The Nateland Podcast 270: #270 Youth Sports feat. Jay Flake
Sep 17, 2025
Comedian and sports referee Jay Flake joins the conversation, sharing his hilarious and challenging experiences in youth sports, including heckling parents and disagreements with coaches. The chat dives into the intense pressures officials face and the increasing tensions in the youth sports culture. They also reflect on nostalgic youth sports movies and the financial burdens young athletes encounter today. Jay's insight adds both humor and depth, making for an enjoyable exploration of the trials and triumphs of young athletes and their parents.
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Three-Sport Referee Shares Wild Sideline Stories
- Jay Flake referees basketball, baseball, and football across youth and high school levels and shares vivid stories from games.
- He recounted parents yelling, coaches cussing, and flagging a coach for profanity at a 10-year-old football game.
Timeout Called To Defuse Parent Fight
- Jay described a heated travel baseball confrontation where parents nearly fought behind him while he was behind the plate.
- He called a timeout mid-game to calm down parents, reminding them kids were watching.
Remove Disruptive Spectators Immediately
- If a parent becomes disruptive, Jay says ejecting them and involving the AD stops incidents quickly.
- He recommends insisting the person move to their car or parking lot when asked to leave to end the disturbance.
