Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court.

👉 Is your child in an “elite” sports program that feels more like a factory than a playground?

In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado pulls back the curtain on the toxic “win-at-all-costs” culture in youth basketball, AAU programs, and club sports that are burning kids out before they even hit high school.

⚠️ 70% of kids quit sports by age 13. Why? Because too many programs treat 10-year-olds like professional athletes, pushing them to perform, train, and win instead of develop.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the “elite” label is often a red flag for parents
• How programs with high standards but no support crush confidence and love for the game
• The dangers of old-school “Bobby Knight” style coaching
• How overuse injuries like Achilles problems are creeping into youth sports
• The difference between accountability with care vs pressure that destroys motivation

💡 Whether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about youth sports. It’s time to take back sports from the trophy-chasing factories and focus on growth, confidence, and mental toughness.

CHAPTERS:

0:37 Problems With Elite Youth Sports

1:30 Why Kids Drop Out of Sports

3:00 High Standards vs High Support

4:30 Balancing Coaching and Accountability

5:30 Conceptual Offense and Practice Structure

6:30 Building Mental Toughness and Confidence

7:30 Focus on Development Over Winning

8:30 Tips for Coaches and Parents

🎯Spoiler: If your kid’s program is all about wins, medals, and rankings… it might be doing more harm than good.

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Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court.

👉 Are you a youth sports coach grinding through this tough season?

"My JV team is 2-8. Should I panic? Absolutely not."

In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado shares the honest realities of coaching through a difficult season and why maintaining Patience is the key to long-term success.

We discuss the difference between coaching for the scoreboard and coaching for development.

Learn:

• How to shift your focus from wins to intentional, measurable process.
• Why youth coaches must avoid judging their own worth based on a volatile win-loss record.
• The strategies we use at BTG to maintain high Commitment and Effort during a losing streak.

Whether you are dealing with a talent gap or players who aren't executing in games, this episode is a reminder that our ultimate goal isn't just winning championships—it's teaching commitment, discipline, and life skills.

If you are ready to get back to the fundamentals of teaching and stop worrying about the win/loss column, this episode is for you.

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Beyond the Scoreboard is committed to creating an audio experience to help you develop into the best leader you can be, so you can transform your athletes to reach their full potential both on and off the court.

Are you frustrated by a silent gym?

If you want to help your athletes transform from quiet individuals into communicative teammates, this episode is for you.

Join Coach Furtado as he reveals the exact drill he used to transform high school communication in his basketball program!

Tired of just yelling "Be louder" without results?

In this episode, we break down why traditional coaching advice falls short and offers a game-changing approach to teaching athletes effective communication skills.

Discover the crucial difference between talking at a teammate and truly leading with them.

Coach Furtado shares the genius behind his drill design, where communication isn't just encouraged – it's the key factor in success or failure!

Learn how to create an environment where accountability leads to improved talking, listening, and connection on and off the court.

We'll also dive into the importance of active listening and how to foster in-person communication skills in an increasingly digital world.

Don't miss these practical tips for youth sports coaches and parents looking to boost player interaction and team chemistry!

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