Social Workers in Sport w/ Jerry Reynolds

On Episode 38, Matt is joined by guest Jerry Reynolds PhD, LSW, MSW who is an assistant professor in the Social Work department at Ball State University and is the current president of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport (ASWIS). Jerry has a doctorate in social work with 20 years of experience in the field and his experience as an athlete, coach, researcher, professor and social worker has led to a wealth of knowledge on social workers working in sports. On this episode we discuss:The creation and evolution of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport (ASWIS) Jerry's journey as athlete, coach, social worker, professor, researcher and president of ASWIS ASWIS partnerships with Sport Social Work Certificate Program + Sport Social Work JournalViewing athletes as a vulnerable populationThe Athlete identityHow social workers are equipped to work with athletes in a unique waySport social work across the globeSpectator behaviours and negative parenting behaviorsSocial workers in sport scope of practice + the importance of collaborationGetting involved and the importance of a community in social workTo learn more about the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS) and how you can become a member visit their WEBSITE and follow them on INSTAGRAMTo find out more about ASWIS's upcoming 10th Annual Social Workers in Sports Symposium click HERECheck out ASWIS's- Social Workers in Sport Field Manual HERETo connect with Jerry Reynolds you can contact him at [email protected] you like the show- let us know, subscribe, give us a rating and check us out on INSTAGRAM