X Factor: Unlocking Potential in Sports
Tune in for a dynamic podcast hosted by Barry Tarter and Dr. Ralph Tarter, where sports science meets actionable training & in game strategies.
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Middle School Feeder Systems & Lineman Development with Jordan Keitt (opens the original)
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"Me coaching at the high school level I saw what the middle school groups was missing when they came in to us. So I really just honed in on the fundamentals of what it takes to win a football game." In this episode, host Simon Clemens sits down with Coach Jordan Keitt, Head Coach at Mendenhall Middle School, Assistant Coach at Page High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Talent Scout for the All State Game. As a prominent voice in North Carolina youth football, Coach Keitt brings deep exp
Youth Feeder Systems, Lineman 5v5, & Player Culture with Dennis Reaves Jr. (opens the original)
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"I was one of those athletes that did not take school seriously, and I had the talent. Now with NIL involved, you think a coach is going to pay for your scholarship and you're magically going to turn around and study? It's not going to happen." In this episode, host Simon Clemens sits down with Coach Dennis Reaves Jr., Tight Ends Coach at George Washington High School in Danville, Virginia, and Talent Scout for the All State Game. Drawing on years of experience as both a varsity football coach a
Navigating College Recruiting & Avoiding the Freshman Doghouse w/ Kip Yoshimura (opens the original)
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"If you start in a coach's doghouse, you might not ever get out of that." In this episode, Kip Yoshimura—Girls 18-1 Head Coach for 951 Elite and a veteran former NCAA Division I and Division III head coach—joins the podcast to share priceless insights from his decades of experience on both sides of the recruiting desk. Kip breaks down the fast-paced reality of fall college sports, the key differences between Division I and Division III athlete experiences, and what truly separates recruits who l
Saving Youth, Building Culture, & NY Football Pride with Michael Hendricks (opens the original)
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"Right now, us as coaches, we got to really put our egos away and save these kids." In this powerful conversation, host Simon Clements sits down with Michael Hendricks, a veteran coach of 22 years and Talent Scout for the All State Game, who is on a relentless mission to uncover overlooked talent across New York City and transform young lives through football. Coach Hendricks opens up about the raw realities of building the Bronx Justice League in a basketball-dominated city, using gridiron disc
The Middle School Football Gap & Building Complete Athletes with Kyle Ochs (opens the original)
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"We don't have a kid problem, we got an adult problem!" In this episode, host Simon Clemens sits down with Kyle Ochs, President of Team Indiana Football and a veteran leadership performance coach. With over a decade of experience spearheading one of the Midwest's most respected youth programs and coaching across virtually every level of the game, Kyle brings a boots-on-the-ground perspective on closing the critical development gaps facing young athletes today. Together, they dive deep into the u
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