Armond takes the reigns in this fourth episode of Coaching While Black, talking about the need for more brain-based education for coaches and, eh hem...all grown ups. The guys talk about regulation as one of the great mental health tools coaches need to practice in order to get the best out of their young people and athletes. Listen to the guys hang out and discuss regulation and other important topics like girls and women in sports, play equity, and more. Remember this - "A dysregulated adult cannot regulate a dysregulated child." - Dr. Bruce Perry. Subscribe to the YT channel and anywhere yo ..read more

In the premiere episode of Season Two, the hosts chat with Renata Simril, President and CEO of the LA84 Foundation and Play Equity Fund. Renata shares her personal story and how her own experiences led her to run an inspiring platform and community dedicated to bridging gaps in the play equity movement. As someone who was once that girl in need of more opportunities to play sports, Renata has taken pride in being at the forefront of systems change, providing kids with increased access to sports and play. She continues to show up and serve as a bridge builder throughout the LA community. Togeth ..read more

We're back with season two of Coaching While Black, a podcast of the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. Hosts Chris Reed, Armond Richards, and Anthony Andino discuss how sport can (and should) be leveraged to help our young people and athletes heal and perform on and off the field. Over ten audio and video episodes, we discuss topics like the importance of community building and regulation and take time to give flowers to the inspiring trailblazers creating the blueprint for healing-centered sport spaces.  Join us this season by subscribing to our YouTube channel at @chjsorg an ..read more

The hosts Chris, Anthony, and Armond take some time today to reflect on season one of Coaching While Black. They also discuss what they hope for future seasons of CWB and who could serve as potential guests. Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. www.chjs.org Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at aandino@chjs.org, Chris at creed@chjs.org, and Armond at arichards@chjs.org ..read more

The hosts Chris, Anthony, and Armond take some time today to talk withe guest CJ Stewart, Chief Visionary Officer of Atlanta's L.E.A.D. Center for Youth program. The group talk about the history and power of Black sport and how to define tough love to and for young people in sports programs.  Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. www.chjs.org Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at aandino@chjs.org, Chris at creed@chjs.org, and Armond at arichards ..read more

The hosts Chris, Anthony, and Armond take some time today to talk about their why and the legacy they want to leave as coaches. It's a shorty of an episode though we hope you leave feeling inspired and encouraged to continue the awesome work of a coach. Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. www.chjs.org Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at aandino@chjs.org, Chris at creed@chjs.org, and Armond at arichards@chjs.org     ..read more

Hosts Chris and Anthony talk about the influence of how one thinks about themselves vs how one thinks they should act for others. And how this persona trickles down and influences young people in sport. Chris and Anthony recommend meeting young people where they are at and holding space for young athletes to show up and mistakes, knowing that their tribe will be there as safety. Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport. www.chjs.org Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at ..read more

Today's episode introduces new voices into the conversation. Armond Richards, coach and father of two, and Omega Boddie, producer of CWB.  The conversation tackles stigma on Black fathers, the grown ups (no matter their title) who show up for our young people and how the Nothing Heals Like Sport playbook, written for coaches, could also serve as a parent handbook. Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport.  Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at aandino@chjs.org ..read more

This week's episode is about stigma and how media and adults label athletes too quickly and the challenges young people have to overcome 'mistakes.' Chris and Anthony also discuss how implicit bias plays a part in stigma and if coaches and mentors could take the time to understand their athletes as humans first, young people might actually perform better.  Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport.  Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at aandino@chjs.org and Chr ..read more

This week's episode is all about celebrating Black leaders in sport who've paved the way for more Black excellence - Dawn Staley, Bill Russell, Arthur Ashe, and many more.  Learn how the healing-centered sports approach can make sport a vehicle for systemic change. Contact the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport.  Want to chat directly with our hosts? Email Anthony at aandino@chjs.org and Chris at creed@chjs.org.    ..read more