Podcast appearances and mentions of fred bowen

Episode 155: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss the concerning trend of poor sportsmanship observed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.  According to Kyte, the decline in graceful acceptance of defeat is not limited to the Olympics, but is evident across various levels of sports, from professional leagues to youth athletics. He pointed to incidents of abusive behavior from parents toward referees and players as indicative of a broader societal issue.  "There's plenty of things indicating that sportsmanship is declining, and I think it's an indication that we have as a society that's more and more focusing on the outcomes themselves and not on performance," Kyte said.  However, Kyte also highlighted examples of athletes who demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship, such as Noah Lyles and Josh Kerr, who were able to handle both victory and defeat with humility and grace.  The discussion also touched on the role of media coverage in shaping the public's perception of the Olympics. Rada and Kyte agreed that the extensive focus on personal stories and medal ceremonies can sometimes overshadow the raw competition and diverse range of events.  "I really wish American coverage spent a little more time on the sports themselves," Kyte said, suggesting that the networks should aim for a more balanced and representative portrayal of the Olympic Games.  The conversation ultimately underscored the importance of instilling values of resilience, self-compassion, and a focus on personal performance rather than solely on outcomes — lessons that can have a lasting impact on individuals and society as a whole. Links to stories discussed during the podcast The crybaby Olympics, by Christopher Beam, The Atlantic Losing gracefully is one of the most important lessons from playing sports, by Fred Bowen, The Washington Post How to be a better loser, by Blakely Low-Scott, Psyche About the hosts Scott Rada is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also the author of "Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way)."

Come take a seat here on the bench for episode 77 as I get things going with a couple takeaways early on from the NBA season, including some players and teams that I've been impressed with this year. Later on, I get into a new segment I like to call "Buy it or Deny it" where I discuss a belief, claim or idea from the sports world and mention whether I deny or buy the claim I pose. To close out the show I am joined by a really great guest, current sports columnist for the kids post of the Washington Post and author of numerous children's sports books, Fred Bowen. Fred had a wonderful story to share, as he discussed his time as a lawyer before his writing career, what it's been like writing for children and much more!

Fred Bowen and James Ransome share GRIDIRON: STORIES FROM 100 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. GRIDIRON is a work of love and devotion and history and fandom. It tells in a collection of brief chapters a history of a sport made up in moments, from memorable plays to memorable leaders and memorable events that allowed more people into the game. And it does it with gorgeous, energetic, and often emblematic illustrations. Through it all, the sport, the figures, and the history, is an opportunity to bring people together. You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/blog. Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our BookShop Store.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Bookclub (Patreon) Libro.fm And to the generous support from our Patrons.

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Clarington Historian Myno Van Dyke joins Erin to discuss the historic Durham election from 1925, when a local farmer and incumbent Tory MP faced the hand-picked candidate of the Prime Minister and scion of one of the most prominent Canadian families. Read Myno's article in the Clarington Promoter: "The Farmer and the Statesman" https://claringtonpromoter.ca/document/publication-2015-09 Learn more about Fred Bowen: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Profile?personId=3420 Learn more about the results of the 1925 General Election, in Durham: https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/ElectionsRidings/Elections/Profile?election=1925-10-29#cand

Inspired by an article written by Fred Bowen of the Washington Post titled "Athletic Ability is just a part of success in sports," we hear what 5 high school coaches are looking for from players beyond athletic ability. [spp-player] We also hear about what Tom Statham from Manchester United's Youth program has to say about essentially the same subject. Time and again, we hear that what separates the good from the great is Character. Coaches from high schools to the pros are echoing this message over and over again: talent isn't enough. Youth wanting to participate - whether in higher competitive level soccer or in life in general - must develop core character skills around sportsmanship, teamwork, empathy, leadership, and more. In this episode, we review multiple coach's input and talk about being intentional with development of character. Resouces Mentioned in this Episode: Bowen, Fred. “Athletic Ability Is Just Part of Success in Sports.” The Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2017, www.highbeam.com/doc/1P4-1973275117.html?refid=easy_hf. Maltbie, Reed. “#39 Manchester United Youth Coach Tom Statham Discusses Two Decades of Watching Young Players' Unique Pathways to the Pros.” Changing the Game Project, 11 Dec. 2017, changingthegameproject.com/39-manchester-united-youth-coach-tom-statham-discusses-two-decades-of-watching-young-players-unique-pathways-to-the-pros/.

Back by popular demand is sports enthusiast and author, Fred Bowen. This former lawyer scores a win with his Sports Story Series. According to the author: “So many kids are passionate about sports, and I like tapping into that passion to show them how much fun reading can be.” During the program, Bowen talks about his sports series, offers advice to beginning sports writers, and answers student questions asked via e-mail, video, and phone.

Back by popular demand is sports enthusiast and author, Fred Bowen. This former lawyer scores a win with his Sports Story Series. According to the School Library Journal: “The books in the 'Fred Bowen Sports Story' series are fast-paced, and at just over 100 pages, they're perfect for reluctant readers.... Young readers will devour these stories, along with their painless lessons, and still have time to join their friends for games.” According to the author: “So many kids are passionate about sports, and I like tapping into that passion to show them how much fun reading can be.” Whether your favorite sport is football, baseball, basketball, or soccer, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Originally recorded on 4/21/17

Fred Bowen (@FredBowenBooks), author most recently of Out of Bounds, stops by the podcast to talk about dealing with disappointment, the best place for kids to learn to lose, and how sometimes you try your best and it still doesn't work out for you.  

May 17, 2013. Fred Bowen told stories, read from his books and talked with members of the audience in a program marking the Library's celebration of Children's Book Week. Speaker Biography: Fred Bowen is author of many books on sports for young people and a columnist for The Washington Post's KidsPost. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6204

Fred Bowen appears at the Library of Congress 2013 National Book Festival, 9/21/2013. Speaker Biography: Fred Bowen is a "KidsPost" sports columnist for The Washington Post and the author of "Perfect Game," the latest in his children's sports fiction series. He has enjoyed sports his entire life and says his "best childhood memories are from playing Little League in the park and basketball on the playground." In every story he writes he incorporates real sports history. During college he majored in history, and says he loves sports history "because of all the great dramas and big personalities." For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6036