What is the InSideOut Initiative?
The purpose of the InSideOut Initiative is to transform the current “win-at-all-costs” sports culture where the value is often defined by the scoreboard, into one that defines and promotes sports as a human growth experience.
The InSideOut Initiative provides a blueprint for systemic change. We must become aware of the purpose of sport in our children’s lives, align school communities around this purpose, provide education to school community stakeholders and hold all involved accountable to clearly defined expectations.
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8.15.18
8.3.18
Tennessee seeks to transform “win-at-all-costs” sports culture
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The InSideOut Initiative—a nonprofit aimed at transforming the “win-at-all-costs”...
8.2.18
Reclaiming the Space…Who Has the time?
The junk drawer at home—you know the one. The one that everything gets shoved into before company comes. The one that houses...
7.31.18
Group: Youth sports must eliminate win-at-all-costs culture
NASHVILLE, TENN. — A nonprofit group is launching an effort in Tennessee youth sports to change the culture of winning at all...
7.26.18
Using Data to Show the Link Between Sports Participation and Academic Achievement
“Instead of cutting extracurricular activities during tough budgetary times, school administrators should financially support...
7.19.18
Summer Prep for Education-Based Athletics
Okay, ADs—it’s summer. We have time to take a deep breath and start planning for the upcoming school year. Think about the...About Us
JODY REDMAN
A nationally-recognized facilitator and speaker, Jody Redman is a former collegiate basketball player who has served as a teacher, coach, Athletic Director and Administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels. Her leadership skills and passion for education-based-athletics led her to develop an extensive curriculum aimed at reclaiming the purpose of sports.
JOE EHRMANN
Joe Ehrmann is an author, coach, All-American football player, former professional football player, Syracuse University alumnus, and recipient of myriad award and honors, such as Syracuse University’s All-Century Team, the Baltimore Colts’ Man of the Year Award, the NFL’s Ed Block Courage Award Recipient, and “The Most Important Coach in America” by Parade Magazine.
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The sharing of my personal story and guiding principals in the opening InSideOut Character lesson was helpful to start a conversation about the reason I coach and the reasons my students play.
Patrick Nolan
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