From A to Zebra Podcast S3:E12 Letter A - Adults guest Jon Orr

From A to Zebra Podcast S3:E12 Letter A - Adults guest Jon Orr

From From A to Zebra by Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

June 3, 2026 · 44 min · Season 3 · Episode 12

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In this episode, youth sports advocate and coach John Orr discusses the impact of adult behavior on youth sports and the importance of fostering a positive environment for young athletes.

Summary: In this episode, youth sports advocate and coach John Orr discusses the impact of adult behavior on youth sports, the importance of focusing on life lessons, and how to foster a positive environment for young athletes. He shares insights from his book 'Hijacked' and his work with the Sports Reclamation Project. Sound Bites: "Control what you can control." "You're like the boy who cried wolf." "Use youth sports to teach life lessons." Chapters: 00:00 The Role of Parents in Youth Sports 00:13 Introduction to John Orr and His Mission 02:57 The Challenges of Officiating 05:54 The Adult Problem in Youth Sports 08:40 The Impact of Adult Behavior on Youth Sports 11:21 The Importance of Accountability in Sports 16:45 The Human Element in Sports Officiating 21:31 The Role of Coaches and Officials 28:07 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Youth Sports 33:56 Goals of the Sports Reclamation Project 41:21 Raising Good People Through Sports 43:58 Outro Resources: Hijacked by John Orr - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4XYZ123 Sports Reclamation Project - http://www.sportsreclamationproject.com John Orr on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/john_pg_hoops_757/ John Orr on Facebook…

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