Episode 8 - Christine Golic, Football Mom - a podcast by USA Football

On today’s episode of Football for All, we hear from one of the most vital pieces to the game of football, the parent. Christine Golic is the wife of former NFL player and current ESPN co-host, Mike Golic. While being the mother of three collegiate athletes, two of which played youth flag football, then would go on to play at Notre Dame, Christine has been heavily involved in the game of football. In this episode, she dives into her personal connection with football and how watching her sons grow with the game has persuaded her to support the Football Development Model and the mission of USA Football. Christine explains how the FDM impacts parents just as much as their kids who may be interested in playing football. Parents play an imperative piece to their child’s experience with football and Christine offers how she sees that it can be a constructive game starting at a young age.

1:17 Christine’s football journey2:10 Involvement with the promotion of youth football
3:12 What the game of football gave her sons4:17 Positive strides in the game of football
5:49 Christine’s involvement in the FDM7:18 The pillars of the FDM that heavily impact the parent
9:28 How the FDM is advancing the safety aspects of the game10:46 How flag is an entry point for youth interested in football
12:27 The importance of coach certification in youth leagues14:21 Advice to parents not involved in an FDM league
15:34Advice to parents who are hesitant about the game of football
19:11 Something every parent should know about the FDM21:00 The changes that the FDM will bring to football
22:07 Christine’s family podcast – Sorry in AdvanceLearn more: fdm.usafootball.com

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