Coach Jon reflects on his recent summer volleyball season and tough middle-school tryouts, emphasizing that kids are more than their sports results and praising volunteer coaches who truly teach the game. He also shares community wins, including a new Virginia law protecting youth sports officials, sponsor news, and growth of the Sports Reclamation Project.

The episode’s main topic outlines clear warning signs of a toxic coach — unsafe training practices, public humiliation, verbal abuse, and perfectionism — and offers practical questions for coaches and parents to consider to promote healthier youth sports environments.