041 - Building a Community in Sport ft. Sara Soto and James McDermott

05/06/2024 41 min

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Episode Synopsis

Tom is joined by New York Weightlifting WSO President James McDermott and USAW At Large Director Sara Soto to discuss building community in sport, the importance of a supportive training environment, and the keys to finding a great coach.


10:50 - Building a Club Community: Ownership and Support
21:58 - Finding a Coach and the Challenges of Training Alone
27:50 - Taking Care of Mental Health and Avoiding Identity Attachment
36:06 - Advocating for Change and Inclusivity