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November 2019

Faulkner Shares Athlete for Life Initiative at Shenandoah University

By | 2019-11-04T10:24:33-05:00 November 4th, 2019|Athlete For Life, featured, news, sports|

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 [...]

April 2018

National Student Athlete Day #AthleteForLife

By | 2018-05-10T21:32:24-04:00 April 6th, 2018|Athlete For Life, news, service, sports, sports diplomacy|

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 [...]

February 2018

2018 Winter Olympics – Sports Diplomacy in Motion

By | 2018-05-10T21:36:37-04:00 February 10th, 2018|diplomacy, featured, international, latest article, latest news, news, sports, sports diplomacy|

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 [...]

January 2018

An Exemplary Athlete for Life – Chameka Scott

By | 2018-05-10T11:59:33-04:00 January 23rd, 2018|Athlete For Life, latest article, news, sports, Uncategorized|

“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. [...]