Pod Bless The Game

All sports are not created equally. The trio dives into a conversation about the influence of money on the landscape of youth sports including accessibility & the lack there of in certain sports, as well as the changing landscape in basketball and football due to the economic factors influencing the culture.

Covid-19 has led to a pandemic like few have seen and its impacts will be felt for years to come. Rule changes at the NCAA level due to the pandemic as well as recent and soon to be changes in NCAA rules will definitely have an impact on the landscape of college recruiting. The trio starts the conversation on how the ... Read More

The term “RECLASS” really stirs the pot. The debate rages on all over the country. Is it for academic reasons? Is it for athletic advantages? Recorded the night of the Super bowl the trio dives into the phenomenon and ultimately provides some insight into how it could work out and why it does not always lead to the ultimate success ... Read More

There are no simple answers to the questions raised by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Some say play and some say not to play. The trio will broach the topic from a variety of perspectives, including socialization, player development, game experience, health & safety concerns, parenting fatigue, scholarship opportunities and mental health. The fellas try to tackle the tough question of whether or ... Read More

In this episode the trio begins the discussion about the role of “skill trainers” in youth sports today. Madieu adamantly disagrees with the role of trainers at a younger age while Howard sides with trainers relevance in today’s age. What side will JB take? Listeners can begin this conversation that will surely continue and gain some insight on what to ... Read More

The age-old debate that rages on in every major city across America. On the surface it seems as simple as where your kid should go to school …. Is it your local public school or the private school that is showing your kid some interest? The trio digs a little deeper. Instead of just weighing the two they consider the ... Read More

This is the time of year we start hearing about student athletes making the decisions to enter the NFL Draft or return to their respective college campus as a student athlete. Howard takes the opportunity to ask former NFL player Madieu Williams and former college coach/recruiting and player development guru J.B. Gerald what advice they have offered to families of ... Read More