On this week's episode, host Ryan Holmes and CEO/Co-founder Reid Meyer discuss how schools are handling the House vs NCAA case along with other changes in college sports, the economics of the MCWC and WCWC and how helicopter parents are impacting youth athletes.

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On today's show host Ryan Holmes and Reid Meyer do deep-dive conversation on youth sports, joined by Dan Chamberlain, Director of Competition for NorCal Premier Soccer. Dan discusses his journey from being an athlete to shaping youth development and coaching at different levels. The conversation explores key issues such as accessibility challenges due to rising costs, external pressures from parents, and the commercialization of youth sports. Dan highlights the importance of fostering a love for sports, building resilience, and ensuring a balanced approach between competition and enjoyment. The discussion also touches on future trends, ethical considerations, governance challenges, and the role of private clubs in shaping youth sports today.

Timestamps
00:00 - Opening & Introduction
00:26 - Introducing Guest: Dan Chamberlain
01:30 - Dan’s Background & Journey in Youth Sports
06:17 - Challenges in Youth Sports Industry
12:23 - Rising Costs & Accessibility Concerns
20:50 - External vs. Internal Motivation in Youth Athletes
32:26 - Future Outlook & Ethical Considerations
38:15 - Regulation & Governance in Youth Sports
44:30 - Private Clubs & Market Influence
50:10 - Impact of Investment & Business in Youth Sports
57:45 - Reconnecting with Passion for Sports
1:02:34 - Closing Thoughts & Advice

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Ethan Quinn spent all his time on the football field while he was in college as a D2 lineman, but his love of basketball never left him. During this conversation, Ethan talks about all the sacrifices he made to get back to the sport he loved to become a basketball coach D3 at Denison University.

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Judge Claudia Wilken, who is presiding over the House vs NCAA case refused to allow a final decision on Monday when most expected the final approval to be made. Instead she raised a few issues and asked the lawyers to "fix them" before she would make a ruling.

On the same day Washington's Rep. Michael Baumgartner presented HR 2663 to the House of Representatives. The bill named “Restore College Sports Act” calls for some major changes to college sports which included replacing the NCAA, placing limits on coaching salaries, allowing athletes to transfer freely and much more.

Sources

“Restore College Sports Act”

House v. NCAA settlement approval delayed

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Marlees Smith grew up competing against the boys on the football field and the wrestling mat and allowed that competitive spirit to carry her to being on one of the first ever women's teams at a top high school and then on to Arizona State where she joined the men's wrestling team. Since finishing her wrestling career she has been an advocate for women's wrestling and now runs her own social media management business.

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To kickoff women's history month, host Ryan Holmes talks with Sports Reporter Karisa Maxwell, a Penn State grad that has interviewed some of the baddest fighters on the planet. We talk about how she got into sports media, her favorite interview with Jon Jones and how she deals with being a woman in a male dominated industry.

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With revenue sharing headed for the NCAA, the idea of team ownership has been floating around as a way to invest in these sports while helping to subsidize the cost as well. During this episode, host Ryan Holmes and A2A CEO and co-founder Reid Meyer discuss how private equity has started to become interested in the idea of entering the NCAA sports world.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:20 - Overview of the Discussion on Revenue Sharing
00:01:13 - Private Equity and College Sports
00:04:06 - Perspectives on Private Equity Involvement
00:10:08 - The Changing Landscape of College Sports
00:16:01 - Ethical Considerations of Profit vs. Education and Future Outlook

Reference material:
- https://www.si.com/fannation/name-image-likeness/nil-news/biden-administration-challenges-trump-ncaa-settlement-title-ix
- https://apnews.com/article/college-sports-nil-title-ix-bf4850efc98967a4599fd5e9e5b0c4c2
- https://wearecollegetennis.com/2025/01/29/ita-submits-a-letter-of-concern-to-judge-claudia-wilken/
- https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/private-equity-looks-to-buy-in-to-college-sports.html

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The topic of revenue sharing has been the hottest this season with the the House vs NCAA case nearing a conclusion. However, as things looked to be on their way to a settlement, the DOJ and Department of Education stepped in to slow things down and make their voices heard on a case that will ultimately bring the biggest change to college sports as we know it.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:25 - Political Context of Discussion
00:01:21 - Overview of the Biden Administration’s Actions
00:04:22 - Department of Education's Title IX Implications
00:09:22 - Insights on Budgeting in College Sports
00:14:59 - Antitrust Concerns in NCAA Settlements
00:20:38 - The Role of Gender Equity in College Athletics
00:25:12 - Challenges Facing Non-Revenue Sports
00:30:06 - Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Reference material:
- https://www.si.com/fannation/name-image-likeness/nil-news/biden-administration-challenges-trump-ncaa-settlement-title-ix
- https://apnews.com/article/college-sports-nil-title-ix-bf4850efc98967a4599fd5e9e5b0c4c2
- https://wearecollegetennis.com/2025/01/29/ita-submits-a-letter-of-concern-to-judge-claudia-wilken/
- https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/private-equity-looks-to-buy-in-to-college-sports.html

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