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Youth Sports: Making Them Mentally Healthy
Youth Sports: Making Them Mentally Healthy
Youth Sports: Making Them Mentally Healthy
Monday 23rd September 2019
Thomas Dahlborg, Sr. shares insights on making youth sports mentally healthy by implementing the Player and Family Advisory Council approach.
34 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Transforming Youth Sports: Thomas Dahlborg, Sr. on Mental Health and Well-Being
Improved access to fitness, athletics and sport for all youth. Improved well-being of players, families, and communities. Players better positioned for success
Ever thought about how youth sports can impact mental health? Thomas Dahlborg, Sr., a seasoned expert in healthcare leadership, dives into this crucial topic. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dahlborg shares how youth sports can be made mentally healthy for all involved. He introduces the concept of the Player and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), a system adapted from healthcare practices to better support young athletes and their families.
This approach aims to improve access to sports, enhance the well-being of players and communities, and foster success both on and off the field. Dahlborg sheds light on the often-overlooked damaging effects of subtle words and adversarial relationships between coaches, parents, and kids. He discusses how behavioral and peer interviewing can address these issues and shares his own experiences coaching children who faced neglect.
His insights highlight the importance of investing in community well-being to create a positive environment for youth sports. If you're interested in making youth sports a mentally healthy activity, this episode is a must-listen.