Sports Clamor

PJ Kwong and Communiti
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Amidst the Sports Clamor, how do we really grow participation & build stronger sport communities? Host PJ Kwong asks the leaders – from governing bodies & clubs to media & event organizers. Uncover candid strategies for tackling challenges & navigating the business of sport. Essential insights for administrators & innovators. Presented by Communiti – empowering sports orgs with custom marketplaces & helping clubs/coaches turn social views into bookings.

Episodes

  1. 06/10/2025

    Beaten vs. Losing: Anastasia Bucsis on Authenticity & Sport's True Lessons

    Two-time Olympian Anastasia Bucsis joins PJ Kwong on Sports Clamor Ep 7 for a deeply personal talk on sport & identity. She shares her journey, from being inspired by figure skating to speed skating stardom, and the crucial difference between being beaten vs. losing. Anastasia opens up about the power of authenticity and how coming out led to a career-best performance. A must-listen on mental health, parental roles, and sport as life's greatest apprenticeship.

    37 min

  2. 05/26/2025

    Inclusive, Safe, Affordable: Kerish Maharaj & the Ontario Volleyball Connect Story

    Volleyball is booming! Kerish Maharaj, OVA's Mktg & Community Outreach Mgr, joins PJ Kwong on Sports Clamor Ep 6. Discover OVA's strategy for inclusive grassroots growth, prioritizing safety & affordability. Kerish details the success of Ontario Volleyball Connect, the one-stop marketplace powered by Communiti, that's transforming how players find & book programs, making the sport more accessible than ever across the province.

    33 min

  3. 05/09/2025

    Facing Fear & Finding Joy: Kelly VanderBeek on Sport's True Value

    Olympian Kelly VanderBeek joins PJ Kwong on Sports Clamor Ep 5! Kelly shares her powerful journey from young skier to World Cup medalist, detailing how she learned to manage fear & rediscovered joy in sport when ready to quit. Explore the impact of language & storytelling in coaching, the importance of mental toughness WITH mental health, building trust in sports orgs, & why fundamental movement is key. Her inspiring message? Just move!

    36 min

  4. 05/05/2025

    Sport vs. Everything Else - Teddy Katz on Modern Challenges

    Beyond just 'too many options', why does sport fight for attention? Veteran CBC journalist Teddy Katz joins PJ Kwong on Sports Clamor Ep 4. He discusses how sport competes with non-sport activities & cost-of-living pressures. Teddy shares deep insights on improving accessibility & diversity (reaching new Canadians, taking sport TO communities), the power of untold stories (Paralympics, refugees), & why sport remains vital to Canadian identity & growth.

    38 min

  5. 04/24/2025

    To Be It, You've Got To See It: Scott Russell on Inspiring Sport Participation

    Legendary CBC broadcaster Scott Russell joins PJ Kwong on Sports Clamor Ep 3! Fresh from 16 Olympics & now Nipissing U Chancellor, Scott shares deep insights on Canadian sport's health. He argues for core Phys Ed in schools, better accessibility & funding to boost grassroots participation & counter early specialization. Hear why hosting major games matters ("see it to be it"), the rise of women's pro sport & his most memorable Olympic moments. A vital conversation.

    34 min

  6. 04/18/2025

    Too Many Choices? Malcolm Kelly on Modern Sport Participation

    Is grassroots sport really struggling? Veteran journalist & educator Malcolm Kelly joins PJ Kwong on Sports Clamor Ep 2 to challenge that common narrative. He argues the issue isn't lack of interest, but an explosion of options fragmenting participation. Hear his unique perspective shaped by decades covering Canadian sport, his early push for women's sports coverage, thoughts on accessibility vs. cost, and his 3 keys for organizations needing growth: Promotion, Exposure, Acceptance.

    31 min

  7. 04/17/2025

    From Friction to Flow: Communiti's Shashank BK on Growing Sport

    In the premiere of Sports Clamor, host PJ Kwong talks with Shashank BK, Co-founder & CEO of sponsor Communiti. Shashank shares why accessing sport is often difficult and how Communiti tackles this friction. Learn how branded marketplaces empower organizations (like Ontario Volleyball) and how social media views become bookings for clubs/coaches. Discover the vision for making sport simple & growing participation.

    27 min
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Amidst the Sports Clamor, how do we really grow participation & build stronger sport communities? Host PJ Kwong asks the leaders – from governing bodies & clubs to media & event organizers. Uncover candid strategies for tackling challenges & navigating the business of sport. Essential insights for administrators & innovators. Presented by Communiti – empowering sports orgs with custom marketplaces & helping clubs/coaches turn social views into bookings.

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  • Episodes
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