The SOS Podcast
Strides Over Sidelines' storytelling and education platform. Making youth development knowledge more accessible while elevating community voices.
We use the podcast to translate what is often "insider information" in youth sports into clear, practical guidance, while also sharing the stories that funders, partners, and communities need to understand what students face and what support can change outcomes.
What You Will Hear
Each episode is designed to be useful, grounded, and actionable.
Mental Performance
Tools for confidence, focus, resilience, and emotional regulation
Youth Sports Pathways
Training, development, and decision making guidance
Recruiting & Academics
Timelines, expectations, and how to evaluate programs
Community Voices
Stories from families, students, coaches, and leaders
Why the Podcast Matters
Access gaps in youth sports are also information gaps. Many families do not have a trusted network to explain what to do next, what to prioritize, or how to avoid common pitfalls.
The SOS Podcast helps close that gap. It gives families and young athletes a credible source of guidance and encouragement, and it helps partners and sponsors understand the real needs behind the mission.
Our Guests
We feature a mix of voices from across the ecosystem.
- Sports psychology and mental performance professionals
- College and professional athletes
- Coaches and youth development leaders
- Educators, mentors, and community advocates
- Partners and supporters aligned with SOS's mission
Listen and Share
If you find an episode helpful, please share it. That is one of the simplest ways to expand the reach of this work.
Become a Guest or Partner
If you are a coach, athlete, mental performance professional, educator, or community leader and want to contribute, we would like to hear from you.