Family Sports Life Today

Coping with Injuries: Dr. John Thayer (Episode #28)

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:30:02 -0700

Injuries can be devastating to a young athlete, but also are a common part of sports. Coach Tom Newell discusses with Dr. John Thayer, who specializes in sports medicine, how to avoid injuries, how to recognize them, and how to deal with them, both as an athlete and as a parent.

Expectations, Frustrations, and Reflections (Episode #27)

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:33:00 -0700

With the close of the basketball season, Coach Tom Newell discusses how expectations turn into frustrations at the end of the season, especially for parents. Upon reflection, the target of that frustration is misguided.

Niaho: Podcasting from China

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:00:00 -0700

Tom Newell reports from China, coaching the Jilin Northeast Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. This is his first podcast describing his experiences with his new team, Chinese people, and culture.

Building Legacies: Scott Rerucha discusses elevated hoops and basketball's legacy

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:03:00 -0700

Scott Rerucha from the Legacy Group discusses his company's work to build legacies, their sponsorship of "For the Love of the Game", and what we might learn from the exhibition on June 16th.

Qwizdom: Meeting Audiences Where They Live

Tue, 15 May 2007 18:06:00 -0700

Patrick Leonard from Qwizdom.com joins us to explain their technology for classrooms and events. The “For the Love of the Game” exhibition on June 16th will use 1,000 Qwizdom interactive remotes to get feedback from the audience throughout the game.

Join us and let us know what you think!

Digital Video Coach and Planet-Hoops (Episode #21)

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:08:00 -0700

Coach Tom and Coach Guy talk with Todd Kozinka, President of Planet-Hoops.com. Planet-Hoops offers a digital video editing system to break down video for scouting and post-game analysis, saving time for coaches. Todd talks about their DVCoach system which makes the technology available to high schools and small colleges, or for use in producing scout tapes or team season highlight videos.

DV Coach is available for basketball, soccer, hockey, and rugby. Highlight videos and editing is available for other sports.

Tom, Guy, and Todd also talks about how coaches can use the service and analyze games, linking with a stats service like CyberSports. They talk about the potential for high school athletes to do some self-promotion, especially to division-II or NAIA schools. The Phoenix Sun's Steve Nash is an example of an athelte that was never recruited, but had to market himself. They compare the $250-500 price of highlight tape to the thousands of dollars spent on AAU travel teams.

For more information, see
www.Planet-Hoops.com
www.hoop-hype.net/DV-Coach.html

Strength, Flexbility, and Weight Training for Kids (Episode #20)

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:27:00 -0700

Daniel Jahn, former UW Strength and Conditioning Coach, talks about his company End Zone Athletics and their program for training kids, both one-on-one, and for entire teams.

The NBA Game: Time for a Change?

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:51:36 -0700

Coach Tom Newell announces an exhibition, "For the Love of the Game", featuring professional and college players playing with an 11-foot hoop. He and Coach Guy Perry discuss the change, what they expect for this exhibition, and for the pro game.

Girls High School Softball Game with Final Score 64-0: A Failure of Leadership

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:31:57 -0700

Coach Tom and Coach Guy discuss the recent loss of the Franklin Girls Softball team 64-0 to West Seattle. They discuss the failures by both coaches and the umpire, the impact on players on both teams, and offer suggestions on how the game should have been handled more gracefully.

Over the Top (Podcast #19)

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:22:08 -0700

Already this year we've seen several ugly instances where parents lose their sanity and take matters into his own hands--impacting their family sports life FOREVER.

College Camp Advantage: Taking Control of the Admissions Process

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:45:44 -0700

Our guest today is Jim Kubacki, co-founder of College Camp Advantage. This 4-day program helps a student demystify the process of college applications, take the pressure off, develop a plan, and focus on the things that you can control. Tom and Guy discuss the template and process with Jim and offer tips that are valuable for high school students preparing for college.

Girls Basketball: The Model to Follow (Podcast #17)

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:35:00 -0700

Coach Jim Dail from the Clakamas Girls Basketball Association talks with Tom and Guy about their successful model for coaches, parents, and players. He describes how they set expectations for fun, teaching and skill-building, and a positive experience for girls, appropriate to each age level. The CGBA has 500 girls in grades 1-8 participating in games, camps, and clinics in Oregon.

Seattle Storm: 10th Year of Women's Basketball, Role Models, Community (Podcast #16)

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:47:00 -0700

Karen Bryant from the Seattle Storm organization talks with Tom and Guy about the team and players going into the new women's basketball season. They discuss the impact of the WNBA on girl's sports, the Storm's commitment to the community, and upcoming public events.

New Season, New Sports (Podcast #15)

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:34:00 -0700

As spring sports begin, Coach Newell and Coach Perry talk about the transition and issues that coaches, parents, and players face: a different coaching model, player's lack of confidence, the intimidation factor, and even getting shoe size right.

Five Simple Reminders for Each Practice (Podcast #14)

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:01:00 -0700

As we start spring and summer sports, Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry give practice reminders for new coaches or for a new season.

Boo! to the WIAA (Podcast #13)

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:57:00 -0800

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has proposed a ban on booing and other signs of disrepect. Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry continue the discussion of the "Fans in the Stands" podcast and talk about the advantages of booing versus other expressions by students, and most especially, parents.

The Athlete's Performance Process (Podcast #12)

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:44:07 -0800

Tom discusses those "combustible fuels" that weigh you down and can explode, how to overcome, develop the "athlete's mind" and rise to the occasion. This template is something Coach Newell has used for both high school and intercollegiate athletes.

Being a Target and/or Victim of Script-assination

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:51:23 -0800

Following up on podcast #11, Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry have suggestions on how to deal with being a target and/or victim of blogging or comments on MySpace.com.

Teammates, Trust, and Script-assination (Podcast #11)

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:44:54 -0800

Topics related to Myopics: Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry discuss how blogging on MySpace.com impacts trust and team. Tom invents a new word, Scriptassinate™, meaning assisination by writing words of hate on the internet.

Post Season Playoffs (Podcast #10)

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:10:34 -0800

On to State where it's "One and Done". Tom Newell and Guy Perry explore the anxieties of post-season for parents, coaches, and players.

AAU and Select Team Tryouts, Part 3 (Podcast #9)

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:00:00 -0800

Coach Guy Perry and Coach Tom Newell talk about the negative impacts of holding AAU and Select Team tryouts immediately only days after the end of the season. Huge expectations can color an otherwise successful season, teams that make the state playoffs are penalized with immediate tryouts, and the lack of break can lead to kids leaving the sport.

This episode follows up on podcasts #4 and #5, which look at the costs and benefit of these programs and provides some criteria for choosing a AAU or Select Team program.

Reflections on a Season Completed (Podcast #8)

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:39:00 -0800

With the basketball season ending, Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry talk to coaches, players, and parents about the importance of staying positive, avoiding would-a, could-a, should-a, and most importantly, taking a two-week break to identify, write down, and commit to goals to work on during the off- season.

Keeping Connected While Separated (Podcast #7)

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:22:00 -0800

Coach Tom talks with Mikey who has to work hard to stay connected with his son and daughter's sports lives despite being divorced and being separated by long distances.

Officials with Whistles (Podcast #6)

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:30:00 -0800

We expect officials to be perfect, but that's not possible in a game that is already a game of mistakes. Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry discuss officiating, describe how to use humor in dealing with officials, and suggest parents and coaches be required to offficate.

AAU and Select Team Tryouts, Part 2 (Podcast #5)

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:54:00 -0800

Coach Tom Newell discusses how to prepare before tryouts, the need to stay flexibile with assignments, and how to deal with being cut. Tom also discusses parental expectations and responsibilities, how to deal with a bad experience, and alternatives to the expenses of a travel team.

AAU and Select Team Tryouts (Podcast #4)

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 01:10:00 -0800

Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry discuss hidden politics in tryouts, the importance of talking with other parents who have participated in the program, and our checklist that parents should use in determining whether a program is right for your kids. A checklist is available for download at www.FamilySportsLifeToday.com (free registration required).

Shortcuts and Bad Habits (Podcast #3)

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:00:00 -0800

MySpace, cell phones and video games, parental overcommitment, focus on games and scrimmages versus individual instruction...

Coach Newell and Coach Perry discuss Shortcuts and Bad Habits in High School sports.

Fans in the Stands (Podcast #2)

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:29:00 -0800

Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry talk about the parent's jitters before the first game, the temptation to give advice at halftime, how to deal with various end-game scenarios, and the all-important ride home.

Regrouping after Break... as a Team

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:03:12 -0800

Building on the discussion from podcast #1, Coach Guy Perry talks about his experience with High School teams after returning from holiday vacation and recent snow storms in the Seattle area.

Returning to Sports after Vacation (Podcast #1)

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:50:00 -0800

Coach Tom Newell and Coach Guy Perry discuss the challenges when returning to sports after holiday vacation and recent snow storms. Parents and coaches can learn what to expect and how to respond--both in practice and first games after break.