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…
Support Children and Schools Affected by Flooding
Please Help School Children Impacted by Flooding Friends and Family- As the Back to School season is upon us, some of our fellow citizens in Louisiana are trying to rebuild everything-in addition to completing their back to school lists. It is time to unite and help the Louisiana families that are slowly recovering from the […]
Congrats to Omari Faulkner on Receiving GU Service Award
On February 5th 2016, Georgetown University honored our very own Omari Faulkner, Founder and Board President, with the 2016 Young Alumni Service Award! O Street International remains rooted in service to our global community and we applaud Mr. Faulkner for his contributions to international diplomacy, Georgetown University, and to O Street International. A word from […]
Supporting Exchanges on Giving Tuesday
At O Street International, we understand that a little goes a long way. That is why we focus on creating relationships through exchanges, one person at a time. Our mission to use Outreach and Opportunities to Overcome Boundaries relies on the support of those that like us, believe it is a successful tool. We are continuously […]
Sports Diplomacy for Balkan Region Youth Continues in Montenegro
O Street International would like to congratulate Georgetown University’s Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) program on the successful completion of another Sports Diplomacy program hosted in Bar, Montenegro. The partnership between Georgetown University and the U.S. Embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro has continued to flourish. United States Ambassador to Montenegro, Margaret Uyehara, still in […]
Congratulations to Tamika Catchings, Recipient of the Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award
O Street International would like to congratulate Tamika Catchings on winning the first-ever Sports Humanitarian of the Year Award, presented by ESPN and Playstation. Catchings and her foundation,Catch the Stars Foundation, teaches young girls and boys about embracing their differences, building their self-esteem and overcoming obstacles. The Foundation also promotes fitness, literacy and mentoring to youth […]
Recognizing the Hurdles
The Hurdles: Female Sport Participation Within the Islamic Community By Leah Kartun When asked about her participation in the 2012 London Olympic Games and the public reception from her home country of Afghanistan, Tahmina Kohistani responded, “They are not ready to accept me. They are thinking that I am wrong and I cannot do that because […]
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
O Street International wishes you a Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are thankful for Dr. King’s contributions to our country and the globe. In December of 1964, after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. King gave a speech, where he said, “…a family unduly separated in ideas, culture, and interests who, because […]
