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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
