On today's show host Ryan Holmes and Reid Meyer do deep-dive conversation on youth sports, joined by Dan Chamberlain, Director of Competition for NorCal Premier Soccer. Dan discusses his journey from being an athlete to shaping youth development and coaching at different levels. The conversation explores key issues such as accessibility challenges due to rising costs, external pressures from parents, and the commercialization of youth sports. Dan highlights the importance of fostering a love for sports, building resilience, and ensuring a balanced approach between competition and enjoyment. The discussion also touches on future trends, ethical considerations, governance challenges, and the role of private clubs in shaping youth sports today.Timestamps00:00 - Opening & Introduction 00:26 - Introducing Guest: Dan Chamberlain 01:30 - Dan’s Background & Journey in Youth Sports 06:17 - Challenges in Youth Sports Industry 12:23 - Rising Costs & Accessibility Concerns 20:50 - External vs. Internal Motivation in Youth Athletes 32:26 - Future Outlook & Ethical Considerations 38:15 - Regulation & Governance in Youth Sports 44:30 - Private Clubs & Market Influence 50:10 - Impact of Investment & Business in Youth Sports 57:45 - Reconnecting with Passion for Sports 1:02:34 - Closing Thoughts & Advice---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
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Ethan Quinn: From D2 Football Player to D3 Basketball Coach
Ethan Quinn spent all his time on the football field while he was in college as a D2 lineman, but his love of basketball never left him. During this conversation, Ethan talks about all the sacrifices he made to get back to the sport he loved to become a basketball coach D3 at Denison University. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
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Judge Pauses House vs NCAA Approval + Could the NCAA Be Getting Replaced?
Judge Claudia Wilken, who is presiding over the House vs NCAA case refused to allow a final decision on Monday when most expected the final approval to be made. Instead she raised a few issues and asked the lawyers to "fix them" before she would make a ruling. On the same day Washington's Rep. Michael Baumgartner presented HR 2663 to the House of Representatives. The bill named “Restore College Sports Act” calls for some major changes to college sports which included replacing the NCAA, placing limits on coaching salaries, allowing athletes to transfer freely and much more. Sources“Restore College Sports Act” House v. NCAA settlement approval delayed---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
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Athletes to Athletes Podcast: Featuring Former Collegiate Wrestler Marlee Smith
Marlees Smith grew up competing against the boys on the football field and the wrestling mat and allowed that competitive spirit to carry her to being on one of the first ever women's teams at a top high school and then on to Arizona State where she joined the men's wrestling team. Since finishing her wrestling career she has been an advocate for women's wrestling and now runs her own social media management business. ---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
To kickoff women's history month, host Ryan Holmes talks with Sports Reporter Karisa Maxwell, a Penn State grad that has interviewed some of the baddest fighters on the planet. We talk about how she got into sports media, her favorite interview with Jon Jones and how she deals with being a woman in a male dominated industry.---LEARN MORE ABOUT THE A2A ACADEMYThe A2A Academy is a comprehensive, non-biased college preparation service specifically designed for student-athletes. https://www.joina2a.comWATCH REID'S STORYhttps://youtu.be/UzVEizF40c0DOWNLOAD FREE EBOOK Guide to Understanding College Preparation with a Student-Athletehttps://docsend.com/view/enzyhu6sjseug6r4👇 Follow us on our other social channels!Twitter - https://twitter.com/A2AadvisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/A2AadvisingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/athletestoathletes/#AthletestoAthletes #A2AAcademy #AuthenticAthlete
Athletes share their authentic stories of triumph, failure, and how they were able to navigate through the world of being amateur / professional athletes. The Athletes to Athletes podcast gives listeners an inside look into the minds of athletes, proving they're more than just their sport.
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