IAL M.Ed. Spring Extended Weekend Featured Speaker: Kamal Carter
Kamal Carter, President and Founder of A LONG TALK, was the featured speaker at the 2023 IAL M.Ed. Spring Extended Weekend. Kamal spoke to our graduate students about engaging in real conversation to make positive change. Students had the opportunity to ask Kamal questions about current racial issues impacting athletes across all levels.
King County Play Equity Coalition Job Opportunity
Our friends at the King County Play Equity Coalition have an open position this summer! Become a Up2US Sports VISTA this summer and help all youth experience the transformative benefits of sports and physical activity.
15 Washington State Coaches Trained!
Youth sport coaches from across the state recently completed the ACCEL Sports Coaching Certificate. Participants went through a full day program focused on creating physically and emotionally safe spaces and being responsive to the social, emotional, and physical needs of athletes. If your organization is interested in working with our experienced coach training team, please email us.
Learn more about our coach trainings!
Podcast Recommendation
Dr. Julie McCleery was featured on the reformed sports project podcast. Dr. McCleery discussed why kids who specialize early are more likely to develop anxiety and depression in the long run, the importance of coaches prioritizing the psychological safety of their athletes, and why all kids deserve access to high-quality youth sports opportunities.
CLA Staff Presented at SHAPE America 2023
Three members of our team presented at the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention held in Seattle. Hannah Olson Ph.D., shared about our ongoing work to support women coaches. Longxi Li Ph.D., and Sara Matovina M.Ed., each shared about our research initiatives to increase physical activity among youth in Washington.