Going the extra (hurdle) mile
Good morning. Never limit yourself.
There comes a point in every athlete’s career where they find that they’ve become a specialist. This applies to all sports and there is nothing wrong with it. Specializing in an event or position is a surefire way to support your team and grow as an athlete.
But sometimes there are circumstances that take us out of our specialties and provide us with new opportunities to support our team.
This is exactly what happened to Jolien Boumkwo. Boumkwo finished seventh in the shot put and would normally have been finished with competition. However, when injuries prevented her Belgian teammates from competing, she stepped up to support her team at the 2023 European Athletics Team Championships by adding a race to her schedule: the 100-meter hurdles.
Boumkwo’s race earned her team an additional two points, earned herself a season-best time of 32.81, and reminded the world what it means to be a good teammate.
The hurdles are not Boumkwo’s specialty and that is okay. What matters is that she ran the race confidently and finished with a smile on her face, all while supporting her team.
Later, Boumkwo explained to the press, “I’m really happy that this race symbolized something – the team spirit, the team playership – and that people from different situations – professionals, non-professionals, people who are not into sports – really see it and it really connects people.”
Our takeaway? Never limit yourself.
-- Taylor and the CG Sports Co team
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Swimming World recently sat down with Elizabeth Beisel for a "Catching Up With..." feature. While the feature gives nods to Beisel's career, it centers around her life post-retirement.
Between open water swims, broadcasting with NBC and ESPN, and planning a wedding, Beisel is living life to the fullest.
Read the full feature with Beisel online.
Paige Madden has returned to the United States for the 2023 Phillips 66 National Championships. Prior to racing, Madden caught up with Swimming World, discussing her move to Longborough, training, prioritizing her health, and more.
Click here to read Madden's full interview with Swimming World.
James Green has an announcement: he is coming out of retirement!
Yesterday, Green explained on social media, "I enjoyed my time with @usawrestling! I’ll be coaching through the World Championships and helping the U17/20 team bring back some individual and team titles. The fire inside is still burning and I can’t wait to get back to competing."
Uncle Yung Sales Tip: "It's never a 'no,' just a not now."
“What’s one piece of advice you would give entrepreneurs and sales people who keep getting told ‘NO’?”
My advice here is to remember, “It’s never a NO. Just a not now.”
Trust me on this. As a sports agent focusing on Olympic sports, I know about getting told no.
It takes persistence, creativity and understanding that a “NO” usually means you need to re-approach things from a different angle. Step back. Take time to develop a different approach. Then get back out there and keep trying.
So many of our best partnerships and sponsor relationships at CG Sports started off with a wonderful “NO” to my face :)
A few years ago one of our clients, Kara Lynn Joyce, was a keynote speaker at the Comcast Xfinity Leadership Event. She had a powerful closing quote from her speech that really stuck with the executives at Comcast:
"Trust your hard work is unlocking doors you can't see."
This is so true and very powerful to me because I see it happen every week. As long as you are able to keep moving stuff forward, even just a few inches, this is what seems to separate great teams from the pack.
It's hard to tell how far you've gone when you're in the middle of the grind, but when you look back - it's always amazing to see how far you came.
Welcome to the now! Visit Katie's website to learn more about who she is, who she is partnered with, and more!
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Champion's Mojo, Episode #214: "Weight Loss Transformational Journey of Sherri Bogue"
Today's guest lost 135 pounds after finally unlocking her own health mystery. Meet Sherry Bogue, a long time member of the St. Pete Masters and avid swimmer. In our conversation, Sherry opens up about her incredible journey, sharing the pivotal moment when she found a doctor who finally listened to her and became an essential part of her transformation.
Join us as Sherry shares her insights on the power of determination, embracing a healthy lifestyle, and the unique and uplifting way she approaches her swimming competitions, as well as the importance of taking small steps to achieve your goals. Throughout this journey, she received immense support from friends, family, and her swimming team, the St. Pete Masters.
You'll be inspired and uplifted with this episode!
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
Brian Doxtator, Co-Founder & CEO of Commonwealth
Brian Doxtator, Co-Founder and CEO of Commonwealth joins Sports Business Radio. Commonwealth (www.joincommonwealth.com) is a platform that allows people to invest in racehorses and elite athletes. 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage is a horse that Commonwealth has a stake in. During this conversation, Brian also has great advice for entrepreneurs who are starting companies as well as raising capital.
We also name our “Underdog of the Month” for June, presented by Underdog Fantasy.
Catch up on EVERY episode online!
