S01 Episode
Tackling Tykes
A review of the series' controversial first season addresses topics including the role of youth sports in America, parental pressure, and the expectations for coaches.
1 h 4 mins · Tue, 1 Apr 2014
S01 Episode 1
Weakness Leaving the Body
A player who missed four weeks of conditioning is forced to run laps in 104-degree heat; league coaches prepare their win-at-all costs strategies.
43 mins · Tue, 14 Jan 2014
S01 Episode 2
Whose House
Rival teams the Junior Rockets and the Northeast Colts open the season on a field they both call home; a mother is upset about her son's lack of playing time.
43 mins · Tue, 14 Jan 2014
S01 Episode 3
Now They're Playing Scared
A player's injury raises questions about parenting and safety; a feud erupts between the coach and manager of the winless Jr. Broncos.
43 mins · Tue, 21 Jan 2014
S01 Episode 4
Protect Our Kids!
Off-field tensions spill onto the gridiron during a game between the Junior Broncos and the Outlaws; the coach of the Jr. Rockets attempts to salvage his career.
43 mins · Tue, 28 Jan 2014
S01 Episode 5
Why?
The beleaguered coach of the Jr. Rockets loses the support of parents as his struggling team readies for a showdown with the undefeated Colts.
43 mins · Tue, 4 Feb 2014
S01 Episode 6
All for Nothing
The stakes rise as the end of the football season approaches; two coaches take different approaches to the game.
43 mins · Tue, 25 Feb 2014
S01 Episode 7
Today Is the Test
The top two undefeated teams meet at the end of the regular season; the Jr. Broncos need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
43 mins · Tue, 4 Mar 2014
S01 Episode 8
Win or Go Home
The Outlaws and Colts regroup as the playoffs arrive; the Predators hope to pull off an upset in the first round; the Jr. Broncos must wait to learn their postseason fate.
43 mins · Tue, 11 Mar 2014
S01 Episode 9
Send Them Home
The Colts and Outlaws head toward an epic rematch; the Predators hope to continue their unexpected playoff run.
43 mins · Tue, 18 Mar 2014
S01 Episode 10
Finish What We Started
The undefeated Outlaws move on to the state championship, but problems between the coach and the star quarterback could impact the team before it plays its final game.
43 mins · Tue, 25 Mar 2014
S01 Episode 11
Tackling Tykes
Spiraling off of the recent national debate surrounding youth football, this 90-minute special goes beyond a mere season recap and explores issues surrounding competitive youth sports in America. Hosted by The Insider's Kevin Frazier, Tackling Tykes will feature thoughtful discussion and heated debates on topics such as safety, the role of coaches and parents, values learned in youth sports, and more. Additionally, coaches and parents from Friday Night Tykes discuss their feelings about the passionate response the series has garnered from viewers.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
