<p>Former U of M basketball player and now VP of Basketball Development for the Timberwolves and Lynx, John Thomas talks to Lea B. Olsen about the structure of youth sports and how important free play is in developing an athlete too.</p>

Former U of M basketball player and now VP of Basketball Development for the Timberwolves and Lynx, John Thomas talks to Lea B. Olsen about the structure of youth sports and how important free play is in developing an athlete too.

Episode 16:  You can come to the game late...it's okay

<p>One of Minnesota's most famous faces on the sidelines both&nbsp;as a&nbsp;professional sports broadcaster and a parent, Lea B. Olsen&nbsp;finds ways for parents, coaches, referees and young athletes to "rethink the win" when it comes to their youth sports experiences.</p>

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One of Minnesota's most famous faces on the sidelines both as a professional sports broadcaster and a parent, Lea B. Olsen finds ways for parents, coaches, referees and young athletes to "rethink the win" when it comes to their youth sports experiences.

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Episode 16: You can come to the game late...it's okay

Episode 16: You can come to the game late...it's okay