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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/)

Kirk's Recent Articles

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 27: Steve Weatherford #9 of the New York Jets punts the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the game on September 27, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Steve Weatherford of the New York Jets Endorses Becoming a True Champion

Published 14 days ago
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DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 30: Na Young Kim of Korea competes in the Women's Individual Figure Skating during day nine of the Winter Games NZ at Dunedin Ice Stadium on August 30, 2009 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by ODT/Getty Images)

Team Sports and Consistent Performance

Published about 1 month ago
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High School Inspirational Speaking Presentation a Success

Published 2 months ago
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"Becoming a True Champion" Authors Make a Title Change

Published 3 months ago
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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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by Mohamed
3 months ago

Hi there!
This is my last article hope u like it .
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234684-br-addiction-are-you-an-internetholic

Thanks in advance

Mo
by Andrew
6 months ago

A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan
by Hilary
about 1 year ago

Wow! That's awesome!
by The Enforcer
about 1 year ago

I've been meaning to get in touch with you, but for whatever reason, haven't. Sorry about that! I did stop by your website, though. Let's talk. You can email me at beatstanfurd@yahoo.com

Thanks!
by D
about 1 year ago

Hey Kirk, thanks for the thoughtful message! I'm going to go check out your websites now. I'm sure they're excellent!

All the best,

Dave
by Uncle Rico
about 1 year 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
by Heather
about 1 year ago

Thank you for your comment Kirk! I am really enjoying the articles that you have published recently! Keep up the great work!

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Steve Weatherford of the New York Jets Endorses Becoming a True Champion

Team Sports and Consistent Performance

High School Inspirational Speaking Presentation a Success

"Becoming a True Champion" Authors Make a Title Change

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