Are Pro Sports wrong starting back during a pandemic?

In this episode, Coach D speaks with guest hosts Matt Young and Taryn Lipschitz about whether pro sports are wrong for going back during a pandemic.

As professional sports return, including the MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL, Tennis, MLS, NWSL, WNBA, PGA Tour, and the LPGA, hear the discussion on whether this is being done for the right reasons and what will the impact be on the economy, the athletes, and other sport organizations from grassroots to high-performance.

Given the lack of consistency and leadership among the organizations, some of the concerns raised include:

What will be the impact college sports starting?Why is there a rush back and who is being put at risk?Will the gap between those that can afford private training and those that can't be even wider given the lack of access to lower cost programming?

With each organization having it's reason and plan for starting up again, there are opportunities for athletes, coaches, organizations, and parents including:

Pro Athletes and sports organizations: the opportunity to be role models in the transition back to sportsCoaches: to focus on the business and focus on building up the culture Parents: to understand what you kids actually want and ensure they are having fun

The discussion touches on the economy, needs in communities, impact on mental health, and how to focus on building quality sport experiences to keep kids engaged in sports for life.

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