The 15 Most Influential Sports Education Teams in America (Listed in no order of priority)
Blauner Books Literary Agency – Captain Andrew Blauner- An agency known for representing and publishing high standard books which significantly contribute to sports education.
ESPN “Outside the Lines” – Captain Ronnie Forchheimer – ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” is dedicated to insightful coverage of a variety of topics concerning all aspects of sports.
“Only A Game” – Captain Bill Littlefield – “Only A Game” is a PBS radio show with a focus on sports and known for its intelligent analysis and insightful interviews.
NBA Read to Achieve – Captain Josh Wachs – The NBA’s Read to Achieve program is a year-round campaign to help young people develop a life-long love for reading and encourage adults to read to children. The program reaches an estimated 50 million children a year.
New York Times Sports Columnist/Writers – Co-Captains Thomas A. Jolly and William Pennington- A brilliant group of sports journalists who devote significant attention to a variety of sports education issues.
Prevention Magazine – Captain Liz Vaccariello – Prevention Magazine, published 12 times a year, helps readers stay healthy and vital through articles that inform readers of new developments in nutrition, fitness, weight control, food preparation and body care.
HBO Real Sports – Co-Captains Ross Greenburg and Bryant Gumbel- HBO Real Sports has earned 15 sports Emmys and has been frequently described as one of TV’s best sports programs in history.
Springfield College – Captain – President Richard Flynn – Founded in 1885, Springfield College has an international reputation for developing coaches, athletic trainers, physical education instructors, team managers, sports psychologists and athletes who make a positive impact on millions of people in the world through sport.
The First Tee – Captain – Joe Louis Barrow –The First Tee impacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
Department of Physical Education Competitive Sports Team at the United States Military Academy – Captain Dr. Ralph Pim – Under the direction of Dr. Ralph Pim, the Department of Physical Education Competitive Sports Team at the United States Military Academy has partnered with the Champions of Character initiative, established the Mike Krzyzewski Teaching Character Through Sport Award, and developed a curriculum designed to teach character, instill leadership principles and the winning spirit, and build strong teams.
National Senior Games Association – Captain – Phil Godfrey – The National Senior Games promotes healthy lifestyles for adults age 50 and over through education, fitness and sport.
US Lacrosse – Captain Steve Stenersen – US Lacrosse provides quality educational experiences with a focus on sportsmanship education.
USA Swimming – Captain Chuck Wielgus – USA Swimming has a focus on programs and services that benefit the grassroots base of the sport, with a particular focus on reaching out to youngsters who would otherwise not have the opportunity to engage in competitive swimming.
USA Today Sports Columnists/Writers – Captain Monte Lorell – Wide ranging and extremely insightful coverage of sports education issues by an exceptional team of sports journalists.
USA Track and Field – Captain Craig Masback – USA Track and Field is the National Governing Body for track and field which administers major educational programs such as Zero Tolerance and the Be a Champion Program.
Courtesy of Institute for International Sport website: http://www.internationalsport.com/
ESPN “Outside the Lines” – Captain Ronnie Forchheimer – ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” is dedicated to insightful coverage of a variety of topics concerning all aspects of sports.
“Only A Game” – Captain Bill Littlefield – “Only A Game” is a PBS radio show with a focus on sports and known for its intelligent analysis and insightful interviews.
NBA Read to Achieve – Captain Josh Wachs – The NBA’s Read to Achieve program is a year-round campaign to help young people develop a life-long love for reading and encourage adults to read to children. The program reaches an estimated 50 million children a year.
New York Times Sports Columnist/Writers – Co-Captains Thomas A. Jolly and William Pennington- A brilliant group of sports journalists who devote significant attention to a variety of sports education issues.
Prevention Magazine – Captain Liz Vaccariello – Prevention Magazine, published 12 times a year, helps readers stay healthy and vital through articles that inform readers of new developments in nutrition, fitness, weight control, food preparation and body care.
HBO Real Sports – Co-Captains Ross Greenburg and Bryant Gumbel- HBO Real Sports has earned 15 sports Emmys and has been frequently described as one of TV’s best sports programs in history.
Springfield College – Captain – President Richard Flynn – Founded in 1885, Springfield College has an international reputation for developing coaches, athletic trainers, physical education instructors, team managers, sports psychologists and athletes who make a positive impact on millions of people in the world through sport.
The First Tee – Captain – Joe Louis Barrow –The First Tee impacts the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.
Department of Physical Education Competitive Sports Team at the United States Military Academy – Captain Dr. Ralph Pim – Under the direction of Dr. Ralph Pim, the Department of Physical Education Competitive Sports Team at the United States Military Academy has partnered with the Champions of Character initiative, established the Mike Krzyzewski Teaching Character Through Sport Award, and developed a curriculum designed to teach character, instill leadership principles and the winning spirit, and build strong teams.
National Senior Games Association – Captain – Phil Godfrey – The National Senior Games promotes healthy lifestyles for adults age 50 and over through education, fitness and sport.
US Lacrosse – Captain Steve Stenersen – US Lacrosse provides quality educational experiences with a focus on sportsmanship education.
USA Swimming – Captain Chuck Wielgus – USA Swimming has a focus on programs and services that benefit the grassroots base of the sport, with a particular focus on reaching out to youngsters who would otherwise not have the opportunity to engage in competitive swimming.
USA Today Sports Columnists/Writers – Captain Monte Lorell – Wide ranging and extremely insightful coverage of sports education issues by an exceptional team of sports journalists.
USA Track and Field – Captain Craig Masback – USA Track and Field is the National Governing Body for track and field which administers major educational programs such as Zero Tolerance and the Be a Champion Program.
Courtesy of Institute for International Sport website: http://www.internationalsport.com/
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