Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 142 with host Jordi Taylor and National Youth Coordinator Nathan Parnham.

This special monthly episode is dedicated to coaches in the youth development space, with today’s guest is Jacob Stains, Head of Department at Marsden State School.

In this episode, Jacob gives us a breakdown of his diverse coaching background, why he chose to work in the youth space and senior sport - sometimes at the same time, how his background in Rugby League set him up for success, how he balances the sporting calendar with the education, building buy in and culture with the Year 8 program, why he enjoys the constant evolution of working in the youth space, volunteering time, how the program is run in conjunction with club and representative sport, implemented, building a side hustle in Evidenced Based Concepts plus a whole lot more!

This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and teachers wanting to understand more about the youth athlete.

Enjoy, and let us know what you think! 

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