Why we love sports movies 🎬
Good morning. This is an ode to sports movies.
There is a key element that all great sports movies must possess: heart. To have heart is to look failure, disappointment, and adversity in the eye and keep going. To have heart is to acknowledge the work of those who helped you. And, of course, to have heart is to dream boldly and passionately.
Heart is what "Hustle," the newest sports movie on the block, has brought to the table. This movie is more than the heart of an athlete, "Hustle" highlights the support of a dedicated fan base, the passion of true basketball fans, and pure grit. What is extra special about this movie is the integration of 25 NBA stars (past and present) into the cast. While not formerly trained actors, the players perfectly showcase and elevate the heart of basketball.
Director Jeremiah Zagar recently joined NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson to discuss how he found his way to this film and what it meant for him (a Philly native) to bring his hometown's passionate basketball culture to life. It’s worth a read if you have the time.
This week, I encourage you to channel heart into your next workout, your next business project, and your life. (And maybe carve out some time for a sports movie for some extra motivation.)
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Paige Madden will be moving to Longborough University and pursuing a masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology!
Coleman Stewart married Olivia Calegan over the weekend! The officiant? Their NC State head coach Braden Holloway.
Mandy Marquardt has been named to the USA Cycling National Team, representing Team USA in the Track events.
Did you know that Champion's Mojo podcast is releasing 5-Minute Flashbacks every Friday? Listen to last Friday's Flashback featuring Natalie Hinds!
Elizabeth Beisel delivered the commencement speech at Middleton RI High School.
Catch up with Haylie McCleney in this StyleBlueprint interview.
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The 2022 Para World Swimming Championships have splashed into an exciting start in Madeira!
McKenzie Coan started her birthday (6/14) week off right by winning her third consecutive title in the 400-meter S7 freestyle with a dominant time of 5:10.36.
Additionally, Colleen Young won the women's 100-meter SB13 breaststroke with a time of 1:14.79 - a new American Record!
Cierra Burdick has had a busy week! Since wrapping up her season with les Lionnes, Burdick has:
Been named to USA Basketball's FIBA 3x3 World Cup Team,
Been a guest on Erica "Bird" McCall's podcast "Bird's Eye View: True Stories of Professional Basketball,"
And joined Jordan Ligons on an episode of "The Buckets Five."
Keep up to date with Burdick via Instagram or her website for daily updates!
Since its inception in 2019, the Champion's Mojo podcast has consistently been one of the top swimming podcasts available. As a top-rated podcast with exceptional hosts, they have received several awards, including the 2022 Communicator Award of Distinction for Best Podcast Episode.
There are many ways to describe the Champion's Mojo podcast. Engaging. Motivating. Thoughtful. Consistent. With a new episode every Tuesday (and a flashback episode every Friday), there is no shortage of awe-inspiring episodes to choose from.
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Kelly Carter, head coach for NC State's Rifle program, to Brand Camp!
How One NHL Team is Setting the Bar for the Future of Ticket Sales
Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning face off in Denver, Colorado to compete for the Stanley Cup. With ticket prices nearing $1,000 on Ticketmaster for the highest 300-level seating areas, it's tough to say the game is accessible financially. But would you be more inclined to purchase tickets if you knew the exact view and seat location, floor material...even the cupholder placement and where the nearest vendors are?
While those details may not be as important for a one-off game, it is one way the NHL's Seattle Kraken increased sales to 32,000 season ticket holders. Here's the catch - they didn't even have the arena built yet. It was all generated from a virtual representation of the soon-to-be-built Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. This online upgrade to their system provides a top tier customer experience, building positive brand associations, while saving time and resources that the sales team can then take to growing current ticket holder relationships and solving other customer concerns.
What changes can you make to best allocate your time and resources to better serve both incoming and existing customers?
What’s up athletes! Check out this week's "Cejih Explains" to hear why building an email list is more powerful than a large social media following.
Please excuse this interruption from your Team USA captains, but the 2022 World Championships begin this Friday!
(L-R: Ryan Murphy, Lilly King, Leah Smith, Natalie Hinds, & Caeleb Dressel)
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A collection of the CG Sports Teams’ favorite random news of the week.
GOLF: Has professional golf reached a breaking point?
TENNIS: Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon later this month.
MLB: Brandon Barreira, a pitching prospect, could be changing the MLB draft...by not pitching.
Champion's Mojo, Episode #156: "Dan Lotano: No Swim History at Age 35 to World Number 1 Master in 5 Years"
There are many myths about whether Dan Lotano truly did not swim before he quickly broke into the national and world rankings as a 35 years old first time competitive Masters swimmer. Get ready to hear the inspiring truth about an athlete that ended up under the lane rope in his first race in 2016 and was world no. 1 in multiple events in 2021.
Ever think you are too old or busy to start something? Then this episode is for you! Although Dan has an athletic background, he only really started swimming at age 35 and has achieved immense success as a competitive swimmer. He is a member of the Palm Beach Masters swim team, has been ranked number one in multiple events both in the US and FINA World, and is also a US Masters National record-holder.
Dan has been able to catapult his swimming career while balancing a full-time job and family, which is a tribute to his passion for the sport. Join hosts Kelly and Maria to learn Dan’s secret to success in this inspirational episode of the Champion’s Mojo podcast!
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
