Tatum Talk Show

Dark TRUTH About College Visits, High School Strategy | Tatum Talk w/ Buck Fitzgerald | EP. 17

What’s up y’all — welcome back to the Tatum Talk Show, where good is the enemy of great.In this episode, I got my guy Buck Fitzgerald in the building — straight outta Nasty Nashville, UT alum, and we’re getting REAL about the stuff that’ll make or break your football future. No fluff. Just facts.
We're talking about:
👟 Why slides will kill your first impression on college visits📉 How your GPA really looks to coaches (they don’t care if it’s from a “prestigious” school)📹 Why you’re not getting offers — and no, it’s NOT your high school coach’s fault🏫 How choosing the wrong high school can mess up your whole recruiting journey🚫 Why stealing gloves or being “too cool” on visits can blow your shot🧠 Know your athlete’s personality before picking a program — for real🔥 And why being a contributor (not a taker) matters more than y’all think
Listen — if you’re a parent, player, coach, or just somebody who wants to see these kids win — you need to watch this one all the way through. This is game that ain’t being taught in schools or on social media.
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The Harsh Reality of Youth Sports – What Parents & Coaches Get WRONG! | Tatum Talk - Episode 16

Welcome to the Tatum Talk Show, where we expose the truth behind youth football, travel ball culture, NIL deals, and what really helps student-athletes succeed. In this powerful episode, Coach Derrick Tatum sits down with former NFL player and 7v7 coach Buck Fitzgerald to unpack the real challenges affecting today’s athletes — from toxic sideline behavior to parents living through their kids, to how NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) is shaping (and ruining) recruiting.
They discuss:
The broken 7v7 & travel ball culture 🏈
Why NIL isn’t helping as many athletes as you think 💸
How real development beats fast money
What coaches, players, and parents MUST do to succeed
Stories of players like Adonai Mitchell and Kyle Kennard 🌟
The mindset it takes to get recruited and go D1 📈
Whether you're a parent, coach, or young athlete, this episode will shift your mindset and prepare you for the road ahead.
👀 Subscribe for more honest, real talk about sports, scholarships, and success.
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Why 5-Star Recruits FAIL | College Mistakes That Kill NFL Dreams | Derrick Tatum & Buck Fitz | EP 15

In this explosive episode of the Tatum Talk Show, Coach Derrick Tatum sits down with special guest Buck Fitz Gerald to expose the hard truths behind why so many 4-star and 5-star athletes never make it to the NFL — and how choosing the wrong college ruins careers.
🎓 From real-life success stories like Joan Williams and Sauce Gardner to lessons on ego, politics, and player development, this is the raw, unfiltered blueprint for parents, coaches, and athletes looking to break the cycle of hype without results.
🏈 Learn how to:
Pick the right school for long-term success
Avoid recruiting traps and transfer chaos
Understand how injuries and depth charts destroy draft stock
Fight the urge to “win the press conference” and focus on building a legacy
Hear how 260+ athletes got offers through Coach Tatum’s program and why Curtis Blackwell and Tatum have more pros than anyone else in the game.
💡 If you’re serious about making it to college football, NIL, or the NFL Draft, this is the masterclass you’ve been waiting for.
⚠️ Warning: This video may challenge everything you think you know about football recruiting.
👇 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway and share with someone who needs to hear this.

Why Most Top Athletes Fail | Tatum Talk Show "Good Is the Enemy of Great" | Episode 14

In this episode of the Tatum Talk Show, Coach Derrick Tatum keeps it 100 about why most top athletes fail — and it’s not just about talent. It’s about mindset, work ethic, parenting, and the truth behind fake trainers and NIL deals.
👀 You’ll hear:
- Why is good the enemy of great in sports and life
- The real reason top kids don’t make it to the next level
- How NIL didn’t ruin football — it exposed the system
- The ugly truth about fake 7v7 coaches and trainers
- Why parents, not coaches, are ruining youth sports
- Coach Tatum’s personal decision to retire from coaching
- A passionate call-out to anyone faking it in the football world
💬 "I’m not a killer, but don’t push me..."— Coach Derrick Tatum
🎧 If you’re a parent, coach, trainer, or athlete, this is a must-watch.
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Raising an NFL Star - Kyle Kennard’s Dad Talks Detroit Grit, Real Estate Hustle & The Will Anderson Comparison | Ep. 13

🔥 In this raw and real episode of the Tatum Talk Show, we sit down with Mr. Kennard, father of top NFL draft prospect and Georgia Tech star, Kyle Kennard.
Raised in the gritty streets of Detroit and now a real estate powerhouse in Georgia, Mr. Kennard drops gems on parenting with purpose, building generational wealth, and raising boys into MEN through football.
We talk discipline, faith, sports, and the unique mindset it takes to raise an elite athlete in today’s world. You’ll hear his thoughts on:
🏈 How Detroit toughness shaped his approach to fatherhood🏈 Real estate lessons that changed the game for his family🏈 The mindset young athletes need to LEVEL UP🏈 Why does he compare Kyle to Will Anderson, and what separates them🏈 The real behind-the-scenes of raising an NFL-caliber son
This ain’t just a convo — it’s a blueprint for parents, athletes, and leaders trying to WIN at life.
Hit that LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS — because this episode is straight 🔥.
👇 Drop a comment below — What’s the #1 lesson you took from Mr. Kennard?
— Derrick Tatum
📌 Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:12 – Growing Up in Detroit04:55 – Real Estate Hustle & Mindset Shift10:40 – Raising Kyle & Building Champions18:20 – Football Lessons + Life Advice23:00 – Will Anderson vs Kyle Canard28:40 – Discipline, Structure & Belief33:00 – Final Message to Parents & Athletes
🎙️ More Tatum Talk Show Episodes:▶️ Gerald Baker (Javon Baker’s Dad) Interview▶️ JUCO to NFL: Jai Nunn-Liddell Story
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My Son Was Destined for the NFL | Gerald Baker on Raising Javon Baker w/ Military Discipline | Tatum Talk | Ep. 12

In this powerful full-length Tatum Talk episode, Gerald Baker, father of NFL wide receiver Javon Baker, steps in the booth and keeps it 100% real. From the streets of Cleveland to the military barracks, Gerald shares how he raised a future NFL star with discipline, prayer, and a soldier’s mentality.
This ain’t just about football — it’s about fatherhood, faith, and fighting for your child’s destiny even when the world doubts you. Gerald shares how a prophecy spoken over him as a kid laid the foundation for Javon’s NFL journey, and why he never let up — even when it hurt.
▶️ If you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this one's a must-watch.
🔥 What You’ll Get in This Episode:
Growing up in Cleveland and how that shaped Gerald’s grit
Running his household like a military unit: structure, order, respect
A prophecy spoken in childhood: “Your son will make it to the league.”
Raising Javon Baker with old-school parenting — and no apologies
Behind the scenes of JUCO life: fights, hunger, disrespect & growth
The dark moments Javon faced before the spotlight
Why Gerald didn’t just raise a football player — he raised a man
Lessons for fathers raising sons in today’s world
Spiritual foundations that held the Baker family together
His reaction to Javon’s NFL Draft moment and what’s next
📌 Tatum Talk is where real ones come to speak about real life.We bring the unfiltered, untold stories of the grind behind the glory. If you’re a father raising a future athlete or a player grinding through the system, hit play and tap in.
✅ Subscribe for more stories of faith, football, and fatherhood:👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbejxgJ9Bh9aeH69ZWLOidQ/📩 Work with Derrick Tatum: https://elitetalentfootball.com/
#TatumTalk #JavonBaker #NFLFatherhood

Tatum Talk Episode 30 Mr. K Part 2

Tatum Talk Episode 29 John Lewis

Tatum Talk Episode 28 Gary

From JUCO Chaos to Pro Football John Nunn-Liddell’s Unbelievable Comeback Story | Derrick Tatum Show | Tatum Talk Episode 27 Jai Part 2

Man… this one right here is real. 💯In this episode, I sit down with John Nunn-Liddell, a guy who’s been through every twist you can imagine — transfers, setbacks, no agents, no film, no guarantees — and still found a way to make it to pro football.
From riding scooters to practice and doing Uber at night, to getting hit by a car mid-season and STILL keeping his dream alive… John’s story is proof that grind beats circumstance every time.
We talk about:🔥 What it takes to rebuild your life when nobody believes in you🔥 The truth about JUCO, transfers, and chasing the NFL🔥 How faith, focus, and consistency changed everything🔥 Why “documentation beats conversation” is the realest quote you’ll ever hear
This episode is all about resilience, redemption, and real talk.If you’re chasing something big — this one’s for you.
👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more real athlete stories and motivation straight from the grind.
#DerrickTatumShow #JohnNunnLiddell #FootballJourney #GrindOverExcuses