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Kids & Family Podcasts
Welcome to Just Go Play! I'm Matt Young, and I'm Daryl Devonish, and we are the founders of Just Go Play. Our mission - to help listeners to create a positive youth sports experience. As life long coaches and lovers of sport, we've seen the appearance of a widening gap in how youth sport training should be approached and how it is actually being executed in the field. The result, a steady decline in youth participation levels. It's time to turn the tide and with this podcast we hope to deliver for you solutions that will help you, your kids and their coaches develop positive sports experiences that change lives. Thanks for tuning in!
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to Just Go Play! I'm Matt Young, and I'm Daryl Devonish, and we are the founders of Just Go Play. Our mission - to help listeners to create a positive youth sports experience. As life long coaches and lovers of sport, we've seen the appearance of a widening gap in how youth sport training should be approached and how it is actually being executed in the field. The result, a steady decline in youth participation levels. It's time to turn the tide and with this podcast we hope to deliver for you solutions that will help you, your kids and their coaches develop positive sports experiences that change lives. Thanks for tuning in!
Language:
English
Website:
https://justgoplay.ca
Episodes
Why Mindset Coaching is changing the game for athletes
6/18/2021
In this episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Dr. Cassidy Preston from Consistent Elite Performance on Why Mindset Coaching is changing the game for athletes.
Cassidy shares his journey as a professional hockey player that led him to get a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from York University to allow him to help athletes understand what mental skills they need to work on and how to strengthen their mental toughness.
Mental toughness is the key to unlocking your potential. Most...
Duration:00:41:44
Return of the Multi-Sport Athlete
6/6/2021
In this episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Ian Mackenzie and Kevin Shier from TOP Sports on the Return of the Multi-Sport Athlete.
Ian and Kevin share their journey through sports and how it led them to develop a different multisport academy model focused on creating an environment where competition is a mindset. They are focused on helping athletes set goals and hold themselves accountable to accomplish those goals.
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Ian and Kevin share insight...
Duration:00:39:19
How does Physical Education help attract, retain, and grow participation in youth sports?
5/13/2021
In this episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz bring back Rob Pacas to speak about How Physical Education helps attract, retain, and grow participation in youth sports.
Rob shares what he has been doing for the last 10 months since we last spoke to him and how he has been inspiring and motivating people to stay active.
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Rob shares how he has been working with schools to support their programming through the pandemic and opportunities there are in communities to...
Duration:00:34:01
The Hockey Factory: Focused on development and not just winning.
4/29/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Mark Healy to discuss The Hockey Factory: focused on the development not just winning.
Hear Mark's journey as he transitioned from the corporate world to a chance re-encounter that led to being part of The Hockey Factory: a unique facility focused on skill development. Because every player needs a passion for the game and the skill to play.
The Hockey Factory is where an academy meets a gym membership...
Duration:00:35:22
What can you learn from the culture of Ultimate?
4/16/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Ari Nitikman and Danie Proby to discuss What you can learn from the culture of Ultimate.
With a mission to change the culture of all sports, Ari and Danie share what makes Ultimate unique including:
You can learn more about the programs Elevate Ultimate at www.elevateultimate.com or find them on social media:
Twitter: @ELEVATEyourUlti
Instagram: @elevate.ultimate
Facebook: ELEVATE Ultimate
Ari Nitikman...
Duration:00:34:06
How to Scale Strategy in a Sports Setting
3/13/2021
In this unique Just Go Play podcast episode, Taryn Lipschitz and Daryl Devonish bring back Matt Young, Michael O'Donnell, Eva Havaris, and Stan Peake to discuss How to Scale Strategy in a Sports Setting.
Hear the collective experience and insight across all levels of sport - from club to COC - and the challenges and opportunities endured including:
Matt Young brings over two decades as a franchisor in the allied health care sector coaching adults, athletes, graduates & children. Matt has...
Duration:00:47:11
Racism: Awareness to Action.
3/9/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Mark Harrison on Racism: Awareness to Action.
Mark wants to change the world, for the better and is a big believer in purpose. He has over 30 years of experience-driven sponsorship and marketing expertise where he has learned how strategically thoughtful storytelling can engage, influence, and motivate audiences in immeasurable ways.
Never one to rest, Mark also sits on the Board of Directors for Football...
Duration:00:34:29
How to incorporate Inclusion in your Organization
2/18/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Andrea Carey on How to incorporate Inclusion in your organization.
Andrea is the founder and Chief INclusion Officer with INclusion INcorporated that works to support clients to create cultures of belonging and inclusion for everyone to thrive and has worked extensively on inclusion and improved access for Indigenous peoples, Newcomers, persons with disabilities, and women and girls.
Hear the discussion on...
Duration:00:33:21
Culture: without it, you've got nothing.
2/5/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Matt Young on Culture: without it, you've got nothing.
Matt explains the importance of People, Process, Profit, and Product as the foundation of any organization and how society has shifted to mostly focus on Profit and Product. Ignoring the People and Process along the way impacts culture creating poor experiences in the sport system, and leads to athletes dropping out.
Hear insight into how critical...
Duration:00:23:04
How to build culture in a sports organization
1/28/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Eva Havaris about: How to build culture in a sports organization.
Growing up, Eva was a multi-sport athlete whose passion for soccer led her to play division 1 in Detroit and Tennessee and then into coaching. While she originally wanted to work for the FBI, she found herself drawn to staying in the sports world working with sports institutions and organizations on their businesses.
After completing her...
Duration:00:34:02
How do you create culture for kids in sport?
1/21/2021
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Brian Sanders, President & CEO of i9 Sports Corporation about: How do you build culture for kids in sport?
Brian shares how i9 was developed in 2003 as a way to change the way youth sports are played. Seeing how competitive and political youth sports were becoming, they wanted to create a model that was kid-focused where they can learn how to play various sports, figure out what they are good at, and learn...
Duration:00:28:45
Youth Sports in 2020: The Hard Truth
12/10/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish, Taryn Lipschitz, and Matt Young speak about: Youth Sport in 2020: The Hard Truth.
Hear the discussion on the good, the bad, and the ugly from 2020 and what are the challenges and, more importantly, the opportunities for youth sports in 2021.
Covid has taught us that we can no longer do things the way they've always been done and provided businesses the opportunity to work ON the business while they are not IN the business.
Matt...
Duration:00:52:12
A Better Way: The New Playbook for Parents to Help your Kids Figure it Out
12/3/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Heath Eslinger on: A Better Way: The New Playbook for Parents to help your kids figure it out.
Even though his parents were not very involved in sports themselves, it was critical for Heath and his brother to be involved in sports. Heath enjoyed a great high school and collegiate wrestling career including State Championships and Conference titles.
Heath attributes his parents for laying a healthy...
Duration:00:44:07
Private Coaching Co: It's not just a program. It's a movement.
11/26/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Owen McBride on: Private Coaching Co: It's not just a program. It's a movement.
Owen is a 19-year-old North Vancouver native who took his experience through the elite sport system to launch Private Coaching Co (PCC) to make a difference in the approach to keeping kids active, training coaches led by industry experts, and provide employment opportunity for high school and university students. PCC provides...
Duration:00:44:33
In-Tech High Performance Training: Where Family Comes First
11/19/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with Derrell Levy on: In-Tech High Performance Training: Where Family Comes First.
Derrell was considered 'late to the game' when he started playing hockey around 10 years old and was fortunate to have support and mentors in his life that paved the way for a positive experience in sport. This included being part of the first group at Skillz Hockey focused on exposing young players from diverse backgrounds to the highest level of...
Duration:00:52:34
Grit Athletics: Bringing Community Sports Back
11/12/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with Dan Noble on: Grit Athletics: Bringing Community Sports Back.
Dan is the Co-Owner, Director Sport & Performance, GRIT Athletics Toronto, Director of Performance at the Hill Academy, Director of Performance for the Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL), and a speaker, performance consultant, and contributing author.
Coach Noble has been working with high-level athletes for the past 15 years. He is a performance coordinator, Athletic...
Duration:00:56:02
Hockey is indeed for everyone - NHL's vision for youth hockey
11/5/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with Kim Davis, Senior Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League, the premier professional ice hockey league in the world on: Hockey is indeed for everyone - NHL's vision for youth hockey.
In this capacity, Kim leads a role reporting to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to attract, develop and retain fans – with a specific focus on multi-cultural audiences – through culture,...
Duration:00:40:31
Success is Judged by the Smile on the Kids Face After a Game
10/29/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with Bob Grant, coach from North Toronto Hockey Association, on: Success is Judged by the Smile on the Kids Face After a Game.
Bob grew up playing church hockey in Toronto and continue to enjoy the game of hockey in the original North York Hockey League, including the Marlies first team - the Butterbee's. A shoulder injury caused him to switch from a more competitive league into a recreational league and, years later, he began...
Duration:00:52:39
Why Parents need to get out of the way for Kids to enjoy Sports.
10/22/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Alex Knesaurek on: Why Parents need to get out of the way for kids to enjoy sports.
After being born in Fredricton, New Brunswick and living there for a few years, Alex and his family moved to Melbourne, Australia where he juggled 7 sports at the same time. Alex honed in on Australian football and then specialized in soccer when he moved back to Canada.
Alex shares his experience and journey through the...
Duration:00:35:09
The Journey to Becoming Fit Soccer Queen
10/15/2020
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Matt Young speak with Erica Suter on: The Journey to Becoming Fit Soccer Queen
After playing a variety of sports throughout her childhood, Erica decided at the age of 12 to pursue soccer at a more competitive level leading her to play for Johns Hopkins University. Hear the long-term process that led her journey to becoming a Coach focused on helping youth soccer players become strong, resilient, and creative through exercise, while...
Duration:00:42:45