Dr. Julie McCleery is the Director of Research-Practice Partnerships for the University of Washington's Center for Leadership in Athletics. With over 25 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and coach, she is a longtime advocate for accessible, inclusive children's sports and recreational options. Dr. McCleery joins Nick to discuss why kids who specialize early are more likely to develop anxiety and depression in the long run, the importance of coaches prioritizing the psychological safety of their athletes, and why all kids deserve access to high-quality youth sports opportunities.

<p>Dr. Julie McCleery is the Director of Research-Practice Partnerships for the University of Washington's Center for Leadership in Athletics. With over 25 years of experience as an educator, researcher, and coach, she is a longtime advocate for accessible, inclusive children's sports and recreational options. Dr. McCleery joins Nick to discuss why kids who specialize early are more likely to develop anxiety and depression in the long run, the importance of coaches prioritizing the psychological safety of their athletes, and why all kids deserve access to high-quality youth sports opportunities.</p>

The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.

<p>The Reformed Sports Project's mission is to restore healthy balance and perspective in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Hosted by former collegiate national champion turned youth sports parent and coach Nick Buonocore, the Reformed Sports Podcast engages top figures in the sports world – highly-regarded collegiate coaches, championship-winning professional athletes, leading journalists and industry experts – to discuss the importance of a healthy and balanced approach to youth sports.</p>

The Reformed Sports Project Podcast

Ep 78: Julie McCleery

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