The Youth Sport Podcast With Rianna Poskin: Recent Episodes
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Conversations to help youth sport coaches, parents, and athletes create the best youth sport environment possible right now!
How the pandemic impacted youth sport for the better. Steve Pecher, former US National Men's Soccer Athlete joins me to discuss what his club, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, discovered over the pandemic. The staff at the club did some incredible things in order to keep kids involved with their friends as well as to help with their physical and mental health.
Steve shares his story of growing up in a big family, having relatives that played soccer professionally, sitting at an MVP table with Pele, and what he's learned coaching for over 20 years to help other coaches working with kids right now.
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On this episode we dive into: Hydration, Heat exhaustion, training adaption, and performance with Dr. Logan Sprenger who received her Ph.D. degree from the Department of Human Health & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph, Guelph, ON. Her graduate research was funded by the Gatorade Sport Science Institute (GSSI) where Dr. Sprenger’s speciality involved investigating the effects of exercise-induced dehydration on physiological responses, substrate oxidation, muscle metabolism, and performance.
We first start off chatting about Dr. Logan Sprenger's incredible story as a two-sport National Team athlete with a combined 15 years experience competing at the international level in both ice hockey and professional road cycling.
A good story mixed with some amazing educational information equals a great conversation to listen to!
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This episode is the second part of a 2 part conversation on CTE, ALS and contact sports. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, you can find it here.
In part 2 of my conversation I get to learn more about what is going on in the brain right from the researcher himself!
Dr. Stein's research interests involve the study of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He studies the role of trauma in the abnormal accumulation of tau and proteins involved in RNA processing. He is an acting neuropathologist involved with the brain banks for the Boston University Alzheimer Disease Center, CTE Center, Framingham Heart Study, as well as the National Veterans Administration ALS brain bank.
Dr. Stein is part of the Neuropathology Core of the SLI-BU CTE Brain Bank, where he conducts neuropathological analysis of brain tissue and helps maintain the SLI-BU CTE Brain Bank.
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This episode is Part 1 of 2 where we discuss how head impacts in contact sports affect the brain and disease formation. Part 2 is with Dr. Thor Stein, MD, PhD from The SLI BU CTE Brain Bank.
Matthew Onyshko is a former NCAA Division 2 football athlete who is battling a condition called CTE ALS. Officially a CTE diagnosis cannot be determined until after death yet this is what Matthew's doctors suspect he has. I found out that Matt had ALS when I saw him on the Ellen Degeneres show. Ellen highlighted Matt’s story because his amazing Firefighting team worked extra shifts to cover Matt’s salary after he was no longer able to work due to his progressing ALS disease.
Matt believes his ALS disease is due to playing Football in College. Matt would like to share his story and his experience in the hopes that we can do better in sport, specifically in contact sports like football. He hopes sport organizations, and those involved in the organizations, do better with the research that is currently available. This is Matt's story...
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Fact Check links:
Information about how President Roosevelt Influenced Football
NCAA Student Athlete Medical Insurance Legislation
NFL Retirement Information
"The First Concussion Crisis" Article From: The National Centre for Biotechnology Information
Dr. Julie Stamm joins me on The Youth Sport Podcast to discuss her research on repeated head impacts in youth sport and her new book "The Brain on Youth Sports" - The Science, The Myths, and The Future: https://www.juliestamm.com/book
Dr. Stamm has a unique perspective when it comes to youth sport as she was a multi sport youth athlete, she is a certified Athletic Trainer, she is a Doctor in Anatomy and Neurobiology and an avid sports fan. Her message is to encourage kids to play sport as much as possible while making smart changes in youth sport at critical times in order to keep kids safe.
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On this episode of The Youth Sport Podcast I chat with Goncalo Marques who is on a journey to help athletes, sports coaches, and parents better understand and exploit what's in their sport to enhance performance! This episode focused around "The Power of Play"!
Through Goncalo's training in Integrative and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy he has researched many important topics that we discuss: inspiring youth when they've become uninterested, coaching with love, compassion and empathy, instilling humility, normalizing failure, and more!
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On this episode of The Youth Sport Podcast Dean and I discuss his story growing up in a diverse area and then moving to where he was the only minority kid in his school. He discusses how his coaches didn't think there were any racial issues in their program not knowing what Dean's experience was growing up. We discuss how to help a kid overcome adversity, to put in the hard work in order to see the success that comes with it...even if it comes years after the work. Dean now works with kids in Strength and Conditioning and he's helping shape the next generation of amazing athletes and people through his business at "The Grind"
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"We want mental wellness, not mental hell-ness!" - Dr. Taylor
This episode on The Youth Sport Podcast was great in so many ways. The reality of becoming an elite athlete and becoming a pro is often lost on misguided parents and coaches. Dr. Jim Taylor has been working with elite athletes, researched and taught Sport Psychology, has created countless resources to help parents and kids along their sport journey, as well speaks publicly to sport groups and schools about how to create the best sport environment for upcoming athletes.
His stories will shake up your reality and also offer some perspective on how we're operating and how we could benefit from taking a step back and re-evaluating our coaching and parenting philosophies.
Dr. Jim Taylor has many free resources to help you along your sport journey which can be found on his website, www.drjimtaylor.com
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From not playing Rugby until her 20's to playing on the USA Rugby National team! Desiree Markovich shares her journey as a young multi sport kid to finding her community and passion in Rugby!
Desiree had to overcome 2 major deaths in her life back to back which led a lot of suffering. The game of Rugby and the people in the Rugby community helped her work through those losses in order to get back on track. We discuss how sport and coaches can help with kids dealing with life issues. We discuss the long road ahead for women in professional sports. We discuss how a coach can make an impact on a kid and how Rugby is a great outlet for young women.
Desiree has an incredible story, I hope you enjoy it!
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What's it like to be a hockey goalie taking shots at 100mph? Chris Hardill tells me all about it! Chris left home in his teenage years to pursue his hockey dream. We talk about what it was like to live with a billet family and the life lessons he learned.
Chris had the privilege to play in the Ontario Hockey League with the Ottawa 67’s, Kingston Frontenacs and the Barrie Colts. He has helped teams scout goalies and he's done work in broadcasting. We discuss how sport opens the door to networking and work within the game after retirement.
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From being a youth athlete, to working with the pros, Sylvie Tetrault joins me on The Youth Sport Podcast. Sylvie is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Strength and Conditioning Coach.
On this episode we talk about Sylvie's love of Rugby, her work with professional athletes and how youth sport coaches can simply add in conversations around food, training and recovery with their youth athletes. It was a great chat!
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Stephanie Daniel is an elementary school physical educator. Stephanie played Division 2 NCAA Soccer at California University of Pa and has been coaching and teaching ever since. Stephanie's story is unique in that she moved with her family all over the place due to her husband's military assignments. Sport helped her with each move as she would coach and join teams in order to be a part of the community. This conversation is about how sport can not only help a young person meet friends and feel included, it's how adults can as well! This episode is about the power of play!
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I'd like to thank Omar McPherson for having a serious conversation with me about many things in this chat, but especially, our main topic: racism in sport.
Omar has a really cool story about coming to the United States from Clarendon, Jamaica to pursue his love of soccer and to get an education. Omar played soccer at California University of PA, coached and worked at Cal and now coaches youth soccer in the State of California!
I listened to our conversation a few times after the fact, because each time I did, I picked up on something new that Omar said. I really hope that this episode inspires you to go and have your own conversation about how we can make an impact on youth athletes, and have, as Omar puts it, "exponential" positive change in their environment.
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Bridget Durkan Laird is the CEO of an amazing program for at risk kids called "Wings for Kids"
On this episode of The Youth Sport Podcast we explore Social and Emotional Learning as a way to help kids find success in life!
Bridget was an NCAA Division 1 starter and captain of her North Carolina State Women's Soccer team. Bridget has learned many tools from her athletic years that she applies to the work that she does today.
I would love for you to have a listen so that you have a chance to learn what Social and Emotion learning is, and how you can use it to make a huge impact with kids today!
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Part 2 of my conversation with John Coleman dives into navigating risk in extreme sport, “wonder” and high performance. This conversation turned into a “Master Class” accidentally as John had so much to share! If you’re working with extreme sport athletes, raising kids that are interested in risky sports, or simply fascinated by people that love what extreme sport can bring, this conversation is for you!
If you missed part 1, you can find it here!
John Coleman is a Doctor of Performance Psychology and he will blow your mind with how he approaches working with athletes in all areas of sport. He’s been helping Olympic and Paralympic athletes hit personal bests and put them on podiums for years! To check out his work please go to Free Flow Mental Training His training program is now available for everyone!
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What's it like to have this inner desire for adventure? John Coleman, Mental Performance Consultant, breaks it all down! It can be hard to be on the outside looking in...having a kid that wants to do extreme activities while you hold your breath looking at all that could unfold!
In order to help the young athlete that wants to take risks we can listen and learn. John is the guy to listen to!
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Paul and I continue our discussion going back to his younger years. Paul shares his favourite memories in youth sport, when hockey started to change, and his advice to coaches and parents with kids in hockey.
What's Paul's take on deciding what position a kid should play, when off-ice training should begin and the main things that we should be evaluating to see if we are in fact creating the right environment for youth athletes to thrive? It's all in this episode!
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Paul Ranger is not just an amazing athlete, he's an amazing person. Paul left the NHL leaving everyone wondering why. In 2019 he shared his story with TSN to address why he left hockey and the seriousness of mental health issues in order to help others. I check in with Paul to see how he's doing now.
This conversation was had with kids in mind. Paul wants to make sure that a kid knows the signs and symptoms of mental health issues so that they can be proactive in their own life.
We talk about depression, hockey culture, hazing in hockey and happiness. Paul truly believes that with the right attitude and perspective things can get better. He's a true inspiration!
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What does it take to play on Team Canada's National Lacrosse team? Katie Ranger can tell you all about it! Not only is she a team Canada athlete, she also coaches for team Canada! On this episode of The Youth Sport Podcast Katie and I discuss the work it takes to get to the highest level in sport. We talk about how athletes can prepare for tryouts and what coaches are looking for. We talk about how sport can keep kids out of trouble and how it can help with peer pressure. Katie is continuing to make her impact in the lacrosse world in order to make a difference with kids right now!
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Fred Zinkie is a high school teacher/coach by day and professional sports writer by night! Fred gave me some really good reasons why a high-school football program is a great thing. We discuss football culture and how kids should navigate social media carefully.
Fred has a Master's of Coaching degree and years of coaching experience. He shares a lot of advice when it comes to working with young kids, setting goals, and working hard. Fred is a straight shooter and he had me cracking up with some of his stories working around MLB players. I hope he makes you smile as well! Enjoy!
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What’s going on with high-school kids? With many serious issues on the rise this past year (2020), it would be nice to know what’s really going on inside a young person’s head, so that we can step in and help if we need to.
Sarah Zinkie is a high school teacher, a high school coach, a high school (and community) yoga instructor, a holistic nutritionist, and a Mom of 2 boys. Sarah connects with her students in a way that she knows exactly what’s going on inside the mind of her students and athletes. She builds trust with her students so that they can open up when it might be awkward to do so with others. Sarah joins me to let others know what she’s been hearing and seeing from her students, so that if we’re in a similar situation we might be able to make an impact with a young person right away!
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Can we honestly tell our young girls that they can have it all and be whatever they dream of being?
Stacey Moore joins me to chat about the opportunities that exist for young girls in sport and how that differs from boys sports. We get into some topics that will definitely make you pause and think! Stacey is many things, a successful athlete, an entrepreneur, a Mom of 2 girls, the president of a youth girls hockey association and a motivator!
We discuss a lot of facts such as the difference between the top gender earners in pro soccer, the women that are working towards a viable salary for female hockey athletes, what happens when a pro female athlete wants to have a family and how we can help.
The resources from our conversation can be found here!
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Dave Coleman played NCAA hockey while his buddies went off to the NHL! Dave is currently working as a contractor with appearances on the HGTV Network. His latest project is Family Home Overhaul with Cheryl Hickey.
Dave Coleman talks hockey! Hockey culture, hockey fights, rep hockey and how hockey helps with networking and life after the game. Dave shares his story of overcoming adversity with a life altering health condition and learning how to apply his struggle to find success as an adult. For all the coaches that are out there working with young kids, Dave’s story is enlightening as well as inspiring!
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Ryan’s story is awesome! If you’re a baseball coach, baseball parent or a baseball player yourself, this conversation will be right up your alley! Ryan’s story isn’t just for baseball fans, he touches upon so many things that are important for all of us working with young people in sport.
When Ryan told me what happened to him at the end of his career after being in the Minor Leagues with the Boston Red Sox, my heart hurt for him! This episode will help the young athlete stay inspired to work hard, aim big and be ok with the process no matter the outcome. Enjoy!
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Erin McLeod is Canada's National Soccer team goalkeeper. Erin has been to 4 FIFA Women's World Cup's and 2 Olympic games! Erin shares her story which includes: bullying, an eating disorder, coming out as gay to help make an impact, and growing up in Indonesia. Erin gives her advice to help youth coaches make an impact with their players by using Mindfulness, recognizing sport identity issues in respect to injuries, and how to communicate effectively. We cover a lot in this conversation! Enjoy!
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Dennis Laskey drops his wisdom over decades of coaching elite soccer athletes, all the way down to 3 year olds that don’t know what sport is! I loved chatting with my coach once again after so many years of playing for him. Coach Laskey shares the "do's and don't's" when working with young people. Rather than you figuring everything out on your own, let Coach share what he's learned over the years!
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Mike is an amazing athlete with a story that might be familiar to many! He found success in sport at a young age and then had to face the reality of what would lie ahead. Not only an athlete, Mike is now a coach, and a Dad to 3 young athletes. Just 2 parents chatting about youth sport trying to make an impact! Enjoy!
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