Families In Sport Podcast
Summary: Hosted by the Utah State University Families in Sport Lab, this podcast is a great listen for parents, coaches, and administrators in youth sport. Co-hosts Dr. Travis Dorsch and Mr. Michael King dive into the issues surrounding youth sport today, specifically targeting the role of families and parents in the participation of children across a range of youth sport contexts.
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- Artist: Utah State University Families in Sport Lab
- Copyright: 2018
Podcasts:
The Families in Sport Lab welcomes John O'Sullivan and Stephanie White to discuss early specialization in youth sport. Along with their guests, Travis and Michael discuss how and why early specialization has become the norm, as well as some potential drawbacks of such an approach. As an alternative approach to youth sport, early sampling is discussed as a way to enhance the benefits of sport participation for youth.
In the inaugural episode of the Families in Sport Podcast, Travis and Michael discuss the current state of youth sport and share thoughts on how we got here. With special guest Tom Farrey. Tom shares valuable insight on the need for more accessible youth sport opportunities and how sport parents and leagues can enhance their efforts.
