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The Business of Play/Brian Litvack - LeagueApps, Youth Sports, The Anxious Generation ~ Spark of Ages Ep 24
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Join Rajiv Parikh on the Spark of Ages podcast as he chats with LeagueApps co-founder Brian Litvack who shares how technology can uplift youth sports organizations. Discover how League Apps has evolved from its humble beginnings to becoming a crucial tool for over 3,000 sports organizations, offering solutions for everything from scheduling to communication. Brian shares his passion for using technology to create positive experiences for millions of young athletes and their communities, highlighting the company's journey and vision for the future.
We examine the nuances of youth sports with a focus on parental behavior and the pivotal role of coaches and community organizers in shaping young athletes' experiences. With anecdotes and insights, we navigate the complexities of volunteer-led initiatives compared to professional coaching systems. Find out how programs like the Positive Coaching Alliance are essential in fostering character development and how youth sports have transitioned into a substantial industry, especially in the digital era where engaging children has never been more challenging.
From the significance of sports in promoting wellness to the inventive ways technology can enhance participation, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the future of youth sports. We tackle challenges like field space utilization and coach training, emphasizing the role of software in creating safe environments. Our conversation takes a whimsical turn as we explore unconventional sports trends, from futuristic drone racing to playful sports trivia, ensuring an insightful and entertaining experience that promises to ignite curiosity and inspire innovation in youth sports.
Brian Litvack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianlitvack/
LeagueApps: https://leagueapps.com/
Tom Farrey: https://www.amazon.com/Game-All-American-Race-Champions-Children/dp/1933060468
Producer: Anand Shah & Sandeep Parikh
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Sandeep Parikh, Omar Najam
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Associate Producers: Taryn Talley
Editor: Sean Meagher & Aidan McGarvey
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Website: https://www.position2.com/podcast/
Rajiv Parikh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivparikh/
Sandeep Parikh: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepparikh/
Email us with any feedback for the show: [email protected]
Chapters
1. Introducing Brian Litvack and League Apps (00:00:00)
2. Key Takeaways from this Episode (00:01:44)
3. Rajiv's experience running Stanford Soccer Club (00:02:11)
4. What Sparked LeagueApps? (00:02:46)
5. The Evolution of LeagueApps (00:04:23)
6. Who is the Hero of LeagueApps Customer Journey? (00:05:46)
7. Challenges and Opportunities in Youth Sports (00:07:29)
8. Parents Involvement in Youth Sports (00:08:45)
9. The Positive Coaching Alliance and the Purpose of Youth Sports (00:10:19)
10. The Parent/Organizer Perspective on supporting your kids in youth sports (00:12:15)
11. Business Data on Youth Sports (00:13:23)
12. Getting more kids into sports and off of screens (00:14:18)
13. LeagueApps Mission (00:15:54)
14. Data on Aggregate Health Benefits of Youth Sports (00:17:27)
15. LeagueApps Growth lies in Solving Problems in a Fragmented Market (00:18:44)
16. Innovations LeagueApps is building (00:22:30)
17. The Pandemic presented a challenge and a learning opportunity (00:24:40)
18. Sports as Social & Emotional Learning & Coaches as Teachers (00:25:30)
19. The Anxious Generation & Other Screentime Fears (00:28:45)
20. How Technology can enhance the Youth Sports Experience for Families (00:31:00)
21. Challenges to Innovation in Youth Sports (00:33:59)
22. How LeagueApps works with Influencers Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (00:36:07)
23. The Evolution of Local Youth Sports (00:38:16)
24. LeagueApps Go-To-Market Strategy (00:39:37)
25. The Spark Tank: Bizarre and Unusual Sports (00:45:20)
26. Round 1: Games of the Past (00:47:10)
27. Round 2: Wild Games of the Present (00:49:32)
28. Round 3: Strange Games of the Future (00:52:08)
29. Brian Litvack's Spark is his Grandfather (00:55:28)
30. LeagueApps is inspired by the words of Nelson Mandela (00:57:39)
31. Project Play & Tom Farrey (00:58:47)
32. Credits (01:03:10)
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