National Student Athlete Day #AthleteForLife
On National Student Athlete Day, I reflect upon the most meaningful and momentous memories of my student athlete experience. I am especially thankful for the support and wisdom provided by my family, teammates, and coaches. Throughout my experience as a student athlete, I truly learned and grew to respect the delicate, yet imperative, balance between […]
2018 Winter Olympics – Sports Diplomacy in Motion
This year’s 2018 Winter Olympics could be the most globally watched winter games in modern history. With a unified, courageous spirit spreading throughout Pyeongchang on opening night, both North and South Korea marched together under one unified flag projecting the hopeful possibility of a peaceful Korean peninsula. I would be remiss if I did not […]
An Exemplary Athlete for Life – Chameka Scott
“You push your body hard, then you build back up. And the discipline to do that is like playing, too.” This is how Chameka Scott, former Baylor University basketball player, saw her battle with cancer. As reported in ESPN News, Scott succumbed to her battle with cancer on Sunday at the age of 33. Scott played on the Baylor […]
Congratulations to Under Secretary Goldstein
We would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Under Secretary Irwin Steven Goldstein, who was recently confirmed as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. In this role, Goldstein will lead the Bureau that is pivotal in advancing the United States of America and its mission abroad. Most importantly, the Bureau […]
Giving Tuesday 2017
Today, we are reminded of giving back and the powerful impact it has on our local and global communities. While Gearing Up to Give, O Street International has launched its drive for $2,018. Our goal is to raise $2,018, supporting the cost of rebuilding our website, reshaping our message and to pay for content writers and editors. […]
Gearing Up and Giving
Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we give thanks for our loved ones and the opportunity we are blessed to experience as Americans. As Giving Tuesday approaches, O Street International is Gearing Up to Give as we launch our drive for $2,018. Our goal is to raise $2,018, supporting the cost of rebuilding our website, reshaping our message […]
O Street International (OSI) Hosts 2017 Sports Leadership Development Summit
In coordination with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Citizen Exchanges, and World Learning, O Street International (OSI) was recently honored to host its 2017 Sports Leadership Development Summit at Georgetown University. On November 1, 2017, sports professionals from Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco, along with U.S. sports and health industry leaders – all ranging […]
Athlete For Life, and VOLeaders Serves as Example.
The University of Tennessee announced its VOLeaders Class of 2017-2018, a program that will give a select group of its student athletes an opportunity to merge athletics, academics, and student life through a program created to highlight just how important these aspects are to their success. As Joe Scogin, Senior Associate Athletic Director and Assistant […]
Honoring Mandela Through the Life We Lead
Today we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day. The day of his birth honors not only the man and his life of service, but represents the significance of the actions we take everyday. Mandela understood we have power, and in our actions and deeds we also make a difference in the lives of others. Mandela reminded […]
Forever Ballers: Playing to Win is a Lifelong Process
A recent ESPN W video featuring an 80 Year Old Women’s Basketball Team is another reminder of the lifelong benefits of sports. Sports and athletics don’t stop when you leave the court or a particular season of life, rather sports provides skills and creates a mental state of mind that lasts a lifetime. “We play to Win. […]
