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Ep. 70: The Lost Art of Play with Dr. Matt Bowers
Manage episode 398930595 series 2840945
Rediscover the transformative power of play as we sit down with Dr. Matt Bowers, faculty member in the Sport Management program at the University of Texas at Austin and key contributor to the Aspen Institute's Project Play. His fascinating research is challenging the current understanding of athlete development in youth sport, and he helps us explore the often overlooked value of play in fostering creativity, passion, and mindfulness in young athletes.
Social Media Mentioned:
Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
mindfulsportperformance.org
enduromind.com
projectplay.org
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Remember to rate and support our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Very much appreciated,
Keith, Tim, and Taylor
Chapters
1. Ep. 70: The Lost Art of Play with Dr. Matt Bowers (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Youth Sport (00:00:12)
3. Sports and Human Development (00:18:23)
4. Youth Sports and Specialization Impact (00:23:11)
5. The Challenges of Youth Sports Specialization (00:32:31)
6. Norway's Model of Children's Sports (00:42:54)
77 episodes
Manage episode 398930595 series 2840945
Rediscover the transformative power of play as we sit down with Dr. Matt Bowers, faculty member in the Sport Management program at the University of Texas at Austin and key contributor to the Aspen Institute's Project Play. His fascinating research is challenging the current understanding of athlete development in youth sport, and he helps us explore the often overlooked value of play in fostering creativity, passion, and mindfulness in young athletes.
Social Media Mentioned:
Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @mspe_institute, @mindfulsportdoc
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
mindfulsportperformance.org
enduromind.com
projectplay.org
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Remember to rate and support our podcast, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
Very much appreciated,
Keith, Tim, and Taylor
Chapters
1. Ep. 70: The Lost Art of Play with Dr. Matt Bowers (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Youth Sport (00:00:12)
3. Sports and Human Development (00:18:23)
4. Youth Sports and Specialization Impact (00:23:11)
5. The Challenges of Youth Sports Specialization (00:32:31)
6. Norway's Model of Children's Sports (00:42:54)
77 episodes
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