Youth Sports Positive

Positive Coaching Alliance paving the way for youth sports with Casey U'Ren - Youth Sports Positive

Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.
Kelsey and Mark sit down with Casey U'Ren, former collegiate athlete and current VP of External Affairs for Positive Coaching Alliance. They cover the work of PCA and its role and evolving impact in youth sports. The conversation highlights U'Ren’s background and career path, along with insights on coaching, mentorship and the overall impact of sports on athletes and families.
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Breaking down the 'Saving College Sports' roundtable - Youth Sports Positive

Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.
In this episode, Kelsey and Mark dissect and discuss the 'Saving College Sports' roundtable from March 6, 2026 at The White House. They discuss major issues like NIL collectives, the transfer portal and concerns about the future of women’s and Olympic sports, while breaking down potential fixes such as a presidential executive order or the proposed SCORE Act. The conversation ultimately shifts to a bigger question: if college athletics has long operated like a business, is it time to fully treat it like one with revenue sharing, contracts and even unions?
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What are we learning from NIL and the transfer portal? - Youth Sports Positive

Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.
 
In this episode, Kelsey and Mark break down how college sports went from strict amateur rules and limited scholarships to a big-money system shaped by lawsuits, TV deals and athlete rights. They look at who actually holds the power, how NIL and the transfer portal changed the game, and why athletes now have more leverage than ever. They also explore where college athletics might be headed next as legal pressure and outside money continue to reshape the NCAA while sharing their opinions the whole process. Like, subscribe, and share to help bring positivity back to the game!
 
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Eric Kapitulik on what it means to be a great teammate - Youth Sports Positive

Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.
In this episode, Kelsey and Mark are joined by former Marine Major and Founder & CEO of The Program Eric Kapitulik to share his journey from the Naval Academy and military service to founding The Program, a leadership development organization centered on discipline, accountability, and a teammate-first mindset. The conversation explores coaching philosophies, youth sports development, the vessel of life lessons that is sports, and what it really means to be a good teammate. The episode also highlights positive stories in sports and offers thoughtful recommendations that challenge how we view development, leadership, and winning. Like, subscribe, and share to help bring positivity back to the game!
 
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Mike Snee on the Minnesota Model - Youth Sports Positive

Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.
In this episode, Kelsey and Mark are joined by Minnesota Wild VP of Foundation & Community Relations Mike Snee to break down the Minnesota Model—how it works, why it’s unique, and the challenges it faces. We explore community-based development, compare systems across the U.S. and internationally, and look ahead to what a healthier, more balanced future in youth sports could look like. Like, subscribe, and share to help bring positivity back to the game!
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Rebuilding the game from multi-sport kids to modern recruiting - Youth Sports Positive

Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.
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