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Join SPKN's "Sideline" as hosts Meg Wilson and Dr. Brian Gearity dive into an enlightening conversation with Christine Yu, an award-winning journalist and author of "Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes." Discover how Christine's work sheds light on the unique challenges and scientific gaps faced by women in sports since the implementation of Title IX in 1972. This episode explores the gender data gap in athletic research and offers groundbreaking insights into female physiology and sports performance. Don't miss this compelling discussion that challenges longstanding myths and pushes the boundaries of sports science!
In this enlightening episode of SPKN's SIDELINE, hosts Brian Gearity, Andrew, Robert, and Kate delve into the critical issues of racism, homophobia, and disablism within sports coaching. Andrew shares poignant stories from his experiences in regional communities, highlighting instances of discrimination that impact coaching opportunities for marginalized individuals. Robert reflects on a troubling encounter in disability sport, emphasizing the need for coaches to reassess their perceptions and practices. The discussion underscores the importance of truth-telling in the journey toward reconciliation and inclusivity in sports. Tune in for a powerful conversation that advocates for change and the elevation of sport leadership.
Jennifer Lynn Williams, the new Chief Development Officer for the USA Basketball Foundation, is developing a fundraising platform to support programs that empower youth, champion women, and promote social responsibility. She has created the Torch Leadership and Sport Mentoring Program, which provides opportunities in sport and at USA Basketball. She also discusses the challenges of navigating sponsorships in college sports and the importance of strategic branding and marketing in fundraising.
In this enlightening episode of SPKN's "Sideline," Meg Wilson and Dr. Brian Gearity sit down with Shawn Maloney, the Mountain Regional Manager for USA Lacrosse. Shawn shares his extensive insights into the best practices for safety, inclusion, and athlete development within grassroots sports organizations. Discover the innovative strategies and passionate commitment Shawn brings to fostering sports communities across the mountain region. Whether you’re involved in grassroots sports or interested in the broader impact of inclusive practices in athletics, this episode offers valuable perspectives that can transform sports programs at every level.
Dive into a riveting conversation with Joel Shinofield, Managing Director of Sport Development at USA Swimming, on SPKN's Sideline podcast. Joel shares his profound insights on coaching, the transformative power of sports, and his unique journey in the world of competitive swimming. Discover the impact of mentoring, the evolution of swim coaching, and Joel's visionary approach to athlete development. Whether you're a swim enthusiast or a budding coach, this episode offers invaluable lessons and inspiring stories to fuel your passion for the sport.
Join Meg and Dr. G in this enlightening episode of the SPKN Podcast as we host Natalie White, the visionary CEO of Moola Kicks. Dive into the transformative journey behind creating the first basketball shoe designed by and for women. Natalie shares her inspiring story, from the challenges she faced to the innovations in shoe design that enhance performance and prevent injuries for female athletes. Discover how Moola Kicks is shattering stereotypes and championing equality in sports footwear. Don't miss this compelling conversation that's not just about basketball shoes but also about empowering the next generation of female athletes.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Emily Clark, a seasoned sports psychologist, as she dives deep into the challenges and strategies of mental health in athletics on SPKN Media. In this episode, Dr. Clark explores the crucial balance between mental health and peak performance, shares personal stories from her career, and offers practical advice for athletes and coaches. Whether you're a professional athlete, coach, or sports enthusiast, this discussion will provide you with valuable insights into the psychological dynamics of sports.
Join Meg Wilson and Dr. Brian Gearity in this inspiring episode of SPKN's "Sideline" as they sit down with Roy Kessel, founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network. With over 25 years of experience in sports law and management, Roy shares how his organization is building healthier and more inclusive communities through sports. Discover the power of sports philanthropy, learn about the initiatives aiming to connect and support sports-related nonprofits, and hear Roy's vision for fostering a culture of generosity in sports. Whether you're a sports professional, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about community development, this episode offers valuable insights into leveraging sports for social good.
In this compelling episode of SPKN's Sideline podcast, host Meg Wilson sits down with Diana Cutaia, the innovative founder of Coaching Peace and a trailblazer in sport leadership. Diana shares her unique approach to fostering positive, empathetic, and safe cultures within sports. From her roots in collegiate basketball to her transformative role as Director of Athletics at Wheelock College, Diana discusses her journey and vision for redefining the sports leadership landscape. Dive into this conversation to explore how sport can be a powerful platform for inclusivity, equity, and positive change.
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Join us on SPKN Sideline as we dive deep into the fascinating world of sport psychology and coaching with Dr. Jim Denison. In this engaging episode, Dr. Denison, a professor from the University of Alberta and a renowned sports sociologist, shares his insights on the influence of post-structuralist thought in sports, the challenges of traditional coaching methodologies, and the importance of integrating ethics and creativity into coaching practices. Dr. Denison studies coaching from a socio-cultural perspective. He draws on the work of Bruno Latour and Michel Foucault to examine a wide-array of topics and problems related to the '”doing of coaching” as a complex and heterogeneous formation.Whether you're a coach, athlete, or sports enthusiast, this conversation will expand your perspective on the psychological and sociological aspects of sports coaching.
Dive into the captivating world of youth sports with Meg and Dr G. as we speak with experts from the Aspen Institute's Sport and Society Program, including Vince Minjares and Jon Solomon. Delve into the history of sports since James Naismith's invention of basketball and the impact of professional sports on youth opportunities. Uncover the urgent need to disrupt traditional systems and embrace experimental and non-mainstream sports, promoting physical education and activity for all. Learn about the significance of amplifying youth voices and designing healthy systems that genuinely cater to kids' needs. Discover the groundbreaking 'Reimagining School Sports Playbook' and the vital importance of prioritizing young athletes' perspectives in shaping the future of youth sports. Tune in to our podcast and join the conversation on redefining youth sports for a brighter, more inclusive future. (2023)
Sara Doell and Jade Siphomsay join Meg and Dr. G to discuss coach athlete relationships. Jade is the captain of the University of San Francisco Women’s Golf team and Sara Doell is the Women’s Golf coach at the University of San Francisco and Author of Amazon Bestseller “Your Future Self Will Thank You”. Jade and Sara reveal what it takes to develop a healthy coach athlete relationship. Sara explains sometimes less can be more as a coach, and learning how to communicate with athletes in order to best serve their needs is key to unlocking performance.
Meg and Dr. G. welcome Dr. Sophia Jowett & Ian Goldberg to discuss coach-athlete relationships. Sophia is a Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University, specializing in coach-athlete relationships. Ian Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of iSport360, an app that allows coaches to set goals, post training videos and schedules, and most importantly engage with their athletes off the field. Together, Sophia and Ian highlight how important it is to create an environment of healthy communication between athletes, coaches, and parents and why they should start sooner than later.
Alex Sarama is a basketball coach/consultant and the founder of Transforming Basketball. Alex began his coaching at the age of 14, and has since dedicated himself to implement research based coaching. In this episode Meg and Dr. G learn about the Constraint Led Approach and Ecological Dynamics and how Alex utilizes research to inform his practices. He argues that this approach is underestimated and can be applied in any sport. Alex challenges coaches to reconsider their traditional methods and drills and provides examples of how he uses the Constraint Led Approach to improve performance in his athletes.
Allison Maurer is a Sports Dietician who has advised multiple sporting organizations including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the University of Tennessee. She is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Student Health and Wellness at Knoxville Catholic High School. In this episode, Allison provides valuable insight on foundational nutritional knowledge. Coaches and athletes are realizing the value of nutrition as science progresses and results are starting to become evident on the playing field. Meg and Dr. G learn how to fuel for performance as well as highlighting overlooked aspects of nutrition and much more.
Jim Harbaugh is the Head Football Coach for the University of Michigan. Coach Harbaugh played in the NFL for 14 seasons before dedicating himself to coaching. Jim was head coach of Stanford, San Diego and the San Francisco 49ers before returning to his Alma Mater, the University of Michigan. In this episode Meg and Dr. G learn about creating meaningful relationships with players in order to promote success on and off the field. Jim explains how his family values inform his coaching, and he provides insight on the balance between being a decisive coach and leader. (2023)
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Chris Waddell and Dr. Michael Cottingham join Meg and Dr. G to discuss adaptive sport. Chris Waddell is a Paralympic Medalist, Author and Speaker. Dr. Michael Cottingham is Associate Professor and Director of Adaptive Athletics at the University of Houston. In this episode, Chris provides insight on his journey to continue pushing boundaries with sit skiing, and adventures such as becoming the first paraplegic to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dr. Michael Cottingham describes the culture of adaptive sports, as well as challenging the viewer to reconsider how they recognize the achievements of disabled individuals.
Dr. Shawn Arent is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise Science at University of South Carolina Sport Science Lab. Shawn has worked with a multitude of teams, coaches and athletes including professional baseball, hockey and soccer players. In this episode Meg and Dr. G learn about proper training methods, as well as what crafting a scientific hypothesis and experiment for athletes looks like. Dr. Arent describes how using science can be a way to discover new avenues of performance and how it can be used to recontextualize the information that coaches use in order to prove a more nuanced understanding of their athletes.
Clarisse Machanguana is a professional basketball player from Mozambique. She played in the WNBA (1999-2002), as well as internationally representing Mozambique. In this episode, Meg and Dr. G learn about Clarisse’s journey to becoming a professional basketball player and how important sport was in developing her self esteem and confidence. In 2014 Clarisse founded the Clarisse Machanguana Foundation, in order to empower and educate Mozambican youth through sport. The Clarisse Machanguana Foundation uses sport as a tool to develop self esteem and life skills as well as educate young athletes about proper healthcare in order to combat HIV. To learn more and support, please visit https://clarissemachanguanafoundation.com.
Kawser Amine is a former member of the historic Afghanistan Women’s National Soccer Team and currently serves as an activist for women’s rights. Kawser explains what has changed in women’s sports since the fall of Kabul in 2021, and how it has impacted young women growing up in Afghanistan. Kawser is the founder and CEO of Women's Solidarity for Peace and Leadership (WPSL), a non-profit dedicated to advocating for global change and raising women’s voices, especially in countries where women are facing oppression. To support Kawser and Women's Solidarity for Peace and Leadership visit http://www.wsplglobal.org/ .
Dr. Helen Lenskyj is Professor Emerita at University of Toronto. Helen works as a researcher, writer, public speaker and community activist. She has authored several books highlighting the adversity women and LGBTQ+ athletes face in the Olympics and sports culture. Ali Durham Greey is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Ali is the co-editor of two volumes with Helen Lenskyj: Justice for Trans Athletes and Trans Athlete Resistance. Ali is a retired member of the Canadian national boxing team and is actively involved with Athlete Ally, a non-profit devoted to advancing LGBTQ2SIA+ inclusion in sport.
Dr. Robin Scholefield is the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Culture, Wellbeing & Sport Psychology for USC Athletics. She specializes in team culture, cohesion, leadership, performance enhancement, and individual services for student athletes. Robin teaches Meg and Dr. G about the mindset for success and how to cultivate responsible and accountable student athletes. She provides consultation for USC coaches and staff regarding team dynamics, mental health issues, conflict management, as well as a host of other challenges that student athletes face in a highly competitive environment. Robin also earned a bronze medal in the 1976 Olympics swimming for Canada’s 400 meter medley relay team.
Megan Bartlett is the founder of the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport, a nonprofit organization focused on integrating sports with healing and justice oriented philosophies. Megan has spent more than 15 years supporting organizations that use sport to promote youth development and collaborating with coaches to discover tools that help kids heal. She co-created innovative coaching initiatives, and partnered with Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D. to create the Neurosequential Model in Sport. She is also the author of A Kids Book about Trauma and co-author of Re-Designing Youth Sports: Change the Game.
Check out Megan's books below:
Change the Game: https://amzn.to/3NUdZah
A Kid's Book About Trauma: https://amzn.to/3NZD57D
Sylvie Parent, PhD, is a full professor in the Department of Physical Education at Université Laval and she holds the Research Chair on Safety and Integrity in Sport. Her research focuses on violence in sport. More specifically, her current work focuses on four (4) thematic: 1) measuring the prevalence of violence toward athletes and the associated risk factors, 2) the impact of violence in sport on the physical and mental health of young participants, 3) the violence experienced by young officials in the course of their duties, and 4) various contexts of victimization of athletes (university environment, sexual minorities).
Chantal Vallée is the Head Coach of the Windsor Lancers Women’s Basketball program. Chantal inherited a team with only 4 winning seasons in 50 years and went on to win 5 consecutive National Championships. Dr. Gordon Bloom is a Professor and Director of the Sport Psychology Research Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at McGill University located in Montreal, Canada. Bloom and Vallee have collaborated together multiple times to conduct research on the knowledge, strategies, and behaviors employed by coaches in terms of leadership practices, mentoring, and team building that are designed to develop successful and well-balanced athletes.
Jen Southall is a strategist for inclusion and equity of disabled athletes. She is currently the running back and center back for the Oregon Ravens of the WNFC and the only deaf player on the roster. Jen has played a variety of sports and she provides insight into the experience of a deaf athlete. Jen has a unique perspective on how disability is handled in the sports community. She reveals how inadequate the resources are for athletes with disabilities and the obstacles that must be overcome to enjoy sports. Jen educates us on her advocacy for not only Athletes with disability but especially BIPOC deaf athletes who are severely underrepresented in sports.
USADA Director of Science Laura Lewis and Olympic Medalist Allison Wagner discuss Anti-Doping regulations and intricacies. Meg and Dr. G seek to understand why we need Anti-Doping agencies and why it is important to protect the integrity of sport. Allison won multiple silver medals at top level competitions including the Olympics only to find out that those who had beaten her were later proven to have doped. In this episode we learn how athletes can educate themselves on the Anti-Doping process and how they can advocate for themselves to create a healthier competitive community.
Andrew Maraniss is known for his sport biographies of athletes who push the envelope and serve as beacons of inspiration. Andrew has written biographies on Perry Wallace, Glenn Burke, and the first US Women’s Olympic basketball team. In this episode, Meg and Dr. G gained insight into the history of these revolutionaries and what it takes to stand against the status quo and be a leader in the face of adversity. Additionally Andrew provides advice for young writers and athletes as well as a hint to what he’s working on now!
Buy Andrew's books at the links below:
Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke
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Strong Inside: Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South
https://amzn.to/41AcphY
Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First US Women's Olympic Basketball Team
https://amzn.to/3KJjl6s
Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler's Germany
https://amzn.to/3mfsLwF
Strong Inside (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of How Perry Wallace Broke College Basketball's Color Line
https://amzn.to/41zOj7i
In this episode of Sideline, former NFL tight-end Asante Cleveland and clinical sport psychologist Dr. Trevor Cote, share their personal stories and discuss the importance of caring for the athlete at all levels of performance. Player transitions throughout their career - high school to college, college to pro, pro to the rest of their lives - play an integral part in the overall mental health of athletes.
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Asante Cleveland's personal story " Working Through The Dark"
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"There was a point in his life when he had to make a deliberate decision not to allow his childhood abuse to define him any longer. In many ways, his story is not unique; in fact, it is all too common. Because of his desire to instill hope in others, he's chosen to share his story and life lessons. He wants others to know they are not alone as they work their way through the dark."
The NCAA is under fire! The issue of athlete compensation through name, image, and likeness has traveled from the field to the court…room! Coakley and Meg explain the legal, athletic, and political perspectives behind this pressing issue regarding athletes’ rights.
Antitrust lawsuits go far beyond just advertising: long-term health care and insurance also contribute to this legal battle. Dive into the discussion regarding what has changed and what is likely to change following the Supreme Court rulings and state courts decisions!
Thank you to all of you who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
____________________________________________________________ For more on Ed O’Bannon’s lawsuit, explore below! Holthaus Jr, W. D. (2010). Ed O'Bannon v. NCAA: Do Former NCAA Athletes Have a Case against the NCAA for Its Use of Their Likenesses. . Louis ULJ, 55, 369.
For more on the ongoing legal battle in West Virginia, explore below! Carstensen, P. (2021). The NCAA in the Supreme Court—Analytic confusion resulting in inexplicable results. Univ. of Wisconsin Legal Studies Research Paper, (1700).
For more on the Supreme Court’s intervention on NCAA, explore below! Duru, N. J., & Lacey, H. (2021). Supreme Court Considers NCAA Antitrust Case: In its decision, the high court will balance overregulation concerns with arguments of price-fixing.
The full story on the athlete who passed away during practice at the University of Maryland. Kaminski, T. W. (2018). Two Steps Forward and One Step Back.
For more on antitrust lawsuits and NCAA athlete compensation, read the information below! Sheetz, A. C. (2015). Student-athletes vs. NCAA: Preserving amateurism in college sports amidst the fight for player compensation. Brook. L. Rev., 81, 865.
To hear about the shortcomings of the NCAA from an athlete’s perspective, explore below! Hartman, K. L. (2014). “The most evil thing about college sports”: The 1-year scholarship and a former NCAA athlete’s personal narrative. International Journal of Sport Communication, 7(4), 425-440.
For more on amateurism in the NCAA, explore below! Lazaroff, D. E. (2007). The NCAA in its second century: defender of amateurism or antitrust recidivist. Or. L. Rev., 86, 329.
For another take on whether or not NCAA athletes should have healthcare, explore below! Lee, B. (2017). Knocked unconscionable: college football scholarships and traumatic brain injury. Geo. Wash. L. Rev., 85, 613.
For more on the 2021 Legislation on the NCAA, investigate below Zaccagnini, A. J. (2021). Time's up: A Call to Eradicate NCAA Monopsony through Federal Legislation. SMU L. Rev. F., 74, 55.
For more on NIL legislation, explore below! Kunkel, T., Baker, B. J., Baker III, T. A., & Doyle, J. P. (2021). There is no nil in NIL: examining the social media value of student-athlete's names, images, and likeness. Sport Management Review, 1-23.
Sports stars often become society’s role models, exhibiting the discipline, courage and determination to motivate us in our own lives. LGBTQ athletes have the ability to inspire others. We all need to break down stereotypes, leap over expectations, and lift up our voices, LGBTQ+ athletes show that we all have the muscle to overcome adversity.
https://www.athleteally.org
NCAA Outlines five ways to have an LGBTQ-inclusive athletics department https://www.ncaa.org/themes-topics/lgbtq
Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
The world of sport is rapidly changing, but what does this mean for the struggle for gender equality within it? Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg explain the history, culture, and disadvantages many female athletes and athletic directors face within their everyday lives.
The conversation ranges from the US Women’s Olympic Soccer team to the disassembly of the AIAW, as well as the damaging effect media coverage has had on gender equality within sports. Learn about lack of funding, representation, and solutions that can be made going forward!
TIPS & TOPICS
- Sport Sociology
- Gender in Sport
- Equity vs. Equality
- Sport Media
Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
Are we headed towards the next civil rights movement of the 21st century? Political and social discourse are sweeping the world of sport and contributing to transgender culture and identity.
In this section of the Social Side of Sport, Meg and Coakley engage in a thoughtful discussion regarding the history of transgender identity, its influence in politics, and its influence in the world of sport.
To hear more about the laws regarding trans athletes playing in their respective section, the future of health and safety for this population, and debunk the myth behind testosterone.
TIPS & TOPICS
- Sport Sociology
- Transgender athlete
- Athlete’s rights
Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
Coaches and teammates and parents all contribute to a player’s view of sport, and often the aren't in agreement. Meg and Dr. Jay Coakley explore the topics surrounding sport socialization such as coach education, identity development through sport, and the struggle an elite athlete faces upon quitting sport.
Is competitive sport or recreational sport better for youth athletes? How about for fitness and health? Coakley and Meg engage in a thoughtful conversation regarding what kind of environment would be best for both physical and mental health for all ages. A common issue within sport today is from a lack of balance between competition and recreation, which spills over into the world of identity development or athletes.
TIPS & TOPICS
- Socialization
- Sport Sociology
- Coach Education
- Participation vs. Performance
- Individual vs. Team Sports
- Sport Identity
- SPKN
Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
There’s no debate that backyard kickball and neighborhood whiffle ball tournaments have developed over time, but is this a beneficial end result? Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg venture into the competitive spirit behind organized sports, as well as the benefits behind spontaneous play. Coakley explains the three youth sport models, while intricately explaining the issues with placing too much emphasis on winning.
Behind almost every kid running around on the field, there is a parent watching and cheering. However, along with the attention the child receives, there is a great pressure that accompanies it. Coakley and Meg go into the history of sport parents and when the shift of fun backyard games turned into a competitive and elite program, as well as the shift of parental involvement within sport. For a brief history on sport parents as well as organized sport within America, be sure to catch the full series for this segment of the Social Side of Sport!
TIPS & TOPICS
- Sport Sociology
- Physical literacy
- Spontaneous play
- Locomotive skills
- Growth and Development
- Sport parent
- Organized Sport
- Youth athlete
- Sport Sociology
- Organized Sport
- Spontaneous Play
- Competition vs. Cooperation
Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
We all live in our own worlds. We create our own individual realms in which we choose to live in, but what role does sport play in these realms? Dr. Jay Coakley defines sport sociology as “the study of social worlds that people create, maintain, and change over time through their interaction with one another through sport.” However, what influence do factors such as gender, race, and social class have on sport as a whole? What influence does sport have on these factors in return?
Tune in to hear Meg and Dr. Coakley dive into the hard-hitting question on the benefits as well as disadvantages of sport and society through a sociological lens. Coakley sheds light on the affect of elite athletics, a monoculture within sports, the great sports myth, and why sport sociology matters!
TIPS & TOPICS
- Sport Psychology
- Sport Sociology
- Monoculture
- Sport Organization
- Levels of sport
- Social Worlds
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Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at www.SPKNmedia.com.
Explore all things athlete development and coaching education with the University of Denver women’s gymnastics coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart. Following the 2019 winning season, Coach Rinehart breaks down the struggle of creating a team atmosphere amidst COVID, along with ways she works to improve as a coach. Jump into the mindset of teamwork, character, and excellence with this special guest.
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For more on Carl Leland: Carl Leland - Women’s Gymnastics Coach. (n.d.). University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved July 14, 2021, from https://denverpioneers.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/coaches/carl-leland/232 For more on Daniel Ritchie: Daniel L. Ritchie | Built for Learning | University of Denver. (n.d.). Denver University. Retrieved July 14, 2021, from https://www.du.edu/builtforlearning/profiles/daniel-ritchie.html
More on Gymnast Grace Broadhurst: Grace Broadhurst - Women’s Gymnastics. (2019). University of Denver Athletics. https://denverpioneers.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/grace-broadhurst/2584
To hear about the influential Joy Burns: Nicholson, K. (2020, July 18). Joy Burns, first woman to lead DU’s Board of Trustees, dies at 92. The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2020/07/18/joy-burns-du-board-of-trustees-dies/
For more on the women’s gymnastics team at DU: Stone, J. (2021, January 13). DU Gymnastics Ready to Embrace the Challenge Inside and Outside the Gym. University of Denver. https://www.du.edu/news/du-gymnastics-ready-embrace-challenge-inside-and-outside-gym
To hear about the success of DU gymnastics in recent years: Stone, J. (2021b, April 1). DU Gymnastics Prepares for This Weekend’s NCAA Regionals. University of Denver. https://www.du.edu/news/du-gymnastics-prepares-weekends-ncaa-regionals
Jay Bilas - Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court: https://www.amazon.com/Toughness-Developing-True-Strength-Court/dp/0451414683/ref=sr_1_2?crid=W6IWRMY8FVXK&dchild=1&keywords=toughness+by+jay+bilas&qid=1626289392&sprefix=toughness%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-2
RELATED RESEARCH For more on coach development: Abraham, A., & Collins, D. (1998). Examining and extending research in coach development. Quest, 50(1), 59-79.
More about the history of collegiate women’s sport in Colorado: Allison, M. L. (2002). The history of women's collegiate sports in Colorado: A comparative case study of administrative decision-making at the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Boulder. University of Denver.
For expansive ideas on love vs. accountability in coaching: Flett, M. R., Gould, D., Griffes, K. R., & Lauer, L. (2013). Tough love for underserved youth: A comparison of more and less effective coaching. The sport psychologist, 27(4), 325-337
Coach Kutcher-Rinehart’s philosophy of character, teamwork, and excellence: Lumpkin, A. (2011). Building character through sports. Strategies, 24(6), 13-15. Smart, D. L., & Wolfe, R. A. (2000). Examining sustainable competitive advantage in intercollegiate athletics: A resource-based view. Journal of Sport Management, 14(2), 133-153.
For more on leadership among student athletes: O'Brien, J. (2018). Leadership Development Programs in College Athletics: An Exploration of the Student-Athlete Experience.
For more on caring for injured athletes: Petitpas, A. L., & Danish, S. J. (1995). Caring for injured athletes. Sport psychology interventions., 255-281.
Meg and Dr. G sit down for an exclusive interview with retired NFL running back, Arian Foster, who played with the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins. An All-Pro on the field, Arian is also an accomplished musical artist, actor, writer, and podcaster. The Sporting News once called Foster “the most interesting man in the NFL.”
How do our beliefs affect how we live our life? What is the essence of being an amateur athlete? These are just a couple of the questions Dr. G, Meg, and Arian addresses they weigh in on sports, compensation for athletes, fake news, broken education systems, capitalism, politics, life in retirement, and more.
Arian shows his range of thinking, feeling, and what it means to be a human, including an athlete. Destroying the myth of the dumb jock, Arian connects the past with the present to explain who we are as a people today. Many people are unaware that Foster has an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee—watch him flex those critical thinking and philosophizing muscles while covering such topics as ethics, politics, education, science, art and music, racist ideologies, sport in society, democracy, money, love, marketing, propaganda, Black Face and minstrel shows, truth telling, stereotypes, social and cultural capital or lineage and pedigree, scholar athletes, self-study vs esteemed degrees, cultural reproduction, Black history, capitalism, normal and the abnormal, astrophysics, scientific method, college major selection and opportunities and constraints, identity, cultural differences and discipline on the football practice field, hegemonic masculinity, and good/bad coach stories.
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TIPS & TOPICS
- Self-degradation & humor
- Individuality in sports
- Listening to Understand vs. Listening to Respond
- Perspective taking and empathy
- How to determine if something is from a reliable source: A helpful checklist from the University of Maryland: https://sites.umgc.edu/library/libhow...
- Social Science Vs. Natural Science
- Facts Vs. Feelings
- Amateur Athletes
- Political beliefs
- Capitalism
- Revenue and Marketing of Sports
Dr. G and Meg continue their discussion of racial theories, ideas, and practices and how they can inform sport workers and athletes. Our hosts discuss key topics such as racial equity vs. equality, institutional racism, and interest convergence in sports. How can we make sports a more equitable place for all people and engage in antiracism? Tune in to the episode to find out what these terms mean, and how we can move towards a more equitable future in sports.
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TIPS & TOPICS
- Racial equity
- Equity vs. Equality
- Institutional racism
- School to Prison Pipeline
- White privilege
- Interest convergence
- Diversity
- Theoretical framework
- White racial framing
- White supremacy
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Entrepreneur and philanthropist, Joanne Pasternack, guides athletes to use their talents and treasure to connect with social causes they’re passionate about. As President and Chief Impact Officer of consulting firm Oliver+Rose, she helps athletes find their voices and amplify their identities around social causes. Joanne’s background in competitive figure skating taught her the power of what sports could do, and her law degree and work with the Special Olympics in Washington DC fueled her passion for philanthropy and charitable efforts. Joanne has helped athletes from teams such as the 49ers and Golden State Warriors to harness their energy and passion to invest in themselves and the public good. She has also taught a university course on Philanthropic Efforts in Sport. Meg and Dr. G ask Joanne about her philosophies surrounding athletics and social causes, and they discuss topics such as humanism, dignity, and speaking up in sports. Tune in for more about Joanne’s life and career with insight from Meg and Dr. G.
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- Dignity across humanity
- Social causes
- Philanthropy in sports
- The human experience
- Human connection
- Finding your passion
- Speaking with an authentic voice
- Speaking up for ourselves
- Fighting social norms in sports
- Alleviating pain (physical and social)
- Humanism
- Building a business framework through social relationships
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Racism in the United States has been a difficult topic to breach for those in and outside of the world of sports. Discussing race and racism often makes people uncomfortable, and yet the evidence that racism endures is overwhelming and that it causes numerous problems. Dr. G and Meg define some key terms related to race and discuss them in light of how they affect the sport experience. How do we do better as administrators, coaches, parents, and teammates? A few tools: taking notes to work out your thoughts, role playing, and culturally affirming practices.
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- Structural and Institutional Racism
- Individual Racism
- Interpersonal Racism
- Systemic Racism
- Intent Vs. Impact
- Social construct
- ‘Myth of Meritocracy’
- Microaggressions
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Santa Cruz Warriors’ head coach Kris Weems shares his journey through all levels of basketball, including the coaching keys that got him to the pros. Get a inside look at what it takes to be a professional on both the players’ side, and the coaches’. Coach Weems first dives into his own development as a player. He shares what he learned as a youth and collegiate athlete, which brought him all the way to a Final Four at Stanford and then onto the NBA. Weems’ lends insight on his coaching journey from high school ball to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League-- from player development, to the court, and organizational culture.
AS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
To read about Ky Bowman’s NBa career: https://www.nba.com/stats/player/1629065/career/
For more about Arthur Lee, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/arthur-lee-1.html
For more about David Moseley, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/david-moseley-1.html
For more about Michael McDonald, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/michael-mcdonald-2.html https://www.athletessoul.org/mike-mcdonald.html
For more about Ryan Mendez, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/ryan-mendez-1.html
For more about Tim Young, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/tim-young-1.html
For more about Mark Seaton, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/mark-seaton-1.html https://stanfordmag.org/contents/after-59-000-miles-they-re-still-talking-hoops
For more about Mark Madsen, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/mark-madsen-1.html https://gouvu.com/staff-directory/mark-madsen/913
For more about Pete Sauer, Weems’ former teammate: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/peter-sauer-1.html https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1252284-a-tribute-to-peter-sauer-former-stanford-basketball-team-captain-gone-too-soon
For more on Mike Montgomery’s coaching career: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/mike-montgomery-1.html'
For more on Joe Lacob and the warriors: https://www.nba.com/warriors/staff/joe-lacob
For Steven Kerr’s career stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kerrst01.html
To read about Aaron Miles: https://kansas.rivals.com/news/aaron-miles-loving-life-with-basketball-and-family
To read about Blake Schultz: https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2010/09/27/menlo-school-grad-turns-pro-in-german-basketball-league
For more on Warriors player Jeremy Pargo: https://www.nba.com/stats/player/202951/career/
For more on Bob Myers, click the link below. https://www.nba.com/warriors/staff/bob-myers
To read Kobe Bryant’s autobiography, The Mamba Mentality: https://www.amazon.com/Mamba-Mentality-How-Play/dp/0374201234/ref=asc_df_0374201234/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021252609&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13793547471946862402&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031905&hvtargid=pla-589455951757&psc=1
RELATED RESEARCH
For more on representation within collegiate basketball coaches: Nichols, B. A., Smith, M. A., & Stellino, M. B. (2020). Factors Influencing College Selection by NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Players. Journal of Amateur Sport, 6(1), 32-51.
Brown, F. (2020). Alarmingly Low Number of Women Coaches in College Basketball.
To explore different methods of high school coaches: Munoz-Plaza, C., Pounds, D., Davis, A., Park, S., Sallis, R., Romero, M. G., & Sharp, A. L. (2021). High school basketball coach and player perspectives on warm-up routines and lower extremity injuries. Sports medicine-open, 7(1), 1-9.
For more on the importance of communication skills of a coach: Kim, Y., & Park, I. (2020). “Coach Really Knew What I Needed and Understood Me Well as a Person”: Effective Communication Acts in Coach–Athlete Interactions among Korean Olympic Archers. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(9), 3101.
For more on the difference of amateur and pro basketball: Druffel, A. (2020). A Decision between Amateur and Professional Basketball: A Look into American Basketball and How the NCAA Can Influence Top Athletes to Attend College through" SAHIPP". Miss. Sports L. Rev., 9, 38.
Meg and Dr. G discuss the definitions of success and how it is measured in athletes, teams, coaches, and even self-definitions. Dr. G’s brings up his own research on poor coaching, and how our definitions often trickle down from professional to youth levels. Additionally, Dr. G discusses accountability in youth sports, and poses the question: How do we measure growth? Meg wonders about coaching in school settings, specifically why coaches think they are qualified to coach just because they know the rules of the game. Tune in to this episode for more info and tips on defining success in coaching across all levels of sport.
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- Poor coaching
- What makes a good coach
- Coaches attempting to preserve winning records for financial reasons
- Former athletes as coaches: the good, the bad, and the ugly
- Difficulties with measuring success in adolescent athletics
- Qualifications for school coaches
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The Priory School Assistant Athletics Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach, David Moseley, opens up to Meg and Dr. G about working his way up from the worst high school basketball player in the state to becoming a professional athlete, before taking his talents to the bench to impact the next generation. Coach Moseley touches on everything from motivation to mental health and winning. You don’t want to miss the knowledge that a mind of David Moseley’s caliber has accumulated over the years of playing and coaching basketball. This is sport knowledge.
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- Sport culture
- Languages
- Coach Development
- Working with Athletic Administration
- Coach – Parent Relationships
- Team Building
- Player Development
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Winning can be the most important thing to many teams and organizations, coaches and athletes, and parents and fans, but it can cause devastating problems, including psychological, social, and physical harm or injury. Meg and Dr. G discuss what defines quality in coaching and how athletes, coaches, and administrators weigh the ethical boundaries of a winning–at–all–costs attitude. Do great coaches produce winning teams or do consistent wins make coaches great?
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- What defines quality in coaching?
- Quality in teaching
- Spirit of the game
- Integrity in sports
- Fair play
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In this week’s episode of Sideline Meg and Dr. G interview Alison Foley, former head women’s soccer coach at Boston College, and the winningest coach in the history of the program, with fifteen NCAA tournament appearances. Coach Foley reveals some of the secrets to her successful career and how she helped set a new bar for coaching women in college sports. Meg and Dr. G discuss Coach Foley’s books and the writing process, and what practical experience and knowledge she used in their development. Not only is Coach Foley adept at coaching and writing, but she is also the CEO of Foley Athletic Advising and an Adjunct Lecturer in the Fitness Department at Regis College. Alison has a background in sport psychology and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. Coach Foley offers insight into family life balance in sports, coaching women’s teams, leadership, and team-building strategies, and keeping kids in sports. Meg and Dr. G also ask for Coach Foley’s opinion on the Varsity Blues scandal. Tune in for more behind-the-scenes tips from Coach Foley.
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TIPS & TOPICS
- Coaching as a woman in sports
- Managing coaching and family life balance
- Parenting, coaching, and approachability
- The importance of family support
- Group-work and team-building
- The importance of being kind
- Environmental factors in athletic abilities
- Differences between coaching boys and girls
- Language and choosing words wisely
- Keeping kids involved in sports
- Bonding outside of practice
- Full-ride scholarships
Meg and Dr. G continue to discuss the regulation of sport coaches and sport organizations. There are many organizations involved in sport participation and just a few in its governance, but are they contributing to today’s problems in sport and sport coaching? How should we hold sport personnel accountable? From US Soccer to the US Olympic Committee, have a listen on how personal and political agendas are hurting kids.
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- In order to regulate it, how do we define sport coaching?
- Coaching as a profession or quasi-profession
- Envisioning a better way to organize and govern sport
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Meg and Dr. G interview the University of Denver’s head Men’s Lacrosse coach, Bill Tierney. Coach Tierney’s lifetime accomplishments include thirty-six years of coaching, seven national championships, twenty-seven regular season and conference tournament championships, and being the second coach to achieve over 400 wins as a coach. Additionally, took the Johns Hopkins Men’s Soccer team, who previously had one winning year of the past thirty, to the NCAA championship in 1986 with no prior experience coaching or playing soccer.
In this episode, Coach Tierney discusses the relationship between teaching and coaching and how his background as a K-12 Physical Education teacher impacted his coaching style. He discusses his experience coaching football, soccer, and lacrosse, and how he has collaborated with his students and athletes over the years. Dr. G asks Coach Tierney about the differences he noticed between coaching football and lacrosse, and Meg wonders about how he stays at the top after all these years.
Coach Tierney speaks about his lifetime in coaching, insights into coaching and teaching strategies, and how he advocates for and encourages his athletes to become educated and defines quality coaching. He discusses what it was like to win the National Championship in 2001 with both of his sons playing on the field, and what it was like to be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame shortly after. He further discusses what “family” can mean within the context of a team sport, and shares some of his go-to personal mantras. Coach Tierney also describes his four pillars of success, and how to remain humble after so many winning seasons.
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TIPS & TOPICS
- Teaching as related to coaching
- Changing norms between generations
- Failure as a part of growth
- Defensive coaching
- Failure as a part of sports
- Coach Tierney’s background and story
- Coaching techniques: X’s and O’s, physical, social/emotional, psychological
- Coaches’ impacts on athletes
- Teaching strategies
- Four step teaching method
- Differences in football, soccer, and lacrosse from a coaching standpoint
- Virtual coaching as part of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Teaching as related to coaching
- Importance of academics as a student athlete
- Impactful coaching
- Attentional focus and shifting
- Respect for experienced coaches and teachers
- Scoreboards as a measure of success
- Ethics of sports and athletic admissions
- Mindsets where coaching is not effective
- The few reasons to cut recruits
- Giving recruits and players a chance
- Recruiting during the pandemic
- What “family” is in coaching
- Personal mantras
- Staying humble in light of success
- Coaching family members
- Lessons from winning and losing
- What success means
- Team leadership
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The baseline is on the basketball court, but the baseline to become a coach is virtually non-existent. Should we license sport coaches? Meg and Dr. G continue their discussion on sport coaching as a profession and contrast it with related jobs. Tune in to hear about how athletic training, physical therapy, and sport medicine have become regulated professions whereas sport coaching has not.
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TIPS & TOPICS
What ever happened to the teacher-coach?
Requirements to coach often include just a background check and a 1-2 hour course on the fundamentals of coaching
Reconciling the free market, regulation, and sport coach preparation and coaching as a profession.
Sports medicine, allied health, physical education, exercise science, sport science, physical cultural studies
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Meg and Dr. G interview Mr. Patrick Ruff, the Head of School at Woodside Priory High School in California. Mr. Ruff explains his views on quality coaching and how he’s learned to find it in the coaches he hires. He also explains what good coaching does for his students and how he developed his passion as a sport leaders. Tune into Part 2 of this interview with Mr. Patrick Ruff for more information about his experience in high school coaching, its impacts, and what he looks for in the coach selection process.
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- How should we define quality coaching?
- Career development, from teacher to coach to school administrator
- Coaching as similar to teaching
- Hiring coaches that fit your school and athletic department vision
- Student and coach values
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Meg and Dr. G argue that sport coaching is not a profession. Although coaches and sport commentators like to think coaching is a profession and we even have ‘professional’ sports, when you look at common standards for a profession, coaching falls short. Tune in to hear why sport coaching does not meet the standard to be called a profession, and Meg drops some bad jokes such as calling coaches arm-candy.
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- What’s a professional athlete vs professional coach vs a profession.
- Have you thought about the regulation and oversight of coaches?
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Today on Sideline, Meg and Dr. G chat with Mr. Karlton Creech, the University of Denver’s Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Recreation. Karlton shares his career development and work in sports administration that led him to his position today. He provides a ton of insight on intercollegiate philanthropy and fundraising and an overview of what he has accomplished in his career, from ticket sales to organizational planning. Dr. G, Meg, and Karlton discuss essential sport topics such as team culture and personal leadership, as well as leading and coaching online during COVID19. Tune in to learn more about personal branding and entering the athletics industry from an industry insider.
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- Personal branding and leadership
- Team culture
- Positive leadership
- Steps Karlton took to get to his current position at DU
- How to climb the ladder to get into the sports administration industry
- Athletic grants/donations
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Meg and Dr. G discuss sport parenting and take a trip down the memory lane of their own experiences as athletes, coaches, and sport parents. Tune in to hear how Meg’s mom dressed up in the stands to hide from Meg during one of her tennis matches! Meanwhile, Dr. G discusses how a U7 soccer kid started crying in the middle of a match.
Dr. G identifies how our schooling system doesn’t prepare sport parents and how this can result in youth athletes experiencing anxiety or dropping out from sport. Learn how to calm a child down during a game when the pressure from parents becomes too much. Explore the connections between how to encourage, without forcing, your child to benefit from sport participation.
TIPS & TOPICS
- “no long lines”
- “get kids moving to develop their skills”
- Why kids participate and leave (quit) sport?
- What to do when your child wants to try other sports?
- Youth sport specialization
- Burnout
- Developing talent in youth
- Discipline and docility
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In this episode of Sideline, Meg and Dr. G welcome award-winning sport sociologist Dr. Jay Coakley, Professor Emeritus (i.e., retired with achievement) at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Dr. Coakley is the author of the textbook Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies, which is thought to be the most widely used sport sociology book in the world. Jay provides insight on the top social issues in sports and how this changes the industry for all types of sport workers, and American culture as a whole.
Dr. Coakley
- -explains some of the systemic and community-based programs that are affected by socioeconomic status and implicit biases.
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- focuses on lifelong fitness and physical literacy, parents as “creators” of athletes, and fun vs. winning in sports.
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- provides wisdom on sports sociology, access to sport, and where parents fit into the sport industry. We often hear that sport builds character, but does it also build developmentally challenged athletes?
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- shares a lot of great insight and tips on how to develop youth in sport and the role coaches, parents, and leagues or clubs can play in youth development.
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- tells an anecdote that Olympic champion Simone Biles had never done a load of wash by age 20 and how sport impeded some aspects of her development. No big deal perhaps for an Olympic champion, but what about the 99.9% of other youth that need to learn numerous life skills?
Jay concludes with a story, about being coached by Joe B. Hall, who would go on to become a NCAA Division I national champion coach at the University of Kentucky.
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TIPS & TOPICS
- Lifetime fitness and physical literacy
- Play vs. competition
- Personal troubles vs. social issues
- Sociological forces as influences to make positive changes
- Lack of access to sport opportunities in certain communities
- Increasing obesity rates as related to sport access
- Community sport inventory: What are the community’s resources for sport access?
- Youth sport entrepreneurs
- Power dynamics
- Reverse welfare
- Sports as connected to larger media influences and big media contracts
- Parental moral worth
- “Prolympic” sports
- Child safety and perceived risks
- Micromanaging and parenting
- Youth sport specialization
- Life skill and psychosocial development in sport
- How about a multiple-sport youth club instead of a single-sport youth specialization club?
- Optimizing well-rounded sport and cultural experiences
- How sports produces an emotional roller coaster for youth
- Pain and injury in sport
- Control & command model of coaching
- Communicating and sharing a vision
- Meeting with youth sport parents
- Sport practices for fun and not “drill’em and fill’em”
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In a battle between sport news versus sport knowledge, our co-hosts Meg and Dr. G, dive straight into a contemporary investigation of sport with a chorus of sport knowledge nuggets. Meg and Dr. G have fun with quick hitting analyses of what’s going on in the world of sport as it happens today. While the mainstream news creates spectacle and nonsense, Meg and Dr. G go one on one making sense of sport news and how we can all do better. With their patented blend of uniting research and practice with humor and values, Meg and Dr. G tackle, “Why is knowledge important in sport?”
SPKN is not your introductory course or recycled content. we take the next step in sport education with a values-driven and research based understanding of sport. We are dedicated to reveal the processes, relationships, and effects on the most interesting issues of our day.
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