youth camps

In this episode of For the Love of Sport, Marie and Simon are joined by self-proclaimed youth sports guy and The Engineer of Engaging Experiences, Darrell DK Taylor. As the director of BNA Sports, DK focuses on developing youth athletes and providing them with impactful, pro-like sports experiences. 

With previous experience in player development for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns, DK brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. The conversation delves into DK's work in youth sports, highlighting his efforts to promote inclusion in football and create opportunities for young girls to participate in the sport. DK emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy and building a strong personal brand. Tune in to gain insights from DK's experiences and passion for empowering youth through sports.

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Athletics
Registration open for Youth Sports Camps. We offer a wide range of sports such as Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and pickleball! Camps begin the week of June 6th and throughout the summer. More details and to register visit: roundrockrecreation.com

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• Technical Director & Host: Christian
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SHOW TOPIC
School’s Out, Camp’s In with Mr. Nii Sowa- Doku 

SPECIAL GUEST
Mr. Nii Sowa-Dokui, Seneca Valley Activities/Athletics Assistant Director

Nii Sowa-Doku is in his first year working at Seneca Valley. He has a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Professional Studies in Sport Industry Management from Georgetown University. He currently serves as the Assistant Athletic Director for Seneca Valley School District.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW

• Some of the athletic camps that are available
• What youth camps are being added and where they can be found
• The benefits to summer youth camps for students preparing for organized sports at the secondary level
• The importance of having fun at these camps

USEFUL INFORMATION
https://www.svsd.net/domain/1870
https://www.svsd.net/domain/1452
https://www.svsd.net/Domain/1090

Attention Youth Pastors! You need the wisdom of this episode more than you know. 

Mike King is a 44 year veteran of youth ministry and he has wisdom for you. 
There is a deep truth in blooming where you are planted and valuing the work of your place as much as the work of your position. 

Enjoy this fun and wise episode with Mike! 

Key Moments: 

• There was that moment that I chose to not do something else, but the vision came later as the passion grew. 
• Don't Quit. Don't Quit. Don't Quit.
• Never make a big decision when you are down.
• Bloom Where You Are Planted. 
• Consider rootedness and these are my people, and this is my city. 
• This is the place where I will die.  
• "Ministry is going to happen long after I am gone, I want to curate a mindset like that for my team."
• "Establish the work of our hands oh Lord.."
• "we want to live the life that Jesus promised in abundance" 
• "we are doing what we always do and we are inviting teengaers into it" 
• "read the Bible over and against yourself... if the Bible has a warning, take that warning for yourself" 
• "you are going to change so many times in your lifetime, so hold more things lightly" 
• "if you are not willing to change you love yourself more than you love the truth, we will be led, we don't lead. we are participants in the truthful change. 
• "we get the delight of participating with God"  

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