Lasso Safe Talks

The Lasso Safe Talks video series brings the sports community together to discuss sports wellness and to learn about current trends in athlete safety. These discussions offer solutions which transfer some of the industry’s knowledge into current athlete experiences.

Steve Snyder-Hills

Stephen Snyder-Hill, Author & Registered Dietitian, joined the military in 1988 and served in 2 wars.  He has received numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal.

In 2010, he stood up to Anti-Gay candidates threatening to re-instate DADT by submitting a question to the candidates from Iraq.  His video was booed by the audience on national television. He fought the DOD & DOMA in a lawsuit led by SLDN. 

Stephen Snyder-Hill,
Author & Registered Dietitian

Kaveh Mehrabi, Director Athletes’ Dept.,
International Olympic Committee

Kaveh Mehrabi

Join Kaveh and Lasso Safe founder, Pamela Minix, as they discuss the IOC’s Athlete365 Mentoring Programme. In this conversation, you will learn how athletes boost their career prospects beyond sport with Athlete365 Mentoring and become the person they want to be next.

Clayton Frech

In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Clayton Frech, the visionary founder and CEO of Angel City Sports. Angel City Sports stands as a beacon of inclusivity in the realm of adaptive sports, offering over 250 sports clinics each year. Their tireless efforts result in an astounding 4,000 athlete experiences annually, alongside the coordination of five major adaptive sporting events.

Clayton Frech,
CEO of Angel City Sports

Ju’Riese Colon,
CEO of the US Center for SafeSport

Ju’Riese Colon

Tune in to hear Ju’Riese’s perspective on the recommendations made by the Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and Paralympics, the state of the industry, and her journey into athlete safeguarding. We are thrilled to share this FULL LassoSafe Talks Interview featuring Ju’Riese Colon, CEO of the US Center for SafeSport.

Jason Gewirtz

In a thought-provoking interview, Dr. Veronique Valliere Psy.D., Senior Advisor at Lasso Safe, engages in an enlightening dialogue with Jason Gewirtz, the esteemed Executive Editor and Publisher of SportsTravel Magazine.

Delving into the intricate dynamics of the travel sports industry, they illuminate its pivotal awakening to the urgent necessity for comprehensive athlete safeguarding solutions.

Jason Gewitz,
Executive Director and Publisher of SportsTravel Magazine.

Luke Bodensteiner,
Chief of Sports Dev., Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation.

Luke Bodensteiner

Dr. Veronique Valliere Psy.D., Senior Advisor at Lasso Safe, engages in a discussion with Luke Bodensteiner, a 2-time Olympian and Chief of Sports Development at the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation. Together, they explore the crucial topic of athlete wellness and safety within US Youth and Olympic Sport. The conversation highlights the significance of athletes establishing a sense of belonging in their training environments.

Notably, the Utah Olympic Legacy is currently the leading bid for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. This interview offers valuable insights into creating safer and more supportive spaces for athletes.