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Warren Clark: Coaching through Social Work
Warren Clark: Coaching through Social Work
Warren Clark: Coaching through Social Work
Tuesday 10th May 2022
Warren Clark shares insights on merging sports and social work to promote youth wellness through positive coaching and safe environments.
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I think the only way it was going to grow was through the persistence that the individuals like yourself and Bill Vanderbilt, who really kind of pushed this at the forefront.
Ever wondered how sports and social work can come together to create a positive impact on young athletes? In this episode of Courtside Wellness, host Brandon St.Croix sits down with Warren Clark, a lecturer at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor School of Social Work. Warren has been a pioneer in the field of sports social work, helping to highlight its importance alongside Bill Vanderwill since their mini-conference in 2012.
Warren shares his journey into this unique field, explaining how coaching and social work intersect, particularly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. He talks passionately about strength-based coaching and positive psychology, emphasizing the need for positive role models and safe environments for young athletes, especially those who have faced trauma.
Listeners will find Warren's insights into the growth of sports social work enlightening, as he discusses the importance of being coachable and how these principles can be applied to both sports and life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the mental well-being of athletes and the role of social work in sports. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone who loves sports, you'll gain valuable perspectives on creating supportive and inclusive spaces for youth.
Tune in to hear how Warren Clark is making waves in the sports community by merging the worlds of coaching and social work, and learn how these practices can help foster resilience and well-being among young athletes.