Culture in Sports

Meet our first panelist for our July Culture Roundtable webinar, Robert Boland!

Robert Boland, J.D., is a renowned sports law expert and professor who has led top tier academic programs and served as Penn State’s Athletics Integrity Officer. Join Robert and our other expert panelists on July 23 to dive into the challenges of governing college sports Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217826255408/WN_H8MBCEOtSeG3gI8u-DXpEA

For those who prefer video versions of podcasts: In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland, Jeff Chatterton, and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki break down one of the most important questions in leadership: how do you handle scrutiny without making the situation worse? Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/cinngx6uKnc

Leaders Under Fire in Sports - S1 E7: Steering Into the Skid Steering Into the Skid: How Leaders Handle Crisis Without Making It...

In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland, Jeff Chatterton, and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki break down one of the most important questions in leadership: how do you handle scrutiny without making the situation worse? Listen to the episode here: https://cultureinsports.com/steering-into-the-skid-how-leaders-handle-crisis-without-making-it-worse/

Join us on July 23 for our Culture Roundtable Webinar as we explore the topic: Are College Sports Ungovernable: The Challenges with Each Potential Solution and Why the Best Solution is Still a Concern. Hear from industry experts as they dive into the challenges of governing college sports. Link to register in comments

Has the World Cup become about more than soccer? From visa issues to rising ticket prices, we break down the conversation beyond the field. Link in comments

For those who prefer video versions of podcasts:

When does a difficult sports experience become unsafe, and when is it the kind of adversity athletes need to grow?

In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland, Jeff Chatterton, and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki take on a complicated and emotional issue in youth sports and college athletics: what happens when parents, coaches, athletes, and organizations collide over fairness, accountability, and trust.

The conversation explores a real-world case involving a suspended coach, misleading evidence, and an upset parent, while raising bigger questions about communication, athlete development, helicopter parenting, cancel culture, and the pressure coaches face today.

This is a timely discussion for coaches, parents, athletic leaders, and anyone who cares about building healthier sports cultures.

Listen to the episode here: https://youtu.be/A5K-SywhA9I

When does a difficult sports experience become unsafe, and when is it the kind of adversity athletes need to grow?

In this episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports, Bob Boland, Jeff Chatterton, and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki take on a complicated and emotional issue in youth sports and college athletics: what happens when parents, coaches, athletes, and organizations collide over fairness, accountability, and trust.

The conversation explores a real-world case involving a suspended coach, misleading evidence, and an upset parent, while raising bigger questions about communication, athlete development, helicopter parenting, cancel culture, and the pressure coaches face today.

This is a timely discussion for coaches, parents, athletic leaders, and anyone who cares about building healthier sports cultures.

Listen to the episode here: https://cultureinsports.com/when-parents-cross-the-line-fairness-adversity-and-coaching-in-sports/

Are college sports becoming ungovernable?

With rapid changes in NIL, conference realignment, athlete compensation, transfer rules, litigation, and questions of oversight, college athletics is facing one of the most complex governance challenges in its history.

Join Culture in Sports on July 23 for our next Culture Roundtable webinar:

Are College Sports Ungovernable? The Challenges with Each Potential Solution and Why the Best Solution is Still a Concern

Our panel of industry experts will dive into the realities of governing college sports, the strengths and weaknesses of potential solutions, and why even the best path forward still raises serious questions for leaders, athletes, institutions, and the future of college athletics.

This is an important conversation for anyone who cares about leadership, culture, athlete wellbeing, and the future of sport.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217826255408/WN_H8MBCEOtSeG3gI8u-DXpEA

Meet Dr. Siena Morgan, our amazing writing director! Siena leads our global community of writers with thoughtfulness, positivity, and a true commitment to changing the game in sports culture. We are so lucky to have her on the team!

For those who prefer video versions of podcasts: Most organizations, and especially and , fail to recognize the devastating impact toxic leadership can have on athletes and teams. Bob Boland and Jeff Chatterton discuss how self-awareness, empathy, and strategic reflection can transform crises into opportunities for growth and resilience with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki. Watch the latest episode of Leaders Under Fire in Sports:

Leaders Under Fire in Sports S1 E5: The Hidden Impact of Toxic Leadership in Sports Most organizations, and especially coaches and sports leaders, fail...