Play Like a Champion

Play Like a Champion Today™ Educational Series: A child-centered, research-based approach to coaching and sport parenting.

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History was made as Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a MLB game—a huge win for her and for breaking gender barriers in sports! Her achievement paves the way for future generations of women in baseball and inspires athletes everywhere to chase their dreams.

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Yanic McDowell, Youth Sports and Community Engagement Coordinator for South Bend Schools, shares how futsal is helping build confidence and skills in student-athletes. #ATeamForEveryChild

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Our own Program Director Kristin Sheehan was a keynote speaker at the Fourth Global Congress on Sport and Christianity held at Baylor University. Sheehan shared our approach to training coaches in trauma-informed principles and why it is so critical in our world of sport today.

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Your talents are a gift from God—how you use them is your gift back to Him. Play with joy, lead with love! #MotivationMonday #PlayLikeAChampion

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Being a champion isn't about winning a trophy... it's found in the virtue developed by athletes who learn how to both win and lose, growing from each experience and striving for excellence while keeping in mind bigger goals - the ultimate of which is heaven!

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In our competitive society, where it seems that only the strong and winners deserve to live, sport also teaches us how to lose. It forces us, in learning the art of losing, to confront our fragility, our limitations and our imperfections. It is through the experience of these limits that we open our hearts to hope. Athletes who never make mistakes, who never lose, do not exist.

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It's also critical that we bring people together - to build relationships and foster a sense of kinship that is the hallmark of great teams, but also of community. To be active and in community is good for the mind, body and soul!

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In an increasingly digital society, where technology brings distant people closer together, yet often creates distances between those who are physically close, sport proves a valuable and concrete means of bringing individuals together, providing a healthier sense of the body, of space, effort and real time. It helps to preserve a healthy contact with nature and with real life, where genuine love is experienced.

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@Pontifex recently shared the following thoughts on sports. We could not agree more! It's our role as administrators, coaches and parents to create environments that foster the development of teamwork and cooperation...

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In a society marked by solitude, where radical individualism has shifted the emphasis from “us” to “me”, resulting in a deficit of real concern for others, sport – especially team sports – teaches the value of cooperating, working together and sharing. These are at the very heart of God’s own life.

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Day 2 at Play Like a Champion!

We had insightful conversations, dynamic roundtables, community awards, and a serene Grotto walk. #Hope

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Day 1 of our annual Play Like a Champion Conference!

Feeling inspired, challenged, and called to serve with intention. #Faith

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Our friends @4dleadrs latest newsletter offers insight into the value of preparation. Give them a read and follow here https://t.co/5NptVHqOsv #sports #youthsports #coaching #leadership

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Following a high profile concussion in the NFL this past weekend, our friend Dr. Joe Congeni chimes in on the complex issue of repeat concussions. Good listen! https://t.co/UQbtX9YlOV #football #concussion #sports #parenting #injury

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📣 We are proud to support the new State of Play Kansas City report from @AspenInstSports. Read more and learn how to help more children access quality sports opportunities: https://t.co/3rZdWrWB2b #ProjectPlay

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Celebrating St. Sebastain Captain's Leadership Day. Student-athlete leaders gathered from 30 schools across the @CHSL1926. Photo of Xavier Evoy, student who spearheaded the retreat and CHSL leadership and student-athletes from Marian HS @marianhighmi

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Play Like a Champion celebrates the opportunity to be part of the St. Sebastian Captain's Retreat across the catholic high schools in Detroit. A soulful day with student-athlete leaders from 30 schools gathering to pray and discern God's role in sport. https://t.co/6NsVLexCtE

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Our friends @fundaciobrafa have created this impactful video message to remind parents to lower the pressure in sports. Parents can ruin the game for children. Just let the kids play! #playlikeachampion #sportparents #bchampion https://t.co/FREWvlJRne https://t.co/0Iu2fRLE1U

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@NLCP_Lawndale Football Coach Sam Williford is among the BEST character coaches and positive mentors in the game. Play LIke a Champion is honored to partner with this school and athletic community. https://t.co/3JNOJdIlSI

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Our friend, Dr. Joe Congeni, Director of Akron Children's Hospital Sport Medicine shares some excellent tips to help prevent injuries that soccer goalies might encounter. #AkronChildren's #PlayLikeaChampion #sportinjuries #Soccergoalies https://t.co/AkTPDEn5t6

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Our Friends at the @fundaciobrafa in Barcelona have produced a compelling video reminding parents of the challenges with creating a toxic environment and helping parents form a positive sport environment for children's whole development and joy. ENJOY! https://t.co/f5JnN1YO1B

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It's hot out there! As practices begin this month for fall sports, make sure you're taking steps to keep young athletes safe. Our friend Dr. Joe Congeni shares tips for the dog days of summer https://t.co/xxwlbIUtjp #coaching #sports #youthsports #summer #health

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Knee injuries are among the most common injuries among teenage athletes and the leading cause of surgeries. Should we be treating this issue with the same urgency we have head injuries? https://t.co/Io56f7uMHj #soccer #youthsports #coaching #injury