The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast
by BTG Basketball with Host Coach Furtado
Welcome to The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast. The podcast goes beyond the game to uncover what it takes to create a transformative experience for athletes. Tailored for coaches and parents, this show empowers you to elevate your impact, helping athletes grow as leaders on and off the court. We dive into leadership, mindset, and holistic athletic development each week with insightful guests. Beyond the Scoreboard challenges you to think critically, lead purposefully, and transform the next generation of athletes.Checkout our website: btgbasketball.org
Episodes
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Mastering the Rhythm of the Game: How to Tune Team Chemistry & Dictate Game Flow with Ryan Bisio
What if developing better basketball IQ starts with learning to feel the game differently? Basketball isn't just about running plays, mastering drills or memorizing systems. It's about rhythm, timing, spacing, creativity and understanding how five players work together on the court. In this…
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Fixing Team Culture & Developing Self-Driven Leaders in Youth Sports with J.P. Nerbun
A strong team culture isn't built through motivational speeches, rules on a locker room wall, or coaches having all the answers. It's built when athletes understand their values, take ownership of their actions and learn to lead themselves and others. In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard…
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Kids Need More Play, Not More Training: Building Better Athletes Through Free Play with Jake Dyson
Are we developing better young athletes, or are we taking the fun out of youth sports? In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin Furtado welcomes Jake Dyson, founder of Emerge Performance, for a conversation about youth athletic development, free play, early sports specialization…
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Protecting Your Kid’s Love for the Game: Critical Questions Every Sports Parent Must Ask Themselves
Did you know that by the age of13, a staggering seventy percent of kids drop out of playing sports altogether? Behind that statistic lies a mix of genetics, high school readiness, and the heavy psychological weight of early burnout. When youth sports start to feel more like a full-time corporate...
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Managing Sports Conflict: 5 Tools Coaches Can Use for Team Alignment with Bill Taylor
What is the best way to handle youth sports conflict when emotions run high on the sidelines? In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin Furtado sits down with Bill Taylor, author of Managing Sports Conflict and founder of the Sports Conflict Lab, to discuss how coaches, parents, and...
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How One Parent Turned a Bad Youth Sports Experience Into a Movement ft. Morgan Schill
What if the biggest threat to youth sports isn't the kids, but the adult culture in the stands and on the sidelines? Why is youth sports culture reaching a boiling point and what can coaches, parents and league directors do to fix it? What actually fixes youth sports culture, tighter rules…
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Why Olympic-Style 3x3 Basketball is Youth Sports' Ultimate Cheat Code with Blake Arnet
Is traditional youth 5-on-5 basketball failing our young athletes? Between overcrowded rosters, joystick coaching from the sidelines, and high-pressure tournament schedules, young players are burning out before they even reach high school. In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin...
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How Adult Greed & Travel Ball Culture Are Ruining Youth Basketball with Jon Orr
Youth sports were originally designed to build character, foster community, and create lifelong memories through the simple joy of the game. But over the last decade, a massive shift has taken place. Today, youth sports, especially youth basketball, have been hijacked by corporate greed, adult...
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Why Most Recruits Never Get Contacted: Navigating College Basketball Recruiting with Aviva Schnitzer
Stop waiting for athletic recruitment offers. Learn why a passive approach fails and how to take control of your college sports recruiting journey.The college sports recruiting process is a complex system for high school athletes and their families. Between social media highlight tapes, expensive...
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How to Be Your Child's Safe Space: Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes with Dr. Haley Perlus
Youth athletes are competing in a sports culture shaped by rankings, showcases, social media attention and increasing pressure to perform. But how can parents and coaches develop mental toughness without taking away an athlete’s confidence, motivation or love for the game? In this episode of the...
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More Games Are Making Kids Compete Less: Reclassifying Youth Basketball Tournaments with Johny Quach
Between high-stakes sneaker circuits, non-stop digital hype, and shifting social media rankings, it is increasingly difficult for sports families to keep their young athletes focused on what actually matters, genuine player development, long-term resilience, and character growth. In this episode…
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Over-Parenting in Youth Sports with Erika Fay
We place an incredible amount of pressure on young athletes at an early age. When a child’s entire self-worth is tied directly to their stats, points, or playing time, their mental health inevitably tanks the moment the game gets tough. How do we help them build a stable, healthy identity that...
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Turning Sponsorship Strategies into Youth Sports Funding with Mandy Holmes
Most parents don’t realize that covering youth sports costs doesn't mean draining savings or taking out loans, there’s a smarter way. In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin Furtado sits down with Mandy Holmes, a dedicated sports mom turned sponsorship expert, reveals how she…
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Is Your Kid's Basketball Program Actually Helping? Why 90% of Players Are Being Left Behind
Is your club basketball actually built for your child? Learn why youth sports development models often fail the 90% of athletes. In this episode, Coach Justin Furtado, a youth basketball coach and player development advocate pulls back the curtain on the multi-million dollar club sports industry....
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Protecting Athletes From Identity Collapse After Their Sports Career Ends with Athletes' Soul
What happens to a young person’s mental health when their sport ceases to be a game and starts feeling like a job? In this episode of Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado connects with Tanya Nolan and Katie Hawkins from Athletes' Soul to dismantle the systemic identity crisis...
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How Coaches Can Prevent Burnout Without Losing Their Passion for the Game with Coach Justin Furtado
Are you a coach who feels drained after every practice? Do you find yourself obsessing over the scoreboard while your own mental health takes a backseat? In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard podcast, Coach Justin Furtado gets real about the lumps of burnout and the pivotal shift he made…
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The Simple Technique That Builds Better Social Skills in Young Athletes and Boosts Team Camaraderie with James McLamb
Most parents and coaches are missing the mark when it comes to inspiring hope and leadership in today’s youth. In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justine Furtado and James McLamb, founder of Generation Youth, reveals how a simple shift in mindset can transform the way we...
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How to Keep Youth Sports Fun Without Losing Competitiveness with Rhett Parker
Ever feel like youth sports are turning into a mini–Super Bowl for 8-year-olds? In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard, Coach Justin Furtado and Rhett Parker, founder and director of Pacific Northwest Regional Baseball and former baseball player, and host of the Surviving Youth Sports...
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The Recruiting Standard That's Taken UCLA to the Sweet 16 with Athletics Coach Tasha Brown
What if the best recruiting decision you ever make is the player you choose not to take? In this episode, Coach Justin Furtado and Coach Tasha Brown, UCLA Athletics Women's Basketball Coach, explores the coaching philosophy that has quietly made UCLA one of the most integrity-driven programs in...
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Parental Entitlement vs. Athlete Growth: Fixing the "Win-at-all-Costs" Travel Ball Culture
What happens when the adults in the gym become the biggest problem on the court? After this conversation, you will never look at a youth sports sideline the same way.Coach Justin Furtado sits down with Darrel Cole — 30-year coaching veteran, Thousand Oaks High School assistant, nonprofit travel...
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Stop Joystick Coaching: Start Developing Youth Athletes Who Make Smarter Plays with Matt Poland
Most youth coaches are accidentally ruining their players' development.In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado sat down with Matt Poland aka Coach Gaffa, head coach of FC Naples in USL League One and discuss the #1 mistake destroying youth athletes: joystick...
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Why Most Parents Are Killing Their Kid's Love of Sports Without Knowing It | Kathy Taylor
How has coaching today’s athletes changed and what does it take to truly develop leaders in youth sports? In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Kathy Taylor (former Colgate University National Champion) breaks down the reality of modern coaching, athlete development, and...
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Why High School Athletes Are Burned Out Before College (Performance Scientist Explains) | Dr. Toby Brooks
We're seeing kids burn out of sports before they ever reach high school — and most parents don't realize they're part of the problem. In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado sit down with Dr. Toby Brooks, a performance scientist and coach who has worked with…
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What Separates Good Youth Basketball Coaches From Great Ones
Feeling burnt out and questioning why you coach? You're not alone. 85% of coaches are burning out. Let’s be honest: Youth sports has shifted from a mentorship model to a business transaction, and it’s destroying the heart of the game. When parents pay "X" and demand "Y," the transformational bond...
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The Hidden Cost of Turning Youth Sports into a Business
Youth sports are supposed to be fun but what happens when the game becomes a business? In this episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado explores the hidden cost of turning kids’ sports into serious pipelines for scholarships, endorsements, and revenue.⚠️ Youth sports…
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85% of Youth Coaches are Burning Out and How Did We Get Here?
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. Burnout, frustration, and the real struggles of coaching—what every coach and parent...
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Why "Elite" Youth Sports Are Breaking Our Kids and the 4-Quadrant Solution
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...
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Why Wins & Losses Don't Define Coaches: Player Development in Youth Sports
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…
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How to Teach Young Athletes to Talk & Lead on the Court: Proven Ways to Build On-Court Confidence
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...
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Help Your Players Remember Plays: 5 Transformational Tips for Coaches
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 when your team runs a play perfectly in practice but falls apart...
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How to Pick the High School Program That Gets Your Athlete Noticed
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. Parents, are you stressing about where your athlete should go to high school? You are...
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The #1 Coaching Mistake Most Beginner Coaches Make & How to Fix it in A Week
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 beginner coach trying to teach your team everything you know? Most beginner...
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3 Non-Negotiables for Getting Full Team Buy-In
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.In this episode of the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Furtado shares his...
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What Japan Taught Me About Coaching Young Athletes
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. The youth sports world is at a critical juncture and it's time to talk about...
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Balancing Games, Court Time and Preventing Player Burnout with Coach Justin Furtado
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. How do you plan a sports season that keeps players engaged, healthy, and performing…
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The Blueprint for a Better Game: My 2-Year Coaching Transformation
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. In his week's episode of The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Justin Furtado…
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More Than a Tournament: What We Really Won in Las Vegas
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. Ever packed up for a travel tournament, dreaming of big wins and championship…
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The 24 HOUR RULE: Master Your Emotions for UNSTOPPABLE Success with Marc Nudelberg
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 emotions holding you back from reaching your full potential on and off the court?...
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The Science Behind Effective Basketball Practices with Chris Oliver
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we're joined by Chris Oliver, founder of…
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How to Maximize Your Young Athlete’s Summer | 5 Tips for Parents and Coaches
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. In this week's episode on the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, Coach Furtado speaks...
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The Global Basketball Revolution: What the Best Coaches Do That Others Don’t | Coleman Ayers
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we sit down with Coleman Ayers, the visionary...
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How to Build Adaptable Basketball Players: Coach Sko’s Training and Development Guide
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. This week on the Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast, we feature Shawn Kolani, an…
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How I built a Youth Basketball Program from scratch | The BTG Success Story
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. How do you build a successful youth basketball training program with no big-name...
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Building a Better Youth Sports Landscape: Insights with Author Kirsten Jones
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we're joined by Kirsten Jones, a former D1…
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Peak Performance, Positive Psychology & Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Alfredo Borodowski
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we have a truly inspiring conversation with Dr....
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Raising Resilient Athletes: Boundaries, Responsibility, and the Youth Sports Journey
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we have a dynamic conversation with Kevin Dalafu...
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Unlock Peak Performance Through Play with Fun as the Ultimate Motivator
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we have a special roundtable discussion with…
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Embracing Failure: A Coach's Guide to Developing Resilient Athletes
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, I'm sharing my perspective as a coach on the...
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Fixing Youth Sports: Relationships, Coaching, and the Way Out of the Mess with Jeff Johnson
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we address the state of the union of youth sports...
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The Curious Coach: Exploring Human Performance with Gary Chupik
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. This week on Beyond the Scoreboard, we're joined by Gary Chupik, a professional…
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About this show
Welcome to The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast. The podcast goes beyond the game to uncover what it takes to create a transformative experience for athletes. Tailored for coaches and parents, this show empowers you to elevate your impact, helping athletes grow as leaders on and off the court. We dive into leadership, mindset, and holistic athletic development each week with insightful guests. Beyond the Scoreboard challenges you to think critically, lead purposefully, and transform the next generation of athletes.Checkout our website: btgbasketball.org
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