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#28 The #1 Reason Kids Play Sport with Heather Mannix

#28 The #1 Reason Kids Play Sport with Heather Mannix

Update: 2024-03-121
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In episode 28, returning guest Heather Mannix discusses the #1 reason kids play sports: to have FUN! This is also the number 1 reason kids drop out of sports. In this episode, we explore what kids find fun in sports and how we, as coaches, can encourage a more fun environment for better retention and player development.




For information on Fun Integration Theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4201634/




USA Hockey Webinar with Dr. Amanda Visek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF4XGWO8Jro




Dr. Visek on X: @ajvisek
Heather Mannix on X: @Hmannix14




Follow us on X: USAHockeycoach



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#28 The #1 Reason Kids Play Sport with Heather Mannix

#28 The #1 Reason Kids Play Sport with Heather Mannix

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