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Strong Youth Project Update: Our Past Successes and Future Plans

Strong Youth Project Update: Our Past Successes and Future Plans

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Join us in this engaging episode of the Strong Youth Project podcast, where we discuss the past year’s accomplishments, including the success of the Strong Youth Conference and the Strong Youth Project's original research. Hear from Dr. Seeley as well as student team members about their experiences and passion for youth sports, and learn about future plans for character-building curricula designed to positively impact young athletes. This episode is packed with insights for parents, coaches, and sports enthusiasts alike, offering practical advice on building healthier, happier athletes for life.

0:00 - Introduction to the Strong Youth Project podcast
3:40 - Accomplishments of the Strong Youth Project over the past year
4:42 - Discussion of the Strong Youth Conference
7:50 - Future plans for strengthening ties with stakeholders
9:25 - Collaboration with local organizations (e.g., rock climbing gym, schools)
11:42 - The importance of character development through sports
13:22 - SYP Research: The impact of coaching cues on athlete performance (internal vs. external cues)
14:55 - SYP Research: reducing musculoskeletal injuries in high school athletes
17:32 - Partnership with Intermountain Health for injury prevention
18:53 - Additional research on character development through sports
21:02 - Using sport to build resilience and character in youth
22:00 - Reflections on lessons learned from sports (Savannah's personal experience)
23:55 - Aim 3: Designing and delivering training curricula
25:10 - Plans for character-building curriculum
26:45 - Final reflections on the purpose and goals of the Strong Youth Project
27:59 - Conclusion and closing remarks

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