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What’s that Snapchat thing again? What are some basic rules for us to know about social media etiquette when I push send? What should my role be in all this social media craze? Rich Czeslawski, CEO at Better Basketball and Communications Director for the National High School Basketball Coaches Association, tells and tweets all. He treats every post like it’s a nationally televised event, knowing that anyone... for the rest of his life... can see it. He warns us not to get a false sense of privacy on any social media post. Listen in and follow Coach Czeslawski at @CoachCzes.  

Natalie Doyle is a recent graduate of Harvard University, where she was a four-year starter and Senior Captain of the women's volleyball team. She adjusted to changing on-court roles, demanding classes, and rigorous time constraints. In addition, she earned the prestigious Harvard-Radcliffe Award for Senior Athletics! Natalie tells high school athletes exactly what they should expect at the next level, from traveling abroad, to coaches, to the dreaded roommate issue. Her guidance is sure to help answer your most pressing questions about Division I college sports.

Lillian Jacobson is a girl who played baseball with boys through out high school and part of college. Her story is a series of ups and downs: from little league dads telling her to quit; to high school coaches who encouraged her and taught her how to throw a signature 12/6 curve ball. Lilly will inspire girls to go for their dreams.  When asked what it was like to be a girl playing on boys' teams, she said, “It forces you to really be playing at your best all the time. It feels like everyone is watching you and scrutinizing you.” Listen in for more stories and inspiration on playing baseball. 

Why do we still see rude, classless and even racist players? How do we teach these young athletes about being a real leader on the field and in life? What's the role of a coach throughout all this? Brett Basham, Leadership Development Consultant, played collegiate and professional baseball and is the coauthor of the book "The Leadership Clock". Learn from Basham as he helps coaches understand their role in setting the tone in the clubhouse or on the sidelines.

It's called the Invisible Injury and maybe it should be called the most dangerous. Concussions can kill and with what we all witnessed in the World Cup Championship game more attention needs to be brought to it. Jay Fraga, a post-concussion syndrome sufferer and founder of TheKnockoutProject.org, discuss the dangers of Concussions. The post World Cup Head Injuries and the Soccer Concussion Debate appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Dave Wolf plays basketball for the Denver Nuggets Wheelchair basketball league and is a part of Adaptive Adventures, an organization that brings hope to disabled people throughout the US. Wolf says the athletes he works with inspire him and encourages others to get involved. The post The World of Adaptive Sports appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Cultivating students is an art form. Hear how coaches and parents can holistically develop their young elite athletes both on and off the field. The post Cultivating and Coaching Young Elite Athletes appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Just because a kid is talented doesn't mean they should be the leader of the team. Sometimes you will find leaders in the most unlikely of places. Brad Jubin, coach and founder of Always Play IV Each Other (APIVEO), speaks passionately about how you can find leadership in youth. The post Developing Youth Leaders in Team Sports appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

You don't hear about Empathy alot in sports, but Venessa Barnard, who was recently awarded the Positive Coaching Alliance’s highest national coaching award, discusses how Empathy can improve coaching techniques and players results. Bobby Knight could have won more Championships with this idea. The post Coaching Techniques: Coaching Youth Sports with Empathy appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

MLB has seen over 35 pitchers go under the knife this season so far for Tommy John surgery. Players are getting the surgery at younger and younger ages. Why? Tommy John has the answer and it will surprise you. The post Tommy John: Why Pitchers’ Elbow Injuries Are a Problem in Youth Baseball appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

There is a clash of visions: pro sports focus on entertainment value, while youth sports should be focused on development. Yet why are we trying to have youth sports emulate the pro sports mentality? The post Is Youth Sports Emulating Pro Sports Culture in all the Wrong Ways? appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Don't wait until it's too late. Learn what need to look for in a concussion. It could save your child's life. The post Are Concussions Really That Serious? appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Can my kid make it to the pros? Keith Van Horn, former NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks NBA Championship team and more, gives a healthy perspective on work ethic, maximizing talent, and what else it really takes to become a professional athlete in today’s highly competitive youth sports world. The post Keith Van Horn: What Does it Take to be a Pro? appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

How can we stop bad sports parent behavior? John Engh, COO of the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS), discusses parents on the sidelines and how we can keep youth sports positive and beneficial to its athletes. The post How to Get Rid of Bad Sports Parents appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Is Youth Sports on Steroids? One mom says yes. Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) even in the domain of high school athletes to heal faster and gain a competitive edge. Betsy Andreu, spokesperson for US Anti-Doping Agency True Sport Campaign for student athletes and the wife of a former teammate of Lance Armstrong, tackles this important and […] The post Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Our Kids: It’s Out of Control appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

An Interview with John O’Sullivan, author of Changing the Game. Should kids specialize in one sport at an early age, or should they play pick up sports for fun? We do know kids who specialize early get hurt at a much higher rate than those who play multiple sports.  John O’Sullivan, speaker and writer on […] The post Talent Identification and Talent Development: Is There a Difference? appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

What should we do when an athlete is complaining of an injury? Dr. Dave Mishra, also a team physician for US Soccer Federation and founder of sidelinesportsdoc.com, educates us on being aware of overuse injuries in young athletes. Learn about the most common injuries, how the trend toward single sports specialization is causing problems, and […] The post How Can We Prevent or Reduce Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports? appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.