EP 4: Carolyn Thornton; Leadership, Character and Mindset in Youth Sports

Episode 4 August 31, 2022 00:37:44
EP 4: Carolyn Thornton; Leadership, Character and Mindset in Youth Sports
Chuck Wilson On Sports
EP 4: Carolyn Thornton; Leadership, Character and Mindset in Youth Sports

Aug 31 2022 | 00:37:44

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Show Notes

Carolyn Thornton has been a standout athlete in high school and college, an award-winning sportswriter, a youth sports parent, and a long-time coach. She now helps oversee high school sports in Rhode Island. In this conversation for athletes, youth coaches, and parents, Carolyn joins Chuck Wilson to share her perspective on leadership, character, and mindset traits that bring out the best in players and teams.

Chuck Wilson on Sports™ features professional and amateur coaches, athletes, officials, and others, sharing insight and perspective from the playing field while discussing issues that impact the game.

Chuck Wilson on Sports and Peer Into Character® podcasts for youth and adults are presentations of Even Field®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization cultivating integrity, life skills, and leadership, through sports.

Even Field founder and series host Chuck Wilson has been recognized as one of the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America” by The Institute for International Sport. For complete show notes, a transcript, and information about Even Field's organization, please visit evenfield.org.

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