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Mackenna Stewart : : February 2015

March 29, 2015 By Brad Jubin

Congratulations Mackenna and thank you for Always Playing IV Each Other!

Watch Mackenna’s inspiring story of leadership that aired on CBS Atlanta.

Mackenna Stewart February 2015

Excerpt from the APIVEO Player of the Month sponsored by Zaxby’s award ceremony;

Mackenna is already a gifted tennis player and I know she will earn a lot of awards and trophies to back that up. But that’s not why she’s standing up here today. At 7 years old, Mackenna is already a true leader. Mackenna already gets “it” and Mackenna already does “it”. “It” is love and concern translated into action. “It” is leadership. There isn’t an opportunity that comes up where Mackenna doesn’t finds a way to help. She is always stepping up and volunteering. Whether she’s at a tennis tournament with her sister or attending the youth ministry at church. Mackenna is not just at the front of the “how can I serve you line” she’s usually the reason there is a line! I recently got to see her in action. A few months ago we were at an event and someone brought a cookie cake. After watching Mackenna take her 5th piece of cake, I looked at my bride, Kristy, and said, “boy, that little girl can eat!!” Kristy looked at me and said, “she’s not eating it. She’s bringing it to all the guys at the front desk” …and she did that before she took her first bite!” That’s “putting others first” in action. That’s leadership. Well done Mackenna… You are a great leader! -Brad Jubin, APIVEO

Mackenna selected the Youth Ministry at Elizabeth Baptist Church as the recipient of the $1,000 donation provided by Zaxby’s.

Thank you Coach Kenny Thorne, Chris Eubanks, the GA Tech Tennis Team, Zaxby’s, Bobby Dibble, Jeff McPhail, CBS Atlanta, and Larry Smith for your enthusiasm and support. You have made a young girl feel appreciated and loved. That’s what is means to Always Play IV Each Other!

Filed Under: APIVEO, APIVEO Player of the Month, Inspiration, Leadership, Star Athletes, Volunteering, Youth development Tagged With: always play 4 each other, Always Play for Each Other, Always Play IV Each Other, apiveo, APIVEO Player of the Month, Servant Leadership

Sarah Foy : : APIVEO Player of the Month : : October 2014

November 6, 2014 By Brad Jubin

Congratulations Sarah and thank you for Always Playing IV Each Other!

Watch Sarah’s inspiring story of leadership on CBS Atlanta with special guest presenter, Mary Plant.

Sarah Foy October 2014

Excerpt from the APIVEO Player of the Month award ceremony;

Today we celebrate Sarah Foy because she Always Plays IV Each Other. There is no doubt that Sarah puts others first; but it’s important to know that she doesn’t do it by putting herself second. Sarah doesn’t simply get out of the way so someone else ends up in front of her. She knows that won’t actually help anyone. Instead, she rolls up her sleeves and cares for people; she lifts them up and puts them in places they can’t always go on their own.

Sarah is a gifted athlete. While I never saw her swim, I have seen a couple of inspiring pictures of her in the pool. I have no doubt that Sarah has a lot of awards and victories. But that’s not why she’s standing up here today. At the ripe old age of 10, Sarah is already true leader. Sarah knows the secret of leadership; LOVE! I have a friend that actually wrote a bestselling leadership book titled “Love Works.” Love always works! Sarah loves her sister, Hannah, and that love has led Sarah to become a volunteer with the Special Olympics. As a volunteer, Sarah leads kids to smile and have fun because she cares about them; because she loves them. The simple and pure love between sisters has overflowed into one of the greatest examples of leadership I have ever seen. My friend might have written the book “Love Works’ but Sarah, at 10 years old you are living it! You are a great leader! -Brad Jubin, APIVEO

Thank you Mary Plant, Zaxby’s, CBS Atlanta, Larry Smith and YMCA at Buckhead for your enthusiasm and support. You have made a wonderful girl feel appreciated and loved. That’s what is means to Always Play IV Each Other!

Filed Under: APIVEO, APIVEO Player of the Month, Inspiration, Leadership, Star Athletes, Volunteering, Youth coaching, Youth development Tagged With: always play 4 each other, Always Play for Each Other, Always Play IV Each Other, apiveo, Help Kids, Leader, Leadership, Self Esteem, Servant Leadership

Bradyn Swinson : : APIVEO Player of the Month : : May 2014

May 25, 2014 By Brad Jubin

Congratulations Bradyn and thank you for Always Playing IV Each Other!

Watch Bradyn’s story on CBS Atlanta

Excerpt from the APIVEO Player of the Month award ceremony;

This evening we celebrate Bradyn Swinson because he Always Plays IV Each Other. There is no doubt that Bradyn puts others first; but he doesn’t do it by putting himself second. Bradyn doesn’t simply get out of the way so someone else ends up in front of him. Instead, he rolls up his sleeves and cares for people; he lifts them up and puts them in places they can’t always go on their own.

Bradyn is a student and baseball player at BEST Academy. He is described by his baseball coach as “his brother’s keeper” for his tireless dedication to the needs of his friends and teammates.  While Bradyn personally excels on the field and in the classroom, he steps up and actively helps his friends excel as well. Bradyn is a leader.

Now I would like to introduce the Gwinnett Braves Manager, Brian Snitker, and Gwinnett Brave, Brandon Boogs, to present the APIVEO Player of the Month award for May 2014. -Brad Jubin, APIVEO

Bradyn’s story will be shared on CBS Atlanta on Saturday, May 31st during the evening sports telecast.

Thank you Gwinnett Braves, Zaxby’s, CBS Atlanta, Ronnie Snitker and Jeff McPhail for your enthusiasm and support. You have made a young man feel appreciated and loved. That’s Always Playing IV Each Other!

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Confidence in Sports

March 29, 2014 By Brad Jubin

Emmitt IV PictureThis article was inspired by Emmitt Smith.

I recently had a conversation with a friend about youth sports. We talked about the lifelong benefits of being involved in sports as a kid. At one point during the conversation, my friend became very serious and declared that “confidence” was the greatest life lesson he learned through his years of participating in sports. I was truly impressed with his confidence when he said “confidence” and I wanted to learn more about it.

Over the years I have used the word “confidence” countless times and in countless situations. But what is confidence? I know there’s a lot more to confidence than just having “a feeling of assurance, especially self-assurance.” How do we intentionally share the concept of confidence with our kids, so that they can grow up confidently?

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus once said, “Confidence is the most important single factor in this game, and no matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: work.”

From the golf course to the gridiron to the executive board room, confidence is built through hard work and dedication to a specific goal. Confidence grows in us as we work toward that goal. A football player is confident because of the hours, weeks, months and years he has invested in his abilities. In the same way, a gymnast wouldn’t have the confidence to attempt a flip on a four inch piece of wood if she hadn’t worked her way up to it through practice and effort. Confidence is built in the same way any skill or talent is honed and perfected; with great effort.

Emmitt Smith is a confident man. He is also the reigning NFL All-Time leading rusher, a Dancing with the Stars Champion and responsible for a flood of tears during his Hall of Fame induction speech. Each of these accomplishments in and of itself confirm that Emmitt Smith is a confident man. But when you look at the effort behind the accomplishment, it’s easy to see that his confidence came from hard work. In his book “GAME ON”, Emmitt Smith said that his emotional speech at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony came after hundreds of hours of work, practice and effort. Confidence is the direct result of hard work. Confidence is the fruit of our labor.

So how do we bring up confident kids? The first step is to stop “telling” them to be confident; confidence is not a feeling that they can simply experience on demand. The second step is to help kids discover their talents and gifts. Then we must enable them to work at becoming better and stronger in those areas. Finally, we should help them find opportunities where they can share their gifts and talents to benefit and help others.

On a personal note: I write articles to share ideas that will help kids learn about leadership and character. This article took me at least 100 times longer to write than it took you to read. For that reason, I am confident in sharing it with you.

This article was previously shared on TeamSnap.

 

 

Filed Under: APIVEO, Coaching Tips, Inspiration, Star Athletes, Teaching Tips, Youth coaching, Youth development Tagged With: always play 4 each other, Always Play for Each Other, Always Play IV Each Other, apiveo, Coach, Emmitt Smith, volunteer youth coach, youth coaching, Youth Coaching Tips

Emmitt Smith Always Plays 4 Each Other

November 13, 2013 By Brad Jubin

Emmitt 4 pic (1280x718)Hall of Fame RB and all around great guy, Emmitt Smith, shows his “4”! Anyone that has ever met Emmitt knows that he Always Plays 4 Each Other in everything he does. APIVEO is blessed to count Emmitt as a friend. Thank you Emmitt! Stay tuned for our review of Emmitt Smith’s book “GAME ON.”

Filed Under: APIVEO, Inspiration, Star Athletes, Youth coaching Tagged With: 4 Pic, always play 4 each other, Always Play for Each Other, apiveo, Emmitt Smith, Leadership, Servant Leadership, volunteer youth coach, youth coaching

Leadership on the Court

June 6, 2013 By Brad Jubin

McClain Always Plays 4 Each Other
McClain Always Plays 4 Each Other

Top ranked Georgia tennis star, McClain Kessler, shows his “4”. Even when McClain steps onto the court alone he knows that his family and friends are with him. McClain Always Plays 4 Each Other. Leadership is a personal responsibility and tennis is a great sport to demonstrate that. APIVEO is epitomized through relentless competitiveness grounded in respect, sportsmanship, courtesy, integrity and honesty.

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