In this episode of the Culture in Sports Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss her journey of transitioning from a collegiate athlete to a professional volleyball player in Germany’s Bundesliga. She discusses the challenges of finding an agent, negotiating contracts, and the importance of cultural adjustments, including […]
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In this episode of the Culture in Sports Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss the complexities of youth sports, focusing on the implications of early specialization, the socioeconomic factors influencing participation, and the mental and emotional well-being of young athletes. They delve into the importance of allowing […]
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This episode features an interview with James Barton, a Seton Hall Law School student and member of the Seton Hall Law Review. We discuss his work-in-progress which focuses on the use of dark patterns and other manipulative design practices in the online sports betting industry.
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While new scandals coming to light weekly, the growth of online sports betting hasn’t slowed. There are still new markets and opportunities to explore, including women’s and youth sports. In fact, it is difficult to imagine who could ever disrupt this wildly successful industry – except, of course, an industry […]
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The question of how legal sports betting has changed, and will continue to change, the culture of sports is a complicated one. The wide array of platforms and products certainly increases opportunity and decreases risk for bad actors to influence athletes or impermissibly utilize inside information. On the other hand, […]
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Building on the general information on gambling harms and treatment options for compulsive gambling, this episode focuses on advocacy for “responsible gaming.” Do responsible gaming tools have a beneficial effect? How big is the gap between what advocates recommend and what operators adopt, either voluntarily or because they are compelled […]
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Co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss the evolution of #athlete rights in college #sports with Bob Boland on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Where there is gambling, there are addicted gamblers. Gambling addiction is more than just an economic problem – it can have a profoundly serious impact on the lives of individuals who are affected – but the research on, and funding for treatment of, compulsive gambling is only a fraction of […]
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Co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss about the new challenges athletes must face on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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With all the negative coverage of sports betting – concerns about gambling harms, cheating scandals, bad behavior directed towards athletes – the casual observer to wonder why we ever wanted it in the first place or why state legislators continue to push sports betting forward. The reality is that the sports […]
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Season 2 is back after a short hiatus, and taking you back in time to a time to when Congress banned sports betting. What drove this legislation and how was it overturned?
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This episode provides an overview of the legal sports betting ecosystem, highlighting the crucial roles of regulators, compliance officers, and monitoring in maintaining integrity in the gaming industry. Guests address collaboration between private companies and state government, as well as the role of technology in monitoring events and detecting suspicious […]
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The first episode of this new season serves as an introduction to the current online sports betting landscape and the debate around legalization, responsible gaming initiatives, funding for addiction treatment, and criticisms of the industry by public health advocates. The season will delve into the history of sports betting, integrity, […]
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Micah Gryniewicz talks with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki about her own experiences as a college athlete and student during such a critical time for college sports, on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Wayne McDonnell talks about how this is such a critical time for college sports, especially college athletes, with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Dr. Patty Raube Keller talks about how today’s college athletes have different needs than those of the past with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Brandon Wright discusses what the future of college sports looks like with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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This episode provides an update on developments related to the inclusion of trans athletes in interscholastic sports, including the Second Circuit’s en banc decision in the Soule v. Connecticut case, the general Title IX Final Rule litigation, transvestigation during the Summer Olympics, and a recent Senate hearing on an entirely […]
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Dr. Chris Barnhill discusses leadership, caring, performance, understanding, and empathy with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Marc Edelman discusses the athlete’s voice, colleges and universities, NCAA, conferences, stakeholders, ethics, and employment with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Dr. Janine D’Anniballe discusses the importance of athlete safety and the uncertain future of college sports with Bob Boland and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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Michael Hsu talks about college athletes, unionization, and the uncertain future of college sports with Bob Boland and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.
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The Culture in Sports Podcast continues with season 5: The Future of College Athletics. Robert Boland and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki have an incredible discussion about the uncertain future of college sports.
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This is the second of two special episodes about CrossFit’s cultural and organizational issues brought to light by the death of elite athlete Lazar Ðukic at the 2024 CrossFit Games.
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On August 8, 2024, Lazar Ðukic lost his life in a Texas lake during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games. His death has rocked the competitive CrossFit community to its core. Although competition resumed, it wasn’t the same. Many top athletes were missing from the floor and those who […]
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Lori Okimura having a discussion with Shannon Webb about her lived experience in the toxic culture at a NCAA Division I volleyball program.
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with Emma Patterson (University of Idaho Volleyball Player) and Keelyn Muell (Central Michigan University Volleyball Player) about their lived experience in the toxic culture at the University of Idaho’s volleyball program.
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with John Manly (The nation’s preeminent attorney representing victims of sexual abuse and assault) about athlete lived experience, protecting athletes, and how organizations can prioritize athletes’ health and wellbeing.
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with collegiate volleyball player Emma Patterson about her own current lived experience during a toxic and abusive culture on the University of Idaho Volleyball Team.
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with collegiate volleyball player Emma Patterson about her volleyball career, how she arrived at the University of Idaho, and her first season in the volleyball program.
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura (World ParaVolley) and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with investigative reporter Scott Reid, from the Orange County Register. Scott broke the story about the current toxic and abusive culture on a collegiate sports team: Idaho Volleyball. Learn […]
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Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast is here! In this episode, Lori Okimura (World ParaVolley) and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki take a deep dive into a current #toxic and #abusive #culture on a collegiate #sports team.
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This final episode of our first season closes with some final thoughts from most of this season’s guests where transgender youth in K-12 sports currently stands, where it could be headed, and what we should be doing with our concerns in the meantime.
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In this episode, I explore the various factions who, despite their different general ideologies, have united in advocating for the exclusion of trans kids from sports. We discuss why this presents such a challenge when working to educate and advocate around this issue. I also provide some additional details on […]
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When I started thinking about how to address the issue of trans exclusion from youth sports, I knew I needed to include the culture/industry of youth sports as part of the discussion. The pressure to compete and perform at a high level in athletics is reaching kids earlier than ever […]
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Elliot Markuson, Team USA Athlete for USA Bobsled & Skeleton, discuss culture, leadership, adversity, resilience, and embracing the unknown.
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One of the most commonly expressed objections to the inclusion of trans athletes is that it is fundamentally unfair, particularly to cis women and girls, to compete against trans women and girls. While this cultural belief may be ubiquitous, the science behind it is far from black and white. Without […]
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This episode picks up where the last left off – about 50 years ago – when Title IX’s enactment changed education and athletics for women and girls in some big ways. But this 50 year old statute and implementing regulations were not created with trans and non-binary students in mind. […]
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Aron McGuire, the CEO of USA Bobsled & Skeleton, discuss culture, leadership, stakeholders, competence, character, and the different pathways to success.
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To better understand how and why sports are a part of education, this episode goes back to where they started. Although the culture of youth sports has certainly evolved, the purpose of interscholastic athletics really has not. Today, just like 100 years ago, educators value the role of sport in […]
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, along with Robert Boland and Michael Chapman of Shumaker, discuss culture, leadership, stakeholders, scandals, ethics, law, and the coach’s role in a sports organization. This special episode is part of exploring what will be discussed in Culture in Sports 2023 Annual Leadership Summit
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, and Dr. Ayana James, Megan Luu, and Laurel Richardson, of STRAAD, speak about culture, leadership, stakeholders, authenticity, influencing positive change, and the current state of sports. This special episode is part of exploring what will be discussed in Culture in Sports 2023 Annual Leadership Summit.
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Ben Gucciardi, of Soccer Without Borders, speak about culture, relationships, trust, feeling valued, connection, mental health, intention, social isolation, and developing people.
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Episode 2 looks at the recent legislative push to ban transgender kids from scholastic sports across the country in the context of the anti-trans bathroom bans that preceded it. I also dive into the Soule v. Connecticut case that is so frequently referenced as an example of trans athlete exceptionalism despite the […]
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Asante Sefa-Boakye, of Black Star Polo speak about dreams, confidence, positivity, overcoming adversity, resilience, and developing athletes.
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Jason Olive, of the Los Angeles Volleyball Club speak about developing athletes, youth sports, leadership, team culture, trust, changing the way we coach, respect, and about athletes finding the environment that they believe will best develop them as individual athletes.
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In Episode 1, I start to introduce you to some of the legal scholars and advocates I interviewed in my research. Their remarks all come from recorded interviews that are available in full via provided links. I excerpted these specific portions to frame my approach to discussing the significance of […]
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, Chris Snyder, of i9 Sports, and some special guests speak about developing athletes, youth sports, team culture, positive leadership, trust, changing the way we coach, respect, and making awesome happen. Chris Snyder is a finalist for Culture in Sports 2023 Sports Leader of the Year […]
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This brief prologue explains a bit about who I am as host and creator of Season 1 of Hearsay from the Sidelines. You can learn more about me as a professional via my Seton Hall Law faculty profile. My interest in creating a podcast focused on the issue of transgender […]
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Listen to our new show: “Hearsay From the Sidelines”, a place where law, sports and culture intersect and is brought to you by Culture in Sports and Seton Hall Law School’s Gaming, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sports Law program.”
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Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki speak with Chase Griffin, Quarterback for UCLA Football about trust, opportunities, positive leadership, accountability, respect, struggle, food insecurity, self-care, wellness, burnout, perfection, 365 days of winning, role models, and impacting the world, and learn about his journey through sports and the importance of leadership and […]
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Dr. Jeremy Piasecki speaks with Richard McInnes, the former CEO of Water Polo Australia, and now the Executive General Manager in Sport and Community Capability for the Australian Sports Commission, about his journey through sports and the importance of leadership and organizational culture in sports.
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Season 2 of The Athletic Approach concludes with Episode 8 Hear Kristen and Manisha detail the importance of balancing the athlete and person in and away from sport through mindfulness and what life after sport looks like for the 21st Century Athlete
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Manisha and Kristen detail the importance of mental wellness to get this generation of athletes to their optimal performance by practicing mindfulness and visualization through mindful breath, mindful thinking, and utilizing full body scans
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Manisha and Kristen provide their personal observations on the best ways to stand out within their respective sports, the importance of finding your unique skill set that creates value towards your team’s success, and arriving to a comfortability with your own position in sport.
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Kristen and Manisha detail their personal observations on the importance self talk has on an athlete’s focus and mental performance as they strive to exceed expectations and combat the heavy pressure of the spotlight
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On the latest installment of The Athletic Approach Manisha and Kristen break down an in depth view of the mental roadmap that is sports psychology by detailing their first experiences dealing with of the most transferable fields of study and application in the world of sports, the exposure they’ve witnessed […]
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Season 2 of The Athletic Approach continues with Episode 3 where Manisha and Kristen go in depth into their own personal journeys from the deep rooted interest for their respective sport throughout their childhood to the early stages of their playing career to their present day role within their respective […]
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This week on The Athletic Approach Manisha and Kristen dive into the impact & influence of women and girls in sports. Do women have a significant presence within the coaching ranks? What level of influence do women and girls in sport have on the next generation of athletes?
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Season 2 of The Athletic Approach begins with the critical discussion of the weight of expectations that women and girls within sport have to endure and carry through their playing careers from the early stages of amateur sport to the professional ranks. Co-hosts Manisha and Kristen detail their personal experiences […]
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In the final episode of season one the hosts breakdown common misconceptions when it comes to what a Sport Psychologist produces and experiences.
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This week’s episode breaks down the different scenarios and dynamics involved with relationships in sport. How can we get to know each other as people, deeper than just a coach player model.
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In this weeks episode the team breaks down the different facets of identity and how it relates to sports performance. Determining what kind of parts of identity allow us to get through challenges.
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In todays episode Bryce and Manisha break down the dynamics of goal setting. Reflect and re-evaluate, its ok that your goals can change. Develop a roadmap to combat challenges to your goals.
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In todays sport mental performance conversation, hosts Bryce and Manisha discuss routines, how each sport requires a different focus, and focus control.
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Breaking down the importance of creating resiliency as an individual athlete, which can lead to mental toughness as a team culture.
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Using mental reps to get positive outcomes for yourself, through being able to use your imagination. What’s the difference between day dreaming and being able to see positive benefits from imaginations? How to have intention behind your visualization, how to activate your five senses while doing so.
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Hosts Bryce and Manisha discuss the role of confidence in sport. The process of revealing, building, and holding self confidence in peers from a sports psychology perspective.
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Manisha and Bryce discuss the importance of mental performance and motivation for athletes, teams, coaches, organizations, culture, and leadership.
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Manisha and Bryce discuss the importance of mental performance for athletes, teams, coaches, organizations, culture, and leadership.
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This episode provides a glimpse into the world of soccer with Samantha Johnson. She discusses how she sought mentorship at different points in her life. We’ll also hear how important team bonding is, and so much more.
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In this episode with jacoby and jaylen jackson we get to listen to experiences with having a parent heavily involved in your sport. Jay speaks on having his dad on and off the court practicing, and learning the fundamentals of leadership.
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On this episode we discuss with Lori Okimura how important the behind the scenes support is for all athletes. From the Olympics volunteering, to breaking down the importance of behind the scenes and what that entails, and helping athletes understand the transition into the workforce.
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This is a two part episode, this second part with Kyle Thomas, discussing the importance of mentors throughout his sports career. The values and standards they taught him are helping him become the best version of himself for his career.
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This is a two part episode, this first part with Saber Youman, discussing how leadership and mentorship in sports can play a role in your life and career. The values, discipline and guidance can help mold you into the type of leader you want to be in your everyday life.
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We discuss the importance of youth playing sports, surgeries, covid, vaccinations, and more with Art Caplan
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We spend time talking with Sam Marchiano on the topic of baseball. We learn more about how baseball’s culture can adapt and change. How has it changed, how can it change, and how can we help it adapt to modern day sports culture?
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Bob Boland speaks about his love for guiding and helping athletes become great leaders in their sports, or even just in life.
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