How is sport changing lives in South Africa—and what does it take to build something bigger than the game?

In this episode of Stadium BS, we sit down with Kevin Johnson to dive into the vision behind JAM Academy and its impact across baseball, soccer, and softball. From grassroots development to elite competition, JAM Academy is using sport as a powerful tool to create opportunity and transform lives.

Kevin shares his incredible journey—from growing up during apartheid, where baseball and soccer became key outlets for the “colored people” community, to representing South Africa on the international stage, including the 2000 Olympics as a second baseman.

We also talk about his transition into coaching, his decade-long involvement in international baseball—including the World Baseball Classic qualifiers—and why he ultimately stepp ...