Beyond The Lines examines and discusses how sports and life issues intersect in the lives of our youth athletes. We, as adults, parents and coaches, look at our youth as the voice and leaders of our future, but we rarely listen to them or even give them a platform to express themselves. Sports and life issues go hand-in-hand. They both compliment each other. They both enable our youth to become those leaders that we want and expect them to become. Beyond The Lines will be the platform to discuss the wide range of sports and life issues. You will hear...
Latest episodes
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23 min
Concussion Update
https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Youth-Sports-Science-Future/dp/1538143194In Episode #86, I have a discussion with recurring guest and friend of the show Dr. Julie Stamm, PhD. We discu…
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24 min
Giving Back
In Episode #85, I have a very interesting and thoughtful conversation with former Div. I and NFL football player, husband, father and ministry leader, Kyle Carter. We discuss his c…
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25 min
Life After Sports: Is your sport who you are, or what you do?
In Episode #84, my guest is former marathon runner, triathlon competitor, former military personnel and now physical therapist Paula. We begin our conversation with Paula discussin…
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23 min
When is it time to walk away?
In Episode #83, I have a candid discussion with former Clark University baseball first baseman and DH, Alden Brown. During this discussion, Alden shares his childhood memories of p…
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29 min
Serving the Underserved
In Episode #82, I have a candid and enlightening conversation with Jason Williams. Jason is the Youth Director at Renew Birmingham and the Internship Director at Buildup Community…
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24 min
The Affects of Medication on Athletic Performance
In Episode #81, I have an enlightening conversation with Pharmacist Jessica Beal concerning the affect medications have on athletic performance. The conversation begins with Jessic…
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32 min
Depression: The Invisible Opponent
In Episode #80, I have a discussion about Depression with the co-host of the Big Bad Morning Show, in Baltimore, Jeremy Conn. Jeremy opens up about the childhood trauma that he end…
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25 min
Does Character Matter?
In Episode #79, I have a conversation with a friend of the show and reoccurring guest, mental health expert Dr. Melissa Tate-Scruse. The topic of conversation is about Character. D…
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24 min
Fueling Your Competitiveness
In Episode #78, my guest is Registered Dietician Mia. Mia is from Dallas, Texas and attended Texas Tech University, where she was the R.D. for many of the athletic programs. Mia ex…
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45 min
Clippers and Cops: Saving Our Youth
In Episode #77, I have a sobering and uplifting conversation with Retired Atlanta Detective and now, Founder and CEO of Clippers and Cops Tyrone Dennis. Clipper and Cops is a grass…
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13 min
Life After Sports: Part 2
In Episode #76, the Life After Sports episode is completed with former high school and college football player David. We begin Part 2 of the episode discussing David's thought on #…
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24 min
Life After Sports: Part I
In Episode #75, I have an honest and sobering discussion with former high school and college football player name David. David shares what got him interested in playing sports and,…
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26 min
NFL & CFL mandate the Guardian Cap: Is this a good thing or not a thing?
In Episode #74, I have a discussion with recurring guest Dr. Julie Stamm, PhD. She is an expert in repetitive head impacts and the author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The science,…
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37 min
The State of Youth Sports
In Episode #73, I have a candid and in-depth discussion with Performance Coach, Motivational Speaker and founder of War Room Strength and War Room Speakers Club, Ross Alexander. Ro…
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27 min
Adolescent/Teen Weight Loss
In Episode #72, I have a discussion with pediatric endocrinologist and the co-founder of The Endocrine Co. in Orlando, Florida, Dr Pauley. Dr. Pauley has been a guest on the show s…
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24 min
Is The Playing Field Level?
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20 min
Adolescent Growth Hormone Deficiency
In Episode #70, I have a discussion with Pediatric Endocrinologist, CEO and Founder of The Endocrine Co. in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Pauley. In, easy to understand terminology, Dr. Pa…
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24 min
Financial Literacy: Educating kids in financial responsibilities
In Episode #69, I have a very informative discussion with Darrick Bowens. Darrick has an MBA in Finance and he's a franchise owner of Colbert Ball Tax in Frederick, Maryland. Darri…
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32 min
Concussion Update
In Episode #68, I have a follow up discussion with Dr. Julie Stamm, Ph.D about concussions. She's the author of the book, "The Brain on Youth Sports: The science, the myths and the…
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17 min
Religion in Sports
In Episode #67, I have a very enlightening discussion with nineteen year old college soccer player name Jordan. First, Jordan shares what got her interested in soccer and how long…