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Nothing Left Unsaid#76 - Linda Flanagan: The Truth About Youth SportsIn this eye-opening episode of Nothing Left Unsaid, Tim Green and his son Troy welcome journalist and author Linda Flanagan, whose book Take Back the Game examines the state of youth sports in America. Drawing from her experiences as a parent, coach, and reporter, Linda pulls back the curtain on the pressures, costs, and cultural shifts that have transformed kids’ sports from joyful play into an arms race. She and Tim explore how early specialization, year-round schedules, and parental expectations are burning out young athletes and what it will take to bring balance, health, and genuine fun back to th...
2025-08-131h 36
All BoyTo Save Youth Sports, Parents Need to Chill | Linda FlanaganYouth sports have become a $43 billion-dollar cash cow. The average family spends $1,016 annually on their child's primary sport, according to Project Play.Parents race from work to shuttle kids from practice to practice, city to city. Sleep, money and free time can evaporate.We assume — or at least hope — the family's sacrifices will pay off in self-discipline, good health and college scholarships.When is it worth it? When is too much?Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, is a mom and longtime coac...
2025-07-0245 min
The Reflective Mind Podcast"Take Back the Game": Breaking Free From Youth Sports ExtremesIn this revealing conversation, freelance journalist and former coach Linda Flanagan describes how youth sports have transformed from neighborhood fun into a $30 billion industry that's reshaping American families. Drawing from her book "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports and Why It Matters," Flanagan explores the cultural shifts since the 1970s that have turned children's athletics into high-stakes enterprises demanding extraordinary parental sacrifice.The Parental Pressure Paradox* Parents now spend an average of 202 minutes (over 3 hours) daily on their children's athletics* 36% of families reduce family vacations and struggle...
2025-06-3056 min
Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in SportsAuthor, Speaker, Coach Linda Flanagan S2 Episode 18I'm thrilled to welcome Linda Flanagan to the show — a powerful voice in the conversation about what's really happening in youth and college sports.Linda is a freelance journalist, a former cross-country and track coach, and the author of the eye-opening book "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports—and Why It Matters." She is also collaborating on a new documentary called, “Beyond Stigma” about mental health in women’s college sports.She’s not just talking about problems — she’s working to change the system. Linda is:A founding bo...
2025-06-291h 07
The Reflective Mind PodcastPlay Together, Grow Together: Laura Haver on Why Adults Need Play as Much as Kids Do.What if the key to a happier, more fulfilling life was something you did effortlessly as a child, but have almost forgotten as an adult? Meet Laura Haver, the author of "Play Together” who’s on a mission to help families rediscover the transformative power of play. Dr. Jennifer Reid sits down with this happiness and play expert to uncover why so many of us have lost touch with joy, and more importantly, how to get it back. Key Points: * Play isn't a luxury - it's a fundamental human need that requires us to overcome inte...
2025-06-1137 min
Screen Less Play MoreHow Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports, and Why It Matters | Linda Flanagan, author of "Take Back The Game" | Screen Less Play More Episode 10"Somewhere along the way, kids' sports stopped being for kids" says author and podcast guest Linda Flanagan. "Hold on, you might think. I want my kids in the game because exercise and team sports deliver virtues and advantages; they build character, promote well-being, and foster social connection'....but...Thanks to the extravagant investments in kids' sports, parents' Olympian commitment to their children's recreation, and the exalted role of athletics in higher education, much of what we love about youth sports- and why we want our children to play- has been eroded." Welcome to the Screen L...
2025-06-041h 16
The Economics of Everyday ThingsLittle League (Replay)Youth baseball — long a widely accessible American pastime — has become overrun by $10,000-per-year, for-profit travel leagues. Zachary Crockett peers inside the dugout. SOURCES:Linda Flanagan, author.Nick Mackenzie, future New York Yankees shortstop.R.J. Mackenzie, physical education teacher and baseball dad.John Miller, journalist and baseball coach. RESOURCES:"The Cost of Youth Baseball Is Getting Absurd," by Adam Minter (Bloomberg, 2024)."Perfect Game Sees Prosperity Thanks To New Investments In Youth Sports," by Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr. (Forbes, 2024)."How America Sold Out Little League Baseball," by John W. Miller (America Magazine, 2022)."In Youth Sports, Talent...
2025-05-1921 min
Slate ConversationsYour Thoughts On Therapy, Coaching, and GriefOn this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are sharing some of YOUR latest responses to what we’ve been doing here. You all have amazing advice and expertise – a lot more than we do, sometimes – so we’re excited to share what’s been on your minds.
For our listener who wanted more on coaching and older kids: check out both our interviews with Olympian Abby Wambach (2020 and 2024) and our interview with journalist and former coach Linda Flanagan.
After that, of course, we’ll circle up for a round of triumphs and fails.
Join us on Fac...
2025-05-1543 min
Slate AdviceYour Thoughts On Therapy, Coaching, and GriefOn this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are sharing some of YOUR latest responses to what we’ve been doing here. You all have amazing advice and expertise – a lot more than we do, sometimes – so we’re excited to share what’s been on your minds.
For our listener who wanted more on coaching and older kids: check out both our interviews with Olympian Abby Wambach (2020 and 2024) and our interview with journalist and former coach Linda Flanagan.
After that, of course, we’ll circle up for a round of triumphs and fails.
Join us on Fac...
2025-05-1543 min
Slate Daily FeedYour Thoughts On Therapy, Coaching, and GriefOn this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are sharing some of YOUR latest responses to what we’ve been doing here. You all have amazing advice and expertise – a lot more than we do, sometimes – so we’re excited to share what’s been on your minds.
For our listener who wanted more on coaching and older kids: check out both our interviews with Olympian Abby Wambach (2020 and 2024) and our interview with journalist and former coach Linda Flanagan.
After that, of course, we’ll circle up for a round of triumphs and fails.
Join us on Fac...
2025-05-1546 min
Slate CultureYour Thoughts On Therapy, Coaching, and GriefOn this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are sharing some of YOUR latest responses to what we’ve been doing here. You all have amazing advice and expertise – a lot more than we do, sometimes – so we’re excited to share what’s been on your minds.
For our listener who wanted more on coaching and older kids: check out both our interviews with Olympian Abby Wambach (2020 and 2024) and our interview with journalist and former coach Linda Flanagan.
After that, of course, we’ll circle up for a round of triumphs and fails.
Join us on Fac...
2025-05-1546 min
Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting showYour Thoughts On Therapy, Coaching, and GriefOn this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are sharing some of YOUR latest responses to what we’ve been doing here. You all have amazing advice and expertise – a lot more than we do, sometimes – so we’re excited to share what’s been on your minds.
For our listener who wanted more on coaching and older kids: check out both our interviews with Olympian Abby Wambach (2020 and 2024) and our interview with journalist and former coach Linda Flanagan.
After that, of course, we’ll circle up for a round of triumphs and fails.
Join us on Fac...
2025-05-1543 min
We Can Do Hard ThingsLet Kids Play: Fixing Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan406. Let Kids Play: Fixing Youth Sports with Linda Flanagan
Why have youth sports become a pressure cooker of competition, money, and burnout instead of fun, growth, and play? Journalist and author Linda Flanagan joins us to break down:
-The three biggest reasons kids' sports have changed for the worse—and what we can do about it.-How parents can rethink their role on the sidelines, engage with coaches, and set healthy boundaries.-Why specializing in one sport too early can actually hurt long-term athletic success.-The hidden consequences of linking kids' self-worth to their performance....
2025-04-291h 23
The Rich Life PodcastTake Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports with Linda FlanaganConnect with Us: Join our Investment Community over over 14,000: https://thewealthelevator.com/clubFor Holistic Wellness and Performance Coaching: connect with Dr. Po at drpowu.comIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of youth sports with guest Linda Flanagan, author of 'Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports and Why It Matters.' We explore how the pressures of competitive sports impact children and their families, discuss the costs associated with club teams, and challenge the concept of 'grit' in youth sports. Linda shares...
2025-04-1027 min
Your Child is Normal: with Dr Jessica HochmanEp 176: Rethinking Youth Sports: Can we lessen the pressure and make it more fun? with Linda Flanagan Author of Taking Back the GameSend us a textIn this conversation, Linda H Flanagan and Jessica Hochman explore the complexities of youth sports today, discussing the pressures faced by young athletes, advocating for a more balanced approach to youth athletics. We discuss the importance of exercise, the risks of early specialization, and the mental health implications of competitive sports. The discussion emphasizes the need for free play, the debunking of myths surrounding sports and character building, and the design of an ideal sports curriculum that prioritizes enjoyment and well-being over competition. A really important conversation, especially for parents who have children...
2025-03-1745 min
Youth Culture Today with Walt MuellerParents and Youth SportsIf you’ve got kids who play youth sports, and that’s true for the majority of parents these days, I want to share with you some words from Linda Flanagan in her excellent book, “Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports, and Why It Matters.” Flanagan writes, “Travis Dorsch heads a team at Utah State University that looks at how spending on sports affects families. His research found that the more money parents devote to a child’s sport, the less the child enjoys it, and the more pressure he or she feels. At the same ti...
2025-03-1001 min
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family212. When to STOP Showing Up to All Your Kid’s Stuff? (Spots, Events, Etc.)Hey Family Brand crew! Today, we’re tackling a topic that might stir up some conversation—when should you stop showing up to all of your kid’s activities? As parents, we want to support our children and be there for them, but at what point does showing up to everything start to impact our time, energy, and even our family’s well-being? This is something Chris and I have been navigating lately, and I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast so we can all reflect on it together. We’ve always been a family that value...
2025-02-1413 min
ILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMThe Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg BergeThe Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge
The Coaching Wisdom Every Sports Parent and Coach Needs – A Conversation with Greg Berge. How do you build a winning team culture? What’s the biggest mistake parents make in youth sports? And why do some of the best players never start?
In this episode, I sit down with Greg Berge—a highly respected high school coach, principal, and leadership expert—who shares game-changing advice for coaches, parents, and athletes.
Greg has spent decades coaching and leading teams, and his insights on coaching philosophy, youth sports culture, a...
2025-01-3048 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMBreaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca SmithBreaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports, with Rebecca Smith. Why do some kids freeze in sports while others thrive under pressure?
Breaking Through Fear and Perfectionism in Youth Sports. In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Smith, founder of Complete Performance Coaching and Perform Happy, to discuss the hidden mental struggles of young athletes. A former gymnast who battled fear and self-doubt, Rebecca now helps athletes break through mental blocks, manage pressure, and regain confidence in their sport.
We cover:
Why fear—not lack of effort—is often the real reason kids struggle
How parents may be addi...
2025-01-2445 min
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 414: Kids Need More Unsupervised Time | Linda Flanagan, Take Back the GameIn her second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, dives into the critical topic of giving kids the freedom they need to grow. Linda and Ginny Yurich discuss how the pressures of modern youth sports and adult-driven parenting can unintentionally rob children of the unsupervised time essential for creativity, confidence, and resilience. They explore how this over-structured lifestyle impacts not only kids but entire families, often presenting adulthood as a joyless grind instead of a vibrant destination.This thought-provoking episode invites parents to step back and reconsider what truly...
2025-01-1556 minILOVETOWATCHYOUPLAY.COMTake Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda FlanaganTake Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda Flanagan
Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports. What if the very thing you thought would set your child up for success is actually causing more harm than good? Today, we’re diving into the world of youth sports with Linda Flanagan, a journalist, coach, and author of Take Back the Game. Linda unpacks how the youth sports industry plays on parents’ fears, pushing competition and pressure at the expense of what sports are truly about—character, connection, and joy.
We’ll explore the seismic shift from kid-driv...
2025-01-061h 10
Startup DadThe Best of Startup Dad 2024 - Scott Belsky, Nir Eyal, Tod Francis, Immad Akhund, Siqi Chen & more!Today I’m releasing the best of Startup Dad from 2024! Across over 50 hours of conversations, hundreds of topics, and approaching 100 Dads (and Moms) I’ve covered a lot. In this episode you’ll hear from dozens of executives and founders like Scott Belsky of Adobe, Immad Akhund from Mercury, Siqi Chen from Runway, Chris Miller from Hubspot, Lane Shackleton from Coda and Adam Nash from Daffy. You’ll also hear best-selling authors and experts like Sean Ellis, Nir Eyal, Linda Flanagan and “Dad Brain” expert Darby Saxby alongside some lesser-known founders and solopreneurs who are making it work or sometimes ju...
2024-12-193h 41
Maybe Running Will Help?Finding Joy in the Journey: Linda Flanagan on the Lifelong Impact of SportsIn this episode of Maybe Running Will Help, Nicky sits down with Linda Flanagan, a former high school running coach, author, and lifelong athlete. Linda shares her personal journey with sports, from her early love of running to how it shaped her career and family life. Together, they explore the value of sports beyond competition, touching on the mental, emotional, and social benefits that come from simply enjoying the movement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, this conversation is sure to leave you inspired.
This episode is brought to you by...
2024-09-131h 04
Startup DadWhat's So Great About The 'Pee Pee Tee Pee' (and other important advice) | Kyle Lacy (Dad of 2, Jellyfish)Kyle Lacy is the Chief Marketing Officer of Jellyfish—a platform that helps developers make data-backed decisions on resource investments. Across two decades he has built companies like Lessonly, Openview, Salesforce and ExactTarget. He’s also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Managing work, life and parenting appropriately* Handling stress across the different facets of your life* Dispelling the myth about separation of ‘church and state’ between family and work* Learning how to put your kids before yourself* The role of nature v...
2024-09-1257 min
Startup DadMoney And Mania Are Ruining Kids Sports - And What To Do About It | Linda Flanagan (Mom of 3, Author, Journalist, Coach)Linda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. She is the author of numerous articles on youth sports and the book Take Back The Game - How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids Sports—And Why It Matters. She is a founding board member of the NYC chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner’s World and NPR’s Mindshift. In addition to being a lifelong athlete she’s also the mother of three grown children. In our conversation today we discussed:* The inspiration behind T...
2024-08-2259 min
Youth $ports"I'll Never Be THAT Parent..."Episode 8: Linda Flanagan (Author/Researcher, Take Back the Game)
- Author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports-- And Why it Matters
- Sports used to have a different, less central role in family life
- Obesity problems in America... sports are linked to better outcomes in life. So why are we making them more expensive and LESS accessible?
- Pay to play is shutting out potentially great players.
- 3 major cultural shifts that have caused drastic changes in youth sports: Decline in pu...
2024-08-0750 minYouth Culture Today with Walt MuellerParents and Youth SportsIf you’ve got kids who play youth sports, and that’s true for the majority of parents these days, I want to share with you some words from Linda Flanagan in her excellent book, “Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports, and Why It Matters.” Flanagan writes, “Travis Dorsch heads a team at Utah State University that looks at how spending on sports affects families. His research found that the more money parents devote to a child’s sport, the less the child enjoys it, and the more pressure he or she feels. At the same ti...
2024-08-0701 min
Bald, Blind, and BuddiesYou can't spell "Ha! Sir," without Harris.We address Vice-President Harris’s candidacy, play the “design a president” game, and see if she checks the boxes. We review the relief she is bringing, while acknowledging her speaking style and difficulty retaining staff. We speculate on her confidence or its absence. Plus, a note from our sponsors and statesmen as whack-jobs and heroes.Mentioned in this podcast:“‘Bullying’ leaves Kamala Harris without a top team for White House bid.” in The TelegraphInto the Wild by John KrakauerTaking back the game by Linda FlanaganSee also...
2024-07-2937 min
The Ezra Klein ShowTrump’s Bold Vision for America: Higher Prices!Donald Trump has made inflation a central part of his campaign message. At his rallies, he rails against “the Biden inflation tax” and “crooked Joe’s inflation nightmare,” and promises that in a second Trump term, “inflation will be in full retreat.”But if you look at Trump’s actual policies, that wouldn’t be the case at all. Trump has a bold, ambitious agenda to make prices much, much higher. He’s proposing a 10 percent tariff on imported goods, and a 60 percent tariff on products from China. He wants to deport huge numbers of immigrants. And he’s made it clear t...
2024-06-211h 32The Economics of Everyday Things52. Little LeagueYouth baseball — long a widely accessible American pastime — has become overrun by $10,000-per-year, for-profit travel leagues. Zachary Crockett peers inside the dugout. SOURCES:Linda Flanagan, author.Nick Mackenzie, future New York Yankees shortstop.R.J. Mackenzie, physical education teacher and baseball dad.John Miller, journalist and baseball coach. RESOURCES:"The Cost of Youth Baseball Is Getting Absurd," by Adam Minter (Bloomberg, 2024)."Perfect Game Sees Prosperity Thanks To New Investments In Youth Sports," by Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr. (Forbes, 2024)."How America Sold Out Little League Baseball," by John W. Miller (America Magazine, 2022)."In Youth Sports, Talent...
2024-06-1721 minYouth Culture Today with Walt MuellerYouth Sports as IdolEarlier this morning, I went online and purchased a book with a title that grabbed my attention. The book is Linda Flanagan’s “Back in the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports – and Why It Matters.” While I have yet to read the book, the overview describes how Flanagan lists some ways that this frenzy and obsession is changing things for kids and our families, and not for the better. Kids are being funneled into specializing year-round in one sport. The risk of physical injury and mental health problems increases. Coaches and parents are engaging in egregious...
2024-06-1001 min
Motherhood UnstressedPrime Your Training and Your Life: A Deep Dive with 'Good for a Girl' Author + Elite Runner Lauren FleshmanMy guest today is none other than Lauren Fleshman, a former elite distance runner turned dedicated coach and author. Lauren's latest book, "Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World," has been making waves since its release in paperback, shedding light on the unique struggles faced by female athletes and advocating for change in how we support and train them. In this episode, we'll dive deep into Lauren's journey as a runner, her experiences as a major figure in women's running for Nike, and her insights on female physiology and disordered eating and he...
2024-03-1731 min
The SpeakeasyKids Need to be Outside & Why School Stopped Making Sense | Ginny YurichThe creator of 1000 Hours Outside, Ginny Yurich joins Blake to share her personal journey as a mom, struggling with the challenges of parenting and feeling lost in the early years. The turning point comes when a friend introduces the idea of spending four to six hours outside whenever the weather is tolerable, leading to transformative experiences for both the mom and her kids. The conversation explores the impact of outdoor time on children's development, challenging societal norms around education, and the importance of individualized learning approaches. Join them as they emphasize the value of prioritizing outdoor activities for children's...
2024-01-3159 min
The Bear and the BallTake Back the GameLINDA FLANAGAN is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master's degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance.On this episode of Cal South's "The Bear and the Ball," Nick and Linda go deep into how we can make youth sports fun, and take out the all-consuming pressure of trying to get to t...
2023-12-1932 minThe Bear and the BallTake Back the GameLINDA FLANAGAN is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master's degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance. On this episode of Cal South's "The Bear and the Ball," Nick and Linda go deep into how we can make youth sports fun, and take out the all-consuming pressure of trying to get to t...
2023-12-1932 min
Get Outside With KidsCelebrating our favourite guests, stories, and fails!As we approach our 100th episode, we reflect on the top 10 episodes (OK it’s actually 11, but who’s counting) from our show. We share the guests that we think about the most, and the stories that have really stuck with us. So many laughs, so many stories, so many fails!
Episodes we mentioned in this episode:
Ep: 75: Trekking to Everest base camp with 4 year old twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade
Ep 53: How our obsession with kids’ sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game
Ep 45: Why movement...
2023-11-3024 min
Speaking of Teens#85: Can Parents Learn to Let Kids and Teens Have Their Sports Back? (with Linda Flanagan)Do you have an athlete at home? A soccer player? Hockey player? Runner? Maybe your kid’s not into sports or maybe it’s not been their thing yet. Whatever the case, you’ll want to hear my conversation with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back The Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports - and Why it Matters. The youth sports industry is worth over $19 billion dollars and counting (that’s up 90% since 2010!) What’s going on? Why, by age 13, have 70% of kids given up on sports altogether? Hint: because we’ve taken all the fun out of it and...
2023-11-1457 min
Réalisé Sans TrucageMartin Scorsese, Une Année Difficile, La Maison Usher & Linda veut du poulet !Le capitalisme génocidaire dans Killers of the Flower Moon de Martin Scorsese, le capitalisme méprisant dans Une année difficile de Éric Toledano et Olivier Nakache, sans oublier le capitalisme démoniaque dans La chute de la maison Usher de Mike Flanagan : tel est notre programme de la semaine ! Avec en prime deux sorties plus confidentielles mais néanmoins passionnantes : Linda veut du poulet ! de Chiara Malta et Sébastien Laudenbach, et Anselm (le Bruit du Temps) de Wim Wenders.Côté actus, il sera question de la retraite bien méritée de l'acteur br...
2023-10-201h 59
The Positive Sports ReportThe Positive Sports Reports - Season 2 Ep. 3 - October 2023This episode features an interview with the author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports - and Why It Matters, Linda Flanagan, and information on the Coaching With Empathy workshop from Positive Coaching Alliance. Instagram @thepositivesportsreport
2023-10-0139 min
Hub PodcastsHub Dialogues: Kristina Kokorelias and Ashley Flanagan on Long-Term CareThis special episode of Hub Dialogues features the winners of the Hunter Prize for Public Policy Kristina Kokorelias and Ashley Flanagan, colleagues at the Toronto Metropolitan University's National Institute on Ageing, about their winning essay, Bringing Long-Term Care Home. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. The episodes are generously supported by The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation and the Linda Frum and Howard Sokolowski Charitable Foundation.
2023-09-2930 min
The Art and Science of Developing AthletesLinda Flanagan | Money and Media in Youth SportsIn this episode of the Art and Science of Developing Athletes, guest host and Chair of the UF Department of Sport Management, George Cunningham, talks with Linda Flanagan, a freelance journalist, researcher, former cross country and track coach, and author of the book "Take Back the Game." Linda shares her lifelong journey as an athlete, starting from organized sports to her present-day 20-mile weekly running routine. Drawing from her experiences as a coach, she discusses the state of youth sports and the pressure on kids to specialize early due to the monetization of the industry. Linda highlights the importance...
2023-08-2835 min
In Search of SovereigntyRedefining Childhood with Nature Play with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours OutsideIn this captivating conversation, Ginny Yurich, a mom of five, podcast host, author, speaker, and founder of 1000 Hours Outside shares her remarkable journey towards redefining childhood through nature play. She introduces us to the revolutionary concept of spending 1000 hours outside each year, a movement inspired by Charlotte Mason's insights and backed by solid research.Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or new to the idea of spending more time outdoors, this episode will inspire you to rethink how your family engages with the world. Join us in rediscovering the joy of outdoor play!Chapters:00:00:00...
2023-08-2548 min
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2023-08-181h 29
ON BOYS PodcastRaising Empowered Athletes w Kirsten JonesRaising Empowered Athletes, by former D1 athlete Kirsten Jones, is the book parents need to navigate today’s youth sports culture.Kids do not need to begin formal sports instruction in preschool, and they don’t need to specialize in a single sport in order to succeed or excel, Kirsten says. In fact, she recommends that kids “try everything” — all kinds of active, physical pursuits, including dance and solo sports – up until age 14 or so. Before that, sports participation should focus on the 3Fs:FriendsFunFundamentalsParents should also resist FOMO, the fear of missing out. Even if other...
2023-08-1051 min
The Youth Sports Parenting TribeLinda FlanaganLinda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master’s degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and a 2020–21 advisory group member for the Aspen Institute’s Reimagining School Sports initiative, and her writing on sports has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner’s World, and on NPR’s education site MindShift, where she is a regular...
2023-07-1036 min
Revisionist HistoryThe Crisis in Girls’ Sports with Lauren Fleshman and Linda FlanaganIn a live conversation taped at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, Malcolm and his Martian friend consult athletes Linda Flanagan and Lauren Fleshman on how to level the proverbial playing field. What would they ban from youth sports: Coaches? Parents? Uniforms? Whatever it takes to bring the love of the game to everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-05-2555 minGet Outside With KidsFrom down under to a mountain top: moving to Canada and starting this podcast, with special guest Kate Le SouefThis week our cohost Kate Le Souef is in the hot seat! Following up from last week’s episode where we dived deep with Jen, this week we turn the tables as Jen interviews Kate.
You’ll hear all about Kate’s Australian childhood filled with beaches and spiders and sand dunes and hear why she moved to Vancouver.
Kate tells you why she started this podcast, how she knew almost nothing about the topic when the started, what the future looks like, and her number 1 dream guest (if you know this person, introduce us!)
Oth...
2023-05-1832 minGet Outside With KidsThe episode that made us laugh and cry, with special guest Jennifer KolbucWe guarantee this episode will make you laugh and cry, because we’re going deep! Are you ready?
This week our special guest is our very own co-host Jennifer Kolbuc, interviewed by our other co-host Kate Le Souef. We are diving into Jen’s life as a kid, what she wants for her family, and her favourite parts of being a podcaster, as well as talking about an enormous event that rocked her childhood, and continues to impact her life as a parent.
If you’re new, or if you’ve been around here for a while...
2023-05-1133 minGet Outside With KidsHow to achieve a huge hiking goal with kids and prioritize your family’s time together, with Stu and Dev from Next Family AdventuresOur guests this week completed an epic 100 hikes with their family in 2022! If you need inspiration to try hiking as a family, this is it.
When Stu and Dev moved with their four kids from Texas to Washington State in the US, they were determined to explore their new state. And explore they did! They’ve hiked their way around their new home and picked up so many great life lessons along the way. Tune in to hear:
How Stu and Dev motivate their kids to keep moving on the trail
Why having a big goal is...
2023-04-0637 min
DrMomCastE4. Taking Back the Game, continuedIn order to change the narrative, we need to start the discussion.. so we did! We couldn't stop thinking about the questions & issues Linda Flanagan raised in her book and discussed with us last episode, so we kept the conversation going amongst ourselves - kids playing sports for the sake of fun, how to better communicate with our kids regarding their sports goals. Are you a fanatic sports parent? Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to learn more.
2023-04-0330 min
DrMomCastE3. Taking Back the Game, with author Linda FlanaganConversation with parent, coach and author Linda Flanagan and her recent book Take Back the Game - How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports - And Why It Matters.Her perspective as parent and coach resonated with us - what's supposed to be fun can be all too stressful, too. She talks with us not only about the pressures and issues that brought us here, but what we as parents can do about it!Follow us on Instagram @DrMomCast and send us your questions and any topics about which you'd like to...
2023-04-0346 min
Sport, Social Justice & Development PodcastYouth Sport: Tim Adams, Tania Cameron, and Linda FlanaganIn this episode, Natan chats with Tim Adams, Tania Cameron, and Linda Flanagan about their work with youth sport programming. Tim is the founder and CEO of FreePlay Sports, an organization providing free sport programming to children and youth in Edmonton, AB. Tania is a sport coach who organizes sporting opportunities for Indigenous youth in Ontario. Linda is the author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports - and Why it Matters. The three of them discuss the opportunities and challenges they've faced with sport programming for diverse youth.
2023-03-281h 10
MindShift PodcastHow Youth Sports Became a Feast or Famine WorldRunning coach and author, Linda Flanagan, talks about her book, “Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports and Why It Matters," and gives tips on how parents can tell when they've gone too far.
2023-03-2122 minGet Outside With KidsOur most epic fails: winter 2023 editionIf you need a laugh, this one is for you!
Our seasonal “epic fail” episodes round up our most ridiculous, most meltdown-y, most painful fails from the entire season and lay them out for your listening enjoyment!
Highlights from the winter include forgotten gear, massive skiing wipeouts, public meltdowns, and so many plans disrupted by illness. We throw in one huge win to balance it out and remind you that things will improve and spring is coming.
Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:
Ep 53: How our obsession with kids’ sport has become s...
2023-03-1625 min
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work with Deb MashekOur guest today is Dr. Deb Mashek, a social psychologist who helps business leaders navigate the relationship headwinds that tank timelines, bottom lines and well-being. She is an experienced business advisor, professor and non-profit executive. She is the author of the book Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone)[05.50] Collaboration – Deb shares a brief bio on herself and defines collaboration in her own terms. [15.02] Hierarchy – The collaboration of every member is important in a collaborative workspace. [21.03] The Mashek Matrix – We go throug...
2023-03-141h 31
Going Deep with Donnovan BennettWhat It Means to Have Young Athletes in the FamilyDonnovan brings on author Linda Flanagan to discuss her article on having an athlete in the family - they chat about the upsides and the downsides of what it means to fully support a child's athletic dreams, and which sports parents worry about letting their children play (3:17). Afterwards, Dr. Charles Tator, concussion and brain injury expert at Toronto Western Hospital & the University of Toronto, joins to get into his research on concussions in youth hockey (31:35). Linda's article: https://bit.ly/3YyOTjC The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
2023-02-1649 min
Middle Class Film ClassGerald's Game (2017) review / dir. Mike FlanaganThe gang feeds a stray this week, as they try to spice things up while they watch Gerald's Game. Adapted from the Stephen King Book, this chamber piece wrapped in a drama wrapped in a supernatural thriller is dripping with Stephen King and Flanagan easter eggs, and suspense. Hold onto your butts, because there is one scene that you will never forget. Watch it on Netflix, try not to scream, then listen to our review. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclass h...
2023-02-1556 min
Raising a ChampionHow Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports with Author Linda FlanaganIn Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports, coach, journalist and writer Linda Flanagan reveals how the youth sports industry capitalizes on parents’ worry about their kids’ futures, selling the idea that more competitive play is essential in the feeding frenzy over access to colleges and universities. Drawing on her experience as a coach and a parent, along with research and expert analysis, Flanagan delves into a national obsession that has: Compelled kids to specialize year-round in one sport. Increased the risk of both physical injury and mental health problems.Encouraged egregious behavior by coa...
2023-02-1457 minMiddle Class Film ClassDoctor Sleep (2019) review / dir. Mike FlanaganThe gang sucks some steam this week as they review Mike Flanagan's legacy sequel to The Shining, starring Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson, Doctor Sleep (2019) streaming right now on Tubi. Featuring vampires that don't suck blood, deviations from the source material, and a perplexing hat... this horror fantasy drama is full of quirky and dark characters, child death, and vampire canibalism. Tune in, watch the movie, then hear how Pete and Joseph liked Tyler's pick this week. http://www.MCFCpodcast.com http://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcast http://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFC http://www.tiktok.com...
2023-02-081h 07
Raising DaughtersHow Youth Sports Are Negatively Affecting Our DaughtersShow Notes: Today’s hypercompetitive & hyperspecialized youth sports are causing girls to experience more overuse injuries, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Interview with author Linda Flanagan Interview with author Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the … How Youth Sports Are Negatively Affecting Our Daughters Read More »
2023-01-1946 min
Raising DaughtersHow Youth Sports Are Negatively Affecting Our DaughtersShow Notes: Today’s hypercompetitive & hyperspecialized youth sports are causing girls to experience more overuse injuries, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Interview with author Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports — and Why It Matters The following are topics discussed in Dr. Jordan’s interview with author Linda Flanagan: How have youth sports changed in the past 30 years and why did it occur, especially as it pertains to girls? How have these changes affected girls? Why do girls need to overcome good girl conditioning when it comes to advocating for themselves with coaches...
2023-01-1946 min
Raising DaughtersHow Youth Sports Are Negatively Affecting Our DaughtersShow Notes: Today’s hypercompetitive & hyperspecialized youth sports are causing girls to experience more overuse injuries, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Interview with author Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports — and Why It Matters The following are topics discussed in Dr. Jordan’s interview with author Linda Flanagan: How have youth sports changed in the past 30 years and why did it occur, especially as it pertains to girls? How have these ch...
2023-01-1946 minGet Outside With KidsHow our obsession with kids’ sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the GameNote: audio issues on this episode have been resolved! Happy listening :)
As parents, we hear a lot about the benefits of kids living active lifestyles. And sports are one way that we are encouraged to introduce our kids to this idea. But what happens when we take it too far?
We are thrilled to be joined today by the amazing Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: how money and mania are ruining kids’ sports - and why it matters. She takes us through how we got to a place where sports participation has bec...
2023-01-1934 minGet Outside With KidsWelcome to Get Outside with Kids in 2023!Get Outside with Kids is the podcast that helps you have more awesome adventures outside with your kids!
Tune into this minisode to hear sneak peeks of the show in 2023. You have been telling us you want to hear from experienced parents, medical professionals, authors, and educators, so we know you’re going to love the guests coming to your ears in the coming weeks and months, including:
Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician who started Canada’s first nature prescription program
Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, a fascinating analysis kids’ sport
Nicki Farrell...
2023-01-0505 min
The Bespoke Parenting PodcastLinda Flanagan: Parenting is a SportOn this episode of The Bespoke Parenting Podcast, host Julie Gunlock interviews Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports—and Why It Matters. Julie asks Linda about her book, why sports are so important to children in an age where kids spend so much time online, how youth sports became a serious business, and the consequences of putting pressure on kids and parents alike to excel in competitive sports.--The Bespoke Parenting Podcast is about and for parents who are tired of being told how to do it...
2022-12-2042 min
League of Fans' Sports ForumProfessionalized Youth Sports Are Hurting Kids and FamiliesLinda Flanagan, author of the new book "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports and Why It Matters," joins the podcast to talk about the ways heavily commercialized and professionalized youth sports are hurting kids and their families. Linda has written extensively about how youth sports can hijack families to the point where family outings, non-sports activities and bonding time over dinners are lost in the pursuit of the next club team game or travel tournament. She also talks about the "why?" ... why youth sports began to transition from a positive recreational activity to a...
2022-12-1637 min
ON BOYS PodcastYouth Sports Linda FlanaganLinda Flanagan says youth sports are out of control.And she should know.Flanagan is a former youth athlete, cross country coach, mother of a young athletes, and the author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports - and Why It Matters.“If your goal is to cultivate a well-adjusted, responsible child who contributes to the family, then limiting T-ball, youth soccer & it’s ilk may be wisest," she says in her book. "Western parenting customs that put the child at the center - usually with the goal...
2022-12-1543 min
PlayOn: Why StreetSoccerLinda Flanagan: Take Back the GameJohn, Neal and special guest Linda Flanagan talk how money and mania, including parents, college scholarships, coaches and other mayhem, are ruining youth sports and our kids. We need to "Take Back the Game!" Write-Us: info@mettlesports.comTag us: IG @mettle_sportsShareLikeKeep the Conversation Going#PlayOn
2022-11-1046 minCare and Feeding | Slate's parenting showYouth Sports Are Out of ControlOn this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah share their parenting triumphs and fails. Then Zak talks with journalist and former coach, Linda Flanagan about her book Take Back the Game. They discuss the transformation of kids sports into the ultra competitive, time consuming juggernaut it is today. They also talk about the culture of cruel coaching and what signals parents are sending to their kids when they dedicate a significant number weeknights and weekends to kids sports. Then on Slate Plus, the hosts discuss controversial figures, like Elon Musk and Kanye West, that have t...
2022-11-0324 min
The Reformed Sports Project PodcastEp 56: Linda FlanaganLinda Flanagan is an author, freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross country and track coach. Linda's new book, Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports and Why It Matters, examines how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports into stressful, all-consuming endeavors. Linda joins Nick to discuss strategies to help parents put their kids' sports into perspective, the importance of being self-aware when raising children, and why parents should feel empowered to reclaim their agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-10-2623 minRaising DaughtersWhen and Why Youth Sports Went off the RailsShow Notes: Learn in this podcast when and why youth sports changed into a commercialized business that is detrimental to children. Dr. Jordan retraces the history of youth sports starting from the early 1900s through today. This history includes influences such as worries about immigrant children roaming the streets unsupervised, the depression, the new pay-for-play model that emerged post-depression, the self-esteem movement, the rising cost of a college education and the dream of attaining a college scholarship, the advent of travel leagues and showcase events, and the early specialization in a single sport movement. Dr. Jordan also describes the fears...
2022-10-2033 minRaising DaughtersWhen and Why Youth Sports Went off the RailsShow Notes: Learn in this podcast when and why youth sports changed into a commercialized business that is detrimental to children. Dr. Jordan retraces the history of youth sports starting from the early 1900s through today. This history includes influences such as worries about immigrant children roaming the streets unsupervised, the depression, the new pay-for-play model that emerged post-depression, the self-esteem movement, the rising cost of a college education and the dream of attaining a college scholarship, the advent of travel leagues and showcase events, and the...
2022-10-2033 min
Clearing The BasesMoney & Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports & Why It MattersAuthor and freelance journalist Linda Flanagan joins us to discuss how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports. We talk about many of the issues that parents have with the current state of youth sports and the consequences of raising the stakes for kids and parents alike – and the changes that must be made.
2022-10-161h 13
Science for Sport PodcastWhy Youth Sport Is Broken, and How We Can Fix ItIn episode 132, Linda Flanagan, Author, joins us.
Specifically Linda will be looking at:
Key issues affecting youth sports
How coaches can improve these
Role of parents in improving youth sport
About Linda
"Linda is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master’s degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance an...
2022-10-1025 min
Way of Champions Podcast#293 Linda Flanagan: How Money and Mania Have Ruined Kids Sports, Why it Matters, and How to Take Back the GameLinda Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A founding board member of the NYC chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and 2020-21 Advisory Group member for the Aspen Institute’s Reimagining Sports initiative, her writing on sports has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner's World, and NPR's education site Mind/Shift, where she is a regular contributor. Previously Flanagan was a national security analyst at the National Security Program, Harvard University. She is also a mother of three and lifelong athlete. Linda and John di...
2022-10-071h 05
Read Beat (...and repeat)"Take the Game Back" by Linda FlanaganLinda Flanagan paints a vivid picture of the “Little League parent” in her book, “Take Back the Game.” It was herself. She writes about being so proud of her son’s basketball skills before realizing that she’d gotten too caught up in being a super-fan. Parents need to back off from their kids’ games, said Flanagan, a former track coach, herself. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with sports, she said. Athletics are training grounds for character, friendship, and connection; at their best, sports insulate kids from hardship and prepare them for adult life. But youth sport...
2022-10-0215 min
Alpha Girl Confidence204. How Money & Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports with Linda FlanaganOn today's episode, I sat down with Linda Flanagan who is the author of the new book "Take Back the Game - How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports". This conversation may be one of the most important conversations that we've ever had on the podcast as youth sports has taken a dramatic downward turn over the last few decades.
In this conversation we discuss:
How competitive youth sports affect family dynamics
The role money plays in perpetuating the problem
How parents are being manipulated by sports corporations
The importance of letting your kids lead...
2022-09-2156 min
Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators227: Understanding the Pressure of Parenting and Playing Sports TodayOur Guest: Linda Flanagan LINDA FLANAGAN is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master’s degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and a 2020–21 advisory group member for the Aspen Institute’s Reimagining School Sports initiative, and her writing on sports has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner’s World, and on NPR’s educatio...
2022-09-1235 min
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Linda Flanagan on Taking Back Kids' SportsLinda Flanagan is a journalist, researcher, and a former cross-country and track coach. She's also a founding board member of the Positive Coaching Alliance and an Advisory Group member for the Aspen Institute’s Reimagining Sports initiative. Flanagan's new book is TAKE BACK THE GAME: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters. Linda tells Amy and Margaret what forces conspired to make the youth sports landscape the way it is today.In this episode, Linda, Amy, and Margaret discuss:
How the purpose of kids' sports has changed since we were playing ourselves [7:00]
Why...
2022-09-0933 min
The Wealth ElevatorTAKE BACK THE GAME with Linda FlanaganSports help children (and people in general) to have a healthy lifestyle early on. Not only that, sports teach them discipline, grit, confidence, persistence, and teamwork.
In this episode, we are joined by Linda Flanagan, a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. Now the author of Take Back The Game book.
She reveals how youth sports have become a significant business these days, discusses the money behind it, and, sadly, how it stresses children and families today.
Parenting is challenging, and we all want the best for our children without...
2022-09-0639 min
The Wealth Elevator Podcast: Real Estate, Taxes, InvestingTAKE BACK THE GAME with Linda FlanaganSports help children (and people in general) to have a healthy lifestyle early on. Not only that, sports teach them discipline, grit, confidence, persistence, and teamwork.In this episode, we are joined by Linda Flanagan, a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. Now the author of Take Back The Game book. She reveals how youth sports have become a significant business these days, discusses the money behind it, and, sadly, how it stresses children and families today. Parenting is challenging, and we all want the best for our ch...
2022-09-0638 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 205: Pressure, Pain, and Kids’ AthleticsLinda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids Sports, joins us to discuss how the competitive culture of kids’ sports can be damaging to both parents and teens.Full show notesDoes your kid love sports? Whether they’re sliding into home base or scoring a touchdown, sports can be an incredible way for kids to stay healthy, make friends, and learn the value of teamwork. For some kids, sports can become a way of life, granting them a chance to travel or even bringing in college scholarship money...
2022-08-2825 minThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KH0 71: Are We Modeling that Adulthood is a Big Bore? | Linda Flanagan, Take Back the Game | The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, S3 E44Wow! Wow! Wow! I learned SO much from Linda Flanagan's brand new book "Take Back the Game, How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids' Sports, and Why it Matters." Not only did I learn a lot about things like the college admissions process and what's going on behind the scenes, why kids' sports have become such a big deal over the past two decades, the dangers of early sports specialization and more but her book also left me SO much to ponder. Ever since reading the book I've been thinking about how we...
2022-08-2650 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceTake Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters by Linda FlanaganPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/559901 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters Author: Linda Flanagan Narrator: Abby Craden Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 40 minutes Release date: August 23, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: 'A really brilliant book' — Malcolm Gladwell Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards 2022 A close look at how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports, turning once healthy, fun activities for kids into all-consuming endeavors—putting stress on children and families alike Some 75% of American famil...
2022-08-2310 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceTake Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters by Linda FlanaganPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/559901to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters
Author: Linda Flanagan
Narrator: Abby Craden
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 40 minutes
Release date: August 23, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
'A really brilliant book' — Malcolm Gladwell Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards 2022 A close look at how big money and high stakes have transformed youth sports, turning once healthy, fun activities for kids into all-consuming endeavors—putting stress on children and families alike Some 75% of American families want...
2022-08-238h 40
Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Soul-Stirring!Take Back the Game by Linda FlanaganPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63020to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Take Back the Game
Author: Linda Flanagan
Narrator: Abby Craden
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 08-23-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 39 ratings
Genres: Sociology of Sports
Publisher's Summary:
Some 75% of American families want their kids to play sports. Athletics are training grounds for character, friendship, and connection; at their best, sports insulate kids from hardship and prepare them for adult life. But youth sports have changed so dramatically over the last 25 years that they no longer deliver the healthy outcomes everyone wants. Instead, unbeknownst to most...
2022-08-238h 40Don’t Miss: This Breakthrough Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Take Back the Game by Linda FlanaganPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/63020to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Take Back the Game
Author: Linda Flanagan
Narrator: Abby Craden
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 08-23-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 39 ratings
Genres: Sociology of Sports
Publisher's Summary:
Some 75% of American families want their kids to play sports. Athletics are training grounds for character, friendship, and connection; at their best, sports insulate kids from hardship and prepare them for adult life. But youth sports have changed so dramatically over the last 25 years that they no longer deliver the healthy outcomes everyone wants. Instead, unbeknownst to most...
2022-08-238h 40
Talking to Teens TeasersEp 205: Pressure, Pain, and Kids’ AthleticsDoes your kid love sports? Whether they’re sliding into home base or scoring a touchdown, sports can be an incredible way for kids to stay healthy, make friends, and learn the value of teamwork. For some kids, sports can become a way of life, granting them a chance to travel or even bringing in college scholarship money. With so much to offer, it seems like sports are the perfect activity to sign kids up for.But it turns out that kids’ sports aren’t always the character-building extracurriculars we think they are. The youth...
2022-07-3103 min
Make Me Data LiterateMel Flanagan on Open Data and Data StorytellingMel is a data advocate, designer, storyteller, maker and founder of Nook Studios. This episode is a fascinating look at the case for Open Data, Government Transparency, and accessible Data Story Telling. “I think there’s a lot of work to be done and there’s a lot more impetus now, because the public have that awareness… Continue reading Mel Flanagan on Open Data and Data Storytelling
2022-07-0700 min
Normal Lies"Just Calm Down, It's All in Your Head," & Other Lies About the "Baby Blues," with Megan Mills Episode 51. “…everyone’s really excited about a new baby, and so is the mom, don't get me wrong. But ask mom if she's okay too. It's possible, she’s really not.”A few months ago, Megan Mills introduced Linda to the term, “postpartum anxiety.” Most people are aware of postpartum depression but postpartum anxiety is not as widely known. Megan shares candidly about her struggle with postpartum anxiety after the traumatic birth experience she had with her son. To help other mothers, Megan currently volunteers on the Board of Directors for Saving AJ. She joins Nyeshia...
2022-05-2538 min
Boots & SaddleBoots & Saddle | Episode 212: October 19, 2021BOOTS & SADDLE - October 19, 2021
1. Cell Phone - Junior & Tanya Rae Brown (His & Hers - 2021)
2. The Claw [instrumental] - Jerry Reed (The Unbelievable Guitar and Voice of Jerry Reed - 1967)
3. Chug-a-Lug - Roger Miller (Roger and Out - 1964)
4. Bring It On Home - Lois Johnson (Lois Johnson - 1975)
5. Sleeping In My Car - Noel McKay (Blue Blue Blue - 2021)
6. I Just Can't Two Step - The Royal Hounds (A Whole Lot of Nothin' - 2021)
7. Have You Seen That Train [instrumental] - Sean Burns & Lost Country [The...
2021-10-192h 00
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt CicoriaInside JABA #7: There's No Such Thing as a Bad Boy, with Pat FrimanIn previous appearances on this podcast and elsewhere, Pat Friman has told the story of Father Flanagan, founder of BoysTown. According to Pat, Father Flanagan often made the following statement when describing his philosophy of helping troubled youths: "there is no such thing as a bad boy, only bad environments, bad modeling, and bad teaching." For the Spring 2021 issue of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Linda LeBlanc invited Pat to expand on these remarks in the issue's lead paper. In this podcast, I'm joined by both Linda and Pat, as well as Inside JABA regular, D...
2021-04-261h 38
In The Past Lane - The Podcast About History and Why It MattersWho Was Alexander Hamilton?In this episode of ITPL, we focus on Alexander Hamilton. You may have noticed that Hamilton has become the hottest Founder in recent years – and it’s all due to the smash Broadway hit, “Hamilton: The Musical.” So here’s the lineup: 1. First, I provide a brief backgrounder on the remarkable life of Alexander Hamilton. 2. Second, I sit down with historian Stephen F. Knott to discuss his book, Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America (Sourcebooks, 2015). He and his co-author Tony Williams argue that the relationship between Washington and Hamilton had a major impact on the outcome of the American R...
2020-07-3152 min