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

About this episode

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dana Pappas, Nate Acosta

Guest: John Orr

Topics covered

• youth sports
• adult behavior
• coaching
• life lessons
• positive environment
• sports advocacy

Keywords

• youth sports
• adult behavior
• coaching
• life lessons
• sports advocacy
• John Orr
• Sports Reclamation Project

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sports Reclamation Project

Books & works: Hijacked

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