EPISODE · Jun 1, 2025 · 27 MIN
Is 7v7 Football Hurting Player Development? The TRUTH No One Wants to Admit | Tatum Talk - Episode 18
from Tatum Talk Show · host elitetalentfootball
Ayy look — 7v7 coaches might get mad at this one, but we gotta keep it real. In this episode of the Tatum Talk Show, my dawg Buck Fitzgerald and I break down why 7v7 is NOT the reason your kid is getting recruited — and why development is being forgotten in this hype game. We talk about why training > trophies, why mindset matters more than rankings, and why the main course is always development, not dessert like 7v7. We share real stories — from working with elite athletes like Jalen Ramsey and Junior Colson, to watching parents chase clout while their kids ride the bench. This one ain’t sugarcoated. If you're a parent, coach, or player chasing greatness, this one's for you. 📌 Good is the enemy of great — let’s get to work. 🎙️ Featuring: 🔹 Derrick Tatum (Coach T) 🔹 Buck Fitzgerald (Nashville OG) Subscribe + Share if you’re about development over hype.
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In this unfiltered episode of The Tatum Talk Show, Derrick Tatum and Buck Fitzgerald dive deep into the culture of youth football and why many players — from park ball to high school — are not truly developing. The focus has shifted to winning meaningless tournaments and chasing clout through 7v7, rather than training, speed work, and skill development. Key points include: - 7v7 is not the reason kids get recruited — it’s just one of many tools. - Parents are skipping track and vital training for flashy games with no real value. - Many 7v7 programs don’t even practice fundamentals, reinforcing bad habits. - True success stories like Jalen Ramsey and Junior Colson didn’t rely on hype — they put in consistent work behind the scenes. - Development ＞ exposure — kids must work daily on technique, mindset, and recovery. - The concept that ”Good is the Enemy of Great” is unpacked, and how average performance can fool people into thinking they’re elite. If you’re serious about making it to college or the league, this episode will wake you up. It’s not about being seen. It’s about being ready when you are seen.
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Is 7v7 Football Hurting Player Development? The TRUTH No One Wants to Admit | Tatum Talk - Episode 18
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