Take Back Sports | ESPN’s Support of Youth Sports
Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, dives into the network’s groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative.
May 7, 2025
Join Eric Utterback, ACSM Director, Strategic Programs, as he discusses youth and adolescent sports, injury prevention, physical activity and health, with some of the world’s leading subject matter experts.
This podcast is designed for coaches, administrators, parents and athletes.
Episodes are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, dives into the network’s groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative.
Hear from Lee Taft, “the Speed Guy,” about athletic movement in young athletes, and the science behind how everyone can improve their speed.
Drs. Duckworth and Lo discuss the vital role of preparing the next generation of pediatric sports medicine professionals.
Dr. Rebold shares expert insights on effective recovery strategies and discusses how to maintain a balanced approach to training and rest.
Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of NASP, shares how archery benefits students by improving focus, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Learn about the many benefits of youth resistance training and best practices for implementing a youth resistance training program.
Hear valuable insights and strategies for helping children with autism thrive through physical activity and exercise.
We discuss whether recreational sports have become a relic of the past or could be a solution for the future of youth athletics.
Learn about the physical and mental effects of overscheduling on youth athletes and get tips for parents and coaches to prevent burnout.
Dr. Thayne Munce discusses a groundbreaking applied sports science research study titled “Beyond the Turf: Data-Driven Athlete Health.”
Learn about the difference between overuse and acute injuries, the most common types of overuse injuries, and risk factors for youth athletes.
Learn about the critical role athletic trainers play in safeguarding the physical and mental health and well-being of student-athletes.
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