08/26/2026
Let’s Talk Youth & High School Sports: Send Us Your Talking Points!
Navigating the world of youth, middle school, and high school athletics can feel like a full-time job.
Whether you are trying to figure out when to make the jump to Travel Ball, wondering how much parent involvement is too much, or trying to understand the college recruiting maze without losing your mind—you are not alone.
On Episode 4 of the COME GET THAT SMOKE podcast, we are opening up the mailbag to tackle the questions every sports parent is asking.
Over 50 Years of Experience in Your Corner
Hosts Jeff "Choc" Jordan and Scott Aughtry bring over 50 years of combined coaching experience across multiple sports and every competitive level. From playing multi-sport schedules growing up to suiting up on the gridiron at NGU, we have lived it from every angle—as athletes, as coaches, and as parents.
We are ready to give you straight talk, real-world advice, and practical strategies on topics including:
Recruiting Realities: What college coaches are actually looking for and when to start the process.
The Travel Ball Dilemma: Balancing cost, burnout, and development.
Parent Involvement: How to advocate for your athlete the right way.
Training & Overtraining: Keeping kids healthy, safe, and hungry to improve.
Outside Coaching & Teams: Sorting through the noise to find what fits your child best.
Got a Question? Let’s Hear It!
No topic is off-limits. Drop your burning questions, success stories, or struggles below so we can break them down on Episode 4.
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