Support Black History Month By Giving A Book That Keeps On Giving…
Though Black History Month is celebrated in February, we honor and support the important work of Black Americans year-round at O Street International. The importance of the diversity of our country and everyone who has played a role in its creation is something to be proud of. One story of excellence is captured and […]
To Our Nation’s Warriors, Thank You!
Today is a special day to express our gratitude to all who have served and currently serve in our nation’s military. When we think of our veterans and service members, a few words often come to mind – dedication, focus, adaptability. The same words apply to athletes — the parallels between and commonalities among both […]
Faulkner Shares Athlete for Life Initiative at Shenandoah University
During our Athlete for Life Division III kickoff at Shenandoah University, student-athletes were eager to learn about transition, balance, and communication – foundational elements to excelling not only as a student-athlete, but as a well-rounded person. In the world of college athletics, deciding to attend a Division III (DIII) school is pivotal for student-athletes given […]
O Street International Launches the Athlete for Life Initiative
It is an honor and a privilege to announce O Street International’s recently launched Athlete For Life Initiative. O Street International has always advocated to ensure our youth receive optimal education, guidance and support, propelling them to become the best citizens they can be. Based on the recently released book, Athlete For Life, written by O […]
Sports for Development and Peace Shines Through an Athlete For Life
Yesterday we celebrated International Day of Sports for Development and Peace. When O Street International was founded, it was inspired by the ability of outreach and engagement to reach people and change lives. We are excited to see this work continue, which is why we have launched the Athlete for Life Initiative. The article, […]
Athlete for Life Message Continues as Local Paper Highlights Runners in the Making
Omari Faulkner’s OpEd piece, “Athlete for Life” was featured in the Loudoun Times Mirror last week. The article reminds us that the journey of an Athlete for Life can begin early and shows itself throughout life. Faulkner points out, “The skills that athletes develop, beyond benefiting their physical and mental health, create strong leaders, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Athlete For Life
Harnessing the talents of the student athlete to maximize the student and the athlete. Being successful doesn’t end on the court or field, it’s the game of life. Stay tuned to learn more…
