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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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...
3.31.20
Staying Connected: InSideOut Opportunities in the Coming Weeks
The InSideOut Initiative exists to support and equip school communities across the country in making transformational culture...
2.17.20
Vikings Support InSideOut Initiative’s Transformative Efforts
MINNEAPOLIS — Winning isn’t everything. NOR is it the only thing. This revision on an old saying is paraphrasing the...
2.12.20
InSideOut Initiative Kicks Off Where it All Began
On February 10, the InSideOut Initiative officially launched in Minnesota with a wide range of partners, including the Minnesota...
2.10.20
InSideOut Initiative Officially Launches in Minnesota in Partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and the NFL Foundation
The InSideOut Initiative—a nonprofit aimed at transforming the “win-at-all-costs” sports culture in communities across 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.
What Others Are Saying
We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with InSideOut and the Washington Football Team to implement the InSideOut Initiative. Having the support of the Virginia School Board Association, the Virginia Association of School Superintendents, and the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals, clearly demonstrates the value Virginia High School League member schools place on the lessons and life skills that education-based athletics provide to our over 190,000 participants.
John W. “Billy” Haun, Executive Director of the Virginia High School League
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