26.06.23 Screen Time vs. Game Time: Reclaiming Teen Attention

Join host Erica Salda, “The Queen of Teen,” and our expert co‑hosts as we tackle how today’s screens affect teen athletes and what families and coaches can do to help young people regain focus, sleep better, and perform at their best. •  Dominique Hackett — “Screen Time”: A deep dive into how excessive screen use reshapes attention, learning, sleep, and creativity, plus practical steps families can use to set healthy digital boundaries. •  Kristine Marie Haugh — “A View from the Deck (Mindfulness)”: Guided mindfulness techniques and a three‑phase body inventory to help teens get present, calm performance nerves, and build emotional resilience. •  Ryan Quirk — “Self Mastery: Cockiness vs. Confidence”: Clear distinctions between cockiness and confidence, mental training tips, visualization practices, and how humility fuels steady performance. •  Don Sanders — “Hygge & Nature”: The restorative power of nature, grounding practices, building community, and how outdoor time boosts mental health and athletic focus. Perfect for athletes, parents, coaches, and mentors wanting research‑backed, actionable strategies to move teens from passive scrolling to sustained focus and peak performance. Tune in for practical tips, real‑world stories, and community resources to help the next generation thrive on and off the field. 🌟 Before we go… Teen Sports Radio is brought to you by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., where we believe strong bodies, strong minds, and strong communities create strong futures. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a championship, a student chasing a dream, or simply someone trying to become a little better than you were yesterday, remember this: Every healthy choice is a vote for your future self. Every act of kindness strengthens your team. Every challenge you overcome becomes part of your story. If you’d like to help us continue bringing positive programming, wellness education, youth development, and community outreach to families throughout our region, please consider making a donation at www.SBwellness.org Your support helps plant seeds today that grow into healthier, stronger communities tomorrow. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, keep believing in what is possible. This is Erica Salda and Dominique Hackett with Teen Sports Radio and Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. reminding you: The scoreboard doesn’t measure your value. Your character does. You got this! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱