Shows
Let The Kids PlayEp. 9 - Dr. Tira Stebbins: Mental Health & Youth SportsDr. Tira Stebbins and Jump Start camper, Max, join Sam and Rick to discuss mental health and young athletes.2024-07-1634 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 8 - Jon Solomon: Why So Many Kids are Quitting Sports2024-07-0230 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 7 - Brittan & Andrew Berry: Conversations with a Record-Breaking Long Jumper and her NFL GM HusbandIn this episode, Dr. Sam & Rick speak with Cleveland Browns GM, Andrew Berry, and his wife, Brittan, a record-breaking long jumper. They discuss how sports impacted their lives and how they plan to incorporate sports in their children's lives.2024-06-0440 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 6 - The Car Ride HomeDr. Sam & Rick speak with the co-founder of the website I Love to Watch You Play, Asia Mape, and her daughter Berkley who plays D1 soccer at The Ohio State University. They discuss tips for parents during the car ride home after a sporting event.2024-05-1451 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 5 - Common Sports InjuriesDr. Sam & Rick discuss common sports injuries with Dr. Joe Congeni from Akron Children's Hospital. They are also joined by David Egbo, a professional soccer player who was drafted to the MLS in the first round but has been plagued by injuries since.2024-04-3054 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 4 - Rec Sports & Positively Impacting KidsDr. Sam & Rick are joined by Pete Conces and Joe Sperro for this episode discussing community sports and the impact on kids.2024-04-2337 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 3 - Strength Training & Physical Therapy with Youth AthletesDr. Sam & Rick discuss when to start strength training with kids as well the challenges of recovering from injuries. Their guests for this episode are Dr. Dave Gabriel of Prime PT & Sports Performance and Akron Children's Hospital along with high school athlete Parker Maniar.2024-04-1647 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 3 - Strength Training & Physical Therapy with Youth AthletesDr. Sam & Rick discuss when to start strength training with kids as well the challenges of recovering from injuries. Their guests for this episode are Dr. Dave Gabriel of Prime PT & Sports Performance and Akron Children's Hospital along with high school athlete Parker Maniar.2024-04-1611 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 2 - Incorporating Mindfulness into Youth SportsDr. Sam & Rick discuss the concept of mindfulness with Dr. Sam Zizzi from West Virginia University.2024-04-0941 minLet The Kids PlayEp. 1 - Staying Sane While Juggling Your Kids' Sports2024-03-2634 minLet The Kids PlayWelcome to Let The Kids Play!Are you a parent navigating through the world of children’s sports? Welcome to “Let the Kids Play”: Sports Parenting From the Child’s Perspective. I am Rick Hart, the founder, and CEO of Jump Start Sports, and I am Sam Maniar, a nationally renowned sports psychologist. In this podcast, we discuss topics facing parents today regarding their children’s participation in youth sports. Each week, we will have a guest who adds pertinent expertise, and a child panelist to give their fresh take! Among others, topics will include overspecialization in sports today, sports burnout among adolescents, and positive coaching/po...2024-03-2102 min