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Kuul ConversationsThe Coachella of Play Is Here - Powered by LA84’s Bold Olympic LegacyWhat if every kid had the right to play - no matter what zip code they lived in?In this episode of Kuul Conversations, we sit down with James Lopez, Director of Advocacy at LA84 Foundation & Play Equity Fund, to unpack the true cost of youth sport, the growing play gap and the movement to make Play Day a national cultural moment.🧠 You’ll learn why: • 2 in 3 kids in California aren’t meeting movement guidelines • Families are being priced out of participation • LA84 is reframing Olympic legacy to center play for all🪩 And yes - why this y...2025-06-2533 minKuul ConversationsToo Nice to Win? She Coached Simone Biles to Greatness | Olympic Gymnastic Coach Aimee Boorman🎙 Featuring Team USA Olympic Coach Aimee Boorman - the woman who coached Simone Biles from age 7 to GOAT.Aimee spent nearly two decades shaping Simone Biles from a giggling 7-year-old into the greatest gymnast of all time.But her coaching philosophy? Radical kindness. Joy over pressure. Listening over shouting.In a world that rewards toughness, Aimee chose trust and rewrote what greatness looks like.In this emotionally powerful conversation, Aimee reveals:The real story behind Simone’s rise - from setbacks to Rio goldHow “nice” coaching challenged...2025-06-191h 08Kuul ConversationsWhat TiKTok, Gaming & YouTube Are Really Teaching Our Kids | Cultural Strategist Amélie EbonguéWhat are TikTok, Gaming, and YouTube really teaching Gen Alpha?In this powerful conversation, cultural strategist and author Amelie Ebongue breaks down how today’s digital platforms are shaping the values, identity, and attention of an entire generation — and what parents, educators, and brand leaders are missing.We dive into:This conversation changes how we see the purpose of sport.#GenAlpha #TikTok #sports #play #podcast #gamingcommunity #gaming #trending 🎙 Guest: Amelie EbongueAuthor of Génération TikTok, global speaker, and strategist advising brands on youth, culture, and communication.If this conversation added value - subscribe, share it and join us. 00:00 Why Kids...2025-06-1128 minKuul ConversationsStrava’s Co-Founder on Sport, Belonging, and Fixing Youth PlayMark Gainey didn’t set out to fix sport.He set out to rebuild the feeling that kept him in it: connection.In this powerful conversation, the Strava Co-Founder and former elite rower opens up about his own burnout, the real reason most kids walk away from sport, and the moment he realized tech could recreate what a locker room once gave him—belonging.We talk about:Why performance-only pathways are failing kidsWhat Strava taught him about human motivationThe quiet danger of ignoring “the middle 60%”And ho...2025-06-0453 minKuul ConversationsSmiles Per Hour: The Coaching Formula We’re Getting Wrong — John KesselAre we coaching kids the right way—or driving them out of sport?In this second episode with internationally recognized coach, author, and speaker John Kessel, we understand the real metrics that matter in youth sports.Timestamps: 0:00 – What every youth coach should measure 0:09 – Kids want challenge, not criticism 0:18 – You can’t make an Olympian at 12… but you can lose one 0:25 – Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. 0:31 – Why joy must be the priority in youth sportL...2025-05-0755 minKuul ConversationsThe Secret to Coaching That Keeps Kids Playing — John KesselIn this episode, John Kessel—Hall of Fame coach and former Director of Sport Development at USA Volleyball—reveals why most youth coaching is getting it wrong.From Olympic courts to after-school gyms, John has spent over five decades reshaping how the world teaches movement—by replacing drills and pressure with discovery, play, and joy.In this powerful conversation, John shares what every coach, parent, and athlete needs to hear:the real reason kids drop out of sport, and how to help them fall in love with movement—for life.He explains:Why “pretty practices” don’t build performanceThe most important...2025-05-071h 30Kuul ConversationsAbandoned. Alone. And still she showed upWhat do you do when no one believes in you?Scout Bassett found her answer—and it will hit you hard.This isn’t just about sport.It’s about resilience, mental health, and fighting for your place in the world.Full episode out now on Kuul Conversations.#Resilience #MentalHealthMatters #ScoutBassett #KuulConversations #OvercomingAdversity #shorts #mentalhealth #motivation2025-04-2347 minKuul ConversationsWant to Fix Youth Sport? Rethink the Message. Rethink the Coach.Francesca Schuler has led billion-dollar brands and coached thousands of parents, teachers, and volunteers. Her takeaway?If we want kids to stay in sport, we need to rethink the message—and who gets to call themselves a coach.In this powerful conversation with Clare McSweeney, Francesca reveals:*Why our marketing is pushing kids out of sport*The quiet power of the everyday coach*How we build a system that serves all kids—not just the best*And the one shift that could change youth sport forever🎧 Watch now. Because one message—or one coach—can change a life.#YouthSport #CoachingMat...2025-04-1633 minKuul ConversationsKeeping Kids in Sport Starts with Joy — A Masterclass in Coaching with Heart 🥊The first season 4 episode of Kuul Conversations drops today—and we’re kicking things off with a powerful one. Billy Walsh, Olympic Head Coach and one of the greatest minds in sport, joins me to unpack what it really takes to help kids thrive today.We go beyond medals and podiums to talk about:The mental shift from athlete to leaderWhy coaching kids is harder and more important than everHow sport needs to evolve to meet the needs of this generation—not the last oneThis season, I’m sitting down with global leaders in sport, health, and tech—the people bui...2025-04-0957 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 18 | Decathlon | Democratizing Sports and Creating More Inclusive AtmosphereJoin us as we chat with Tom Waller, Senior Vice President of Sport and Product Innovation at Decathlon. Tom shares his insights on creating a more inclusive and fun sports world, especially for kids.
Decathlon's mission is to make sports accessible to everyone, and Tom explains how they're empowering the next generation to redefine play.
2024-12-1250 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 17 | How does The Sports Industry Build the Product for a Lifetime of Movement?
Dr Jeff Moreno, doctor of physical therapy, sports scientist, working with athletes from Nike Team Run Los Angeles, Team USA athletes as well as Canadian, Mexican and Chinese Olympians. He is also the co-founder and director of human performance at DashLX, a cutting edge biometrics analysis app connecting the biggest sports brands with their customers.
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On this episode of Kuul Conversations, we are joined by the inspiring Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at NIKE, Inc. Vanessa shares ….
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https...2024-11-1351 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 15 | Beyond the Court: Malcolm Lemons' Vision for the Future of SportsJoin Clare as she sits down with Malcolm Lemons, a former professional basketball player and the founder of Vetted Sports. In this episode, they dive deep into the world of sports, from Malcolm's early days on the court to his insights on the future of sports tech and investing.
-Malcolm's journey from a young basketball player to a pro athlete
-The importance of youth sports and the role of rec centers
-The evolving landscape of youth sports and the impact of technology
-The future of sports tech and investment opportunities
-The role of sports in shaping personal...2024-10-3041 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 14 | Andrew Petcash | The Changing Landscape of Youth Sports
Is youth sports broken? In this episode of Kuul Conversations, Clare chats with Andrew Petcash, a dynamic sports influencer and founder of Profluence Capital. Andrew sheds light on the rising costs of youth sports, the pressure to specialize early, and the impact of commercialization on participation rates.
They delve into the potential of gamification and technology to re-engage kids with sports. Andrew proposes a future where the youth sports industry consolidates, potentially leading to lower costs and a better experience for all.
Key Discussion Points:
-The high cost of youth sports and its impact on participation
-Early specialization vs...2024-10-2341 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 13 | How Social Media is Reshaping Kids' Sports ExperienceJoin us for an eye-opening episode of Kuul Conversations with Frances Haugen, the courageous whistleblower behind the Facebook Files. 🌍💔
Frances shares her journey from data engineer to advocate, shedding light on the systemic issues that affect our kids today. How has social media changed childhood? What can parents and educators do to reclaim play and well-being for future generations?
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-The alarming impact of social media on children's mental health.
-Insights from Frances's groundbreaking revelations during her time at Facebook.
-The urgent need for regulation that prioritizes children's s...2024-10-1641 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 1 | Dr. Amy Bantham | MOVEMENT AS A LIFESTYLE
Our latest episode is here featuring Dr. Amy Bantham, a Harvard expert in children's health! 🌟
Discover the secrets to raising active kids and transforming your child's health through fun activities. In this episode, we explore:
Move More Thrive More: How to unlock the power of movement to enhance your child's well-being.
Beyond Sports: Discover how every child can find joy in movement beyond traditional sports.2024-10-1538 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 3 | Episode 2 | Meg Porreca-Nair | YOUTH SPORTS
🎙 Excited to bring you Episode 2 of Kuul Conversations, featuring an inspiring chat with Megan, a passionate parent of two young athletes!
In this episode, we delve into the realities of youth sports and the challenges and triumphs Megan has faced. She shares:
Her daughter's unique journey in sports and how she discovered her passion.
The crucial role a great coach played in nurturing her daughter's love for baseball.
Insights on maintaining motivation and the factors impacting youth sports participation.
Tune in for heartfelt stories and valuable lessons from a dedicated sports mom.2024-10-1529 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 2 | Rob Wilkins: Bridging the Military-Civilian Gap Through Fitness
Meet our esteemed guest:
🌟 Rob Wilkins, a man of service and action, has contributed immensely to the wellness of our armed forces and beyond. Rob has served as an Air Force unit fitness advisor, and is a founding member of the American Legion Wellness Panel, who has dedicated his life to promoting wellness, bridging the military-civilian gap, and shaping the future of sports and service.
🌟 Rob brings a wealth of knowledge about the intersection of fitness, military service, and community wellness.
Get ready to be inspired and informed about how physical well-being is not just a personal goal, but a nati...2024-10-1557 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 2 | The Women Behind Public Health Policies
Meet our amazing guests:
🌟 Dr. Katrina Piercy (Katrina Piercy, PhD, RD, FACSM), driving real health change as Director of Prevention Science (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS))
🌟 Rachel Fisher (Rachel Fisher), bridging policy and action as the Acting Executive Director at the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports). 2024-10-1553 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 2 | Pepper Persley: Girls in Sports | Kuul Play
Welcome to Kuul Conversations Season 2!
Kuul Conversations is a series of interviews with remarkable thought leaders in the space of physical health and well-being. The insights they share are path-breaking and make for total light-bulb moments even!
We, at Kuul Play, are extremely thrilled to kick off the second season of Kuul Conversations with a remarkable young powerhouse: Pepper Persley
Who is Pepper?
2024-10-1540 minKuul ConversationsKuul Conversations | Season 2 | Cedric Bryant: Behavioral Science of Physical Activity
Say 'Hello!' to Dr Cedric Bryant — President & Chief Science Officer, @ACEfitness!
With over 35 years of experience under his belt, Cedric has transformed the way America move🏃♀️, bend🙇♂️& flex🧎♀️through his path-breaking research in exercise science and behavior programming.
Sneak preview of what's in store
👉 The incredible work ACE does in moving the needle
👉 What are the factors involved in fostering a physical active lifestyle
👉 The role of identity in building physical literacy
👉 The downside of labeling physical competency
👉 The role of physical activity pre- and post- pandemic
👉 How can caretakers contribute to kids’ well-being
👉 How small steps ladder up to big change in physical activity
...and many more2024-10-1527 min
Political Fix100 days of Labour: Starmer’s stuttering startAs Labour reaches 100 days in government we take stock of how Sir Keir Starmer and his team have performed. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by Political Fix regulars Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Jim Pickard to assess Labour’s stumbles – as well as its achievements – as the party gets to grips with power. The panel also examines what made it into Labour's flagship workers’ rights legislation – finally published this week. Plus, after the surprise elimination of moderate candidate James Cleverly from the Tory leadership race, how is the final stretch of the contest shaping up between rightwinge...2024-10-1138 min
Move to Live®MoreDeveloping Physical Literacy in KidsAn interview with Clare McSweeney, CEO & Founder at Kuul PlayAnd when we talk about physical literacy development, really, there's no endpoint or no destination, there's no top score in it, which is quite different to most things in education. So your physical literacy journey is continued throughout life, it's over the life course and you can continually improve.Clare McSweeneyKuul Play origin storyAddressing decreasing PE minutesKuul Play platformInclusive, child-centered approachEducator supportBoots-on-the-ground perspective on youth physical activityPhysical...2023-11-0731 min
Woman's HourWeekend Woman’s Hour: Siobhan McSweeney, Anne-Marie Duff, Mel CDo you know much about nuns? Many people don’t, but some nuns in the US are turning to social media to bring religion into the 21st century. Sister Monica Clare from the Community of St John the Baptist went viral on Tik Tok after followers wanted to know her skin routine - now she answers people’s questions about being a nun. She joins Krupa as does Siobhan McSweeney, who plays fictional Sister Michael in Derry Girls to talk all about nuns. Actor Anne-Marie Duff talks to Emma about her new role as Constance, a working clas...2022-05-2156 min
Cue To Cue: The Performers' PodcastClare Blackwood: Creating A Late Night Talk Show And Everything That Comes With it!Are you planning on creating a show or learning something new? Are you afraid to bother people and ask for help? Don’t! Be a bother and reach out! It’s normal not to know everything. Actor/Writer/Comedian Clare Blackwood from the hit Late Night in Canada show is joining the conversation on Cue To Cue this week to remind us that it’s ok not to know things and not always get things right. You can tap your artistic community and seek for their guidance and feedback. Whatever you’re feeling, don’t let it stop you from trying, r...2021-04-1252 min
Red Business | Cork's RedFMRed Business - Episode 186 - Alex Chernenko (Translit), Clare McSweeney (KuulPlay) & Fergus Somers (Benchspace)We’re celebrating Cork businesses through Local Enterprise Week (March 1-5) - This year the schedule is packed with events from “Tips and Tools for Minding your Mental Health & Wellbeing during COVID-19” to a session on selling online. Jonathan speaks to Alex Chernenko CEO of TRANSLIT, Clare Mc Sweeney of KuulPlay and Fergus Somers from Benchspace2021-02-2624 min
Unpopular with Jacques PetersonRHOBH predictions + Libertarian Housewives + Bachelorette breakdown w/ Jessica BrodyAustralian Bachelor star Jessica Brody joins Poplitically Incorrect to break down Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette and dish some dirt about her own journey on Bachelor In Paradise. Jacques also discusses election fatigue, voter shaming and the backlash against RHONY's Leah McSweeney for voting (gasp!) third party. Finally, Jacques makes some official predictions about the upcoming seasons of RHOBH and Vanderpump Rules.FOLLOW POPLITICALLY INCORRECT:https://www.instagram.com/popincpod/https://twitter.com/PopIncPodhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/PopincpodFor bonus content and to support this podcast you can buy me...2020-11-091h 12
TK with James Scott: A Writing, Reading, & Books PodcastEp. 31: Hannah TintiAfter a series of tragedies, Hannah Tinti figured out what she truly cares about, and in doing so, rediscovered the spark in her writing, resulting in her brilliant and immensely entertaining new novel, THE TWELVE LIVES OF SAMUEL HAWLEY. She and James discuss finding community in the lonely business of writing, immediately knowing which pieces of a book belong, using roadsigns to create tension, and having the audacity to write about whales. They also discuss Hannah's incredible work in co-creating and editing the literary magazine ONE STORY. Hannah Tinti: http://hannahtinti.com/ Hannah and J...2017-04-111h 44