Tom Farrey
@TomFarrey
Helping sport serve the public interest. Building bridges to a better place. ED and founder @AspenInstSports and #ProjectPlay. Former: @ESPN. Author, Game On.
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http://www.tomfarrey.me 09-11-2009 22:17:59
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Humbled to be among speakers Aspen Ideas this June -- those with sports or Aspen Sports & Society #ProjectPlay ties include Michael Lewis, Alex Rodriguez, Katie Couric, David Brooks and (new O's owner) David Rubenstein. I'll host session on major new initiative we'll be launching.
I've done many shows on the state of youth sports in America. This was the most thoughtfully constructed. Started w/ heartbreaking, insightful interview of disaffected athlete. (I merely offered context & solutions). Well-done, On Point hour, Meghna Chakrabarti. wbur.org/onpoint/2024/0β¦
More than ever, we need problem-solvers in our society. Bridge-builders and agents of shared solutions.
When it comes to building healthier communities through sports, Ralph C Wilson Jr Fd Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan doing just that in Greater Detroit via #ProjectPlay . Enjoyed sharing insights on this show.
This feels really great, all the action taken in Baltimore by Under Armour and other groups since the release of our State of Play report.
Here are 12 key developments β offering ideas and inspiration for other cities coalescing to better serve youth through sports.