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Kirk Mango
Joined 9 months ago
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I am a physical education teacher at the high school level. Since my profession is one that promotes physical fitness I try to keep in shape in order to set a good example for my students. Trying to encourage high school age students to make sound choices regarding exercise and diet becomes much more difficult if you cannot practice what you preach. Respect is something that is very important to me and it is something that is earned by what you do not by what you say. In a manner of speaking, setting a good example for students is one way I try to earn their respect. Anyway, that is my approach to my profession and pretty much to life as well.
I am also the author of "Becoming a True Champion: A Handbook for Young Athletes Aiming for Greatness" (http://www.becomingatruechampion.com/) and the blog "The Ahtlete's Sporting Experience: Making a Difference" (http://www.becomingatruechampion.blogspot.com/)
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Kirk Writes About
- Sports & Society (12),
- Youth Sports (9),
- Sports Parenting (8),
- Editorial (7),
- Multiple Sports (7),
- college athletics (5),
- Fitness (2),
- Anderson (2)
- The “True Champion” Code was edited by Kirk Mango
- The “True Champion” Code was edited by Kirk Mango
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The Short List What Kirk thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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Favorite Athletes
Shaina Mango & Lindsey Mango - Hey, there my daughters. They have to be!!!
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Favorite Sports Teams
Marquette Soccer & Louisville Volleyball
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All Time Sports Moment
Watching my daughters high school volleyball team win the IHSA State Championships in 2006
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Most Memorable Game Attended
Same as above. That was truly exciting!!!
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Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Hmmmm, that would probably be mine at NIU. Ha, the program no longer exists, due to cutbacks, leaving that record intact :-)!!!
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Ruth or Mays?
Mays
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Unitas or Montana?
Montana
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Pele or Maradona?
Pele
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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
Big East then Big 10
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