Objectives
and Need for "Stayin' In The Game"
The objective of Stayin' In the Game is to assist individuals
in character development, life skills and promote respect for self and
others. The Game initiative will further provide tools for participants
to make positive life choices both within and beyond sports.
One need only turn on their television or radio or pick up the newspaper
to be exposed to the barrage of stories that highlight the serious decline
of morals and values taking place in our society. It is imperative that
we, as a society, reconnect to the importance of character, respect and
responsibility.
JT can serve as an agent of change in how participants see, think and
act in making society a better place for everyone. Derek Mitchell, a junior
basketball player at Howard University made this profound statement:
"JT can really help athletes who simply react without thinking.
Young people look up to athletes as role models. When they see sports
figures engage in negative behaviors and generally get away with it,
youth think that there are no consequences to being irresponsible. JT
can also help the sports world and society in general to be more aware
of what they say and do, because people are watching them."
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Hear from those who have found "Stayin' In the Game With JT"
to be a wonderful asset to their program or curriculum!
"I love all of your characters, especially JT. Your and JT gave
us some wonderful advice about life. I think if I follow JT's advice,
I'll be a better thinker, writer and person. Mr. Alex-Zan, you and JT
are great role models. It was very generous of you to take the time to
talk with the third graders at Teasley."
Michael Coletti
Age 8
Marietta, Georgia
"I am a father and have been a little league basketball
coach for 25 plus years. The many challenges of our youth and adults have
existed for a long time. The "JT" model is the first realistic,
workable solution to what confronts our athletes and society today. I
applaud Alex-Zan and the work that he's doing with "Stayin' in the
Game with JT." It's a sure winner!
Frank Swift
Charlottesville, Virginia
"I'm a former high school, college and semipro football player
who also participated in basketball and track. For over 20 years I have
worked as an administrator in the field of Juvenile Justice. "JT"
was able to benefit me in a very serious personal situation that I was
challenged with. I was faced with some unexpected problems and was so
angry that if it had not been for that image of "JT I felt, planting
himself on my shoulder, I might have lost it and could have - NO, would
have - experienced some major consequences in what was going on in my
mind at that time. I believe many lives and situations can turn out differently
if they have someone as simple as JT to make them "JUST THINK."
Eric Green
Miami Florida
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