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Beyond The Lines examines and discusses how sports and life issues intersect in the lives of our youth athletes. We, as adults, parents and coaches, look at our youth as the voice and leaders of our future, but we rarely listen to them or even give them a platform to express themselves. Sports and life issues go hand-in-hand. They both compliment each other. They both enable our youth to become those leaders that we want and expect them to become. Beyond The Lines will be the platform to discuss the wide range of sports and life issues. You will hear from various guests, including youth athletes themselves. It's more than scores and highlights. Beyond The Lines is about educating and informing with the focus on our youth.

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Turning Olympic Tragedy into Triumph

March 14, 2023 • Jason Davis • Episode 61

In Episode #61, I have an in-depth discussion with former Israeli Junior Olympic Judo Team Member Eran Hafner. Eran shares the unforgettable experience that catapulted him into trying Judo. As he improves and starts to win tournaments and championships in Judo, Eran decides to tryout for the Junior Olympic team. Eran would go on to make the Junior Olympic Judo Team for his country of Israel, but, due to a tragedy, Eran would never get the chance to participate in the Olympics. We discuss that tragedy and how he was able to turn that misfortune into triumph. Eran opens up about what his life has become because of that tragedy and what he uses that experience for today. He shares his life's focus and passion. In the end, Eran offers great advice for any and everyone who will go through adversity and/or tragedy.
Listen in as Eran shares his compelling story.

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