True Sport Podcast Series
Initially the True Sport Podcast Series was created as part of Sport New Brunswick’s 2024-2025 Safe Sport Education Series. Four episodes were prepared as part of this Education Series. The episodes explore the True Sport Principles, and present successful practices through conversations with leaders who are activating True Sport and bringing the True Sport Principles to life. The series provides insights, strategies, and real-life examples of how to foster a positive sport environment. Whether you're a coach, parent, guardian, volunteer, and/or sport administrator, this podcast offers valuable perspectives on using True Sport as an effective approach to values-based sport.
Hosted by:
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Sarah Bennett |
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Melissa Sullivan |
Episodes
Episode 1 - Introduction to True Sport: Discovering Good Sport
Duration: 15:36 | Recorded 17-09-2024
Summary: This episode introduces True Sport and explores the seven True Sport Principles. The topics include foundational values and how they can transform the way participants experience and engage with sport in their communities. Join us as we lay the groundwork for understanding how True Sport can create a positive and inclusive sport cultures.
Episode 2 - Behind the Sidelines: How Coaches, Parents, and Guardians Live True Sport
Duration: 30:03 | Recorded 16-10-2024
Summary: This episode explores the crucial role that coaches, parents, and guardians play in embodying and promoting the True Sport Principles. Learn from real-life examples and strategies from coaches who lead with integrity and parents/guardians who support their children and foster supportive sport environments. Tune in to learn practical tips and hear firsthand experiences about how to live by the True Sport Principles and influence the next generation of athletes.
Episode 3 - Inside True Sport Organizations: Building Positive Sport Cultres
Duration: 35:38 | Recorded 26-11-2024
Summary: This episode provides an inside look at organizations that activate True Sport and what makes them stand out. The discussions peeks behind the scenes of organizations that exemplify the True Sport Principles in their policies, practices, and programs. Hear about the challenges and successes they’ve experienced while integrating the True Sport Principles into their organizational culture, and consider best practices for building a positive sport environment. Learn from leaders who are actively shaping the future of sport through their commitment to True Sport.
Episode 4 - Bringing True Sport to Life: What It Takes
Duration: 30:27 | Recorded 18-11-2024
Summary: This episode outlines the practical steps and efforts required to bring the True Sport Principles to life in everyday situations, such as strategies for implementing and activating True Sport across the levels of sport, from community to national. This episode also features success stories, expert advice, and a roadmap for overcoming common obstacles. Whether you’re looking to inspire change in your sport community or enhance your personal practice, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to making True Sport a reality.