Tag Archives: values
Mission, Vision, Goals, Values
I am someone who is very connected to mission and purpose, goals and objectives. The day-to-day procedures are important, but ought not to be without a compass guided by vision, lived by values and driven toward purpose and mission. Even if those end goals are lofty and years ahead of where you are now, I […]
Mission
Are you actually on a mission? Or are you just saying you are? What does it mean to be on a mission? Do you have a mission statement? Do you tell people what it is that you stand for, what you represent, and what your purpose is? Mission is important but it’s even more important […]
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship. Don’t you love it? After watching most of the football games this weekend, I got to thinking about the meaning of sportsmanship in sports. Thinking about being a great opponent regardless of the score and congratulating your foe, being a great teammate regardless of yours or other’s mistakes, and being truly appreciative of the […]
The Definition of Sport
According to Mirriam-Webster, the definition of sport is “a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other.” Pretty good right? Welp, my job is done here – we’ve successfully defined sport and can now end the debate on anything that isn’t […]
Collegiate Athletics – Many Sports, One Team
Have you ever considered how diverse a university’s or college’s following might be? Consider the fact that these programs often support teams for more than one sport, usually in the range of 8-10 and for some, as many as 30 or more. We will look at this from a few different angles, but lets first […]
Sociology of Sport
Sociology is one of my favorite subjects, especially when applied to sport. The study of people and society. Sport in general is a unique aspect of society from which we can observe a great deal about what that culture values and holds in high regard. In this example, I will only be looking at two […]
Mission, Vision, Values, Goals
I believe that mission, vision, values and goals are critical to the success of an organization. The day-to-day procedures are important, but ought not to be without a compass of direction and end goals. Even if those end goals are lofty and years ahead of where you are now, your organization will be feel lost […]
Athletics Equipment Manager Part 4 of 4
If this is your first time reading this blog, you might want to check out part 1, part 2 and part 3. This post will pick up where part 3 left off. I started my professional experience at the University of Notre Dame in July 2007 under the title of Assistant Equipment Manager. In that […]
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