In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports—and Why It Matters. A former cross-country coach, researcher, and journalist, Linda shares her insights on how youth sports have drifted away from their original purpose and what families can do to reclaim the joy, balance, and values that athletics were meant to instill.

Together, they discuss the pressures of the modern sports system, the impact on kids’ mental health, and how parents and coaches can shift the focus from trophies to true growth.

Tune in to learn how we can bring fun, community, and perspective back to youth sports—one game at a time.

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