The Culture in Sports Podcast

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The Culture in Sports podcast team discusses many topics in the realms of culture and leadership in sports, specifically how leadership and culture can positively or adversely impact organizational success, team performance, and the short and long term impact on athlete mental, emotional, and physical health.

Transitioning From College to Professional Sports
#4
Last Monday at 6:01 AM

In this episode of the Culture in Sports Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss her journey of transitioning from a collegiate athlete to a professional volleyball player in Germany’s Bundesliga. She discusses the challenges of finding an agent, negotiating contracts, and the importance of cultural adjustments, including […]


The Youth Athlete Experience
#3
02/23/2026

In this episode of the Culture in Sports Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss the complexities of youth sports, focusing on the implications of early specialization, the socioeconomic factors influencing participation, and the mental and emotional well-being of young athletes. They delve into the importance of allowing […]


The Evolution of Athlete Rights in College Sports
#2
09/10/2025

Co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss the evolution of #athlete rights in college #sports with Bob Boland on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


The Era of the Dumb Athlete Is Over
#1
08/04/2025

Co-hosts Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Sydney Moore discuss about the new challenges athletes must face on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


Making the Right Decisions
#9
01/27/2025

Micah Gryniewicz talks with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki about her own experiences as a college athlete and student during such a critical time for college sports, on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


This Is a Critical Time in College Athletics
#8
01/21/2025

Wayne McDonnell talks about how this is such a critical time for college sports, especially college athletes, with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


Today’s College Athletes
#7
01/14/2025

Dr. Patty Raube Keller talks about how today’s college athletes have different needs than those of the past with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


What the Future Looks Like
#6
01/07/2025

Brandon Wright discusses what the future of college sports looks like with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


Empathy
#5
12/17/2024

Dr. Chris Barnhill discusses leadership, caring, performance, understanding, and empathy with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


The Different Set of Rules for Sports in Higher Education
#4
12/10/2024

Marc Edelman discusses the athlete’s voice, colleges and universities, NCAA, conferences, stakeholders, ethics, and employment with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


Navigating Athlete Safety During Change
#3
12/02/2024

Dr. Janine D’Anniballe discusses the importance of athlete safety and the uncertain future of college sports with Bob Boland and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


Unionizing College Athletes
#2
11/19/2024

Michael Hsu talks about college athletes, unionization, and the uncertain future of college sports with Bob Boland and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki on the Culture in Sports Podcast.


The Future of College Athletics
#1
10/29/2024

The Culture in Sports Podcast continues with season 5: The Future of College Athletics. Robert Boland and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki have an incredible discussion about the uncertain future of college sports.


Isolation
#7
04/29/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Lori Okimura having a discussion with Shannon Webb about her lived experience in the toxic culture at a NCAA Division I volleyball program.


Survival
#6
04/02/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with Emma Patterson (University of Idaho Volleyball Player) and Keelyn Muell (Central Michigan University Volleyball Player) about their lived experience in the toxic culture at the University of Idaho’s volleyball program.


No Athlete Should Be Placed in That Position
#5
03/18/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with John Manly (The nation’s preeminent attorney representing victims of sexual abuse and assault) about athlete lived experience, protecting athletes, and how organizations can prioritize athletes’ health and wellbeing.


Playing in a Continuous State of Fear
#4
03/05/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with collegiate volleyball player Emma Patterson about her own current lived experience during a toxic and abusive culture on the University of Idaho Volleyball Team.


This Is Not How College Athletics Is Supposed to Be
#3
02/26/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with collegiate volleyball player Emma Patterson about her volleyball career, how she arrived at the University of Idaho, and her first season in the volleyball program.


Uncovering the Truth
#2
02/19/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast continues with Lori Okimura (World ParaVolley) and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki having a discussion with investigative reporter Scott Reid, from the Orange County Register. Scott broke the story about the current toxic and abusive culture on a collegiate sports team: Idaho Volleyball. Learn […]


Safeguarding Athletes
#1
02/11/2024

Season 4 of the Culture in Sports Podcast is here! In this episode, Lori Okimura (World ParaVolley) and Dr. Jeremy Piasecki take a deep dive into a current #toxic and #abusive #culture on a collegiate #sports team.


Embracing the Unknown
#10
12/05/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Elliot Markuson, Team USA Athlete for USA Bobsled & Skeleton, discuss culture, leadership, adversity, resilience, and embracing the unknown.


No Shortcuts to Success
#9
11/07/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Aron McGuire, the CEO of USA Bobsled & Skeleton, discuss culture, leadership, stakeholders, competence, character, and the different pathways to success.


I Am Here to Help You Be the Best You Can Be
#8
10/23/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, along with Robert Boland and Michael Chapman of Shumaker, discuss culture, leadership, stakeholders, scandals, ethics, law, and the coach’s role in a sports organization. This special episode is part of exploring what will be discussed in Culture in Sports 2023 Annual Leadership Summit


Helping Sport Think Forward
#5
10/16/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, and Dr. Ayana James, Megan Luu, and Laurel Richardson, of STRAAD, speak about culture, leadership, stakeholders, authenticity, influencing positive change, and the current state of sports. This special episode is part of exploring what will be discussed in Culture in Sports 2023 Annual Leadership Summit.


Connection
#6
10/10/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Ben Gucciardi, of Soccer Without Borders, speak about culture, relationships, trust, feeling valued, connection, mental health, intention, social isolation, and developing people.


Overcoming Adversity
#5
10/01/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Asante Sefa-Boakye, of Black Star Polo speak about dreams, confidence, positivity, overcoming adversity, resilience, and developing athletes.


Developing Athletes
#4
09/26/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki and Jason Olive, of the Los Angeles Volleyball Club speak about developing athletes, youth sports, leadership, team culture, trust, changing the way we coach, respect, and about athletes finding the environment that they believe will best develop them as individual athletes.


Making Awesome Happen
#3
09/19/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki, Chris Snyder, of i9 Sports, and some special guests speak about developing athletes, youth sports, team culture, positive leadership, trust, changing the way we coach, respect, and making awesome happen. Chris Snyder is a finalist for Culture in Sports 2023 Sports Leader of the Year […]


Impacting the World
#2
09/12/2023

Listen to Dr. Jeremy Piasecki speak with Chase Griffin, Quarterback for UCLA Football about trust, opportunities, positive leadership, accountability, respect, struggle, food insecurity, self-care, wellness, burnout, perfection, 365 days of winning, role models, and impacting the world, and learn about his journey through sports and the importance of leadership and […]


Supporting Others
#1
09/05/2023

Dr. Jeremy Piasecki speaks with Richard McInnes, the former CEO of Water Polo Australia, and now the Executive General Manager in Sport and Community Capability for the Australian Sports Commission, about his journey through sports and the importance of leadership and organizational culture in sports.


Life in the World of Soccer
#5
05/24/2022

This episode provides a glimpse into the world of soccer with Samantha Johnson. She discusses how she sought mentorship at different points in her life. We’ll also hear how important team bonding is, and so much more.


Coaching with dad
#4
05/17/2022

In this episode with jacoby and jaylen jackson we get to listen to experiences with having a parent heavily involved in your sport. Jay speaks on having his dad on and off the court practicing, and learning the fundamentals of leadership.


what you don't see
#3
05/10/2022

On this episode we discuss with Lori Okimura how important the behind the scenes support is for all athletes. From the Olympics volunteering, to breaking down the importance of behind the scenes and what that entails, and helping athletes understand the transition into the workforce.


Life with a little help from sports - Part 2
#2
05/03/2022

This is a two part episode, this second part with Kyle Thomas, discussing the importance of mentors throughout his sports career. The values and standards they taught him are helping him become the best version of himself for his career.


Life with a little help from sports
#1
04/26/2022

This is a two part episode, this first part with Saber Youman, discussing how leadership and mentorship in sports can play a role in your life and career. The values, discipline and guidance can help mold you into the type of leader you want to be in your everyday life.


Medical Ethics in Sports
#6
12/14/2021

We discuss the importance of youth playing sports, surgeries, covid, vaccinations, and more with Art Caplan


Past, Present, and Future of Baseball
#5
12/07/2021

We spend time talking with Sam Marchiano on the topic of baseball. We learn more about how baseball’s culture can adapt and change. How has it changed, how can it change, and how can we help it adapt to modern day sports culture?


For the Love of Sports
#4
11/30/2021

We get to take a brief glimpse into Regis Becker’s life from how his life outside of sports helped play a role with what brought him back into helping create a better culture in the sports world.


Administrative Leadership and Guidance for Athletes
#3
11/23/2021

Bob Boland speaks about his love for guiding and helping athletes become great leaders in their sports, or even just in life.


Experience, Assess, and Address Toxicity as an Elite Athlete
#2
11/16/2021

Ali Williams, an Olympic artistic swimmer, discusses identifying and experiencing a toxic culture as an elite athlete.