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The Obstruction
by Justin & JJ
Youth sports are about more than wins, losses, and championships. It's about the journey, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. Welcome to The Obstruction, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the world of youth sports. From the sidelines to the dugouts, we dive into the conversations that parents, coaches, and athletes need to have—but often avoid. We tackle the tough topics: the pressure to perform, unrealistic expectations, toxic sports culture, playing time, coaching decisions, tryout politics, and the fine line between pushing your child to succeed and pushing them too far. Through honest conversations, real experiences, and unfiltered opinions, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with raising and developing young athletes. Whether you're a parent navigating the competitive sports landscape, a coach shaping the next generation, or an athlete chasing your dreams, The Obstruction brings
Episodes
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How NTX Blaze Grew to 20+ Teams in One Year | The Obstruction Ep. 2
How does a softball organization go from a handful of teams to 20+ in a single year? Justin Lopez tells the story of NTX Blaze, and JJ explains why his family chose to stay. In The Obstruction, they make the case for why Blaze is the best organization in DFW: small rosters built for development,...
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What Coaches Really Look For at Softball Tryouts | The Obstruction
🔥 Welcome to the very first episode of The Obstruction! 🔥 Tryout season. Two words that can bring excitement, anxiety, frustration, and sometimes complete chaos to the world of youth sports. In our debut episode, we're diving into one of the most talked-about and controversial parts of youth...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Youth sports are about more than wins, losses, and championships. It's about the journey, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way.
Welcome to The Obstruction, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the world of youth sports. From the sidelines to the dugouts, we dive into the conversations that parents, coaches, and athletes need to have—but often avoid.
We tackle the tough topics: the pressure to perform, unrealistic expectations, toxic sports culture, playing time, coaching decisions, tryout politics, and the fine line between pushing your child to succeed and pushing them too far.
Through honest conversations, real experiences, and unfiltered opinions, we explore the highs, lows, and everything in between that comes with raising and developing young athletes.
Whether you're a parent navigating the competitive sports landscape, a coach shaping the next generation, or an athlete chasing your dreams, The Obstruction brings
HOSTED BY
Justin & JJ
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Youth sports are about more than wins, losses, and championships. It's about the journey, the challenges, and the lessons learned along the way. Welcome to The Obstruction, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the world of youth sports. From the sidelines to the dugouts, we dive into the...
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The Obstruction is created and hosted by Justin & JJ.
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