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A Letter from the Coach
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the new face and format of Building Men and Women for Others, Coach for America. Since you are receiving this newsletter, I trust we share a common passion and vision to see transformative change take place that will enable every man, woman and child to be the very best they are capable of being personally, professionally and relationally. BMWO has evolved over the years and we have sought a name that would bring more clarity to our mission and better reflect the expanse of clients and services we offer. Coaching individuals, groups, institutions and a multitude of other segments in America by addressing and transforming personal and societal impediments to the well-being of people and their communities is our mission statement. Coach for America speaks to the heart of coaching through a message, training program and proven technique that enables the success of others. So, while we continue to address the core issues of masculinity and femininity as they relate to other-centered living, we are making some fundamental improvements to how we serve and partner with you and other like-minded individuals and groups. As we busily prepare to open Phase II of our website, we look forward to serving you in a fuller, more impactful way. Welcome to Coach for America!
Peace,
Joe |
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Managing Your Stress
There's no doubt about it. Everyone is feeling it. When the economy and job market go down, physical and emotional stress go up.
Men are at greater risk during these times because their identity is more closely linked to their occupational and economic status and they are more likely to isolate when emotionally down. Kim Chartrand quotes Joe on the cultural biases that men experience with regard to masculine identity and has some suggestions for maintaining good health during these economically stressful times in a recent article for the San Diego Wellness Examiner.
Coaches and athletes often experience an additional kind of stress that stays constant regardless of economic conditions. Performance stress. Job stress can be a battlefield for everyone from athlete to executive. Many feel the constant pressure of being one or two poor performances away from getting benched, cut, waved, traded, fired or put out to pasture. Being aware of your stress and how you are responding to it is important. Identifying stress factors in your life is the first step to putting together a game plan for managing the stress more effectively. Just being aware can help to curb bad habits like stress eating or drinking to self-medicate bad feelings. Working out is a healthy habit but only relieves stress temporarily and can lead to a false sense of emotional management. In addition, it only works when you work out!
Coaches and athletes should be aware that working out is not the same as processing emotional material. Make an effort to promote emotional awareness by talking about personal stressors with friends, family members and professionals and by doing simple exercises like Reflective Writing. For a Reflective Writing Form download, click here or visit the CoachForAmerica website for more information on our InSideOut Coaching Seminars.
 Paula Peach Ehrmann |
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Joe On The Road
National Conference to End Violence Against Women: Men and Women as Allies
 A Call to Men held its 1st National Conference in New York City. Joe joined noted speakers, Jackson Katz, Ted Bunch, Vanessa Williams, Tony Porter and playwright-activist Eve Ensler among others addressing the issue of violence against women. The conference, titled Stand Up and Speak Out, was an unprecedented gathering of men and women organizing and strategizing to end violence against women in our communities. For more information see www.acalltomen.com National Sporting Goods Association Convention
The NSGA (National Sporting Goods Association) hosted its annual convention in San Antonio, TX. Joe was a featured keynote speaker, along with Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boehiem and Dan Clark co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Joe also led an InSideOut Coaching workshop for area coaches, as a thank-you from the NSGA to it's host city San Antonio, Texas, as part of their corporate social responsibility .... "serving the sporting goods industry... and communities" www.nsga.org
 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference, Orlando, Florida
Disney World was host to this year's annual NCAA Student-Athlete Development Conference entitled,
'A Journey for Self-Discovery.' Over 600 student-athlete leaders from Division I,II & III schools across the nation were captivated by Joe's message leaving them both inspired and challenged to personally grow and to make a difference in the lives of others. Read more...
 Wishing for a Lifetime Charity EventJoe was the featured speaker at the Wishing For A Lifetime Charity event in Clarksville, Maryland. Sponsored by Chesapeake Physical & Aquatic Therapy, the event was an effort to increase awareness about mitochondrial diseases. Mitochondrial disease affects the body's energy production causing symptoms in the brain, heart, liver, skeletal muscles, kidneys, and endocrine and respiratory systems. While most common in children, the prevalence in adults is increasing rapidly. All proceeds from the event went to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, the physically challenged sports program at Kennedy Krieger Hospital and the Bennett Blazers. (Jared Goldstein of Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Therapy, inspired by working with Peter Lubelczyk, pictured above with Joe, began annual fundraisers to help in the fight against mitochondrial diseases.)
In June:Joe presented a keynote on InSideOut Parenting and Father-Child Relationships at the Young Presidents Organization Southern Conference in Orlando, Florida. This upcoming week, Joe is looking forward to speaking at the Big Skills Football Camp at University of Dayton, a community message to Dayton hosted by the Gridiron Club then on to the University of Iowa for an event to benefit the U of Iowa's Children's Hospital sponsored by Nate Kaeding and Coach Kirk Ferentz. |
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Winning In Life is Everything...
The next phase of our new website look will bring back the on-line store. Shortly after we will be announcing new products as they become available. In the meantime you can contact Cathy at cathy@coachforamerica.com or (443) 797-0144 x 3 to make a purchase. Check out the summer savings for the months of July & August!
 Season of Life Book by Pulitzer-winning author Jeffrey Marx $19.95 regular price, now just $12.95 (while quantities last.)
Don't forget to let us know if you would like your book autographed or personalized by Joe!
Journey, 3-Disc Audio.
Joe and Paula Ehrmann outline the keys to a more meaningful relationship with God, yourself and others.
$29.99 regular price, now just $12.95
Black polo shirts for men and boat neck tops for women with the Building Men and Women for Others logo on sale now. Just $25.00 a piece or FREE with the purchase of any 5 products while quantities last (taxes and S&H apply).
If you need anything from our team to build yours, please let me know.
Cathy, Operations Director |
To schedule Joe Ehrmann for
2009-2010 click here or call Brenda, (877) 321-2696 |
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Save the Date!
August 8, 2009
Hunt Valley,MD
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"...Athletes may believe that working out is sufficient alone as a stress reliever but exercise decreases physical and emotional symptoms for a limited period of time." (for full article, see Managing Your Stress.)
Recommended Reading:
The Macho Paradox
by Jackson Katz
Top 10 Things Men Can Do To Stop Violence Against Women
"Our conference attendees rated Joe Ehrmann the best speaker to motivate them to action. His passion for making the world a better place challenges them to implement his philosophy in their everyday lives."
Matthew D. Carlson, President & CEO, National Sporting Goods Association
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