Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Sportlight Podcast" from Especially for Athletes! In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with our dear friend, Dr. Sheldon Martin, an expert in Behavioral Health. Together, we delve into a fascinating discussion about the powerful impact of sports on healthy adolescent development. Drawing on research-backed insights, we explore how parents and coaches can effectively utilize sports as a valuable tool in shaping positive growth and character-building experiences for young athletes.

However, we don't shy away from the flip side of the coin. Dr. Martin shares valuable insights on the potential pitfalls and detrimental effects that some parents and coaches unintentionally bring into the sports arena. We address common mistakes and behaviors that can hinder the overall growth and well-being of young individuals, helping listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the dos and don'ts in sports involvement.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the transformative potential of sports in shaping the lives of our youth. Dr. Martin's expertise and wisdom offer valuable guidance for parents, coaches, and anyone invested in nurturing the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of young athletes. Tune in to "The Sportlight Podcast" to discover how to make sports a truly empowering and uplifting experience for the next generation of champions.

Especially for Athletes:

Website: https://especialyforathletes.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ

Credits:

Hosted by Shad Martin
Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Sportlight Podcast" from Especially for Athletes! In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with our dear friend, Dr. Sheldon Martin, an expert in Behavioral Health. Together, we delve into a fascinating discussion about the powerful impact of sports on healthy adolescent development. Drawing on research-backed insights, we explore how parents and coaches can effectively utilize sports as a valuable tool in shaping positive growth and character-building experiences for young athletes.
However, we don't shy away from the flip side of the coin. Dr. Martin shares valuable insights on the potential pitfalls and detrimental effects that some parents and coaches unintentionally bring into the sports arena. We address common mistakes and behaviors that can hinder the overall growth and well-being of young individuals, helping listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the dos and don'ts in sports involvement.
Join us for an eye-opening conversation that sheds light on the transformative potential of sports in shaping the lives of our youth. Dr. Martin's expertise and wisdom offer valuable guidance for parents, coaches, and anyone invested in nurturing the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of young athletes. Tune in to "The Sportlight Podcast" to discover how to make sports a truly empowering and uplifting experience for the next generation of champions.
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Especially for Athletes:
Website: https://especialyforathletes.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EspeciallyForAthletes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E4Afamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/especiallyforathletes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmbWc7diAvstLMfjBL-bMMQ
Credits:
Hosted by Shad Martin Produced by Shad Martin and IMAGINATE STUDIO
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Especially for Athletes (“E4A”) is a movement designed to inspire athletes, and those with whom they associate, to maximize their athletic potential and to use their talents, social influence, and their "Sportlight" to assist and lift others. E4A is seeking to build a culture of athletes focused on changing lives through better use of the attention and influence that accompanies their position. E4A provides education, training and motivational tools to inspire athletes to focus on doing more, and becoming more than just a great athlete.Schools, teams, youth organizations, and individual athletes are encouraged to become E4A certified and join the growing group of athletes of all ages and skill levels including college and professional athletes in committing to the E4A promise and wearing proudly their Eyes Up-Do the Work wrist band.

Especially for Athletes (&ldquo;E4A&rdquo;) is a movement designed to inspire athletes, and those with whom they associate, to maximize their athletic potential and to use their talents, social influence, and their "Sportlight" to assist and lift others. E4A is seeking to build a culture of athletes focused on changing lives through better use of the attention and influence that accompanies their position.&nbsp;E4A provides education, training and motivational tools to inspire athletes to focus on doing more, and becoming more than just a great athlete.Schools, teams, youth organizations, and individual athletes are encouraged to become E4A certified and join the growing group of athletes of all ages and skill levels including college and professional athletes in committing to the E4A promise and wearing proudly their Eyes Up-Do the Work wrist band.

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