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Pelé, Sports, and Hope

Beyond Advocacy

They all lived incredible lives, but none more remarkable than the diminutive footballer who dominated his sport more than any before him. For most people on the planet, soccer is a misnomer for the sport of football. As a sports enthusiast, I must ration my time spent watching games. But he made up for it with heart and genius.

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Stay Sober at Sporting Events

Gateway Foundation

Whether you’re attending a season football game to watch the Chicago Bears, cheering on the Chicago Bulls at a basketball court or watching the Chicago White Sox make a home run, attending a sports event is a fun and exciting way to enjoy your day.

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Podcast: The intersection between sports, living well and dying well.

Hospice Chaplaincy

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Leanne Griffiths on the intersection between sports, living well and dying well. Dr. Griffiths is the Dean of Faculty, Sport, Technology and Health Sciences (FSTHS) at St. Mary’s University in Twickenham, London.

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Dealing with the Emotional Fallout of Physical Sports Injuries

Beautiful Voyager

They, like many athletes, are acutely aware of the magnitude of the injury they likely have endured and know they "may" never be the same, therefore losing the ability to self-identify as a player of sport x, y, or z. This can be especially hard on athletes who have dedicated their whole lives to their sport.

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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Interview With Dr. Octavious Bishop on Social Work in Sports

The New Social Worker

Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna interviews Dr. Octavious Bishop on social work in sports, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and more! He shares his experience and views on working with student athletes and working at “eye level.”

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The Supreme Court Shaping the Future of Athletes, Lawmakers, and Businesspeople from High School to College Sports

Children and the Law Blog

The post The Supreme Court Shaping the Future of Athletes, Lawmakers, and Businesspeople from High School to College Sports appeared first on Children and the Law Blog. .”[i] The ability to have a Supreme Court Justice state this message is a huge win for high school athletes planning to pursue […].

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Ohio governor urged to use veto after anti-trans bill approved by legislature

The Guardian

HB 68 bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to trans children and blocks trans girls from playing on girls’ sports teams The Ohio legislature has given its final approval to a bill that would impose substantial new restrictions on the lives of trans children. Continue reading.

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