26.08.04From Home Runs to Healing: Teen Sports, Wellness & Community

Play, Pause, Perform: Creating Space for Growth - Brief summary: Erica Salda leads a community-forward Teen Sports Radio episode exploring coaching, recovery, mental fitness, and the power of space in performance. Conversations range from tournament highlights and community shoutouts to practical wellness tools for teen athletes — acupuncture, breathwork, ritual, and mindset. - Speakers & topics:   - Erica Salda (host) — show framing, interviews, and community announcements   - Mike Mata — Reno tournament recap, team progress, age-group planning, coach continuity   - Dr. Brian Falk — acupuncture, massage, herbal support for sports injuries; stress reduction and improved focus for teen athletes; clinic/contact info   - Emily Yurcheshen — Teen Tones - "The Space in Between": how creating space, rituals, and stillness support athletic and personal growth   - Don Sanders - Don's Massage In Ojai 805-236-2684 — a "Hygge" meditation on self-reliance, purpose, and connection to nature/community   - Dominique Hackett — community shoutouts (East Beach Tacos, Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc.) and closing remarks/support resources - Call-to-action: Resources and contacts mentioned on-air (Dr. Falk 805-223-0915, Emily Yurcheshen https://www.emilythesongbird.com/, Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. SBWellness.org) and encouragement to support local farms, teams, and wellness initiatives. Teen Sports Radio Santa Barbara is produced by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc.  Some of the co-hosts used AI to research today's content, but all fact-checking was performed by the speakers. Teen Sports Radio is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and nothing shared during the program should be considered a diagnosis, treatment plan, professional recommendation, or substitute for advice from a qualified professional who understands your individual circumstances. Listeners should use their own judgment, obtain appropriate medical clearance, and follow the guidance of qualified professionals. 🌟 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! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱