The Positive Sports Report

The Positive Sports Report

by Dana Smith
Season 4
The Positive Sports Report - March 2026
This episode features part 3 of a Letter to My Athletes and an interview with Casa Roble High School head football coach, Chris Horner.
The Positive Sports Report - October 2025
This episode features part two on resilience in athletes and an interview with physical therapist Sabrina Burri. Instagram @ thepositivesportsreport
The Positive Sports Report - Season 4 Episode 1 - August 2025
The season premiere features part one on resilience in athletes and an interview with Arcade Middle School principal Mark Uhler. Instagram @ thepositivesportsreport
Season 3
The Positive Sports Report - Season 3 Episode 3 - December 2024
This episode features effort goals from our partners at Positive Coaching Alliance and an interview with Don Wright from Barrett Middle School Wrestling. Instagram @ thepositivesportsreport
The Positive Sports Report - Season 3 Episode 2 - September 2024
This episode features ten tips for sports parents and an interview with Darrin Kitchen, the Director of Secondary Education for San Juan Unified School District, about the power of school sports. Instagram @ thepositivesportsreport
The Positive Sports Report - Season 3 Episode 1 - August 2024
This episode features tips on working with injured athletes to return to play and an interview with Marc Schmatjen from Positive Coaching Alliance. Instagram @ thepositivesportsreport
Season 2
The Positive Sports Report - Season 2 Episode 7 - February 2024
This episode features Positive Coaching Alliance - No Directions Cheering and an interview with Johnny Kight from the Foothill Intermediate Schools Athletic League. Instagram @ thepositivesportsreport
The Positive Sports Report - Season 2 Episode 6 - January 2024
This episode features the connection between participation in sports and positive social-emotional learning and an interview with sports psychologist Dr. JoAnne Bullard. Instagram @thepositivesportsreport
The Positive Sports Reports - Season 2 Ep. 5 - December 2023
This episode features 5 reasons students should participate in middle school athletics and an interview with the head wrestling coach at Bella Vista High School, Garrett Lane. Instagram @thepositivesportsreport
The Positive Sports Reports - Season 2 Ep. 4 - November 2023
This episode features an interview with Ruben Nieves, National Director of Training for Positive Coaching Alliance, and tools for age-appropriate coaching for middle school athletes.. Instagram @thepositivesportsreport
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