Straight Up Talkin’ with Jay and Kev

Straight Up Talkin’ with Jay & Kev is the no-filter, real-talk podcast for parents, coaches, and athletes who want the truth about sports in today’s world. Jay and Kev, two lifelong sports guys, dads, and former players, cut through the hype to talk about what really matters: building better people, not just better athletes. Forget the Instagram highlight reels and recruiting fluff. This show dives into the raw side of the game, grit, mindset, discipline, failure, recovery, and the life lessons that stick long after the whistle blows. Every episode tackles the questions parents and coaches are actually asking: How young is too young to start serious training? When do you spot real toughness, “if they bite as a pup, they’ll maul as a wolf”? What separates the freaks of nature from the playmakers? How do CIF transfer rules really work, and how do families avoid losing 1–2 years of eligibility? What’s the difference between back-in-the-day ball (Lancaster Jets, Santa Clarita Vikings era) and today’s social-media pressure era? How does social media affect young athletes’ mental health, focus, and self-esteem, and what boundaries actually work? Jay and Kev bring decades of on-field experience, coaching stories, and fatherhood perspective. You’ll hear unfiltered takes on overtraining, burnout, toxic environments, mindset shifts, growth vs. fixed mentality, balancing school/sports/life, and why the scoreboard isn’t the only measure of success. Whether your kid is just starting flag football, grinding in youth tackle football, travel basketball, track and field, eyeing high school varsity, looking forward to signing day, or entering the draft this podcast is for you. No fluff, no agendas, just straight-up talk from two dudes who’ve lived it. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now, turn on notifications, and join the conversation. Drop your questions in the comments or DM us, we read and answer real listener stories every show. Straight Up Talkin’ with Jay & Kev Because sports isn’t just about the game, it’s about the life it builds. Straight Up Talkin’ with Jay & Kev – Presented by Greedy Sum Entertainment.