Be An Athlete

Jason Barnett
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Be An Athlete Podcast is for those who want to know a little more about the time and energy that they are investing in their families through athletics and activities at the high school level. Such topics as, how are coaches selected? Where to go when you have questions about college recruiting, or finding a sport/activity that best fits your family? We will also discuss difficult questions for coaching staffs and departments. Such as, tryout periods, playing time, what defines a successful program?

  1. 11/12/2025

    Be An Athlete - Fall Signing Day

    Today is Fluvanna's Fall Signing Day. Assistant Athletic Director, Jason Barnett sits down and talks with Ruby Frazier who is headed to Richmond to run track. Twins, Jack and Henry Jeffries, Jack will run track at Radford. While Henry will play lacrosse at Emory & Henry. Molly McCall who will play volleyball at VCU. I will also sit down with principal Margo Bruce and Athletic Director Scott Morris who talk about some of the common qualities they see in these student athletes. Don't worry, there will be PLENTY of everyone's favorite game, Buzzer Beaters!

    38 min

  2. 10/29/2025

    Be An Athlete - Senior Spotlight - Ruby Frazier

    We continue our senior spotlight series with Senior cross country runner, Ruby Frazier. Ruby sits down to talk with us about preparation for the regional cross country meet. How the changes in the home course have affected how she prepares and if she misses the old course. A great episode with one of the top runners in Central Virginia! GO FLUCOS!

    16 min

  3. 10/28/2025

    Be An Athlete - Senior Spotlight - Brianna Bates

    As we continue our Fall Senior spotlight sessions. I talk with Senior Cheerleader, Brianna Bates. She talks about what people may not know about cheerleading, and what preparation looks like during most weeks for sideline cheer. A great episode, with a great young lady. GO FLUCOS! Stay after the episode to check out the first of our "blooper reels". If we can't take the time to laugh at when things go sideways, then its harder to appreciate when things go well. Trust us, there are plenty more of these to come!

    13 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    Be An Athlete - Senior Spotlight - Kyle Harris

    Check out our latest podcast before the big homecoming game with Senior football player, Kyle Harris. We talk to Kyle about the football season so far, and what he believes makes up a great student section. Another great sit down conversation with another great senior! GO FLUCOS!

    14 min

  5. 10/22/2025

    Be An Athlete - Senior Spotlight - Jack Jeffries

    Join us as we talk to Jack Jeffries, senior cross country runner, indoor track, and lacrosse. We talk about his recent commitment to Radford University, comparing cross country to lacrosse, and everyone's favorite segment...Buzzer Beaters. GO FLUCOS!

    12 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    Be An Athlete - Senior Spotlight - Savannah Peterson

    We are back! It's homecoming week, and I am sitting down with Savannah Peterson. Fluvanna Field Hockey Goalie. Savannah has over 600 saves in her career, and is close to breaking the VHSL state record! An episode you want to tune in for!

    14 min

  7. 09/30/2024

    Be An Athlete: Team Talk - Coach Jay'Von Jackson and Coach Brandon Townes

    Join me, Jason Barnett, as I talk with assistant coaches Jay'Von Jackson and Brandon Townes. Both of these coaches are coaches for both football and basketball. They give us insight what it is like to be an assistant coach, and a young assistant coach. Finding the balance in their own coaching styles and being the best support they can for their head coaches. We also have another fantastic round of BUZZER BEATERS!

    27 min

  8. 09/25/2024

    Be An Athlete: Team Talk - Coach Kirsen Pillow

    Join me, Jason Barnett, as I sit down with head cheer coach Kirsen Pillow who talks about the current season, the transition between Fall and Winter seasons, practice set up, how much their program sets themselves up like any other program, and another game of BUZZER BEATERS!

    25 min
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Be An Athlete Podcast is for those who want to know a little more about the time and energy that they are investing in their families through athletics and activities at the high school level. Such topics as, how are coaches selected? Where to go when you have questions about college recruiting, or finding a sport/activity that best fits your family? We will also discuss difficult questions for coaching staffs and departments. Such as, tryout periods, playing time, what defines a successful program?

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  • Creator
    Jason Barnett
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jason Barnett
  • Show Website
    Be An Athlete