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Sportopia

Hosted by Sport Law · sports · EN-CA · 26 episodes

About this Podcast:

The team at Sport Law is committed to uplifting the sector, and we want to do our part by offering candid conversations on the current state of sport and share our insights to better address issues related to governance, safe sport, leadership challenges, trends in human relations and so much more.Partners Steve Indig and Dina Bell-Laroche will be co-hosting the bi-weekly conversations, spending 30 minutes on topics affecting the sport sector with a view of leaving listeners more informed and confident to tackle some of the issues affecting sport. In addition, Sportopia will be a gathering place to invite other thought leaders who are committed to elevating the sport sector. The podcast is meant to answer burning questions from sport leaders, so we are inviting listeners to share ideas for future topics and to ask questions you’d like for us to tackle. Starting next week, listen and submit questions and comments via email and social media (@sportlawca) to have your say in conversa

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Selective

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Questions about Sportopia

What is Sportopia about?

The team at Sport Law is committed to uplifting the sector, and we want to do our part by offering candid conversations on the current state of sport and share our insights to better address issues related to governance, safe sport, leadership challenges, trends in human relations and so much more.

Who hosts Sportopia?

Sportopia is hosted by Sport Law. The show has published 26 episodes to date.

What has Sportopia covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 75: Lessons on Leadership with Johnny Misley, CEO of Ontario Soccer" (18 June 2026, 37 minutes), "Episode 74: Unlocking Leadership Potential through the Sport Leaders Lab" (3 June 2026, 32 minutes), and "Episode 73: Lessons on Leadership with Jasmine Northcott, CEO Water Polo Canada" (21 May 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does Sportopia publish?

Sportopia publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 26 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Sportopia?

Booking probability for Sportopia is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sportopia requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sportopia's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Sportopia?

The strongest fits for Sportopia are Sports. Sportopia has a sports audience.

About the host

Sport Law hosts Sportopia, a sports show with 26 episodes published.

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  • Episode #75

    Episode 75: Lessons on Leadership with Johnny Misley, CEO of Ontario Soccer

    Jun 18, 202637 minS4

    Episode Notes Listen in as Johnny shares what he draws on to navigate challenges, why he loves serving as a CEO, and the practical wisdom he’d offer to inspire the next generation of leaders. Episodes are available on...

  • Episode #74

    Episode 74: Unlocking Leadership Potential through the Sport Leaders Lab

    Jun 3, 202632 minS4

    Episode Notes Listen in as Sport Law Leadership Coach Lauren Brett shares how our upcoming Sport Leaders Lab provides a training ground for leaders to learn how to strengthen trust, communicate with clarity, and lead...

  • Episode #73

    Episode 73: Lessons on Leadership with Jasmine Northcott, CEO Water Polo Canada

    May 21, 202632 minS4

    Episode Notes In this podcast, Jasmine shares the tools that helped her move from chaos to clarity, lead with values, and navigate the loneliness that often comes with leadership. She opens up about her own experiences...

  • Episode #72

    Episode 72: Lessons on Leadership with Michael Bartlett, President & CEO of Basketball Canada

    May 7, 202635 minS4

    Episode Notes This week, Dina and Steve sit down with Michael Bartlett to explore how a defining leadership challenge transformed the way he thinks about failure. Michael inspires us to embrace vulnerability, build a...

  • Episode #71

    Episode 71: Moving beyond conflict

    Apr 23, 202634 minS4

    Episode Notes This week, Dina and Steve, discuss conflict in sport, and solutions for moving away from binary thinking, that prevent leaders from achieving their desired outcomes. We offer practical wisdom and simple...

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  • Episode #70

    Episode 70: Lessons on Leadership with Athletics Canada CEO, Mathieu Gentès

    Apr 9, 202635 minS4

    Episode Notes This week, we welcome Mathieu Gentès , the Chief Executive Officer at Athletics Canada, and a devoted practitioner of values-based leadership. He reminds us that leading authentically creates high trust...

  • Episode #69

    Episode 69: How a focus on human rights and social justice reduces conflict

    Mar 26, 202636 minS4

    This week, we welcome Mike Fleurantin , one of our valued sport lawyers, who is also a certified Information Privacy Professional. Mike has a passion for youth sport and fostering inclusive, respectful, and legally...

  • Episode #68

    Episode 68: Lessons on Leadership with CAC's, Lorraine Lafrenière

    Mar 12, 202641 minS4

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig chat with Lorraine Lafrenière in the leadership series. Lorraine is the Chief Executive Officer at the Coaching Association of Canada. She is a respected...

  • Episode #67

    Episode 67: Lessons on Leadership with Canoe Kayak Canada CEO, Casey Wade

    Feb 26, 202636 minS4

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig kick off the Lessons on Leadership Series with Casey Wade, CEO of Canoe Kayak Canada for the last 12 years. Prior to that, Casey was the Director of...

  • Episode #66

    Episode 66: Strengthened Relationships: fostering positive and productive Board and CEO alliances

    Feb 12, 202630 minS4

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship between senior staff and volunteer Directors. Some of the most challenging aspects of leading...

  • Episode #65

    Episode 65: Elevating Governance Training

    Jan 29, 202632 minS3

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig discuss the pressure leaders face to govern with confidence in an increasingly complex sport environment. Beyond some of our practical tips, we share how...

  • Episode #64

    Episode 64: Generation Safe

    Jan 15, 202643 minS3

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Safe Sport advocate Allison Forsyth. Allison is a two-time Olympian, a survivor of sexual abuse in sport and the founder of Generation Safe, an...

  • Episode #63

    Episode 63: Lessons on Leadership

    Dec 16, 202535 minS3

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig introduce a new podcast theme called Lessons on Leadership. They’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible speakers over the past few years and...

  • Episode #62

    Episode 62: Navigating Organizational Dissolution

    Dec 2, 202519 minS3

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig tackle the topic of organizational dissolution. Listen in as they cover the due diligence required to close an organization. The pair not only discusses...

  • Episode #61

    Episode 61: The case for supporting officials

    Nov 18, 202534 minS3

    This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Guy Bradbury, is an international instructor, educator and Olympic referee in volleyball and the creator of RefereeCoaching.com. Prior to that Guy was the CEO...

  • Episode #60

    Episode 60: Supporting healthy and humanistic transitions

    Nov 4, 202544 minS3

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Karen Dommett. Karen has extensive experience in sports administration, including GM of the 2024 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games, and Manager...

  • Episode #59

    Safeguarding Sport

    Oct 21, 202542 minS3

    Episode Notes This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Iain Murray from Triton Canada. Triton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated background screening company, whose mission is to create safer...

  • Episode #58

    Episode 58 - The importance of ritual and ceremony

    Oct 7, 202548 minS3

    Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes Megan Sheldon and Alayne Hing. Megan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Be Ceremonial, the world’s...

  • Episode #57

    Episode 57 - Give and Go Sports Education Making a Difference

    Sep 23, 202534 minS3

    Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, hosts Dina Bell-Laroche and Steve Indig welcome Mark McGuire a former professional European athlete and coach, a Coaching...

  • Episode #56

    Episode 56 - Game Plan: A total athlete wellness approach for sustainable success

    Sep 9, 202543 minS3

    Episode Notes Welcome to Sportopia, the place to re-imagine the future of sport! This week, host Dina Bell-Laroche welcomes guest Cara Button to the show. Cara is the Senior National Manager of Game Plan, a total...

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