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Awkward Conversations

More Than a Game: The Power of Athletics in Prevention

In this episode of Awkward Conversations, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy explore the powerful role sports can play in protecting young people and supporting healthy development — both on and off the field. They’re joined by Kelly Cornett from CDC, Jeff McCann of the AthLife Foundation, and former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger for a wide-ranging conversation about how athletics can build resilience, strengthen connection, and reduce risk behaviors among youth.

Together, they unpack how positive sports environments foster essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, while also addressing the realities of toxic sports culture, pressure, and burnout. The discussion highlights mentorship, school connectedness, and the critical role coaches, families, and communities play in shaping young athletes’ experiences. The episode also examines what happens when sports end — and how young people can transition forward with confidence, purpose, and identity beyond the game.

This conversation offers parents practical insight into helping their kids find joy in movement, develop healthy relationships with sports, and carry the benefits of physical activity and belonging throughout their lives.

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