The KJ&J Podcast

Journey from Youth Sports to College (w/ Jaxon Potter)

Hear from one of our local stars, Jaxon Potter, right before he heads off to play his 1st year of college football at Murray State. Jaxon is a multi-sport athlete who just recently wrapped up his high school sports career. Though he has experienced success in multiple sports, he’s fallen in love with the game of football. This past season, the 7A all-state wide receiver had 16 touchdowns and over 1000 yards receiving, helping lead the Austin Black Bears to a playoff appearance and a 1st place finish in their region. In this episode, he shares about his journey from playing youth sports all the way through high school. Jaxon has been supported by his community, his family, and his faith; they all have helped him become the man he is today. EPISODE DETAILS 00:00 - Introduction 01:49 - Youth Sports Involvement 03:40 - Rec Ball, Travel Ball, & Playing Multiple Sports 07:37 - Transitioning from Youth Sports to Middle School 11:09 - The Reclass Conversation 15:00 - When Should You Pick One Sport? 18:26 - Pros and Cons of Playing Multiple Sports 20:36 - Keys to Success in High School Football 24:15 - Performance Anxiety 27:08 - Dealing with Adversity 31:43 - High School Recruiting Process & Camps 38:40 - Transition from High School to College Football 39:42 - What It Means to Be a Student Athlete 41:21 - Goals for First Year at Murray State 43:40 - What Does It Mean to Be Coachable? 48:20 - Work/Rest Balance 50:53 - Why Do Details Matter? 53:43 - How Does Faith Sustain on the Journey? 55:20 - Parental Support in Sports 64:00 - Advice for Parents 67:15 - Advice for Older Brothers 70:50 - Encouragement from Jaxon's Dad 71:33 - Closing Thoughts CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA PODCAST YouTube: https://youtube.com/@KJJPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjjpodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kjjpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/kjjpodcast JAXON POTTER Instagram: https://instagram.com/jaxonpotter.5 KJ MCCARTY YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kj_mccarty Instagram: https://instagram.com/kj_mccarty TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kj_mccarty Facebook: https://link.kjmccarty.com/facebook JOEL MCCARTY Instagram: https://instagram.com/mccartyjoel Facebook: https://facebook.com/mccartyjoel If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a positive review! And of course, like, share, subscribe, and all the things!

Parenting Your Youth Athlete

Navigating the world of youth sports can be overwhelming—not just for kids, but for parents too. In this episode, hear from KJ McCarty, and his dad, Joel, as they reflect on what they’re learning about themselves through the journey. They also get honest and raw, sharing about their emotions and failures as they continue to grow. Let us know in the comments how you’re growing and learning, too! EPISODE DETAILS 00:00 - Introduction 00:44 - Hi, I’m the Problem 01:38 - Success in Parenting 04:02 - Failure in Parenting 06:27 - Emotional Awareness 10:44 - For the Love of the Game 12:21 - Processing Emotions & Mental Toughness 18:11 - Holding Kids Accountable or Living Through Your Kids? 20:55 - Performance Anxiety & Fear of Failure 24:13 - Tips for Accountability 26:00 - No Days Off? 29:15 - The Beauty of Sports as a Tool for Life Lessons CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA PODCAST YouTube: https://youtube.com/@KJJPodcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/kjjpodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kjjpodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/kjjpodcast KJ MCCARTY YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kj_mccarty Instagram: https://instagram.com/kj_mccarty TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kj_mccarty Facebook: https://link.kjmccarty.com/facebook JOEL MCCARTY Instagram: https://instagram.com/mccartyjoel Facebook: https://facebook.com/mccartyjoel If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a positive review! And of course, like, share, subscribe, and all the things!

Introduction to the Show

Welcome to The KJ&J Podcast, your source for all things sports through the lens of faith and family! Join KJ McCarty and his father, Joel, as they share their journey and interview other experienced guests from the world of sports - players, parents, coaches, and more. EPISODE DETAILS 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Meet Joel McCart 01:50 - Meet KJ McCarty 05:03 - Lessons from Youth Sports 06:50 - KJ’s Student of the Year & National Honor Society 10:10 - Summary CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA THE KJ&J PODCAST YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KJJPodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/kjjpodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kjjpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/kjjpodcast KJ MCCARTY YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kj_mccarty Instagram: www.instagram.com/kj_mccarty TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kj_mccarty Facebook: https://link.kjmccarty.com/facebook JOEL MCCARTY Instagram: www.instagram.com/mccartyjoel Facebook: www.facebook.com/mccartyjoel If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a positive review! And of course, like, share, subscribe, and all the things!

What is The KJ&J Podcast?

Welcome to The KJ&J Podcast, your source for all things sports through the lens of faith and family! Join KJ McCarty and his father, Joel, as they share their journey and interview other experienced guests from the world of sports - players, parents, coaches, and more.