Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
The Game Changers Podcast includes conversations with athletes and coaches exploring the triumphs and tribulations in sports. We uncover the untold stories of glory and defeat and how it defined our guests' journeys. From overcoming setbacks to achieving extraordinary feats, each show will bring the listener inspiring tales of resilience that extends beyond the scoreboard.
Whether it's a comeback from injury, a stunning victory or the lessons learned in defeat, Game Changers is your front row seat to the indomitable human spirit in the arena of sports and performance.
Game Changers: Incredible Stories of Resilience in Sports
Author, Speaker, Coach Linda Flanagan S2 Episode 18
I'm thrilled to welcome Linda Flanagan to the show — a powerful voice in the conversation about what's really happening in youth and college sports.
Linda is a freelance journalist, a former cross-country and track coach, and the author of the eye-opening book "Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids’ Sports—and Why It Matters." She is also collaborating on a new documentary called, “Beyond Stigma” about mental health in women’s college sports.
She’s not just talking about problems — she’s working to change the system.
Linda is:
- A founding board member of the Positive Coaching Alliance (NYC chapter)
- A contributor to Project Play at the Aspen Institute
- A regular writer for NPR’s MindShift
- And a contributor to The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Runner’s World
If you care about sports, coaching, mental health, or young people — this episode is for you.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Game Changers. We hope you found inspiration and motivation in the stories of resilience and adversity shared by our incredible guests. Remember, no matter what challenges you face, your ability to overcome them lies within. Stay resilient and keep pushing forward towards your goals. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with others who may benefit from these powerful stories.