CHEATED: The Truth About Sports

Have We Lost the Art of Coaching? 🏈🎙️

Are we developing young athletes into responsible adults, or have we become so obsessed with winning that we've forgotten the true purpose of coaching?

Join me on CHEATED: The Truth About Sports as I sit down with Daryl “DJ” Jones, former Jackson State football player, high school head coach, and district athletic director.

We tackle the changing culture of coaching, declining sportsmanship, leadership, accountability, and whether today's coaches are truly preparing athletes for life beyond the game.

This is a conversation every coach, parent, athletic director, and athlete needs to hear!

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What does it take to pursue the dream in sports—and build a future that doesn’t depend on it?

In the debut episode of CHEATED: The Truth About Sports, Dr. Malcolm Jones II sits down with Coach Andre Wise for a candid conversation about the changing world of athletics and what athletes, parents, and coaches need to understand.

From name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities to the transfer portal and college recruiting, they examine the decisions shaping athletes’ futures. The conversation explores working with an NIL agent, navigating opportunities, the value of camps and exposure, and how changes in college sports affect athletes trying to find their next opportunity.

But the discussion goes beyond recruiting and money. Dr. Jones and Coach Wise tackle a question every athlete should consider: Does preparing for a career outside sports mean you’re giving up on your dream? They discuss transferring athletic skills into the workplace, developing interests beyond competition, and preparing for life after the game while still pursuing success in it.

Drawing on Coach Wise’s experiences in business and his work with athletes through Our Vision Sports Education Foundation, this episode offers perspectives on opportunity, preparation, and the responsibility to develop the whole person.

Whether you’re an athlete chasing your next opportunity, a parent helping your child make decisions, or a coach guiding young people, this conversation challenges you to think beyond the next season.

Follow CHEATED: The Truth About Sports with Dr. Malcolm Jones II for honest conversations about sports, education, identity, leadership, and life beyond the game.

You are more than a sport.