#001: Introduction to Off the Pitch with Active Podcast series about helping parents with children in sport

In the first 16 minutes episode of “Off the Pitch with Active”,
host Ken talks about the reason behind the show and what
listeners can expect. 


Ken share short clips from interviewing a few distinguish
guests; 


Gordon MacLelland, Sport scientist and qualified teacher and CEO
of Working with Parents in Sport.


Michael Matricciani, High Performance Coach Australian College of
Sport-Football, Head Coach NTC Girls & Owner Soccajoyes.


John O’Sullivan, Author of 3 books, International Speaker
including TEDx talk, Founder of Changing the Game Project and
host of “Way of Champions”


Trevor Ragan, Founder of TrainUgly. He seeks out the scientists
and thought leaders in the world of development and learning, he
connects the dots and shares with anyone who will listen.


Dr. Jennifer Fraser, Author and host of End Bullying & Abuse
in Sport Summit


#001 Episode


0 min: Host Ken Willner, Active Illustrated explain what the “Off
the Pitch with Active” podcast is all about. This is followed by
short snippets from interviews which are coming up


4:28 min: Gordon MacLelland, WWPIS, if we parents can make
smaller changes it is worth it.


6:00 min: Michael Matricciani, ACS talks about an incident in his
professional career in football


8:50 min: John O’Sullivan, Changing the Game Projects talks about
Dr. Amanda Visek’s work why kids play sport and that 70 out of 90
reasons why kids stop having fun is because of adult involvements


10:47 min: Trevor Ragan, Founder of TrainUgly talks about the
core concept he uses when working with fortune 500 companies,
professional sports clubs & schools


13:19 min: Dr. Jennifer Fraser, break down one aspect of neuron
science about executive brain function in simple English. Great
tool for any parents to know about their child's development


 


You find the podcast in iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud and it
would mean a world to all sporting kids around the world if you
share and like it in social media. The more downloads, the more
kids will have a positive experience and hopefully remain playing
for many, many, years.


Until next episode, have a great sporting week!


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