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Read more about the article How do uncommon coaches build uncommon athletes?

How do uncommon coaches build uncommon athletes?

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Aside from family, who were the adults from your childhood who had a big influence on you?  Coaches, teachers, the staff at your afterschool program?As a coach, you have a…

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Read more about the article What does it mean to be UNCOMMON?

What does it mean to be UNCOMMON?

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Remarkable, exceptional, out of the ordinary, rare…these are all words that you find in the definition for uncommon. Uncommon people are everywhere you look. Cal, Jr. and Bill were fortunate enough to have…

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Read more about the article Program Spotlight: Carrie Marsh – Y of Central Maryland

Program Spotlight: Carrie Marsh – Y of Central Maryland

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Carrie Marsh is a mentor in the Reach and Rise Mentoring Program at the Y of Central Maryland. This year, Carrie and her team have done a great job implementing…

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Read more about the article An uncommon coach, achieving uncommon results

An uncommon coach, achieving uncommon results

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  • Post published:February 25, 2014
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On Friday, February, 22nd, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation hosted its tenth annual Aspire Gala.  This is an incredible event, with some incredible people, who allow the Foundation to reach as…

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Read more about the article February: Keep Your Heart In Check

February: Keep Your Heart In Check

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The month of February is known for Valentine’s Day, which is a fantastic holiday about love and your heart!  And February is also American Heart Month. Heart disease is a…

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Read more about the article Tips for running a youth event

Tips for running a youth event

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When running a youth event, regardless of what type of event it is, the most important thing you can remember is to make sure the kids have fun.  When the…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club

Spotlight on Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club

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We travel to Kosciusko, MS, for this month’s club spotlight at the Oprah Winfrey Boys & Girls Club. The club has been running Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation programs for over six…

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Read more about the article Friday’s Final Thought: Looking back while moving forward

Friday’s Final Thought: Looking back while moving forward

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Would you have an answer if someone asked the question, “who is your mentor?”  As National Mentoring month draws to a close, I would like to reflect on the great…

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Read more about the article The Great Texas Road Trip

The Great Texas Road Trip

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Last week the CRSF staff embarked on a weeklong trip to Texas to work with the Texas Alliance Boys & Girls Clubs. The goal of the trip was to introduce the Healthy…

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Read more about the article Introducing Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: STEM Careers Edition

Introducing Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: STEM Careers Edition

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 Why do we work hard at things, put our sweat and tears into them, make sacrifices?  When it's for our dream, it's worth it if it will get us closer. …

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