Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.

In this episode, Kelsey and Mark are joined by former Marine Major and Founder & CEO of The Program Eric Kapitulik to share his journey from the Naval Academy and military service to founding The Program, a leadership development organization centered on discipline, accountability, and a teammate-first mindset. The conversation explores coaching philosophies, youth sports development, the vessel of life lessons that is sports, and what it really means to be a good teammate. The episode also highlights positive stories in sports and offers thoughtful recommendations that challenge how we view development, leadership, and winning. Like, subscribe, and share to help bring positivity back to the game!

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Welcome to Youth Sports Positive — where we’re bringing the Work Hard, Have Fun mentality back to youth sports.

In this episode, Kelsey and Mark are joined by Minnesota Wild VP of Foundation & Community Relations Mike Snee to break down the Minnesota Model—how it works, why it’s unique, and the challenges it faces. We explore community-based development, compare systems across the U.S. and internationally, and look ahead to what a healthier, more balanced future in youth sports could look like. Like, subscribe, and share to help bring positivity back to the game!

CONNECT WITH US: @youthsportspositive on Instagram and TikTok, @youthsportspos on X Questions or suggestions? Email us at ysp@youthsportspositive.com