Photo courtesy of Les Norman By Kim Constantinesco Honoring your past can be the greatest gift that you can give yourself, even if that past is filled with violence and bad memories. Former Kansas City Royal and current host of "Breakin' The Norm," Les Norman, 46, grew up in less than ideal conditions. He was born into poverty [...]
Purpose2Play and the TJ Ward Foundation are pleased to announce its partnership with ESPN reporter and eight-time national Sports Emmy winning journalist, Jeremy Schaap, to offer a unique sports journalism course to disadvantaged youth in New York City this fall called the On Deck Sports Journalism Program. Purpose2Play founder and editor-in-chief Kim Constantinesco and Schaap will expose high school students [...]
Photo courtesy of Jason Wolfe By Kim Constantinesco As the Boston Marathon race director since the 1980s, Dave McGillivray has put a powerful microscope on motivation. Each year, after his race duties are over and while the 30,000 runners who crossed the finish line celebrate their victories, McGillivray laces up his shoes and runs the historic Boston course [...]
Kim Constantinesco takes flight in Utah. Purpose2Play founder and editor-in-chief Kim Constantinesco went on former MLB player Les Norman's radio show, "Breakin The Norm" to discuss why we need to put the microscope on the positive stories in sports, and the importance of celebrating the every day athlete. Get to know Kim a little better as she talks [...]
Photo courtesy of Shaun Evans By Kim Constantinesco Looking at it on the surface, the Evans family had the quintessential American summer vacation. They rented an RV, drove across the country, saw Mt. Rushmore and a few other historical sites, and called various campgrounds "home" for a night or two. When you dig a little deeper, however, you [...]
Photo courtesy of Steve Cook Whether it's grooming a country club green or making a slow climb up a 22,000 foot mountain on a fixed line, Steve Cook, 56, is someone who appreciates the methodical; the time it takes to reach a desired result. The Oakland Hills Country Club Superintendent will leave his Milford, Michigan home for 31 [...]
Photo: Hector Picard/Facebook Hector Picard, 49, was never an endurance athlete. However, once he became a double-arm amputee, everything changed. Since 2009, Picard has completed over 100 triathlons, including multiple Ironmans. If you're thinking, how does a man without arms swim and bike, you're not alone. "I have total faith in what I can do," Picard said. Ever [...]
Photo courtesy of Lauren Holiday By Brittany Alvarado The first day on a new job can be plenty intimidating. It comes with uncertainties, new tasks, and new faces. U.S. Women's National Team midfielder Morgan Brian knows the feeling all too well. In June 2013, the University of Virginia college junior went from competing against some of the finest [...]
By Alaa Abeldaiem "This is it." As the final seconds of the 2011 NCAA 125-pound national title match ticked away, those were the words that ran through then-Arizona State wrestler Anthony Robles’ head. For years, he had dreamed of winning a title, and with a 7-1 lead against Iowa’s defending champion Matt McDonough, Robles couldn’t help but smile, hearing [...]
Photo courtesy of Robin Rothman From working two jobs just to pursue her Olympic dream, to playing quarterback in the first female football league, there were some great stories about women making sacrifices just to play the sports they love. Topping the list, however, is the story of a teen with a vision; a vision to bridge the [...]