The Real S.H.O.W. in Athletics

Next Level Performanceblog, Leadership, Next Level Performance

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 I don’t know about you, but I struggled to get to sleep last night. I felt a deep pit in my stomach. And the source of my illness was the show … Read More

What’s Better Than a Competitive Spirit?

Next Level Performanceblog, Leadership, Next Level Performance, Uncategorized

Repost from Growing Leaders by Tim Elmore Oregon quarterback, Marcus Mariota, is one of the nicest college athletes you’ll ever meet. His talent is unquestioned, as this year’s winner of the Heisman trophy. His teammates talk, however, about how restrained he is; how he picks up his own and other people’s trash on the ground; how he hands out food … Read More

A Leadership Lesson from the Playoff-Bound Vicksburg High School Bulldogs

Amber Bairdblog, Leadership

Dalton Ketelaar remembers it like it was yesterday: “Our whole team went through speed and agility training with Next Level,” said the Bulldogs’ senior quarterback.  “We were together all summer long in the leadership development sessions.  We talked about how we can lead and what our goals were.” “And here we are.” The “here” Ketelaar is referring to is the … Read More