In Episode #6, I have a Q & A with this week's Student-Athlete winner. She discusses her favorite and worse subject in school. She went "against the grain" with her favorite subject.  She also discusses what she's most excited about as she looks forward to middle school. We discuss her 'dream job' and why that career interests her. We also discuss what got her interested in cheerleading and what it's like to be on the sidelines cheering during Game Day. Finally, she offers some advice for any young girl considering cheerleading. In the end, I offer my 'One Takeaway.'

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In Episode #27, I discuss the major medical issue of Breast Cancer. I discuss just how prevalent it is and how this illness affects all of us. I talk about the percentages and likelihood of women and men being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. I have a Q & A with a breast cancer survivor. She goes in-depth about her diagnosis, treatment, on-going battle and the entire journey dealing with breast cancer. She discusses the affect it has had on her mentally, emotionally and physically. She also discusses the impact breast cancer has had on her family. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways.'

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In Episode #26, I have a Q & A with a mom who wears many different "hats." One of the many responsibilities she has is to get three of her kids to their different activities. Along with her husband, she has to balance her full time job, her marriage, kids school work and getting the kids to practice. We discuss how her and her husband are able to balance so many different activities and what method or plan she uses to ensure everything is done and everyone is where they need to be. She discusses the difficulty in making sure she attends all of her kids activities. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways' to help kids, moms and coaches with this delicate balancing act.

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In Episode #5, I have a Q & A with this week's winner. We discuss his great work in the classroom, his passion and inspiration for playing football and his involvement in his local church. My guest talks about his goals and dreams when he gets older and offers his own advice to young kids. In the end, I offer my 'One Takeaway' for all young athletes to contemplate as they move forward in their lives.

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In Episode #4, we meet this week's student-athlete of the week winner.  During the Q & A, we discuss what her favorite and least favorite subjects are in school. We talk about what got her into cheerleading and the volunteer work she does at her church. We also discuss what she would like to do as a career and why she chose that career. I added two new segments during this episode which puts this student-athlete's commitment to her career choice to the test, and which social media she likes the best. In the end, I offer my 'One Takeaway' to help kids expand their knowledge and put fear and uncertainty aside. 

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In Episode #25, I discuss, in detail, just how sport specialization, in particular at a young age, can adversely affect youth athletes physically and their families financially. I have a Q & A with very knowledgeable researcher concerning current data and other information surrounding this much-forgotten topic.  We discuss what athletes and families should know when it comes to athlete safety, how travel and club teams affect youth sports and the financial burden these travel and club teams place on families who feel that travel and club teams are the only way to get their athlete to the top. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways' to help athlete, parents and coaches make the decisions.

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Here in Week #3, I have a Q & A with this week's Student-Athlete winner. We discuss his favorite and worse subjects in school. We also discuss what to expect as he moves forward into his last year of middle school, and how he works on his time-management skills. Further, we discuss his favorite position to play on the football field, his favorite NFL player and how he handles adversity during the game. In the end, I offer "One Takeaway' to help kids be successful.

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 In Episode #2, we get to meet the Student-Athlete of the week. I have a Q & A with the winner in which we discuss her favorite subject, her worse subject, what she wants to be when she grows up and why.  We also talk about what goes into a cheerleading practice and why she enjoys cheerleading as well as much much more. In the end, I offer a 'Takeaway' for all youth athletes. 

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In Episode #24, I discuss how socioeconomics plays a vital, almost solely, role in youth sports participation. I discuss how the rising costs of youth sports and the ever growing popularity of Club and Travel sports affect the participation numbers in 'Traditional' sports leagues. I also cover the difficulties families with a Low SES (Socioeconomic Status) are adversely affected by the emergence of Club and Travel sports. I have a Q & A with my guest who is working on her PhD in this area. We discuss a wide range of topics that affect youth sports participation. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways.'

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This is the first episode of the partnership between  Beyond The Lines and the South Pasco Predators Football and Cheer program Student Athlete of the week.  Each Wednesday, a football player or a cheerleader will be recognized for their hard work  and dedication in  the classroom as well as on the field. In this episode, I have a Q & A with the Student-Athlete about what he needs to do to be successful in the classroom as well as on the field. In the end, I offer my 'Three Takeaways." 

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