What is the InSideOut Initiative?
The InSideOut Initiative (ISOI) is a national movement that empowers and equips school communities to implement purpose-based athletics by connecting student-athletes to transformational coaches in a nurturing community for their social-emotional and character development. Through the InSideOut System and the InSideOut Philosophy, schools redefine and reframe the educational value of sports as a platform to develop the human potential of students.
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11.24.20
11.18.20
InSideOut Initiative Kicks Off In Missouri
On November 18, in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri State High School Activities Association and the NFL...
10.28.20
InSideOut Initiative Kicks Off In Arizona
On October 28, in partnership with the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and NFL Foundation,...
10.28.20
InSideOut Initiative Partners with NFL Teams for Training Sessions for High School Football Coaches
In partnership with the NFL and NFL Foundation, Joe and Jody are training high school football coaches and ADs from states that...
8.24.20
PL’s Reetz part of organization aiming to transform current sports culture
The InSideOut Initiative aims to transform the current win-at-all costs culture in sports to more of a personal growth and...
6.24.20
Staying Connected: Social Change
As we consider the role that athletic administrators and coaches play in the lives of young people, it’s critical that we...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.
What Others Are Saying
The Vikings are committed to leading in the community and by engaging our youth through athletics, wellness programs and social impact. The lessons that high school athletics teach students about character, competition and teamwork are invaluable. Teaching respect for opponents, officials and coaches is also central to our young people getting the most out of their high school athletic experience.
Mark Wilf, Minnesota Vikings Owner/President
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