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Improving Youth Sports: Making Fun and Equity a Priority

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the impact of prominent female athletes Ali Krieger, Ashlyn Harris, Sydney Leroux, and Alex Morgan as they discuss their roles as change agents and mothers in this 21-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into their perspectives on improving youth sports through the GoGo squeeZ's Fun Comes First initiative. Discover insights on making sports more enjoyable and equitable for children, managing expectations, and changing the tone in youth athletics. Learn about the challenges of balancing motherhood with professional sports careers and the importance of representation and accessibility in soccer. Gain valuable knowledge on transforming sports culture, coaching women, and ensuring that the focus remains on allowing kids to simply be kids in their sporting endeavors.

Syllabus

Intro
What does sport mean to you
Making room for kids like Anna
Allowing kids to be kids
Managing expectations
Sports
What makes sports fun
Changing our tone
Having Kids
Changing Sports Culture
Coaching Women
Making Soccer Accessible
Representation
Accessibility

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The Aspen Institute

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