Today we are going to talk about raising victors instead of victims. When bad or unfortunate events happen the only thing we have control of is our response. When we dwell too much on the unfortunate event instead of the response it leads to bad outcomes. This is very applicable in those car ride discussions on the way home from a tough game.

https://e4a.org/blog/victims-vs-victors/

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

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Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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Oftentimes young people play sports to have fun with others and to get to know other people. But sometimes they do not have the best experience because their teammates or coach tease, make fun or and bully them and it is so hurtful. We will talk about it in this week's episode.

https://www.verywellfamily.com/dealing-with-bullying-on-youth-sports-teams-460677

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin and Dustin Smith
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

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Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this episode we will talk about not being a "Me Monster" when it comes to sports. With NIL's, conference realignments, and professions athletes becoming "The Brand" instead of the teams they play for, self promotion has become more and more a part of sports. When does it cross the line? When does celebrating criss the line? We discuss it with comedian and former college football player Cameron Stewart.

Links to youtube videos that are reviewed:

Brian Regan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vymaDgJ7KLg

David Robinson/Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Speech Mash-Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgFXh9qmxkg

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this episode we will talk about not making youth specialize in sports too soon. Doing so could lead to burnout and injury and it could also limit their career and keep them from finding the sport that they would excel most in.

Below are some articles mentioned:

• https://usatodayhss.com/lists/nfl-divisional-round-qbs-multi-sport-hs-athletes
• https://www.hommenorthopedics.com/blog/the-multi-sport-versus-single-sport-athlete-12133.html
• https://www.trackingfootball.com/blog/tracking-football-finds-88-2018-nfl-draft-picks-multiple-sport-athletes-high-school/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29135275/
• https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=asc_df_0735211299/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312014159412&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17008977513602050529&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029892&hvtargid=pla-541463258824&psc=1

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this week's sportlight podcast we share the first chapter of our book by the same name. We talk about the foundations of the E4A program and how athletes can help address some of young people's difficulties.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's spotlight podcast we talk about three topics. First, how to get the most out of these summer months and not waste them. Second, we talk about a comment made by Tim Tebow that athletes need to seek after MVP's but not the ones that you might expect, he says we should seek after the most vulnerable people. We also talk about a story Shaq shares in which he helped someone who was being bullied and that person turned around and helped him.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin & Dustin Smith
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this week's Sportlight Podcast we talk with Dr. Sheldon Martin about managing anxiety and stress during in-game situations. He give 5 simple but concrete tips that any athlete can employ when the pressure of the competition begins to mount.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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In this week's spotlight podcast we talk about leading with passion and not just filling a seat. We discuss being intentional, weeding out things that get in the way, loving our children and players enough to give them limits, and even letting them not like us for a while if it is for their own good.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Dustin Smith & Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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How can we navigate the inevitable time when our spotlight turns off. As this school year comes to an end thousands of highschool, college, and even pro athletes are facing transitionary times when playing sports will no longer play as big of a role in their life. Former college and pro basketball player Alli Bills joins us and talks about facing those moments in our lives and challenging ourselves to do hard things. This podcast is applicable to all.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

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Our incredible coaches are some of the most loved and trusted people in the lives of our youth. In this episode we talk about how coaches, parents and teammates can help protect children and prevent abuse. Dr. Sheldon Martin shares signs of abuse to look for and ways to respond appropriately when we are worried that abuse may be happening. He also talks about how coaches can prevent abuse within their own programs.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the show: https://especiallyforathletes.com/podcast/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.