Ep 121: Teaching Life Lessons through Sports Featuring Joseph Harris II

This is part 1 of a 2 part series regarding the life lessons youth can learn throuigh sports. Research shows that participating in youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for youth, their families, and communities. According to a study conducted by health.gov, 73 percent of parents believe that sports benefit their child’s mental health, lowers their depression and creates higher self-esteem and confidence in their children. This episode of the Making After School Cool Podcast features Joseph Harris the  II who is the Founder of Illusion Institute Basketballbased in Houston, Texas.

During this podcast you will learn about the following:

•  The role sports can play in a young person’s life
•  The types of life lessons youth s can learn when they participate in sports
• Why is an understanding of illusions important
• What is the scholarship blue print and why is it a valuable tool for student athletes and their parents

Resources

Mike Wilson

mwilson@hcde-texas.org

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone