, this episode contains valuable insight for parents, coaches, and athletes.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
1:39 What Got Dr. Bailey Into Chiropractic Care
4:07 Chiropractor vs Medical Doctor
6:15 Chiropractic Philosophy Explained
7:31 Pitching Mechanics & Body Movement
8:17 What Chiropractors Look For First
8:48 Helping a Pitcher Throw 102 MPH Again
11:38 Why Pain Is a Distractor
12:44 Dr. Bailey’s General Rule for Assessing Pain
14:09 Preventative Care Philosophy
15:40 Parents Usually Know When Something Is Wrong
16:42 Are All Chiropractors the Same?
18:56 Chiropractors as Triage & ER Alternatives
20:00 How To Know If Your Chiropractor Is Good
20:52 Why Chiropractors Must Be Great Communicators
21:15 Why X-Rays Matter
21:30 The Unusual Soccer Player Story
22:19 Ultrasound vs Ice for Inflammation
23:17 Questions Parents Should Ask Chiropractors
24:08 Should Athletes Get Checked Before Injuries Happen?
24:55 Scoliosis Screening & Athlete Evaluations
26:22 Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
27:51 Can Chiropractic Care Improve Athletic Performance?
29:29 Should Athletes Make Regular Appointments?
30:42 Recovery Timing & Recovery Care
31:45 The Difference Between Pro Athletes & Everyone Else
32:36 What Young Athletes Should STOP Doing
34:08 What Parents Should Do If They’re Unsure
35:58 How To Find Dr. Bailey
38:37 Adjusting His Own Baby at Five Minutes Old
39:57 What He Says To Chiropractic Skeptics
42:13 The Dallas Cowboys Story

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National softball recruiter Christine Summers joins the Booyah Sports Network to break down how softball recruiting really works.

In this episode, we cover recruiting mistakes, scholarships, emailing coaches, transfer portal rules, social media tips, exposure tournaments, choosing the right college fit, and what parents and athletes should really focus on during the recruiting process.

Christine also shares insight into D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO eligibility, Ivy League recruiting, and how families can improve their chances of getting recruited.

Whether you're a softball player, parent, coach, or club athlete, this episode is packed with valuable recruiting information.

#Softball #SoftballRecruiting #CollegeSoftball #RecruitingTips #TravelSoftball #BooyahSportsNetwork

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
02:15 How Christine Got Into Recruiting
03:35 What Is a Power 4 School?
06:19 The Start of Take Charge Recruiting
07:11 Recruiting Athletes Across the World
08:15 How to Improve Your Recruiting Chances
09:22 Pro Tip for Emailing College Coaches
11:09 When Should Athletes Start Sending Emails?
12:06 What NOT to Do When Emailing Coaches
14:40 Finding the Right College Fit
17:20 When Athletes Excel or Walk Away from the Game
18:25 Narrowing Down Your College Search
19:10 Typical College Softball Roster Sizes
21:26 What Athletes Does Christine Work With?
23:40 Parents Have Tunnel Vision During Recruiting
24:03 When Should You Hire a Recruiting Service?
26:14 Choosing Where You Want to Play
27:04 Understanding D1, D2, D3, NAIA & More
27:38 Ivy League Recruiting Facts
29:00 Biggest Recruiting Mistakes Athletes Make
30:34 The Truth About JUCO Eligibility
34:54 How Softball Scholarships Actually Work
37:16 Social Media Tips for Athletes
37:56 Eligibility Rules Explained
38:38 What Outfielders Should Include on Video
40:39 What to Avoid in Recruiting Videos
41:26 The Biggest Exposure Tournament in Softball
43:05 What Is the Transfer Portal?
46:05 The Downsides of Entering the Portal
47:25 What Families Should Focus on Most
48:40 Is Playing Club Softball Important?
50:13 How to Contact Christine Summers / Take Charge Recruiting

What’s really going on behind the scenes in club volleyball?

In this episode of the Booyah Sports Network, Keith Kimberlin sits down with Jacob Hanan of Drive Nation Volleyball to have a real, unfiltered conversation about the current state of youth sports and club volleyball.

This isn’t surface-level talk. Jacob breaks down what parents, athletes, and even coaches often don’t see, from the realities of competition and recruiting to the pressure placed on young athletes and the decisions families are making every day.

If you’re involved in club volleyball in any way, this conversation will challenge how you think about development, expectations, and what it actually takes to succeed.

This is exactly what the Booyah Sports Network is built for, real conversations with the people shaping youth sports today.

What we cover:

The reality of club volleyball today
What parents need to understand before committing
Athlete development vs winning
The pressure on young athletes
Recruiting and expectations
What separates top programs from the rest

Subscribe to the Booyah Sports Network for more conversations from inside the world of youth sports.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:48 Guest Introduction – Jacob Hanan
1:24 Old School vs Modern Volleyball Scoring
2:40 How He Developed His Coaching Style
4:35 Early Coaching Struggles
5:25 Refining His Coaching Style
6:59 When Athletes Start at Drive Nation
8:42 North Texas Volleyball Is Highly Competitive
10:16 Natural Ability vs What Can Be Developed
12:36 Does Height Matter in Volleyball?
14:21 Playing Multiple Sports Helps Athletes
17:40 How Parents Can Support Development
20:31 Building the Right Foundation & Attitude
23:03 Recreational vs Competitive Volleyball Paths
24:40 Understanding USAV Team Levels
28:41 How to Choose the Right Club
30:44 Developing Leadership in Athletes
31:48 Drive Nation Tryouts & How to Connect

Welcome to the Booyah Sports Network.

This podcast was created to give you a real look behind the scenes of youth sports, from the people who are actually in it every day. Coaches, club directors, trainers, and professionals who understand what’s really going on beyond the surface.

In this introduction episode, I break down what this show is all about, why it was created, and what you can expect from future conversations.

If you’re a parent, athlete, or coach involved in youth sports, this podcast is designed to give you insight, clarity, and a better understanding of the decisions you’re making every day.

This isn’t surface-level conversation. This is what’s really happening behind the scenes.

What you can expect from this podcast:

Honest conversations with leaders in youth sports
Real insight into athlete development
The truth about club sports and competition
Conversations that help parents and athletes make better decisions

Subscribe and follow along as we bring you conversations from inside the world of youth sports.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:15 Host Background
1:11 Where You May Have Seen Me
2:14 Why I Started Booyah Sports Network
2:55 My Role in the Podcast
3:42 Talking with College Coaches (Lone Star Classic)
4:48 What the Show Is Built On
6:16 Podcast Format Overview
6:41 In-Person or Remote Interviews
7:06 How You Can Get Involved
7:42 Topics You Don’t Usually Hear About
8:08 Closing & Call to Action