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SHIFFT FILMS

11 episodes

1 week ago

Can we reclaim the joy of play in youth sports? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Dr. George Selleck, sports psychologist, author, and lifelong advocate for youth sports. From playing basketball in 1940s California to coaching at Stanford and writing about the magic of sports, Dr. Selleck shares why the journey matters more than the scoreboard. 0:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Dr. George Selleck's journey 7:42 - Why kids drop out of sport 10:34 - Spor...

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Why Winning Isn't Everything

1 week ago

26 minutes

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HOW CAN POLICY GET KIDS TO PLAY

Can sports policy really get kids moving again? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore this with Nandan Kamath, lawyer, former state cricket captain, and founder of Sports & Society Accelerator. From playing street cricket to shaping national sports policy, Nandan shares how India can reconnect excellence with participation—and why getting kids to play is just the beginning of keeping them active for life. 0:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Nandan Kamath's s...

1 month ago

27 minutes

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From South Africa to USA: Get Kids To Play

From South Africa to USA, how can we Get Kids To Play? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they explore Prof. Michael Goldman's journey from South Africa to USA, bridging academia and real-world sports marketing through work with San Francisco Giants and several other global corporations. 0'00 : Introduction 1'30" : Prof. Michael Goldman's journey into sports management 6'02" : Global Challenges on getting kids to play 8'05" : Pros and Cons of junior sports compet...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Can an Olympic dream inspire kids to play

Can a Non-Profit Sports Foundation's mission re-define how we develop Olympic and Paralympic champions? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they dive deep with Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation, who spent over a decade transforming India's sporting landscape from behind the scenes. 0'00" - Introduction 1'30" - Deepthi's journey at GoSports Foundation 9'50" - Get Girls To Play 17'51" - How can Athletes give back? 22'00" - Can Olympics get kids...

2 months ago

35 minutes

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Get Kids to Play in B-School

Can a Professor's fitness journey elevate the health and well-being at educational institutes? What if every student had to play a sport to graduate? Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they chat with Prof. Sourav Mukherji from IIM Bangalore, a marathoner, coach, and Dean of Alumni Relations who's passionate about integrating sports and fitness into education. From his corporate background at IBM, Oracle, and Boston Consulting Group to his current mission of promoting he...

2 months ago

28 minutes

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Sportstar : 47 years of inspiring kids to play

Can a single poster spark a child's lifelong passion for playing? What if the stories we share about athletes could be the spark to get more kids to play? Tune in to the Get Kids to Play podcast as Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar chat with Ayon Sengupta, Editor of Sportstar/The Hindu. With Sportstar celebrating its 47th year, Ayon shares how sports media has evolved and its crucial role in inspiring the next generation. 00:00 - Introduction 03:03 - Why school sports get ignor...

3 months ago

30 minutes

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How To Balance Sports And Academics

Ever wonder if it’s possible to be a top-notch athlete and a brilliant student? Can we dream of an Olympian coming from an IIT? Join us for a truly inspiring chat on the Get Kids to Play podcast! This week, Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar sit down with Professor Mahesh Panchagnula, the visionary head of IIT Madras's Centre for Excellence in Sports Science and Sports Analytics (CESSA) 00:00 Introduction 02:10 About IIT Madras (Centre for Excellence in Sports Science...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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Inspire Kids To Play For Life

What if one story could inspire kids to play for life and to chase their dreams in sports? Join Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they sit down with Pullela Gopichand – the man who turned Indian badminton from a hobby into a world-conquering force, the mastermind behind champions like P.V. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, and Kidambi Srikanth. 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Importance of Play 05:20 Gopichand's sporting journey 08:...

5 months ago

25 minutes

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How To Inspire Girls To Play?

What if this one story could inspire you to help more girls chase their dreams in sports? Join Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar on the Get Kids to Play podcast as they sit down with Aditi Mutatkar, the Programme Head of Athlete and Women Initiatives at Simply Sport Foundation. Aditi opens up about her incredible journey from being an international badminton player to leading programs that help more women step onto the sports field. In this lively conversation, Aditi shares the ups an...

5 months ago

31 minutes

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How To Get Better Spaces For Play

In the latest episode of the Get Kids to Play podcast hosted by Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar, the guest is, Anil Kumar—Founder-MD of Great SportsTech. Anil shares his groundbreaking journey of revolutionizing sports infrastructure. What began as a passion for sports has now become a pioneering force that champions innovation, quality, and community engagement. In this inspiring story, Anil opens up about the need for cutting-edge sports facilities that empower athletes and foster c...

6 months ago

29 minutes

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Get Girls To Play

In the latest episode of the Get Kids to Play podcast, Swetha Subbiah—Nike coach, performance trainer, and co-founder of Sisters in Sweat—joins the conversation to share her powerful journey of building a community that empowers women through sport and movement. What began as a casual group of women coming together to play football has now become a transformative wellness collective that champions fitness, mental health, and connection. In this deeply inspiring episode, Shwetha opens up...

7 months ago

28 minutes