"Give it Context" Podcast by “Jovi Nation”

"Traitor," "Quitter," "Not fully committed..." These are some of the most prevalent critiques from a fan towards a player; but unfortunately these remarks are not well organized. In this episode, I shed some light on the complex relationship that exists between the Fans, players, and the franchise they support. The most important thing to understand is this episode is that the player is in a "lose-lose" situation with the fans that only support them when they're on their team, and a franchise always looking to "improve" their roster after making promises to their "franchise" players.Notable references: Odell Beckham Jr., Demar Derozan, Carlos Tevez, Anthony Davis, and more..

Domestic Violence, Reckless Driving, DUI, DWI, etc... How many times have you heard of a professional athlete being involved in one of these actions, and wonder, “How did they not get in trouble?” In this episode, I speak on the inconsistencies of the professional sports world regarding cases of this nature and society’s inability to draw a line.

In this quick episode, I offer some key advice to the younger athletes’ approach to amateurism as well as ensuring they don’t get burned out or confused with the grind of sports. Enjoy!

This is becoming a more prevalent conversation amongst sports both amateur and professionally. Current athletes being reminded of their social media past of tweets from their younger years. Do you believe these earlier life decisions should factor into an upcoming student athlete or current professional? I give my thoughts on this matter and some advice as to how to “manage” their social media platforms and how to avoid the “mistake.” (Athletes mentioned: Josh Hader, Riley Cooper, Steve Clevenger, and Josh Allen.)

“If you know so much about the game, why aren’t you coaching?;” one of my favorite questions for “helicopter parents.” In this episode, I discuss the hindrance of parent involvement and their unwillingness to play their role in their son or daughters’ athletic achievement.

YouTube sensations, Parental involvement, Legendary High School legacies, Prospect Camps and Club Tournament “showcases...” I speak on these topics in comparison to the world of AAU Basketball and some tips on how to navigate these days and times of recruiting both from a player and parent’s perspective. Enjoy! 🙏🏿

In the final part of the discussion, Dr. Lyons, my Sport Management mentor, and I dissect the slippery slope of paying collegiate student-athletes. We break down the differences between Divisions 1,2,&3, as well as some resolutions to this ongoing debate. ENJOY! (I finally give me thoughts on this episode as well.)

In the second part of this ongoing discussion, I discuss the potential falls for paying the players while also highlighting the BIG business called “Amateur” sports. Key references: NCAA, “Fab Five,” Johnny Manziel, Todd Gurley, and Terrelle Pryor.

Should College Student-Athletes be paid? A very popular question these days regarding the state of college athletics with the growing revenue colleges/university are generating. In the episode, I simply preface the “tug of war” on both sides of the equation. Part TWO will go into further details with examples to follow. ENJOY! 🙏🏿

“I have friends that are black” “Grow an Afro” “Can I touch your hair?” “I don’t see color” These are some of the most overused and exhausting remarks I’ve heard in my playing career. In this episode, I discuss the obstacles that come with being a black lacrosse player in a predominantly (sometimes completely) white locker room.