What really makes sport fun for kids—and why does it matter? Dr. Erin Sharpe joins the podcast to explore FUN MAPS, a research-based tool reshaping how we think about fun in youth sport. From redefining coaching strategies to boosting retention, discover how effort, teamwork, and challenge are key to keeping kids engaged—and enjoying—the sport experience.

Resources:

> Paper: The Fun Integration Theory: Towards Sustaining Children and Adolescents Sport Participation 
> Short summary paper: The FUN MAPS: A Youth Sport Scientific Breakthrough 
> Blog: What makes playing sport fun is...
> Webinar: Dr. Amanda Visek | What is FUN? The Fun Integration Theory 

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