Building healthy habits in youth sport

As advice about developing young athletes abounds, what should we listen to—and what should we ignore? How can adults create a positive environment for children in youth sports? In this webinar, UBC experts discuss how young athletes can build a healthy approach to physical activity. Gain practical guidance on how you can help foster a lifelong relationship with sport.

Moderator

Kiki Idowu (she/her) – Third-year student, School of Kinesiology, UBC

Speakers

Dr. Shannon Bredin, PHD'04 (she/her) – Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, UBC; Director, Centre for Early Childhood Education and Research (CECER), UBC

Eric Butler, BA'97 – President, Split Second Basketball

Scott Rintoul, BSc'97 (he/him) – Creator, Better Sports Parents and UNREEL: West Coast Express podcasts; Broadcaster, Public Speaker, Writer, and Consultant

Shannon Winzer, BA'02 – Head Coach, Dallas Pulse Volleyball; High-Performance Director, Women’s Indoor, Volleyball Canada

Recorded on June 9, 2026.