SCI TALK is a podcast discussing sports issues through critical analysis from a wealth of perspectives and disciplines. This is not your average Xs and Os fan talk. Instead, we look at how athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters can succeed on and off the field.
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” ~ Henry Ford Conflict is normal and can be a catalyst for positive outcomes if shifted towards collaboration. We all have issues that cause problems and friction. Often, these escalate to avoidance, argument, or flat out anger. What makes solving these problems so […] The post How Can I Change Conflict Into Collaboration? appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
“Without trust, we don’t truly collaborate; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. It is trust that transforms a group of people into a team.” ~ Stephen M.R. Covey So, why is trust so difficult to build? When built, why is it so hard to maintain. Why is it broken so easily? What role does […] The post Why Is Trust So Difficult To Build? appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Author Steven Mandis discusses and debates his book, What Happened To The USMNT: The Ugly Truth About The Beautiful Game, with Ken Pendleton and Joshua Gordon. This book is an essential read that challenges conventional wisdom and the state of soccer in the United States. The research is thought-provoking and engaging and is bound to […] The post What Happened To The USMNT | The Ugly Truth About The Beautiful Game appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
The European Super League faced a quick and catastrophic collapse. Ken Pendleton and Dave Galas join SCI TV to discuss how we got here and where we go from here. Read Dr. Ken Pendleton’s analysis, The Worst of Both Worlds: Why the American Model of Sports Does Not Apply to Soccer The post Not So Super League | Making Sense of It All appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Gary Furlong of Agree Dispute Resolution joins SCI’s Joshua Gordon to discuss the latest edition of his essential text, The Conflict Resolution Toolbox. Gary’s toolbox provides key ways to diagnose a conflict and take action – a fundamental skill on and off the pitch. Watch or listen to hear more about The Law of Reciprocity, […] The post The Conflict Resolution Toolbox appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has raised fundamental questions about the value of sport. Eight-time triathlon World Champion, Aaron Scheidies, joins SCI’s Joshua Gordon for a conversation. The post To Play Or Not To Play? A Conversation With Aaron Scheidies appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
In August 2018, the NCAA Board of Governors and Division I Board of Directors adopted a series of significant policy and legislative changes based on the recommendations from the Rice Commision on College Basketball. NCAA Press Conference announcing the approved changes (Listen below and then listen to analysis) Joshua Gordon and Ken Pendleton discuss whether […] The post Did the NCAA College Basketball Reforms Solve Its Alignment Issues? appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Can fun lead to success? The long held belief in sports is that the fun is primarily reserved for the post-victory celebration. Must that hold true? In fact, is it possible that making the process itself fun might be a key in unlocking athletic success? Are “dance offs” the new moneyball? Is there immeasurable success […] The post Can You Really Have Fun While Winning? Examining Coach Willie Taggart appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Should an entire system be re-examined because of one loss? When the U.S. men’s national team lost 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago – a moment that meant their elimination from contention for World Cup 2018 – the entire movement toward popularity for soccer in the United States suffered a blow. What went wrong and how […] The post What Happened with the United States Men’s National Team? appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Is there reason for optimism in the current NCAA crisis? The recent FBI investigations of NCAA Men’s Basketball have, once again, shed light on the darker side of the business of college sports. Dr. Ken Pendleton and Joshua Gordon discuss the foundational tensions at play and potential opportunity amidst the crisis to re-imagine the revenue […] The post NCAA In Crisis | A Catalyst for Change? appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
The recent uptick in protests in response to President Trump’s vocal criticism of Colin Kaepernick’s activism and other athletes using the national anthem to protest social issues has brought the topic squarely into the nation’s public conversation. Dr. Ken Pendleton and Joshua Gordon discuss some of the historical context and current considerations on SCI TV. […] The post Sports and Politics appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
There are undoubtedly dark corners in male man caves where predatory boasts like those made by Donald Trump on videotape commonly occur, but dismissing them as mere ‘locker room talk’ entirely misses the point. Dr. Ken Pendleton and Joshua Gordon discuss on SCI TV. For more on Trump’s Locker Room Talk: Dr. Ken Pendleton on KCBS […] The post Locker Room Talk appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
SCI’s Joshua Gordon and Melick & Porter’s Chris George discuss legal aspects of USADA’s investigation into the Nike Oregon Project and challenges in balancing fair process with concerns around integrity in sport. Conversation on Doping in Track & Field Watch or listen to the episode to better understand the difficult balance between working toward an […] The post Discussing USADA’s Legal Powers with Attorney Chris George appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Michael Toebe joined SCI Talk to discuss his recent article exploring the potential for mediation to be part of sports conflicts such as the punch that caused a 100-year- old rivalry between Brigham Young University and the University of Utah to come to a screeching halt. Toebe sees the dispute as an interesting case study to imagine mediation […] The post SCI Talk | Discussing Mediation for Sports Conflicts with Michael Toebe appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Suffolk University Law School Professor and SCI Advisory Board member Marc Greenbaum shared his expertise regarding the latest battle of the power of the commissioner in the NFL surrounding Deflategate on SCI Talk this week. Also, he was featured on NPR and in the Boston Globe. Listen now. The post NFL Article 46 Powers Upheld | Professor Marc Greenbaum Discusses appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
Ted Lewis joins SCI Founder, Joshua Gordon, in discussing the possibilities for restorative justice practices in sports. Watch or listen to learn more about how it can work with or as an alternative to traditional responses. The post Applying Restorative Justice in High Profile Sports appeared first on Sports Conflict Institute.
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