DK Taylor - Former NFL Employee who founded BNA (Brand Name Athletes) Youth Athletic League

Summary

DK Taylor, founder of BNA Sports, discusses his background in football and youth sports, as well as the challenges and rewards of running a youth sports program. He emphasizes the importance of providing a pro-like experience for kids and the value of volunteer coaches. DK also talks about the tournaments his league participates in and the selection process for coaches and teams. He offers advice for parents considering putting their child on a competitive team and highlights the financial and playing time considerations. The conversation concludes with a trivia question about the boxer with the most knockouts in heavyweight boxing history.

 

Keywords

 

DK Taylor, BNA Sports, youth sports, football, tournaments, volunteer coaches, competitive teams, pro-like experience

 

Takeaways

• DK Taylor is the founder of BNA Sports, a youth sports league in central Florida.
• He has a background in football and has worked in the NFL for eight years.
• BNA Sports offers flag football, basketball, soccer, and cheerleading.
• DK brings tournament opportunities to his teams and helps navigate the process.
• Volunteer coaches are an essential part of the league, and finding quality coaches can be a challenge.
• Parents should consider the financial aspects and playing time when deciding to put their child on a competitive team.
• DK emphasizes the importance of providing a pro-like experience for kids in youth sports.
• Billy Bird holds the record for the most knockouts in heavyweight boxing history.

Titles

• Choosing a Competitive Team: Considerations for Parents
• Navigating Tournaments and Volunteer Coaches in Youth Sports

Sound Bites

• "Why 99% of kids can't have a pro-like experience."
• "Balance the negative with some positive."
• "Do the research beforehand before you commit."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background of DK Taylor and BNA Sports

03:38The Importance of Providing a Pro-Like Experience for Kids

08:00The Role of Volunteer Coaches in Youth Sports

13:45Participating in Tournaments and Selecting Teams

16:54Transitioning from Recreational Teams to Competitive Teams

24:50The class athlete outro music.mp3