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 …
Merry Christmas
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 …
America’s 2020 Historical Juncture, Let Us Rejoice
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, …
We Persevere- Today, We Remember 9/11
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’s Community Outreach Efforts Continue: Madison Virtual Navy Week
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, …
Happy Labor Day Weekend…Take Some Time to Expand Your Mind
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, …
The Importance of Holistic Development for Student-Athletes
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,” …
Take the Athlete For Life Survey!
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 …
High School Coaches: Two Tips for Preseason Perfection
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. …
This Independence Day, Let’s Remember Military Spouses
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. …