Archive for July, 2009

Sports and Recreation Jobs

Are you passionate about the sports and recreation industry and looking for a new job?
Well I am, and have been searching and clawing my way through the athletic industry section of the web for some time now. And I am sure there are others who are looking for their next job as [...]

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Sports Organization Grants // Back Your Block

Nike’s Back Your Block grant program effort “to create a better life through sports” is investing up to $650,000 in grants across the nation to organizations that give back to the community.
Grant Criteria:
~ Applicants must be 501 (c) 3 organizations as classified by the [...]

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Brian McCormick Interview // Coach, Trainer, Author

Brian McCormick is a basketball coach, trainer, author and entrepreneur.
He is the Performance Director for Train for Hoops, the creator of 180 Shooter, and author of Crossover: The New Model of Youth Basketball Development.
McCormick has coached professionally in Sweden and Ireland, and coached and trained youth, high school and [...]

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Sport For Change Trends

It is interesting to see the growing trend of organizations using the platform of sport to impact the world.
Shoe and apparel companies, professional sports organizations, national commissions, and start up non-profits are in the game. Causes are geared towards poverty, health, peace, equality, opportunity, and education.
Change is needed. Collaboration on a global [...]

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