SPKN’s SIDELINE

SPKN’s SIDELINE

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SPKN’s SIDELINE episodes

  • Name, Image, and Likeness for College Athletes

    The NCAA is under fire! The issue of athlete compensation through name, image, and likeness has traveled from the field to the court…room! Coakley and Meg explain the legal, athletic, and political perspectives behind this pressing issue regarding athletes’ rights. 

    Antitrust lawsuits go far beyond just advertising: long-term health care and insurance also contribute to this legal battle. Dive into the discussion regarding what has changed and what is likely to change following the Supreme Court rulings and state courts decisions!

    Thank you to all of you who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.


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    For more on Ed O’Bannon’s lawsuit, explore below!
    Holthaus Jr, W. D. (2010). Ed O'Bannon v. NCAA: Do Former NCAA Athletes Have a Case against the NCAA for Its Use of Their Likenesses. . Louis ULJ, 55, 369.

    For more on the ongoing legal battle in West Virginia, explore below!

    Carstensen, P. (2021). The NCAA in the Supreme Court—Analytic confusion resulting in inexplicable results. Univ. of Wisconsin Legal Studies Research Paper, (1700).

    For more on the Supreme Court’s intervention on NCAA, explore below!

    Duru, N. J., & Lacey, H. (2021). Supreme Court Considers NCAA Antitrust Case: In its decision, the high court will balance overregulation concerns with arguments of price-fixing.

    The full story on the athlete who passed away during practice at the University of Maryland. 

    Kaminski, T. W. (2018). Two Steps Forward and One Step Back.


    For more on antitrust lawsuits and NCAA athlete compensation, read the information below!

    Sheetz, A. C. (2015). Student-athletes vs. NCAA: Preserving amateurism in college sports amidst the fight for player compensation. Brook. L. Rev., 81, 865.

    To hear about the shortcomings of the NCAA from an athlete’s perspective, explore below!

    Hartman, K. L. (2014). “The most evil thing about college sports”: The 1-year scholarship and a former NCAA athlete’s personal narrative. International Journal of Sport Communication, 7(4), 425-440.

    For more on amateurism in the NCAA, explore below!

    Lazaroff, D. E. (2007). The NCAA in its second century: defender of amateurism or antitrust recidivist. Or. L. Rev., 86, 329.

    For another take on whether or not NCAA athletes should have healthcare, explore below!

    Lee, B. (2017). Knocked unconscionable: college football scholarships and traumatic brain injury. Geo. Wash. L. Rev., 85, 613.

    For more on the 2021 Legislation on the NCAA, investigate below

    Zaccagnini, A. J. (2021). Time's up: A Call to Eradicate NCAA Monopsony through Federal Legislation. SMU L. Rev. F., 74, 55.

    For more on NIL legislation, explore below!

    Kunkel, T., Baker, B. J., Baker III, T. A., & Doyle, J. P. (2021). There is no nil in NIL: examining the social media value of student-athlete's names, images, and likeness. Sport Management Review, 1-23.

    41 min
  • LGBTQ+ Athletes

    Sports stars often become society’s role models, exhibiting the discipline, courage and determination to motivate us in our own lives. LGBTQ athletes have  the ability to inspire others. We all need to break down stereotypes, leap over expectations, and lift up our voices, LGBTQ+ athletes show that we all have the muscle to overcome adversity.

     

    https://www.athleteally.org

    NCAA Outlines five ways to have an LGBTQ-inclusive athletics department https://www.ncaa.org/themes-topics/lgbtq

     

    Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like  to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.

    43 min
  • Gender Equality in Sport

    The world of sport is rapidly changing, but what does this mean for the struggle for gender equality within it? Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg explain the history, culture, and disadvantages many female athletes and athletic directors face within their everyday lives. 

    The conversation ranges from the US Women’s Olympic Soccer team to the disassembly of the AIAW, as well as the damaging effect media coverage has had on gender equality within sports. Learn about lack of funding, representation, and solutions that can be made going forward! 


    TIPS & TOPICS 

    • Sport Sociology 
  • Gender in Sport
  • Equity vs. Equality 
  • Sport Media

    • Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like  to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.

     

    43 min
  • The Transgender Athlete

    Are we headed towards the next civil rights movement of the 21st century? Political and social discourse are sweeping the world of sport and contributing to transgender culture and identity. 

    In this section of the Social Side of Sport, Meg and Coakley engage in a thoughtful discussion regarding the history of transgender identity, its influence in politics, and its influence in the world of sport. 

    To hear more about the laws regarding trans athletes playing in their respective section, the future of health and safety for this population, and debunk the myth behind testosterone.

    TIPS & TOPICS 

    • Sport Sociology 
  • Transgender athlete
  • Athlete’s rights 

    • Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like  to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.

    48 min
  • Socialization in Sport

    Coaches and teammates and parents all contribute to a player’s view of sport, and often the aren't in agreement.  Meg and Dr. Jay Coakley explore the topics surrounding sport socialization such as coach education, identity development through sport, and the struggle an elite athlete faces upon quitting sport. 

    Is competitive sport or recreational sport better for youth athletes? How about for fitness and health? Coakley and Meg engage in a thoughtful conversation regarding what kind of environment would be best for both physical and mental health for all ages. A common issue within sport today is from a lack of balance between competition and recreation, which spills over into the world of identity development or athletes. 

     

    TIPS & TOPICS

    • Socialization 
  • Sport Sociology 
  • Coach Education 
  • Participation vs. Performance 
  • Individual vs. Team Sports 
  • Sport Identity 
  • SPKN 

    • Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like  to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.

    47 min
  • Over Organized Youth Sports

    There’s no debate that backyard kickball and neighborhood whiffle ball tournaments have developed over time, but is this a beneficial end result? Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg venture into the competitive spirit behind organized sports, as well as the benefits behind spontaneous play. Coakley explains the three youth sport models, while intricately explaining the issues with placing too much emphasis on winning. 

    Behind almost every kid running around on the field, there is a parent watching and cheering. However, along with the attention the child receives, there is a great pressure that accompanies it. Coakley and Meg go into the history of sport parents and when the shift of fun backyard games turned into a competitive and elite program, as well as the shift of parental involvement within sport. For a brief history on sport parents as well as organized sport within America, be sure to catch the full series for this segment of the Social Side of Sport! 

    TIPS & TOPICS

    • Sport Sociology 
  • Physical literacy 
  • Spontaneous play
  • Locomotive skills 
  • Growth and Development 
  • Sport parent
  • Organized Sport
  • Youth athlete 
  • Sport Sociology
  • Organized Sport
  • Spontaneous Play
  • Competition vs. Cooperation 

    • Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like  to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.

     

    45 min
  • Sport Sociology Issues

    We all live in our own worlds. We create our own individual realms in which we choose to live in, but what role does sport play in these realms? Dr. Jay Coakley defines sport sociology as “the study of social worlds that people create, maintain, and change over time through their interaction with one another through sport.” However, what influence do factors such as gender, race, and social class have on sport as a whole? What influence does sport have on these factors in return? 

    Tune in to hear Meg and Dr. Coakley dive into the hard-hitting question on the benefits as well as disadvantages of sport and society through a sociological lens. Coakley sheds light on the affect of elite athletics, a monoculture within sports, the great sports myth, and why sport sociology matters!

    TIPS & TOPICS 

    • Sport Psychology 
  • Sport Sociology 
  • Monoculture
  • Sport Organization 
  • Levels of sport 
  • Social Worlds

    • CONNECT FOR MORE

    Thank you to all of who tuned in for this episode of Social Side of Sport. If you would like  to learn more about Dr. Jay Coakley, or to explore additional sport knowledge, become part of the discussion where sport knowledge is spoken by joining all our SPKN contributors at  www.SPKNmedia.com.

     

     

    30 min
  • MELISSA KUTCHER-RINEHART - Head Women’s Gymnastics Coach, U. of Denver

    Explore all things athlete development and coaching education with the University of Denver women’s gymnastics coach Melissa Kutcher-Rinehart. 

    Following the 2019 winning season, Coach Rinehart breaks down the struggle of creating a team atmosphere amidst COVID, along with ways she works to improve as a coach. Jump into the mindset of teamwork, character, and excellence with this special guest.

    MENTIONED IN THE SHOW

    For more on Carl Leland:

    Carl Leland - Women’s Gymnastics Coach. (n.d.). University of Denver Athletics. Retrieved July 14, 2021, from https://denverpioneers.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/coaches/carl-leland/232
    

    For more on Daniel Ritchie:
    Daniel L. Ritchie | Built for Learning | University of Denver. (n.d.). Denver University. Retrieved July 14, 2021, from https://www.du.edu/builtforlearning/profiles/daniel-ritchie.html

    More on Gymnast Grace Broadhurst:

    Grace Broadhurst - Women’s Gymnastics. (2019). University of Denver Athletics. https://denverpioneers.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/grace-broadhurst/2584

    To hear about the influential Joy Burns:

    Nicholson, K. (2020, July 18). Joy Burns, first woman to lead DU’s Board of Trustees, dies at 92. The Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2020/07/18/joy-burns-du-board-of-trustees-dies/

    For more on the women’s gymnastics team at DU:

    Stone, J. (2021, January 13). DU Gymnastics Ready to Embrace the Challenge Inside and Outside the Gym. University of Denver. https://www.du.edu/news/du-gymnastics-ready-embrace-challenge-inside-and-outside-gym

    To hear about the success of DU gymnastics in recent years:

    Stone, J. (2021b, April 1). DU Gymnastics Prepares for This Weekend’s NCAA Regionals. University of Denver. https://www.du.edu/news/du-gymnastics-prepares-weekends-ncaa-regionals


    Jay Bilas - Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court: 

    https://www.amazon.com/Toughness-Developing-True-Strength-Court/dp/0451414683/ref=sr_1_2?crid=W6IWRMY8FVXK&dchild=1&keywords=toughness+by+jay+bilas&qid=1626289392&sprefix=toughness%2Caps%2C293&sr=8-2


    RELATED RESEARCH 

    For more on coach development:
    Abraham, A., & Collins, D. (1998). Examining and extending research in coach development. Quest, 50(1), 59-79.

    More about the history of collegiate women’s sport in Colorado:

    Allison, M. L. (2002). The history of women's collegiate sports in Colorado: A comparative case study of administrative decision-making at the University of Denver and the University of Colorado at Boulder. University of Denver.

    For expansive ideas on love vs. accountability in coaching:

    Flett, M. R., Gould, D., Griffes, K. R., & Lauer, L. (2013). Tough love for underserved youth: A comparison of more and less effective coaching. The sport psychologist, 27(4), 325-337

    Coach Kutcher-Rinehart’s philosophy of character, teamwork, and excellence:

    Lumpkin, A. (2011). Building character through sports. Strategies, 24(6), 13-15.
    Smart, D. L., & Wolfe, R. A. (2000). Examining sustainable competitive advantage in intercollegiate athletics: A resource-based view. Journal of Sport Management, 14(2), 133-153.

    For more on leadership among student athletes:

    O'Brien, J. (2018). Leadership Development Programs in College Athletics: An Exploration of the Student-Athlete Experience.

    For more on caring for injured athletes:

    Petitpas, A. L., & Danish, S. J. (1995). Caring for injured athletes. Sport psychology interventions., 255-281.

    55 min

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