Love What You Play

This episode of the Love What You Play podcast features Tim Adams, founder of Free Footie, a totally free after-school club for 4,000 kids in need. Tim shares his story of transitioning from journalist, to volunteer coach, to working to provide vulnerable kids with the opportunity to play in a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment. Learn more about Tim and Free Footie here: https://www.freefootie.ca/ Table of Contents 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Falling in love with sport 3:45 - Favourite memory (barefoot football) 5:35 - Passion for journalism 9:30 - Top 3 characteristics of great coaches (compassion, passion, commitment) 12:35 - Reasons for coaching soccer 19:30 - Growing Free Footie 24:30 - Partnering with community members 27:45 - Certifying refs 29:40 - Planning camps 31:10 - Success stories 32:50 - Dealing with burnout 36:50 - Emphasizing fun 44:00 - Organized free play 53:45 - How to contact Tim 54:30 - Leaving a legacy The interview featured on