Andrew Maraniss is known for his sport biographies of athletes who push the envelope and serve as beacons of inspiration. Andrew has written biographies on Perry Wallace, Glenn Burke, and the first US

In this episode of Sideline, former NFL tight-end Asante Cleveland and clinical sport psychologist Dr. Trevor Cote,  share their personal stories and discuss the importance of caring for the athlete a

The NCAA is under fire! The issue of athlete compensation through name, image, and likeness has traveled from the field to the court…room! Coakley and Meg explain the legal, athletic, and political pe

Sports stars often become society’s role models, exhibiting the discipline, courage and determination to motivate us in our own lives. LGBTQ athletes have  the ability to inspire others. We all need t

The world of sport is rapidly changing, but what does this mean for the struggle for gender equality within it? Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg explain the history, culture, and disadvantages many female athl

Are we headed towards the next civil rights movement of the 21st century? Political and social discourse are sweeping the world of sport and contributing to transgender culture and identity.  In this

Coaches and teammates and parents all contribute to a player’s view of sport, and often the aren't in agreement.  Meg and Dr. Jay Coakley explore the topics surrounding sport socialization such as coa

There’s no debate that backyard kickball and neighborhood whiffle ball tournaments have developed over time, but is this a beneficial end result? Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg venture into the competitive s

We all live in our own worlds. We create our own individual realms in which we choose to live in, but what role does sport play in these realms? Dr. Jay Coakley defines sport sociology as “the study o