Let The Kids Play

Written by: Rick Hart and Dr. Sam Maniar
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  • Are you a parent navigating through the world of children’s sports? Welcome to “Let the Kids Play”: Sports Parenting From the Child’s Perspective. I am Rick Hart, the founder, and CEO of Jump Start Sports, and I am Sam Maniar, a nationally renowned sports psychologist. In this podcast, we discuss topics facing parents today regarding their children’s participation in youth sports. Each week, we will have a guest who adds pertinent expertise, and a child panelist to give their fresh take! Among others, topics will include overspecialization in sports today, sports burnout among adolescents, and positive coaching/positive parenting. The purpose of the show is to get parents to stop and think about what they really want their children to get out of their participation in sports, and to consider the results of their actions and interactions with their children before, during, and after their participation. We are changing the perspective so children benefit as much as they can, and they need your help. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your shows.
    2024, Rick Hart and Dr. Sam Maniar, All Rights Reserved
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Episodes
  • Ep. 8 - Jon Solomon: Why So Many Kids are Quitting Sports

    Ep. 8 - Jon Solomon: Why So Many Kids are Quitting Sports
    Jul 2 2024

    The guys discuss youth sports burnout with Jon Solomon, the Community Impact Director of the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program, and Abby Koly, women's soccer player for the University of Akron and the Puerto Rican national team.
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 7 - Brittan & Andrew Berry: Conversations with a Record-Breaking Long Jumper and her NFL GM Husband

    Ep. 7 - Brittan & Andrew Berry: Conversations with a Record-Breaking Long Jumper and her NFL GM Husband
    Jun 4 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Sam & Rick speak with Cleveland Browns GM, Andrew Berry, and his wife, Brittan, a record-breaking long jumper. They discuss how sports impacted their lives and how they plan to incorporate sports in their children's lives.
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    40 mins
  • Ep. 6 - The Car Ride Home

    Ep. 6 - The Car Ride Home
    May 14 2024

    Dr. Sam & Rick speak with the co-founder of the website I Love to Watch You Play, Asia Mape, and her daughter Berkley who plays D1 soccer at The Ohio State University. They discuss tips for parents during the car ride home after a sporting event.
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    52 mins
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