By Even Field
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
Middle school and high school athletes are finding that strength and conditioning programs help them build confidence and improve athletic performance. How do these programs work and what training methods have proven effective? Andy Procopio, who leads Rhode Island's well-regarded AMP Training Center, joins Chuck Wilson to describe his approach, and important factors for parents and coaches to consider in evaluating athlete development.
Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others, sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.
Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit evenfield.org.
Carolyn Thornton has been a standout athlete in high school and college, an award-winning sportswriter, a youth sports parent, and a long-time coach. She now helps oversee high school sports in Rhode Island. In this conversation for athletes, youth coaches, and parents, Carolyn joins Chuck Wilson to share her perspective on leadership, character, and mindset traits that bring out the best in players and teams.
Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others, sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.
Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit evenfield.org.
Steve Krasner has been motivating young athletes and communicating effectively with middle school (and younger) kids for more than three decades, both on the field and in the classroom. The long-time sportswriter, author, educator, and youth coach joins Chuck Wilson to share his experience coaching and teaching kids, 12-and-under (U-13). There is valuable insight here for youth sports coaches, teachers, and parents.
Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others, sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.
Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit evenfield.org.
Does Focusing on a Single Sport at an Early Age Boost a Child’s Chances for Future Success in that Sport?
2-4-1 Sports is a nationally acclaimed sport-sampling program that provides children the opportunity to play multiple sports at its camps held around the country. Steve describes the benefits of sport-sampling and physical literacy, and ways youth coaches and parents can help children develop the ability, confidence, and desire to play sports that interest them. Steve promotes a Long-Term Athlete Development approach that encourages multi-sport participation and life-long involvement through the CARE Path to Success.
Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others, sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.
Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit evenfield.org.
Dante Scarnecchia is considered one of the finest position coaches in NFL history. In his 34-years as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots, Dante helped guide the Patriots to 10 Super Bowls. In the summer of 2020, the long-time offensive line coach joined Chuck Wilson to offer his views on leadership, team culture, the qualities he looks for in a player, and much more for the benefit of Patriots Alumni and Even Field audiences. There are some terrific insights here for young athletes, coaches and parents.
Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others, sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.
Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit Even Field.
Former New England Patriots assistant coach Dante Scarnecchia spent 34-years with the franchise and helped guide Patriots' teams to a Super Bowl 10-times. As offensive line coach, Dante earned a reputation for bringing the best out of his players. During a two-year retirement in the summer of 2014, "Coach Scar" appeared with former Patriots players at a Patriots Alumni Football For YOU free youth clinic for boys and girls ages 11-14. Before that camp began at the University of Rhode Island, Dante joined Chuck Wilson on the field to talk about his approach to coaching and ways to help young athletes get the most of the youth sports experience.
Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.
Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.
Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit Even Field.
The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.