SPKN’s SIDELINE

Dive into the captivating world of youth sports with Meg and Dr G. as we speak with experts from the Aspen Institute's Sport and Society Program, including Vince Minjares and Jon Solomon. Delve into the history of sports since James Naismith's invention of basketball and the impact of professional sports on youth opportunities. Uncover the urgent need to disrupt traditional systems and embrace experimental and non-mainstream sports, promoting physical education and activity for all. Learn about the significance of amplifying youth voices and designing healthy systems that genuinely cater to kids' needs. Discover the groundbreaking 'Reimagining School Sports Playbook' and the vital importance of prioritizing young athletes' perspectives in shaping the future of youth sports. Tune in to our podcast and join the conversation on redefining youth sports for a brighter, more inclusive future. (2023)

Sara Doell and Jade Siphomsay join Meg and Dr. G to discuss coach athlete relationships. Jade is the captain of the University of San Francisco Women’s Golf team and Sara Doell is the Women’s Golf coach at the University of San Francisco and Author of Amazon Bestseller “Your Future Self Will Thank You”. Jade and Sara reveal what it takes to develop a healthy coach athlete relationship. Sara explains sometimes less can be more as a coach, and learning how to communicate with athletes in order to best serve their needs is key to unlocking performance.

Meg and Dr. G. welcome Dr. Sophia Jowett & Ian Goldberg to discuss coach-athlete relationships. Sophia is a Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University, specializing in coach-athlete relationships. Ian Goldberg is the Founder and CEO of iSport360, an app that allows coaches to set goals, post training videos and schedules, and most importantly engage with their athletes off the field. Together, Sophia and Ian highlight how important it is to create an environment of healthy communication between athletes, coaches, and parents and why they should start sooner than later.

Alex Sarama is a basketball coach/consultant and the founder of Transforming Basketball. Alex began his coaching at the age of 14, and has since dedicated himself to implement research based coaching. In this episode Meg and Dr. G learn about the Constraint Led Approach and Ecological Dynamics and how Alex utilizes research to inform his practices. He argues that this approach is underestimated and can be applied in any sport. Alex challenges coaches to reconsider their traditional methods and drills and provides examples of how he uses the Constraint Led Approach to improve performance in his athletes.

Allison Maurer is a Sports Dietician who has advised multiple sporting organizations including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the University of Tennessee. She is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Student Health and Wellness at Knoxville Catholic High School. In this episode, Allison provides valuable insight on foundational nutritional knowledge. Coaches and athletes are realizing the value of nutrition as science progresses and results are starting to become evident on the playing field. Meg and Dr. G learn how to fuel for performance as well as highlighting overlooked aspects of nutrition and much more.

Jim Harbaugh is the Head Football Coach for the University of Michigan. Coach Harbaugh played in the NFL for 14 seasons before dedicating himself to coaching. Jim was head coach of Stanford, San Diego and the San Francisco 49ers before returning to his Alma Mater, the University of Michigan.  In this episode Meg and Dr. G learn about creating meaningful relationships with players in order to promote success on and off the field. Jim explains how his family values inform his coaching, and he provides insight on the balance between being a decisive coach and leader. (2023) 

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Chris Waddell and Dr. Michael Cottingham join Meg and Dr. G to discuss adaptive sport. Chris Waddell is a Paralympic Medalist, Author and Speaker. Dr. Michael Cottingham is Associate Professor and Director of Adaptive Athletics at the University of Houston. In this episode, Chris provides insight on his journey to continue pushing boundaries with sit skiing, and adventures such as becoming the first paraplegic to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dr. Michael Cottingham describes the culture of adaptive sports, as well as challenging the viewer to reconsider how they recognize the achievements of disabled individuals.

Dr. Shawn Arent is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise Science at University of South Carolina Sport Science Lab. Shawn has worked with a multitude of teams, coaches and athletes including professional baseball, hockey and soccer players. In this episode Meg and Dr. G learn about proper training methods, as well as what crafting a scientific hypothesis and experiment for athletes looks like. Dr. Arent describes how using science can be a way to discover new avenues of performance and how it can be used to recontextualize the information that coaches use in order to prove a more nuanced understanding of their athletes. 

Clarisse Machanguana is a professional basketball player from Mozambique. She played in the WNBA (1999-2002), as well as internationally representing Mozambique. In this episode, Meg and Dr. G learn about Clarisse’s journey to becoming a professional basketball player and how important sport was in developing her self esteem and confidence. In 2014 Clarisse founded the Clarisse Machanguana Foundation, in order to empower and educate Mozambican youth through sport. The Clarisse Machanguana Foundation uses sport as a tool to develop self esteem and life skills as well as educate young athletes about proper healthcare in order to combat HIV. To learn more and support, please visit https://clarissemachanguanafoundation.com.