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Unlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports ExpertUnlocking the Secrets of Raising Athletes: Insights from a Youth Sports Expert. Linda Martindale may be one of the most qualified youth sports experts we've had on the podcast. Her father was a coach, she played D1 basketball. All four of her kids play collegiate sports—basketball, beach volleyball, skiing, soccer, and Lacrosse. She is the head coach of a men's high school varsity basketball team, has a podcast where she speaks to athletes about overcoming challenges, and also happens to be an athlete mental wellness coach! This is one you don't want to miss.We discuss reframing pressure as a privilege. Normalizing female athlete jealousy - how it brings unnecessary shame and why we need to accept it as competition and use it as motivation. We also talk about why when an athlete quits, this is a normal reaction to hard things and why Linda considers herself a quitter. Linda shares the superpowers female athletes need, how to conquer performance anxiety, and how to teach our kids to be hungry - even if they have never missed a meal. You can find Linda, her Podcast, how to work with her, and all her socials on her website, MartindaleCoaching.com.Listen to more great podcasts:Bring Back The Joy! Coach Ballgame Is Changing The Way We Coach Our Youth Athletes.George Mumford: How Mindfulness Can Help Your AthleteTony Snethen: Good Enough: 45 Minutes that will change YOUR life.Max Rooke: Pepperdine's Associate Women's Soccer Coach: Performing, Playing, and Living Life To The Max.Katie Wood: The Author of a Simple Seed. A book that will change your athlete's life.
Bring Back The Joy! Coach Ballgame Is Changing The Way We Coach Our Youth Athletes.Bring Back The Joy! Coach Ballgame Is Changing The Way We Coach Our Youth Athletes. Calling all coaches and parents who want to instill A LOVE of sport in their child. Today’s guest is NONE OTHER Than James Lowe; you probably know him as “Coach Ballgame.” Coach Ballgame is the Ambassador of PLAY BALL, partnering with Major League Baseball coaching camps and growing the game of baseball. He has also partnered with the Chicago Cubs and FOX SPORTS.His mission is simple: build character and get kids to fall in love with baseball. He has a unique ability to engage kids of all ages through music, poetry, and enthusiasm. Coach Ballgame was a four-year starter at Brown University, where he was captain and All-Ivy League.We discuss the importance of building trust and a connection with young athletes, and he shares his secrets on how to make coaching fun and engaging. He also discusses the challenges of reaching coaches and parents who may have a different mindset and offers advice on how to approach them. The conversation emphasizes the significance of prioritizing joy and character development over winning. Coach Ballgame also discusses the challenges of separating oneself from the experiences of watching kids play sports and the importance of letting them have their own experiences.Where To Find Coach Ballgame:Coach Ballgame Website InstagramFacebookListen to more great podcasts:George Mumford: How Mindfulness Can Help Your AthleteTony Snethen: Good Enough: 45 Minutes that will change YOUR life.Max Rooke: Pepperdine's Associate Women's Soccer Coach: Performing, Playing, and Living Life To The Max.Katie Wood: The Author of a Simple Seed. A book that will change your athlete's life.
Today’s guest is Katie Wood, the author of A Simple Seed. The Simple Seed recently became the best-selling children’s book on Amazon, passing Harry Potter and Dr. Seuss. It also hit the #1 best seller for Happiness Self-Help, passing Jay Shetty, Glenn Doyle, and the Dalai Lama. She's been on The Today Show, and the Simple Seed is now in schools all over the country.It helps with confidence, gratitude, and a growth mindset and allows parents to show their kids how much they matter. It helps create positive habits and routines and connects parents and kids. Here’s one of my favorite quotes from the book. "The simple act of planting a seed each and every day has a significant impact on how your kids view themselves and the world around them," {and if I might add - how they feel about their relationship with us)Katie is a former teacher. She was also a college basketball player, and her husband played hockey overseas. She is raising four kids, all of whom play competitive sports. Follow Katie on social media:InstagramThe JournalListen to more great podcasts:George Mumford: How Mindfulness Can Help Your AthleteTony Snethen: Good Enough: 45 Minutes that will change YOUR life.Max Rooke: Pepperdine's Associate Women's Soccer Coach: Performing, Playing, and Living Life To The Max.
Not Good Enough - The Toxic World of Youth SportsMy guest on this episode of the Ilovetowatchyouplay.com podcast is Tony Snethen, the executive producer of the documentary, Not Good Enough. Snethen is also Vice President of brand innovation for the Kansas City Royals. As Tony and I discuss, it’s basically, Ilovetowatchyouplay and the last 9-years of content we’ve shared, all rolled into a powerful 45 minutes. The film is critically acclaimed and was recently recognized earning 3 Telly Awards!A MUST watch and MUST listen for anyone involved in youth sports.You can find the film at Shutoutthestigma.comAnd The Kansas City Royals Youtube ChannelRead about my experience here: My Daughter Quit Youth Sports and This is What I want All Sports Parents To KnowArticles to help you be a great sports parent
Performing, playing, and living life to the Max!: With Max Rooke Performing, playing, and living life to the Max!: With Max Rooke. Max Rooke is an author, a motivational speaker, a D1 women's soccer coach, and a former professional soccer player.We dive deep into his book Max Moments, What is a Max Moment? Max describes it as an insight, a moment when everything changes and you look at everything differently. Max spent his life studying why people do what they do and what the very best do differently. The book will help challenge you to think in a different way. In ten seasons as the associate head coach at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Max has been a part of five NCAA Tournament teams and two WCC titles. Prior to that, Max Played collegiately for Mercer University. His professional experience stretches overseas where he was a member of the Great Britain National Soccer Team, playing in two world championships, and also played professionally with Reading Football Club.The conversation explores the themes of high performance, habits, and team culture. Max Rooke shares insights from his book 'Max Moments' and discusses the importance of living life to the fullest, creating small shifts for extraordinary results, and connecting the dots in our life experiences. He emphasizes the power of resilience, gratitude, and finding meaning in difficult moments. Max also touches on the key elements of a great team culture, including a higher purpose and developing individuals of character. The conversation with Max Rooke covered various topics related to coaching and youth sports. Some of the principal themes include the importance of having a higher purpose in sports, the role of parents in youth sports, the challenges of burnout and injury in athletes, and the differences in coaching girls and boys. Max emphasized the need for coaches to prioritize character and community and to create an environment where athletes can thrive. He also discussed the impact of comparison and the importance of staying focused on one's own journey. Overall, the conversation provided valuable insights for coaches, parents, and athletes. Takeaways Live life like a $12,000 pizza - with intention, purpose, and as a unique experience. Small shifts in habits can lead to extraordinary results. Connect the dots in your life experiences to find gratitude and meaning. A great team culture is built on a higher purpose and character development. Having a higher purpose in sports can change the way coaches treat players, make decisions, and deal with winning and losing. Including parents in the youth sports culture is important for creating a positive and supportive environment. Burnout and injury are becoming more prevalent in athletes, and it is important to address these issues. Coaching girls and boys may require different approaches, with girls often valuing community and wellbeing. Comparison is the thief of joy, and athletes should focus on their own journey rather than comparing themselves to others.Chapters 00:00 Living Life Like a $12,000 Pizza05:28 Small Shifts for Extraordinary Results15:15 Connecting the Dots: Finding Gratitude and Meaning28:27 The Power of Having a Higher Purpose30:26 Addressing Burnout and Injury36:26 The Dangers of Comparison47:50 Coaching Girls vs Boys
How Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George MumfordSummaryHow Mindfulness Can Help Your Youth Athlete: George Mumford. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses his new book 'Unlocked' and the importance of mindfulness for athletes and non-athletes alike. He emphasizes the need to make mindfulness accessible to everyone, including children. Mumford shares insights on how to motivate kids to practice mindfulness and the importance of creating a context that makes it relevant to their interests and goals. He also explores the paradox of trying to do something and the role of discomfort in personal growth. Mumford believes that everyone has a masterpiece inside waiting to be unlocked through mindfulness and self-awareness. In this conversation, George Mumford discusses the power of thoughts, self-talk, and beliefs in shaping our reality. He emphasizes the importance of creating space between stimulus and response and choosing our attitudes and values. Mumford also explores the concept of flow and the role of mindfulness in achieving peak performance. He encourages embracing discomfort and pushing the boundaries to unlock our full potential. Ultimately, Mumford highlights the significance of vulnerability and choosing how we want to meet life's challenges.TakeawaysOur thoughts and self-talk have a profound impact on our reality and the outcomes we manifest.Creating space between stimulus and response allows us to choose our attitudes and values.Embracing discomfort and pushing the boundaries are essential for personal growth and excellence.Vulnerability is a source of power, as it allows us to accept the unknown and respond with dignity and clarity.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:29 Writing 'Unlocked'03:53 Challenges of Teaching Mindfulness to Kids05:32 Motivating Kids to Practice Mindfulness07:29 Creating a Context for Mindfulness Practice09:21 The Paradox of Trying to Do Something10:33 The Importance of Context in Learning12:06 The Desire for Security and Comfort15:37 Helping Kids Embrace Discomfort23:33 Unlocking the Masterpiece Within25:45 Unleashing the Masterpiece Within27:05 The Power of Thoughts and Self-Talk28:17 Creating Space for Abstraction and Scenario Planning29:11 The Impact of Self-Talk on Relationships30:08 The Power of Thinking and Contemplation31:05 Beliefs, Thoughts, Words, Actions, Habits, Values, and Destiny32:02 Choosing the Fear Wolf or the Love Wolf33:01 The Importance of the Eye of the Hurricane34:27 Slow is Smooth, and Smooth is Fast36:18 Going with the Flow and Avoiding Forced Effort37:46 Finding the Quiet Place Within39:13 Being Like Water and Embracing Discomfort43:08 Pushing the Boundaries and Pursuing Excellence46:28 Vulnerability as Power
Fuel Your Athlete For Success (49 Minute watch/listen- Subjects discussed in order below) Did you know the majority of kids BELIEVE their nutrition is good — until they learn what really is good fuel for an athlete or that 40% of young athletes don’t eat breakfast? We are asking and demanding so much of young athletes these days, yet, they don't have the knowledge or understanding of basic nutrition. Sports Nutritionist Tavis Piattoly is our guest to help sort through fact and fiction and give parents and athletes an actionable plan to help them succeed. Piattoly is the former New Orleans Saints, Pelicans, and Tulane Athletic dietician, and the Co-founder and Director of Sports Nutrition for My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com) and the Eat2Win Nutrition App.
The interview is also available on our podcast (see above) and on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider, always consult with your doctor first. The opinions expressed by our experts do not necessarily reflect those of Ilovetowatchyouplay. )
Topics
-Convincing youth athletes that nutrition is important -Stop demonizing food — there is no good or bad -What should youth athletes be eating & what should they stay away from? -Traditional carbs vs. “healthier” options (e.g., white rice vs. brown rice) -Gameday eating guidelines -Eating prior to a game - how much and when? (Gameday eating guidelines continued) -Is caffeine okay for youth athletes prior to a competition? -How important is hydration, and how much should athletes drink? -Can you drink too much water? -What counts as a fluid in terms of hydration? -Recovery drinks -Importance of electrolytes -Is there a danger of drinking too many electrolytes? (Be cautious of high potassium and low sodium drinks.) -There is no “one size fits all” approach to sports nutrition -Examples of carbs, protein, and fats to eat before training or competing -Protein powder supplementation for kids (viewer question) -Eat 2 Win app & My Sports Dietician -Nutrition during injury -Guidelines for gaining and losing weight -Healthier fast food options -What credentials should parents look for when searching for a sports dietician? -The healing powers of food -Wrap-up and contact information
Contact Us
Reach Tavis Piattoly at Instagram @Tavis Piattoly & Twitter @Tavis Piattoly, Mysportsd.com
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Check out more in-depth discussions on the topics that matter most to parents in youth sports:
Sleep: One of the most important factors in keeping your child healthy and successful in school and sports
How to protect your child from addiction
Everything a sports parent needs to know about concussions, including what predisposed conditions lead to them
High Performance For Youth Athletes (54 Minute watch/listen- Time Stamps below to jump to topics on video)
Director of High Performance For The Chicago Cubs, Dr. Adam Beard, shares the latest information on high performance for youth sports parents. He gives great insight into so many topics; a few are; tips for maximizing performance, youth athletes and strength, conditioning, sports psychology, recovery, heat vs. cold, and electrolytes and sports drinks.
The interview is also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider, always consult with your doctor first. The opinions expressed by our experts do not necessarily reflect those of Ilovetowatchyouplay. )
Time Stamps For Topics
1:37: What is “high performance” and “sports science”? 2:57: Challenges of getting multiple disciplines to work together 4:00: Differences between U.S. sports and sports in other places in the world 6:00: Resistance and skepticism toward sport science 7:40: Tips for helping athletes maximize performance 10:54: Developing athletes 12:25: Kids and strength training 14:41: Finding a qualified strength coach 15:22: Skill-specific strength training 16:58: Looking at sport improvement from a holistic perspective; using film and checklists to improve skills 17:54: The psychology of performance and training our body to perform under pressure; how the body self-organizes 19:02: Learning can be accelerated by controlled mistakes and growth mindset 19:47: Recovery tips 24:00: It’s easy to take short-cuts; stacking positive habits 25:35: Heat vs. cold for recovery 29:34: Massage guns and massages 31:22: Placebo effects and doing no harm 32:28: Stretching, warming up, and cooling down 37:00: Injury prevention 43:00: Electrolytes and sports drinks 47:00: Importance of using a performance log or journal 48:15: Catchers and maintaining knee health 50:27: Improving ankle and hip mobility 52:03: Women and ACL prevention
More Resources For You And Your Athlete Position paper – Youth resistance training https://www.nsca.com/globalassets/about/position-statements/position_stand_youth_resistance_training---2009.pdf ACL prevention in female athletes https://www.aspetar.com/journal/viewarticle.aspx?id=82#.YMJXHS9h23W https://kneesurgerysydney.com.au/preventing-acl-injuries-with-the-fifa-11-program/ Ankle mobility links via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Vqc2gypkE
Contact Us
Reach Dr. Adam Beard at Instagram @ajbeardo & Twitter @ajbeardo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-beard-ph-d-5b80082a/
Follow Dr. Sam Maniar at Centerforpeakperformance.com and Twitter @sam_maniar
Follow Asia Mape and ILTWYP here.
Check out more in-depth discussions on the topics that matter most to parents in youth sports:
Sleep: One of the most important factors in keeping your child healthy and successful in school and sports
How to protect your child from addiction
Everything a sports parent needs to know about concussions, including what predisposed conditions lead to them
Coaching, Parenting, & Empowering Female Athletes
Alison Foley shares how to coach, parent, and guide female athletes on their athletic journey.
Foley is the former Boston College head women’s soccer coach, the winningest coach in BC history, youth National Team scout, and celebrated co-author of two books, “How To Coach Girls’, and “The Elusive Full Ride scholarship.” She is a college recruiting expert and currently helps high school athletes with the recruiting process.
The interview is also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider, always consult with your doctor first. The opinions expressed by our experts do not necessarily reflect those of Ilovetowatchyouplay. )
Time Stamps For Topics 2:10: Changes to women’s sports in the past 20 years. 3:05: Burnout and bodies breaking down; sport specialization. 5:07: Is it possible to be a multi-sport athlete? 7:34: Primary and complementary sports. 8:55: Should athletes take breaks from their primary sport? 10:38: Is it really possible to play two sports when you are a club or AAU athlete? Benefits of playing multiple sports. 13:33: Importance of communicating upfront with coaches when participating in two sports. 16:28: Rationale for Alison’s book on coaching girls and the statistics on girls quitting sports. 18:50: Main differences between coaching girls and boys. 23:20: How do we get the messages to coaches? Importance of studying the psychological aspects of sports. 25:24: What is contributing to kids quitting sports? 27:26: Need for more female coaches. 31:03: Lifelong impact of boosting girls’ confidence through sports. 32:39: Practical tips for coaching girls. 36:14: The reality of playing sports in college. 38:35: How to increase exposure to college coaches. 41:36: Additional opportunities to get noticed by college coaches and the importance of a credible network. 43:35: What should sports clubs and organizations do to help their athletes with the college search process? 46:15: Dos and don’ts in the recruiting process. 48:48: What happens if a player doesn’t start when a coach comes to watch? 50:54: When should a prospective athlete begin the college search process? 53:24: Other than athletic ability, what are college coaches looking for in a prospect? 55:10: College coaches are also watching parents’ behavior. 59:10: Wrap-up.
More Resources For You And Your Athlete
Women's sports foundation
Contact Us
Reach Alison Foley at: foleyathleticadvising.com and @Foleyathleticadvising
Follow Dr. Sam Maniar at Centerforpeakperformance.com and Twitter @sam_maniar
Follow Asia Mape and ILTWYP here.
Check out more in-depth discussions on the topics that matter most to parents in youth sports:
Sleep: One of the most important factors in keeping your child healthy and successful in school and sports
How to protect your child from addiction
Everything a sports parent needs to know about concussions, including what predisposed conditions lead to them
Concussions In Youth Sports: What Parents Need To Know Dr. Micky Collins is the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program director and has served as a consultant for the NFL, NHL, USA Rugby, US Lacrosse, and many other sports organizations. Dr. Collins shares the latest information and studies on treatments for concussions, who is most at risk, and debunks some long-held concussion protocols.
It's also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider, always consult with your doctor first. The opinions expressed by our experts do not necessarily reflect those of Ilovetowatchyouplay. )
Time Stamps For Topics 1:17: How did you get interested in concussions? 3:07: What is a concussion? 4:54: How should concussions be diagnosed? 6:51: Neurologists vs. neuropsychologists and working with properly-trained concussion specialists 8:44: Prevalence of concussions in youth sport 9:48: Higher rates of concussions for females and other risk factors 10:51: Riskiest sports for concussions 12:01: Current status of saliva tests and biomarkers 13:55: Risk factors for concussions (continued) 15:10: Anxiety and concussions 18:09: Treating vestibular concussions with exposure 19:36: Recommended treatments for concussions 21:10: Experimental therapies and their potential value 22:19: Safeguards and guidelines for youth sport; rule changes 23:46: Managing concussions effectively; those with symptoms off the field 24:30: Coaches assessing concussion on the sideline; delayed onset of symptoms 29:52: Potential for rule changes to do more (unintentional) harm; teaching proper soccer heading and football tackling technique 32:15: Cumulative hits, hit counts, debunking beliefs, and need for additional research in football 35:04: Treating the underlying problem & repetitive concussions 37:14: How to find a credible concussion professional 38:53: Post-concussion syndrome; CTE 42:00: Parting advice; football can be safe
For those that are tight on time, check out the MashUP. The critical information condensed down to 8-minutes.
More Resources For You And Your Athlete https://impacttest.com
Contact Us Reach Dr. Collins at UMPC or For more information call: 412.432.3625 or Twitter Handle: @UPMCSportsMed
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How To Protect Your Child From Addiction
Nearly 1 in 5 (19.4%) of adolescents age 12 and up used an illicit drug in the past year (SAMHSA, 2018) Between 2006 and 2015, there were 36,422 adolescent and young adult drug-related deaths in the U.S. (Ali et al., 2019) In the 15-24 year age range, 50% of deaths (from accidents, homicides, suicides) involve alcohol or drug abuse. (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry website)
There are a lot of reasons to be concerned about drug and alcohol use by young people today. But there are also some things we as parents, coaches, and educators can be doing to help protect our children.
In her latest book, The Addiction Inoculation, NY Times best-selling author, Jessica Lahey, gives us a blueprint to follow based on science, research, and her own experiences as an addict and educator.
We spoke to Jessica recently about her book and in particular the issues affecting athletes and substance abuse.
It's also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider. Always consult with your doctor first.)
Time Stamps For Topics 2:00: What made you write the book? 5:35: Is it too late to start making changes? 6:12: Why is the topic of substance abuse important for parents? 9:10: The adolescent brain, its development, and how substances impact them 13:16: Dopamine and the “hits” adolescents get from substance abuse 19:05: Prevalence of substance abuse; pluralistic thinking 25:00: Defining binge drinking 27:30: Statistics on young adults, accidents, and death related to substance abuse 29:55: Chris Herren’s story and his perspective 32:50: Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) and other risk factors 37:48: Research on high school athletes and substance abuse 49:36: Colleges, reputations, and drinking alcohol 51:30: Protective factors for children and adolescents 1:06:20: Professional Help / Resources 1:07:34: Summary of topics and content in the book / Controlling parents / Reasons kids use substances
Follow Jessica Lahey: Twitter: @jesslahey IG: @teacherlahey FB: Jessica Lahey
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Sleep And Your Athlete: The Most Potential For Positive Impact On Athletic Performance
Sleep has “the most potential for positive impact on athletic performance,” according to sleepforsuccesswestport.com. More than training modifications, coaching, nutrition, or conditioning, scientists have called it "the most potent performance-enhancing activity that we know of. There's nothing that you can do, there's no drug, there's no routine, there's no food you can eat that's going to have a bigger impact on your performance scientifically than the sleep you get at night.
We discussed EVERYTHING you need to know about sleep and raising athletes in our latest LIVE Facebook Video with sleep expert Dr. Amy Bender.
https://youtu.be/n_rpIHp6btQ
It's also available on our podcast (see above) or on iTunes and Spotify.
Some of the topics we discussed...
Understanding your child's sleep chronotype, the ideal amount of sleep by age, elite athlete's sleep schedules, how the loss of sleep impacts recovery and performance, and can you "bank' sleep?
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider. Always consult with your doctor first.)
Time Stamps For Topics
2:18: Why is sleep important?
3:15: Sleep problems as an epidemic
4:15: Anxiety and electronic devices impacting sleep
6:10: Melatonin as a naturally-occurring sleepiness hormone & the impact of sleep
8:00: Aligning sleep with chronotype & light
9:45: Ideal amount of sleep by age
11:12: How much sleep are star athletes getting?
12:25: Sleep and lapses in attention
13:40: Sleep and injury in young athletes
15:45: Sleep loss and delayed injury healing
18:00: Sleep and immunity/illness
20:20: Sleep and athletic performance
22:51 “Can napping replace nighttime sleep.”
24:41 Sleep and mental health
27:00: Excess sleeping on weekends ("social jet lag”) & its impact
29:30: Early morning tournaments & combatting sleepiness (parents)
34:12: Early morning tournaments & combatting sleepiness (child athletes)
36:18: Improving melatonin secretion in kids via food or supplements
36:17: Sleep improvement techniques & tips
40:28: Sleep schedule leading up to a tournament & banking sleep
42:26: Increasing alertness before a competition
44:00: Caffeine, alertness, and sleep disturbance
46:02: Light glasses and lightboxes
47:35: Sleep & academic performance
48:31: Ideal sleep environment
49:10: Athlete sleep screening questionnaire
More Resources For You And Your Athlete
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Cognitive Shuffling
Sleepstudy.com
Follow Dr. Bender on Instagram & Twitter @Sleep4Sport
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Covid And Your Athlete: What You Need To Know
Watch the Vodcast or Short on time, watch the Mash-Up
The Ilovetowatchyouplay.com podcast with Dr. Sam Maniar tackles Covid and your athlete. Our guest, Dr. Mel Herbert from UCLA School of Medicine and founder of EM:Rap.org, Emergency Medicine: Reviews and Perspectives.
Just some of the topics we cover with Dr. Herbert...
Understanding the long-term risks, associated with Covid and your athlete. Should your athlete have an EKG if they've had Covid? Is there a valid concern for the spread of the virus through youth sports? Fact and fiction about mask-wearing.
A must-watch, Dr. Herbert's video, Covid, Not That Bad, Yet Terrible. The title is self-explanatory, it clarifies why Covid has been so misunderstood.
(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider. Always consult with your doctor first.)
Time Stamps For Topics
4:00 The latest news about Covid
5:30 Why collegiate and professional leagues are playing but not youth sports
5:51 Why is there such a large variance for what's being allowed from place to place and sport to sport
7:33 NCAA Discrepancies in return to play
10:12 The safety of outdoor vs. indoor sports
10:56 How will wearing a mask indoor affect your transmission rate
11:31 How ventilation can help
14:14 Carpool/airflow & worst-case scenario
15:32 Is there any reason wearing a mask is bad for an athlete
16:46 What can we do to make playing sports safer: carpool, travel, hotel
18:42 Is there an added benefit to training with a mask
20:03 The scary side effects of Covid for athletes
23:35 When to get an EKG
25:57 What could make a difference - $1 antigen test
26:41 What are the flaws in the current system of testing and bubbles
30:00 Why so many colleges and parents aren’t doing what they need to in regards to returning to play
31:11 Balancing mental health with physical dangers
35:11 What is the future of Covid
More Resources For You And Your Athlete
Mindfulness for the athlete in the time of Covid
Goal-Setting For Student-Athletes During Covid
3-Things You Need To Know Before Your Athlete Returns To Sports
The One Thing All Athletes Need To Hear During Covid
Making A Difference From Six Feet Apart And Beyond
How Parents Can Support Their Athletes During Covid
Follow Dr. Herbert at Emrap.org, Twitter @MelHerbert
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What do Russell Wilson, Julie Foudy, Brandi Chastain, & Ben Sherwood, the former co-chairman of Disney/ABC, have in common? They are all parents of athletes who dream of making youth sports fun again. One athlete, one family, one team at a time.
A fairly sizeable goal, but these prominent athletes, along with CEO Sherwood and CPO Reed Shaffner, have a pretty good idea of where to start, leveling the playing field with just a few simple swipes. Their new App, MOJO, launched this week. The best way to describe it, a coach-in-a-box.
MOJO targets volunteer coaches who are instructing kids between the ages of 4 and 13, a sweet spot in life when moms and dads are primarily the coaches and before the age when 70% of kids drop out. It's not necessarily for the seasoned vets, but for the thousands of us who check that "COACH" box on our kids' forms only to feel completely overwhelmed from that moment forward. It's designed for two types of parents: those who might be intimidated by the prospect of getting involved and those who have jumped in and now want to improve.
I gave it a quick test drive, and I have to say, it's a game-changer. It's easy to sign up, simple to navigate, and has truly helpful information. It plans your practice from top to bottom. You input the age group your coaching, their skill level, and how long your practice runs. The best part, the videos show you exactly how to do the drills. It even has a chart listing what's needed for each practice, for example, ten cones and 6 pennies, and you can add your own notes as you go. As someone who would spend WAY too long on practice plans, this is a dream come true. MOJO has the potential to be especially valuable for female coaches who are greatly underrepresented in youth sports. There is also great content to accompany the App, just about every topic a coach needs for a successful season, including an article I wrote about why I started Ilovetowatchyouplay.com.
We spoke to founders Sherwood and Shaffner about their own youth sports experiences that led them to create MOJO, why big-name athletes want to be involved, and what they would change about youth sports if they had a magic wand.
Mindfulness In Youth Sports – Podcast #6 Dr. Amy Saltzman, the author of A Still Quiet Place For Athletes, helps parents learn a mindful approach to their children's sports and gives a step-by-step guide to easing anxiety before a big game. This practical guide can be used to help you with your children’s games, to help them before big games and in everyday life.
The Parents Role In The Pressure Our Kids Feel To Be Perfect Topics Covered And Where To Find Them: 1:10 - Gymnastics as the first mindfulness teacher
2:10 - Parents feeling overly attached to their child's performance
2:27 - What is mindfulness
3:21 - What does being over-attached to your child's performance look like
5:14 - Befriending feelings
10:33 - Listening without an agenda
12:03 - A short exercise to help with anxiety
15:30 - Anxiety is not always bad, it's often good
17:30 - How one mom's perspective about anxiety was changed
21:00 - Talking out loud, how to demonstrate mindfulness for your kids
25:20 - How to get other sports parents to be self-aware
Creating A Healthy Parent/Coach Relationship Podcast
UCLA head coach Amanda Cromwell & guest J.P. Nerbun join Alex Flanagan and Asia Mape to discuss this oftentimes tricky and stressful relationship and ways to improve it.
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Youth Sports Dirty Secret - Sports Specialization - Podcast #4
Mental and physical burnout, a billion-dollar soft tissue repair industry, and kids leaving sports in droves. Sports Specialization has gotten out of control, so much so, the medical world has officially declared ESS (Early Sports Specialization) a disorder.
On today's podcast, Executive Vice President of US Club Soccer and the ECNL, Christian Lavers, joins us to talk about this problem and what parents need to know to navigate this important issue. And we speak with Chris Murphy, the Executive Director of Coastal FC Soccer in Vancouver, Canada, where his club and a local hockey club - Semiahmoo, coordinated their schedules so the athletes in their city could play both sports! Can you imagine?!
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How To Help Your Soccer Play Get Recruited By A College
Anyone with a daughter who wants to play college soccer needs to listen to this podcast. Collegecommitted.com founder Jane Alukonis researched thousands of college rosters and created an algorithm to help young women find the right match if they want to play at the next level. She has dedicated the last several years of her life to coaching and helping girls navigate this complex process. Jane discusses how parents "ruin" it for recruits, when you should and shouldn't switch clubs, the difference between playing at a D1, D2, and D3 college, and the one piece of advice she thinks every young woman who wants to play soccer in college should know.
Confessions of a club soccer player
UCLA Women's Head Coach Amanda Cromwell On What Makes A Great Soccer Player
Whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, I promise you will find value in listening to our latest podcast with Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr.
The father of three kids, two of who were scholarship athletes in college, Kerr shares his sports parenting philosophy and coaching tips that apply to the boardroom as much as they do to the basketball court. Also, find out why the Warriors tailor their schedule around tee times, what Kerr thinks truly sets Steph Curry apart from other NBA players and wishes every kid could have, and why he says too much has been made of controversial NBA dad Lavar Ball.
Alex Flanagan co-founded I love to watch you play in 2015. She was flying home from an NFL work assignment when a learning specialist, who was sitting next to her, shared 5 reasons she shouldn’t feel guilty missing her son’s game. She shared their conversation on her own website alexflanagan.com, and the response was so overwhelming it inspired her to create ILTWYP to help parents like herself navigate youth sports.
We talk to Dad and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. The 20-year NFL pro and father of four, shares his sports parenting philosophy. In the podcast, why Brees won't let his kids specialize in one sport or play tackle football before middle school. Brees also shares details of his newly launched and quickly growing flag football league Football 'N' America that he hopes will set the new standard for how flag football is played in America. Plus, what he's looking forward to as he goes back to work and why this year could be his best ever on the football field.
Alex Flanagan co-founded I love to watch you play in 2015. She was flying home from an NFL work assignment when a learning specialist, who was sitting next to her, shared 5 reasons she shouldn’t feel guilty missing her son’s game. She shared their conversation on her own website alexflanagan.com and the response was so overwhelming it inspired her to create ILTWYP to help parents like herself navigate youth sports.