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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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…
O Street International Continues UAE Sports Diplomacy Exchange Program
United Arab Emirates (UAE) – On May 9-13th, 2016 O Street International successfully hosted the second phase of its Sports & Wellness Diplomacy program in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai through a grant from U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi. During our week-long programming, an O Street International team of four elite athletes conducted events and clinics […]
