The Teen Sports Podcast Network (TSPN) is a ground-breaking, national network of high school students serving as hosts of their own sports podcasts. Network podcasters have completed a thorough selection process. Each show covers sports related topics and current events (youth/college/professional) from a Teen perspective.
Network Features/Provides:
Complete training and support provided (TSPN Training manual included)
Network books all call-in guest appearances
Submits Podcaster press releases to local media
Provides 30 Sports “Topics and Issues” PowerPoint slides (content for podcast discussion - see below)
Network provides editing of all shows prior to publishing
Official TSPN polo shirt
Official TSPN mic flag
Official TSPN press badge
Application Requirements:
Online application must be completed by student and a parent (or legal guardian)
Upload most recent copy of H.S. transcript or report card
Upload Teacher or Counselor recommendation on school letterhead
Upload photo headshot with solid color background wall
Essay on application - "Why do you want to be accepted to the TSPN?" (minimum 100 - maximum 150 word limit)
Online video interview conducted by TSPN National Director, Masterclass Lead Instructor/Coach, and President of YSN Sports Broadcasting Academy
30 Sports Topics and Issues:
From a Teen Perspective
(Additional topics/issues accepted upon approval)
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Trends
Covid-19 impact on sports
Explosion of Skateboarding
Performing-enhancing drugs reaching into high schools, middle schools, and Olympics
Sports Betting
Is hazing a good thing or a bad?
Adult behavior/parent pressure on youth sports “drop-outs”
How young is too young to play competitive sports?
Abuse by coaches in youth sports
Favoritism in youth sports
Girls playing in boy sports
Transgender athletes
Parent pressures to earn a college scholarship
Competition versus fun/play
High costs of playing youth sports
Sportsmanship (winning and losing)
Parents living vicariously through their children
Should kids play more than one sport?
Appropriate levels (Should kids play “up”?)
Playing time on travel/select teams
Safety in youth sports/concussion protocol
Should professional athletes be expected to be role-models?
Should MMA be legal?
Should steroid users be elected into the Hall of Fame?
What is the most unbreakable record in sports?
College basketball one-and-done rule
Is instant replay helping or hurting sports?
Child obesity and nutrition
Launch Date: October 1, 2022