Our Guest: Albert Fann III and Joseph Roberson aka Professor Joe discuss the effort it takes to meet your goals. Joseph and Albert share so much wisdom and experience about being conscious of what you want in your life and what it takes to achieve your goals. I hope you listen to all of our 54 podcasts and really take in the lessons all of our spec…

Coach Dameon Porter joins King Talk to talk about his journey from playing football and baseball at Crenshaw High School to becoming the Head Football Coach at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino. Dameon illustrates the importance of adversity, struggle and setbacks in preparing for life...you have to listen to the entire podcast! There are so m…

We are so honored to have the incredibly inspirational Joe Shumpert back for a third time to discuss the importance of communication, money management and so much more! (@happy_24_7_365) Please watch King Talk's youtube video: https://youtu.be/_qNvllhpriM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport t…

We are grateful to have Chavis Carpenter back to discuss adaptability in sports and in life. Joseph and Chavis also talk about life lessons learned through sports, as well as, the role of parents, coaches and referees in shaping and influencing student-athletes. (facebook: Chavis Big C_Carpenter, IG: @chavis_bigc_carpenter) Watch these two Kings on…

Our 50th Show!! Our Guest: Chavis Carpenter and Joseph discuss the importance of bridging the gap to effective communication. Also, learning how to manage emotions in heated debates and demonstrating mutual respect in society. (facebook: Chavis Big C _Carpenter, IG: @chavis_bigc_carpenter) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

We are honored that Joe Shumpert took time from his busy schedule to share his life lessons with us. Joe speaks about how he maintains his positive energy and attitude and his perspective on life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingta…

On King Talk's very first remote podcast in order to keep bringing our listener's interest and inspiring guests during this pandemic, Joseph welcomes our guest, Jack Pollon. Jack is a former sports writer for the Los Angeles Daily News and currently writes for CaliforniaPreps.com and The Ventura Star. He discusses his newest project with Joseph tha…

As we all adjust to life with the unprecedented nature of the coronavirus, Joseph talks with Deborah Heftner at a safe social distance! Just like in sports, this reminds us that adjustments and adaptations are a part of life. Deborah shares her journey as a swimmer from an early age, through age-group swimming to Master Swimmer. She shares how swim…

Joseph talks with Coach Colin Jamerson, founder and operator of youth basketball’s GameTymers, as well as current Basketball Coach at both Taft Charter High School and Village Christian School. Colin has also coached basketball at Yeshiva High School, and was a Head Coach at Sierra Canyon High School, Shalhevet High School and Calabasas High School…

Joe and our guest, Velocity Silver, discuss how to apply the lessons learned in youth sport into a professional career. Velocity played basketball and volleyball in high school and college and shares her positive attitude about youth sports and her successful career and how to be a good leader. Thank you, Velocity for taking the time to share your …

Joseph talks with our guest, Joe Shumpert, who had a very challenging childhood, losing both parents by the age of 12. Joe openly and honestly shares his experience and teaches us about the power of positivity. You will be motivated by Joe's incredible success story! Thank you for your time, Joe(@happy_24_7_365) Warning: There are a few explicit wo…

Part 2: Joseph talks with Coach Sonny Weathersby about his inspirational journey playing and excelling in multiple sports, becoming an author of Peregrination: The Journey to Wellness and creating his company, Wellness on Wheels International. There was so much to talk about that we needed two shows! Coach Sonny: @theurbanwellnesscoach, @iamsonnywe…

Joseph talks with Coach Sonny Weathersby about his inspirational journey playing and excelling in multiple sports, becoming an author of Peregrination: The Journey to Wellness and creating his company, Wellness on Wheels International. There was so much to talk about that we needed two shows! Coach Sonny: @theurbanwellnesscoach, @iamsonnyweathersby…

On our first show of 2020 Joseph talks with Kohl Adams-Hurd, a former student-athlete from Pierce College and Old Dominion about his journey as a student-athlete and now a successful entrepreneur. Kohl has a successful customized football eye shield company(@2GVisors), as well as developing an algorithm for a recruiting app to rate and rank high sc…

On our 40th show, Joseph and our guests Jeremy Mason and Charles Johnson discuss learning how to allow yourself to make mistakes, seeing the opportunities in making mistakes and how being afraid of making mistakes prevents you from taking chances. Also they discuss holding yourself accountable and so much more. There are so many words of wisdom and…

Be prepared to absorb the wisdom of our guest: Charles Johnson, Doctoral Candidate, Parent of a Collegiate-Level Student-Athlete, Retired Military(thank you for your service!), Successful Business Owner and Motivational Speaker! Joseph and Charles share many ways to motivate student-athletes through adversity in their lives. Charles outlines his pr…

Joseph and our guest Americus Jones, Frosh-Soph Basketball Coach at Grant High School discuss the strategy and thought-process of coaching high school basketball. They talk about the importance of relationships with the players and being a counselor as much as being a coach. They also discuss how some parents want their student-athletes to play mor…

Joseph and our guest, Antonio Flowers share their multiple perspectives on Colin Kaepernick, as well as the importance of not having an emotional attachment to just one perspective. They define the meaning of "You should love who loves you" as it relates to relationships with coaches, teams and who wants the best for your student-athletes. Antonio …

Joseph and his former student-athlete, Javarus McConner, discuss the keys to athletic success on the high school and the collegiate level: Having a support structure, good work ethic, as well as love for the daily grind associated with the game. Javarus shares what goes into evaluating an athlete's ability and potential. They both share a lot of wo…

Joseph is joined today by West Valley Eagles Youth Track & Field Coach Fidel Burns and his son, John. Coach Fidel also coaches relays and sprints at St. Francis High School. After 16 years of coaching, Fidel shares his perspective on several topics, such as creating the environment in practice to prepare for the field of competition, overworking ou…

Joseph and his former student-athletes, Antonio Flowers, Elijah Shuler and Gerald Bowman share their wisdom about the importance of time and using it wisely when you have the opportunity. These athletes share their advice about meeting the standard of excellence to achieve your goals, believing in yourself, trusting your instincts, finding good rol…

Joseph and Javarus discuss an article written in the Los Angeles Times on September 21, 2019 by Eric Sondheimer, "When Football Means More Than Just a Game". They discuss what can be gained by participating in sports, such as persistence, commitment, dedication and more. There are so many important lessons in this podcast.Here is a link and part of…

We are so honored to be able to have Ryan McDougald back to King Talk to share his experiences and lessons learned on his trip to Sri Lanka, as well as his experience as the Assistant Basketball Coach and Winter Floor Hockey Coach for the Santa Clarita chapter of the Special Olympics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

Joseph, Gerald Bowman and Javarus McConner discuss the recent acts of kindness in the media regarding student-athletes versus bullies in schools. Athletes of every age can make a positive change in society by becoming aware of their behavior with others, either on their team or in their schools. In the past few weeks there have been videos of athle…

Joseph and his 4 Kings: Gerald Bowman, Javarus McConner, James Sims and Edwin Petrossi, share their views on the practical lessons learned through youth sports including respect, adversity, discipline, humility, self-care, mental strength and toughness. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport thi…

Joseph and Grace, producer of King Talk Podcast discuss the original idea for this podcast series and how it became a reality. Grace talks about her experience as a single mom supporting her son's journey in youth sports and her observations of coaches and parents along the way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k…

Joseph and our guest, Javarus McConner share their knowledge about what student-athletes need to do to support their own success. This includes taking advantage of opportunities when they are presented, preparing for transitions in life, time management and the importance of networking in any situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

Our Guest Coach James Sims from Pierce College shares his valuable lessons learned throughout his athletic career, starting at age 6. He talks about as a coach, gaining respect in the weight room and on the football field by maintaining his own physical presence and how coaches have a small window of opportunity with their student-athletes to posit…

Joseph and Brian discuss the tragic mass shootings and the impact of media on young people. Our hosts discuss the importance of youth sports and how it teaches young people to develop bonds and ties with different cultures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.…

Coach Charles White has been a basketball coach for over 25 years including Sylmar High School, Van Nuys High School and Pierce Junior College in Woodland Hills, CA. He talks about the fundamentals he expects from his players and what he considers to be a "coachable" player: someone with a good attitude, someone who responds to what a coach has jus…

Our Guest: Coach Eric George, joins King Talk Podcast in studio to discuss his open and honest post about his son's dreams versus his dreams. This is a very emotional and raw podcast. Joseph, Brian and Eric share important messages and words of wisdom for parents who coach their own kids in sports. They ask the questions: How are you treating your …

Larry Williams, aka Bone Collector, shares his powerful messages about life, the attributes to his success and what is really important. He talks about his preparation and dedication to his work. There are so many important messages throughout this interview and people will learn about the real thoughtful and articulate man they respect and watch o…

An open and honest letter written by Coach Eric George from 2017 about an experience he had with his son who "sat him down and told him that he really doesn't care if he plays college ball or not." Joseph reads the letter since Eric couldn't be with King Talk today. We really appreciate Eric allowing us to share this really personal experience with…

Our Special Guest, Brandon Wilson, shares his perspective with Brian and Joseph on his extensive training schedule, interest from colleges, playing basketball in the Phillipines and the Drew League, as well his support system and putting in the work to get where he is. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/me…

In episode 20 King Talk podcast hosts, Joseph and Brian discuss all sports: NBA trades, Rugby, Water Polo, Dodgeball, Kickball and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/support…

Joseph and Brian discuss keys to success with our guest, Eliel Swinton, Director of Business Development at The Factory Training in Van Nuys, CA. Eliel Swinton was the National Scouting Director for the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA), the largest scouting organization in the world. His expertise serves as a critical tool when ident…

Brian and Joseph discuss lessons learned through youth sports. Commitment, dedication, setting goals and most importantly having a plan! If you want something in life, you have to make a plan! It takes hard work to make your dreams happen in sports and in life. Kids need to learn about finding their own value and creating a lane for themselves. ---…

Joseph talks with our guest, Coach Engelberth Simms, AD at Chime Charter TK-8th Grade, Head Instructor at Pierce College Brahmas Summer Basketball Camp, Coach for Girl's Basketball at Birmingham Community Charter High School. These two Kings talk about Social Responsibility and Respect in youth sports. Everyone involved in youth sports needs to be …

Brian and Joseph discuss the distress created with expectations vs. reality with youth sports and giving young athletes different avenues to pursue when their sports journeys are over or when their experience wasn't what they had expected. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: htt…

King Talk wants to congratulate Brian's son, Brandon Wilson, on his graduation from Taft Charter High School! Today Brian is celebrating with his family and Joseph is discussing youth sports with Eddie Miller, who is Assistant Head Coach of Boy's Varsity Basketball at Village Christian High School. Eddie won a CIF title at Notre Dame High School an…

Summertime training: getting the most gains during summer break by doing footwork drills and shooting drills or going to the beach with friends and running in the sand! A lot of great advice to help prepare for the upcoming season!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podc…

Our Guest: Ryan McDougald is the first Assistant Basketball Coach from Arleta High School, Founder of SoCal Warriors Travel Basketball and coach with Special Olympics. He shares his philosophy about and experience with youth sports.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://pod…

Thomari Story-Harden is the CEO / Director of Team Avenue Baseball, a student/athlete baseball developmental program and Assc Scout for the Philadelphia Phillie's. Thomari partnered with Major League Baseball to form the new Central Valley RBI program. Thomari is also a Mentor and Coach to the players of Worldwide Baseball Prospects recruitment pla…

The lack of opportunity and exposure for inner-city kids vs suburban kids; how having the ability and grind will get you your scholarship.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/support…

Mr. Gooden talks to our hosts, Brian and Joseph about his two sons, Keithan and "Legendary" Larry, both football players at Calabasas High School, as well as his other children and their accomplishments in sports and academics. He talks about the importance of picking a coach you trust and then trusting the coach and the process and stepping back. …

Our hosts, Brian Tanner and Joseph Roberson tell parents to understand their role in the village and conduct themselves appropriately within their role in the village! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/support…

The reality of varying college paths with our guest Gerald Bowman. This podcast contains so many opportunities to learn valuable lessons from Gerald’s athletic journey.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/support…

Coach Taylor, who has been coaching basketball for over 33 years, shares his wisdom with our listeners. Listen carefully and learn!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/support

Questions for coaches: determining playing time, being fair to each kid, motivating players, developing players. Also, can parents watch practices? What to do when parents try to coach their kids during a practice? How do you feel about kids playing on multiple travel teams?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingta…

Different topics discussed in this show: Youth sports are important for learning communication with teammates and in life. Pushing kids out of their comfort zone. Kids need challenges in sports and in life to learn how to deal with adversity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kingtalk/messageSupport this podcast: …