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Kirk's Bio
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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- Sports Parenting (2),
- Fitness (2),
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- college athletics (1),
- fun (1),
- NFL (1)
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- Personal Ownership and Responsibility for Creating Athletic Success: Part 1 was edited by Kirk Mango
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The Short List facts and information about Kirk Mango
Favorite Athletes
Shaina Mango & Lindsey Mango - Hey, there my daughters. They have to be!!!
Favorite Sports Teams
Marquette Soccer & Louisville Volleyball
All Time Sports Moment
Watching my daughters high school volleyball team win the IHSA State Championships in 2006
Most Memorable Game Attended
Same as above. That was truly exciting!!!
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 :-)!!!
Ruth or Mays?
Mays
Unitas or Montana?
Montana
Pele or Maradona?
Pele
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
Big East then Big 10
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1 day ago
Kirk,
I notice that you are author of "Becoming a True Champion: A Handbook for Young Athletes Aiming for Greatness."
You seem to be in chorus with a good friend of mine, Ken Baum, author of "THE MENTAL EDGE - Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection," among others.
If you need a connection, I'd be happy to make it for you.
His website is KenBaumsMentalEdge.com
3 months ago
Thank you for your comment Kirk! I am really enjoying the articles that you have published recently! Keep up the great work!