Courtside Podcast

Jon Coles, Ph.D. is the Associate Athletic Director at Ferris State University and in this episode, Jon and Andy chat about life as a Collegiate Athlete which appears to be less about late night parties and more about putting the hours in on the court as well as the classroom. This episode starts with conversations about being a student-athlete in the Collegiate System and the whole life opportunities that it brings. The conversation then leads into Jon's research about what Collegiate Athletes are looking for from the courtside.  What is it like playing in front of 100,000 fans when you're 19 years old? What are the opportunities for young athletes through the Collegiate System? What are student-athletes looking for from the courtside?   Jon's Dissertation: The Balancing of Parental Support and Pressure in Fostering Collegiate Athletes.  For a shortened version of Jon's dissertation please see this film https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/2018/01/18/the-balance-of-pressure-and-support-in-raising-youth-athletes