SPORTS: Life Lessons From an Olympian, a Hockey Coach, and a Middle-Aged Beginner
Podcast:The Next Big Idea Published On: Wed Nov 03 2021 Description: In this special episode, three writers share the hard-won wisdom they acquired running track, coaching hockey, and attending surf camp in Costa Rica. First, Olympic runner Alexi Pappas tells us what her career has taught her about self-reliance, mental health, embracing pain, and achieving her dreams. Next, John U. Bacon shares the surprising lessons he learned coaching the country's worst high school hockey team. And finally, journalist Tom Vanderbilt makes a compelling case for being an amateur athlete at any age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices