Real athletes share what helped them thrive, what caused harm, why they stayed, and why they left.
Independent Media Project
Youth Sports Confessions
Every athlete has a story the scoreboard never showed. Hosted by Coach John.
Back to JRGL HomeWhat It Is
Real conversations with athletes.
Youth Sports Confessions is an independent media project that features conversations with current and former young athletes about their complete experience with sports, coaching, growth, belonging, and leaving.
Not a highlight reel. Not a coaching lesson. The athlete's truth about their experience.
A space where young voices are heard and their experiences matter.
Who Created This
Coach John's Independent Project
Sports Confessions was founded by Coach John as a separate media initiative. It complements his work with JRGL by creating a dedicated space for athlete voices and stories.
Why It Matters
Youth sports need honest conversation.
Coaches, parents, and organizations need to hear from athletes themselves—not filtered through wins, losses, or adult expectations. Youth Sports Confessions fills that gap.
Different From JRGL
Two distinct missions.
JRGL provides instruction, practice, play, and belonging through junior golf programs. Sports Confessions creates a platform for athlete voices across all youth sports. Both exist to serve young people.
Athlete Stories
What you'll hear.
Sports Confessions features conversations exploring:
- What helped athletes thrive
- What caused them harm or disappointment
- Why they stayed in their sport
- Why they left or took a break
- How coaching shaped their journey
- The role of parents and family
- Belonging, identity, and growth
- What youth sports could do better
Listener Interest
Who should listen.
Sports Confessions is for:
- Current young athletes
- Former athletes exploring their experience
- Coaches wanting to understand player perspectives
- Parents navigating youth sports decisions
- Organizations committed to athlete well-being
- Anyone interested in youth development
- Leaders in youth sports and education
- Athletes in all sports and at all levels
Independent Media
A separate project from JRGL.
Youth Sports Confessions is Coach John's independent media initiative. It is not a JRGL program, registration, or coaching platform. It is a podcast and media project dedicated to athlete stories.
JRGL Registration
Register for homeschool and after-school golf practices, SNAG, Sunday Games, and golf camps at Golf Club of Jupiter.
Junior Registration HomeSports Confessions
Listen to athlete stories on the independent Sports Confessions platform.
Explore Sports ConfessionsFor Guests & Inquiries
Interested in sharing your athlete story or learning more about the project?
Contact UsListen & Participate
Join the conversation.
Youth Sports Confessions is available on major podcast platforms and through Coach John's independent media channels.
New Listener?
Start with a recent episode.
Each episode features a complete athlete story and conversation. New listeners can start anywhere or begin with an episode that resonates with their own experience.
Listen NowWant to Share Your Story?
Athletes are invited to participate.
If you have a youth sports story to share, reach out to Coach John. Confessions can come from current players, former athletes, coaches, parents, or anyone with an honest perspective to add.
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