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Meg and Dr. G sit down for an exclusive interview with retired NFL running back, Arian Foster, who played with the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins. An All-Pro on the field, Arian is also an accomplished musical artist, actor, writer, and podcaster. The Sporting News once called Foster “the most interesting man in the NFL.”

How do our beliefs affect how we live our life? What is the essence of being an amateur athlete? These are just a couple of the questions Dr. G, Meg, and Arian addresses they weigh in on sports, compensation for athletes, fake news, broken education systems, capitalism, politics, life in retirement, and more.

Arian shows his range of thinking, feeling, and what it means to be a human, including an athlete. Destroying the myth of the dumb jock, Arian connects the past with the present to explain who we are as a people today. Many people are unaware that Foster has an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Tennessee—watch him flex those critical thinking and philosophizing muscles while covering such topics as ethics, politics, education, science, art and music, racist ideologies, sport in society, democracy, money, love, marketing, propaganda, Black Face and minstrel shows, truth telling, stereotypes, social and cultural capital or lineage and pedigree, scholar athletes, self-study vs esteemed degrees, cultural reproduction, Black history, capitalism, normal and the abnormal, astrophysics, scientific method, college major selection and opportunities and constraints, identity, cultural differences and discipline on the football practice field, hegemonic masculinity, and good/bad coach stories.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Self-degradation & humor

Individuality in sports

Listening to Understand vs. Listening to Respond

Perspective taking and empathy

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Social Science Vs. Natural Science

Facts Vs. Feelings

Amateur Athletes

Political beliefs

Capitalism

Revenue and Marketing of Sports

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Navigating Racism in Sport 2 - PODCAST Show Notes

In Part 2 of this episode of Sport Report, Navigating Racism in Sport, Dr. G and Meg continue their discussion of racial theories, ideas, and practices and how they can inform sport workers and athletes. Our hosts discuss key topics such as racial equity vs. equality, institutional racism, and interest convergence in sports. How can we make sports a more equitable place for all people and engage in antiracism? Tune in to the episode to find out what these terms mean, and how we can move towards a more equitable future in sports.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Racial equity

Equity vs. Equality

Institutional racism

School to Prison Pipeline

White privilege

Interest convergence

Diversity

Theoretical framework

White racial framing

White supremacy

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entrepreneur and philanthropist, who guides athletes to use their talents and treasure to connect with social causes they’re passionate about. Pasternack, President and Chief Impact Officer of consulting firm Oliver Rose, helps athletes find their voices and identify and amplify their identities regarding social causes. Joanne’s background in competitive figure skating taught her the power of what sports could do, and her law degree and work with the Special Olympics in Washington DC fueled her passion for philanthropy and charitable efforts. Joanne has helped athletes from teams such as the 49ers and Golden State Warriors to harness their energy and passion to invest in themselves and the public good. She has also taught a university course on Philanthropic Efforts in Sport. Meg and Dr. G ask Joanne about her philosophies surrounding athletics and social causes, and they discuss topics such as humanism, dignity, and speaking up in sports. Tune in for more about Joanne’s life and career with insight from Meg and Dr. G.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Dignity across humanity

Social causes

Philanthropy in sports

The human experience

Human connection

Finding your passion

Speaking with an authentic voice

Speaking up for ourselves

Fighting social norms in sports

Alleviating pain (physical and social)

Humanism

Building a business framework through social relationships

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Racism in the United States has been a difficult topic to breach for those in and outside of the world of sports. Discussing race and racism often makes people uncomfortable, and yet the evidence that racism endures is overwhelming and that it causes numerous problems. Dr. G and Meg define some key terms related to race and discuss them in light of how they affect the sport experience. How do we do better as administrators, coaches, parents, and teammates? A few tools: taking notes to work out your thoughts, role playing, and culturally affirming practices.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Structural and Institutional Racism

Individual Racism

Interpersonal Racism

Systemic Racism

Intent Vs. Impact

Social construct

‘Myth of Meritocracy’

Microaggressions

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In this episode of Sideline, Meg and Dr. G discuss the definitions of success and how it is measured in athletes, teams, coaches, and even self-definitions. Dr. G’s brings up his own research on poor coaching, and how our definitions often trickle down from professional to youth levels. Additionally, Dr. G discusses accountability in youth sports, and poses the question: How do we measure growth? Meg wonders about coaching in school settings, specifically why coaches think they are qualified to coach just because they know the rules of the game. Tune in to this episode for more info and tips on defining success in coaching across all levels of sport.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Poor coaching

What makes a good coach

Coaches attempting to preserve winning records for financial reasons

Former athletes as coaches: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Difficulties with measuring success in adolescent athletics

Qualifications for school coaches

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It’s time for another phenomenal Special Guest Saturday, SPORTLiGHTERS! The Priory School Assistant Athletics Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach, David Moseley, opens up to Meg and Dr. G about working his way up from the worst high school basketball player in the state to becoming a professional athlete, before taking his talents to the bench to impact the next generation. Coach Moseley touches on everything from motivation to mental health and #WINNING. You don’t want to miss the knowledge that a mind of David Moseley’s caliber has accumulated over the years of playing and coaching basketball. This is sport knowledge.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Sport culture

Languages

Coach Development

Working with Athletic Administration

Coach – Parent Relationships

Team Building

Player Development

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Winning is Everything Show Notes

Winning can be the most important thing to many teams and organizations, coaches and athletes, and parents and fans, but it can cause devastating problems, including psychological, social, and physical harm or injury. Meg and Dr. G discuss what defines quality in coaching and how athletes, coaches, and administrators weigh the ethical boundaries of a winning–at–all–costs attitude. Do great coaches produce winning teams or do consistent wins make coaches great?

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TIPS & TOPICS

What defines quality in coaching?

Quality in teaching

Spirit of the game

Integrity in sports

Fair play

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In this week’s episode of Sideline Meg and Dr. G interview Alison Foley, former head women’s soccer coach at Boston College, and the winningest coach in the history of the program, with fifteen NCAA tournament appearances. Coach Foley reveals some of the secrets to her successful career and how she helped set a new bar for coaching women in college sports. Meg and Dr. G discuss Coach Foley’s books and the writing process, and what practical experience and knowledge she used in their development. Not only is Coach Foley adept at coaching and writing, but she is also the CEO of Foley Athletic Advising and an Adjunct Lecturer in the Fitness Department at Regis College. Alison has a background in sport psychology and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. Coach Foley offers insight into family life balance in sports, coaching women’s teams, leadership, and team-building strategies, and keeping kids in sports. Meg and Dr. G also ask for Coach Foley’s opinion on the Varsity Blues scandal. Tune in for more behind-the-scenes tips from Coach Foley.

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TIPS & TOPICS

Coaching as a woman in sports

Managing coaching and family life balance

Parenting, coaching, and approachability

The importance of family support

Group-work and team-building

The importance of being kind

Environmental factors in athletic abilities

Differences between coaching boys and girls

Language and choosing words wisely

Keeping kids involved in sports

Bonding outside of practice

Full-ride scholarships

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