Sport isn’t just a game—it’s a mirror of society and a powerful, untapped educational force with implications for life, learning, and leading. Tune in for an honest, inspiring, and research-backed conversation that might just change your perspectives on sports, yourself, and leadership.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
In this episode, Dr. Erianne Weight joins us to examine the leadership pipeline in sport—from the foundational levels of youth coaching to the high-stakes environments of college and professional athletics. We explore the systemic flaws that limit both athlete and coach development, and how these challenges reflect broader issues in leadership and education. As Dr. Weight puts it, "If we truly want to develop leaders and experts—not just in sport, but in life—we have to stop treating sport like a sideshow and start recognizing it as a core part of education." Dr. Weight will describe how sport and education should go hand-in-hand and how it can be a powerful vehicle for developing expertise, identity, and leadership capacity. This conversation is for anyone interested in personal growth, organizational change, or rethinking the role of sport in society.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Erianne Weight is a Professor of Sport Administration at UNC-Chapel Hill and Director of the Center for Research in Intercollegiate Athletics. A former Division I heptathlete, she holds a Ph.D. in Sport Management from Indiana University, an M.B.A. from the University of Utah, and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed works on college sport, leadership, and systemic reform. Her research focuses on aligning athletic systems with educational values, advancing athlete well-being, and developing pathways for expertise development. Passionate about education and equity, Dr. Weight is helping shape the future of sport through both scholarship and practice.
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LINKS:
www.gotowerscope.com
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/
www.erianneweight.com
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