Category Archives: Policy

Athletes giving back – A cordial debate about "obligation" – Part 1

Athletes for Hope has been hosting an interesting, and in this day and age of yelling over one another and personal attacks, a very cordial debate about the “obligation” of…

Business (sports) taking a leadership role

My motivation in starting Sports Doing Good and The Kaur Group stems in part from the belief that employing good business practices along with the passion and influence of sport…

Frito-Lay, Tostitos, USO, and a little football

Joe Favorito has a new column you can catch at The Huffington Post. His most recent commentary we believe you will find both interesting and moving.  In light of a…

Westbrook steps up as he sits down

Brian Westbrook has been one of the best players in the NFL for the past 5 years. A multipurpose running back, he has helped the Philadelphia Eagles stay amongst the…

Pro athletes (and league commissioners) ARE role models

It is encouraging to see the recent burst of attention given to the issue of concussions in football. Somewhat like with steroids, it was an issue brushed aside at the…

Head of the family, head of the team

Research in the world of economic development has discussed the power of women and the impact of their own economic and social growth and the positive impact it has on…

Role of Sports – part of the global economic discussion

The Summit on the Global Agenda 2009 is currently taking place in Dubai, UAE. Amongst the Councils this year is the Role of Sports in Society.  Council members include: Dame…

Good move with Dungy, but don't forget about Haynes

More consistent communication between the league and its players should help to identify areas of need that existing or new programs may be able to address. I am hoping that…

The Athlete Perspective – Good Now, Even Better for the Future

A lot of rules in sports, whether at the grassroots or professional level, are made and certainly interpreted by those not currently playing the sport, and sometimes by those who…

From the top to the bottom, bottom to the top

(I swear that is from some rap song back in the day.) In recognition of the 20th anniversary of The Convention on the Rights of the Child, various perspectives were…