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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InSideOut in Action: Transformational Purpose Statements for Captains
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9.20.18
Redskins Host Annual Fourth and Life High School Football Forum
LANDOVER, Md. – The Redskins welcomed high school football players to FedEx Field for their annual Fourth and Life High...
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Growth Series: Reflections on Purpose and Leadership
Joe Ehrmann always says, “In order to be a better coach, you need to be a better you.” The same holds true for...
9.10.18
USC Implements New Initiative to Encourage Participation
United South Central’s activities director Joe Kuechenmeister is showing the district the importance of participation in...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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