Events
In-Person and Online Presentations

What Is Happening in Youth Sports?
What Is Happening in Youth Sports? A Conversation on Money, Mania, and Why It Matters, with Patrick Walsh, founder of Next Level Sports and Linda Flanagan, author of “Take Back the Game.”

Raising Active and Resilient Kids On (And Off) the Field
This event is designed for all parents, whether or not your child is actively involved in sports. You’ll leave with actionable ideas to help your child thrive both on and off the field.

2024 TRIA Female Athlete Summit
Author Linda Flanagan will be speaking at the upcoming Female Athlete Summit on March 8.

Mental Health in Collegiate Athletics: Reducing Suicide Risk and Improving Care
Join Linda Flanagan and other experts as they discuss Mental Health in Collegiate Athletics: Reducing Suicide Risk and Improving Care for High Performers.

New England Youth Lacrosse Convention
Linda Flanagan to address the group about how to partner with parents. She is scheduled to speak during the 10:30–11:15 am session.

Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports
Author Linda Flanagan will discuss her book, “Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids Sports — and Why It Matters.”

TNAHDN Webinar Series Presents Linda Flanagan
Join The National At-Home Dad Network Webinar Series as they speak to Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports — and Why It Matters

Future of College Sports: Special Admissions
Join Aspen Institute Sports & Society on Aug. 3 for a virtual panel discussion on the Future of College Sports: Special Admissions.
Can special admissions for recruited athletes be preserved? Should they? We'll discuss with five experts in admissions and college/youth sports.
Register here to attend the free virtual event.

Author Talk
Hear about the state of play and what's changed in recent years in youth sports, plus the importance of coaches and what parents can do. More >

How to Reap the Benefits of Youth Sports Without Losing It All
Do you want to be a supportive parent to your aspiring athlete? Are you eager to help your child achieve their potential in sports, but are wary of the psychic costs? More >

Jr. NBA Conference
Linda Flanagan is a guest panelist at the Jr. NBA Conference. More >

The Impact of Youth Sports on Our Children and Teens
Join our panel of experts for a timely discussion about the impact of youth sports on our children and teens, moderated by Walter Rosenfeld, MD, medical director of children's health for Atlantic Health System. More >

Sasha’s Stories
Join Sasha’s Stories: the iRun Book Club for an evening with author Linda Flanagan as we talk about the history and future of kid’s sports.

Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History LIVE: The Crisis in Girls’ Sports
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Youth Sports in America: Where We Are, How We Got Here, and Why It Matters
Join Linda Flanagan for an author talk followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Athletics Coffee featuring Bobbi Moran & Linda Flanagan
Have you ever wondered why youth or club sports have taken over your life?

Women Leaders in College Sports
Circle Call with Linda Flanagan and High School Athletic Administrators

Author Speak
Summit NJ resident Linda Flanagan will discuss her recently published book, Take Back the Game.

Organized Sport and Education as Adversaries of Inclusiveness
Panelists at the Organized Sport and Education as Adversaries of Inclusiveness
