The article discusses the pressing need for enhanced support and positive role models for young men, as highlighted by various platforms like the Netflix series 'Adolescence' and insights from figures like Sir Gareth Southgate. It emphasizes that sport, with its influence and reach, has a pivotal role in this social initiative. Effective change requires prioritizing purpose over mere participation, by creating meaningful connections and fostering resilience among young individuals through quality engagement in sports.
Sport should be an obvious place to find better role models. Coaches have a formative impact on young people, far beyond just competition.
It’s time for sport to prove its relevance beyond entertainment and activity for a part of the population; sport must address root social issues.
Leaders need to understand the answer is not just more sport. It is a different quality of sport and physical activity for young men.
Chasing increasing numbers of medals and members does not equal success for sport; human experiences of connection and stories of potential are paramount.
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