Category Archives: Organizations

‘One Team 4 Haiti' Service Trip – NFL players still in motion

Now that the NFL’s season has come to a close (mini-camp starts in 4 months!), the influence of its players continues. The NFL Players Association is teaming up with Voila…

NFLPA part of effort to block violence against women and girls

We are staying with the football-themed postings today – it is Super Bowl weekend – with another item involving the NFLPA. The Association is showcasing its commitment to the eradication…

AARP teams up with NFLPA

First thought may be, “What, Brett Favre is coming back to play another year.” 🙂 By the way, since I am the same age as Favre, he should play as…

What a legacy is all about – LA84

A challenge to those organizing committees for mega events like the Olympic Games and the World Cup – hope these are on your 2010 calendars! – is the legacy of…

Something to cheer about – High School Rudy Awards

The High School Rudy Awards presented by Trusted Sports, “honor student-athletes who most completely represent the ‘Rudy’ on their team…someone whose contribution and commitment inspires others to excellence.” This year’s…

Making sports safe, inclusive and fair

Sometimes the worst of human behavior makes its way onto or around our playing fields. Players, and maybe worse, parents!, forget about why we play and the respect they should…

When is gym?

That used to be a question a lot of us would ask years ago. Having a respite from non-stop class, getting a chance to play – maybe even outside! –…

Eleven ways football/soccer is changing lives…and the world

You may want to clear some space on your bookshelves or nightstand, because on Monday, Feb. 1, Kick4Life, in collaboration with Street Football World and with support from Adidas, is…

Places to play and programs to play in

Two major issues impacting kids’ health and “fun quotient” are lack of facilities/equipment and programs that provide at least some supervision or guidance for kids who want to play. And…

Reminder – February 3, 2010 is National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Get more information here. History NGWSD is celebrated in all 50 states with community-based events, award ceremonies, and activities honoring the achievements and encouraging participation of girls and women in…