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Sports and service have shaped the person I am today. Since childhood, I have cherished the value of giving back. I’ve been blessed beyond measure, and my birthday has always signified a day of sharing my blessings with others. This year on my birthday, I’d like to personally thank and honor my high school alma mater, Hamilton High School …
The season of Christmas will forever be a season of love, healing, giving, and a season for miracles as God blessed us with the birth of the Prince of Peace. Let us remember those who are serving oversees and their families. We must never forget, there is no mountain that we cannot climb together. I wish you a Merry Christmas …
This year as we spend valuable time with our loved ones, and most importantly, give thanks for the many blessings within our lives – I wanted to take a moment to reflect on a key component in my life that I am passionately thankful for – Our American History. With every move we make, it surrounds us; with every breath we take, …
September 11, 2020, is truly an important moment of reflection for our country. As we all remember the tragic day, my prayers still remain with the victims and their families. We will never forget. Today is the 19th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and many of us will reflect on that very moment when we heard that our Nation was …
The Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO)’s mission is to connect Americans with their Navy, and this is one of the main reasons why I joined the U.S. Navy Reserves – to connect the American people in communities across the country to our Navy, which remains vital during times of peace, war, and in the difficult times we now face, …
Labor Day is a holiday to honor the American labor movement and its contributions to this great nation’s booming economy 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 This Labor Day Weekend, take some time to relax if you can, but also find new ways to expand your mind. That could mean reading an article about a topic you find interesting, asking a friend about their new job, …
When Joseph Cooper’s career on the junior varsity basketball team at UNC Chapel Hill came to an end, he felt lost. Being an athlete was all he knew growing up. Once that part of his life was over, he didn’t know where to go. “During the conclusion of my athletic career, during my young adulthood, I experienced an identity crisis,” …
Our goal is to empower student-athletes to harness their dedication, competitive spirit, and intelligence for lifelong success. To that end, we would love for you to take this survey to help us stay on top of the pressing needs of young athletes and the issues that will propel them forward on their journey. As an #AthleteForLife, we want to know …
Regardless of your sport, the preseason is an exciting time for high school coaches, players and parents. After a summer break, it is customary to ease back into the fall grind, but for student-athletes and coaches, this process can be intense. I remember the joy of reuniting with friends and teammates, as so much transpires over just a few weeks. …
The spirit of the Fourth of July is ingrained into the American character. We celebrate our patriotism and bravery; honor the struggle and sacrifice of previous generations, and reflect, recommit and reaffirm the values for which our founders risked life and limb. And we celebrate our military heroes and service members, who are some of the best our country can offer. …
Life, like sports is about momentum.
I am an Athlete For Life because I apply the skills learned through sports to every facet of life.
The Athlete in me is: A Father, Husband, Dreamer, Doer, Son, Innovator, Coach, Professor, Sailor, Educator, Supporter, Servant, Believer….
My athletic journey applies to all these areas.
Service is Essential. To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected.
My service includes:
Being a professor allows me to share what knowledge I have with others. It is also an opportunity for me to continue to learn because I firmly believe that by teaching we better understand what we are teaching and we also learn from those we teach.
It has been a privilege to support the creative minds of students preparing to be the future thinkers and leaders.
* Georgetown Excellence In Teaching Award Recipient
I connect with people. Whether large or small, the power in speaking is being able to connect. We are more alike than we are different, and as a public speaker I look to tap into that connection.
Past speaking engagements include:
As a business development executive, it’s through thought leadership that I help grow businesses and map out long-term solutions that will grow business and engage a variety of customers.
Engagement is key to a successful executive, and I am always eager to connect others because I know that true leadership is about giving people the tools for success so that they too can learn to be successful.
