Millennials, Sport, and the Sandwich Generation
From Alastair Greener Generationally Speaking by Alastair Greener
May 12, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 36
About this episode
Alastair Greener discusses generational dynamics in sport and education with guest Lizzy Rees, focusing on millennials and Gen Z.
Alastair is joined by International archer and Civic Engagement Manager Lizzy Rees who reflects on growing up in a household of five millennials, competing at elite level sport, and working across generations at university. Lizzy shares insights on how sport funding evolved post-Lottery investment, how Gen Z students engage differently, and why millennials are navigating delayed milestones while becoming the dominant workplace generation. With Alastair she explores communication shifts, values-driven students, and how sport can bridge generational divides. Highlights include: Growing up in a highly structured millennial household The transformation of UK sport funding and athlete wellbeing Why Gen Z won’t show up just for free pizza The realities of hybrid communication across generations Millennials approaching “sandwich generation” responsibilities Lizzy Rees Takeaways: Structure builds discipline — but freedom builds resilience Gen Z are highly values-driven and boundary-aware Universities must adapt communication methods constantly Sport’s social value now rivals its competitive value Cross-generational understanding requires stepping outside comfort zones Lizzy Rees Links…
People in this episode
Host: Alastair Greener
Guest: Lizzy Rees
Topics covered
- millennials
- sport
- sandwich generation
- communication
- Gen Z
- university
- funding
Keywords
- millennials
- Gen Z
- sport funding
- communication
- university
- sandwich generation
- values-driven
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UK sport, Universities, LinkedIn, Instagram
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