“It can be challenging to balance the act of coaching your kids while maintaining a level of expectations, especially when you have experience playing sports at a competitive level.”Coaching your kids can create a strong bond, but it can leave families questioning "who's enjoying the game now" and "who are they playing for." Cleveland McCoy of Quarterback Football Training breaks down his unique insights of applying the many years of experience to his program and coaching his kids that will help anyone in the same position as coach/volunteer for their own. 

Hop in to hear the invaluable lessons that Cleveland learned throughout his days as an athlete and how he keeps them top of mind for every athlete who walks through his program.

(0:30) Superbowl talk - go-to snacks and traditions?
(4:35) We welcome Cleveland McCoy onto the show
(8:12) Cleveland talks to us about his DIY golf course, track meets, street hockey, and more he made work as a kid
(10:24) The impact of the little things that mentors and coaches can have to support an athlete
(11:50) Cleveland takes us back to the collegiate gridiron and the lessons learned that he brings to his program
(15:20) The father and son/coach and player dynamic
(19:47) What is needed for the future of Football in youth sports
(21:45) The key characteristic of the high potential quarterback prospects
(22:42) This or That Gauntlet time! Rushing or Passing touchdowns, Brady or Rogers, Jet-ski or Go-Kart
(26:09) We tie a bow on this episode with a recap of the best bits from our conversation with Cleveland and a few rounds of Sports Term, Racehorse, or both?

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