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‘Sauce Mackenzie’ was born in Gary, Indiana within a community that encouraged him to pursue
his wants and desires at a young age. Unfortunately, his own recklessness would lead him into
learning the hard lessons of such a pursuit, causing him to forfeit his freedom in the early stages
of his manhood. As the deception of his will would force him to repay his debt to society behind
bars, he would formulate a plan to repay that debt in full by honoring not only the future
generation, but also his beloved mother who had passed away without ever seeing her son
make it to the right side of liberty. Today, Sauce is here to share his story on how he evolved
from a man running on empty to a man whose cup is running over. From street ordinary to
extraordinary streets, this man is an example of what it means to turn a willful error into an era
of prosperity. He is now a family man, business man, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, community
leader, volunteer, and a token to the evolution of a young black man. Prepare yourself to enter
into the mind of a strategist, and to join the conversation of how a change begins with you.
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Fairness and Recognition in Youth Sports: Protection For Parents
In this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie discusses the challenges faced by young black athletes, particularly focusing on the case of Jayla Lampley, who he believes was unjustly overlooked for the Mrs. Basketball award. He critiques the voting system in sports, emphasizing the need for fairness and recognition based on merit rather than personal biases. Mackenzie also addresses the importance of unity within the black community and the detrimental effects of ego and competition among parents and coaches. He shares personal experiences and insights on how to support young athletes and combat exploitation in youth sports, while also outlining his future plans for community engagement and advocacy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
01:10 Recognition of Jayla Lampley's Achievements
03:06 Critique of the Voting System in Sports
04:48 Challenges Faced by Black Athletes and Families
06:40 Unity and Support in the Black Community
10:59 The Role of Ego in Youth Sports
14:49 Personal Experiences and Community Impact
17:49 Addressing Exploitation in Youth Sports
20:28 Future Plans and Community Engagement
23:06 Final Thoughts on Fairness and Recognition
takeaways
Jayla Lampley was unfairly overlooked for Mrs. Basketball.
The voting system in sports often reflects personal biases.
Unity in the black community is crucial for success.
Ego and competition among parents hinder youth sports.
Exploitation of young athletes is a significant issue.
Personal relationships can influence sports decisions negatively.
Support and mentorship are vital for young athletes.
Fairness in recognition is essential for all players.
The community must come together to uplift each other.
Future plans include advocating for fair practices in youth sports.
