Today we’re joined by L. Sport Barclay — a lifelong athlete, learner, and respected leader in the world of basketball officiating. With over 20 years of experience as a basketball official in the Sacramento area — including 17 years at the collegiate level — Sport has officiated everything from high school state championships to junior college and NAIA games, and even men’s and women’s professional leagues. One of his career highlights includes officiating the Ball Brothers’ last high school state championship game at ARCO Arena. Currently, he serves as Co-Group Leader of the NCOA, an 80+ year-old training association supporting over 275 officials in the Sacramento region. Beyond basketball, Sport brings expertise in operational efficiency, training, and leadership development across both nonprofit and for-profit spaces. When he’s not on the court or leading officials, Sport is passionate about reading, writing, spoken word, and engaging with his community.

Today’s guest is Marcus Kirkland, the founder of StriveAboveOthers, an organization dedicated to developing athletes through elite coaching and impactful event planning. For more than three years, Marcus has led StriveAboveOthers while also serving as Assistant Director of the Elk Grove Royals, where he focuses on elevating local talent and supporting student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics. Marcus’s mission goes far beyond the court—he’s passionate about helping athletes reach scholarship opportunities, grow as leaders, and thrive in every aspect of life. And as a former college basketball player at Simpson University, he knows firsthand the dedication it takes to perform both on the hardwood and in the classroom. Please welcome to the podcast — Marcus Kirkland of StriveAboveOthers! Shout out to Woods WRX Media! 👏👏 Please visit https://94feetwithcoachjt.com/shop/

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