In youth and high school sports, most bad decisions don’t start with bad intentions.
They start with FOBB — Fear Of Being Behind.
FOBB is the silent pressure parents and athletes feel to do something—any camp, any ranking, any move—because it looks like everyone else is moving forward.
In this episode, Coach Marc Nolan breaks down:
What FOBB really looks like in today’s youth and high school sports landscape
Why being “busy” is not the same as making progress
How FOBB leads families into rushed decisions around camps, recruiting, and development
Why structure—not panic—is the difference maker
This conversation applies to all sports, not just football.
If you’re a parent, coach, or athlete feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or pressured to keep up—this framework will help you slow things down and make better decisions.
👉 This episode also sets up a follow-up conversation on one of the most misunderstood decisions in youth sports today: to reclass… or not to reclass.
