Father and Son Workshop and Dinner: Baltimore, MD
Over 100 fathers and sons gathered for dinner and a three hour Father and Son Workshop led by Joe at Archbishop Curley High School. It was a tremendous evening as father and sons learned together about authentic masculinity, shared their life experiences and expressed their feelings towards one another. Every son needs to know three things from his dad; 1) that his dad loves him; 2) that his dad is proud of him as a man; 3) that his son has something to offer to the world. For students without dads, or dads unable to attend, faculty members stood in as mentor-father figures. Every boy deserves a morally responsible father-mentor-figure. Congratulations to Archbishop Curley and its faculty for engaging fathers and proving a nurturing community for their students and their families. It was a great night!
"Joe's facilitation and presentations during our Father and Son evening were spot on. Joe clearly understands the dynamic which confronts dads and their sons.To have an opportunity to listen and to speak to these issues was a blessing which Joe's presence brought to our families - a blessing that is lasting long after our evening together." Fr. Michael T. Martin, OFM Conv. President. Archbishop Curley High School
Keynote: "Extreme Nonprofit Makeover: Building Blocks to Success" Bel Air, MD
Joe was the Keynote Speaker for Executive Directors and Staff from local non-profits who gathered at Harford Community College for a day full of workshops and sharing regarding the challenges of growing demands for services and dwindling resources. It was a full day of interaction and sharing among people of great passion and purpose.
"Joe did a fantastic job, one of the most impactful keynotes I've ever heard. Many of the participants remarked how well he connected with the nonprofit professionals in the room and re-motivated them." Rod Bourn, Coordinator of Professional Development. Harford Community College
InSideOut Coaching Clinic & Banquet Keynote: Carbondale, IL
Joe led a 5 hour InSideOut Coaching Seminar on a Sunday afternoon for 60 high school and college coaches in Southern Illinois. The next night Joe was the Keynote speaker for Roger Lipe's annual Banquet. Roger is Chaplain for the University of Southern Illinois football team and has done some tremendous thinking, training and writing on Sports Chaplaincy. If you or someone you know desires to integrate your Christian faith with ministering to coaches and athletes Roger is your man! For more information and to receive Roger's blog click here.
"Our coaches loved the interaction and presentation at the InSideOut Coaching Clinic in Carbondale, Illinois. Many have told me that they were profoundly impacted and are still engaged in the process. Joe's keynote at the FCA Home Team banquet was a home run. Thanks for being our partner in shaping lives in sport in Southern Illinois."
Roger Lipe, Southern IL FCA
Flintridge Preparatory School, Athletic Council on Leadership, Pasadena, CA
Joe was invited by the Athletic Council on Leadership (ACL) of the Flintridge Preparatory School to meet with student-athlete leaders, teacher-coaches and then speak to the entire high school on issues pertaining to Leadership. Flintridge's ACL is a developing a model that could have tremendous impact on schools across the country. The mission of the Athletic Council on Leadership is to help direct the positive influence of sports by promoting human development on campus and in the community by 1) Providing a forum for shared learning of life lessons from team sports 2) Promote and encourage spirit and leadership in the Prep community 3) Develop and or support community service projects. It was exciting to see an administration, faculty and students striving to build better leaders, a better school, and a better world through sports. Now there is an idea!!!! For more information contact Flintridge Athletic Director Alex Rivera.
Joe Ehrmann Receives Youth Advocate Award
Atlantic City, NJ
Joe joined an impressive list of past winners like Sen. Hilary Rodham Clinton and Christopher Reeves as recipient of the Ben Applefield Advocate for Youth Awards at the annual SCOPE banquet in Atlantic City in March. SCOPE's (Summer Camp Opportunities Provide the Edge) mission is to provide children in need with the edge to succeed in life through the summer camp experience. SCOPE accomplishes this by funding not-for-profit resident camps with camperships that offer inner-city children the benefits of a safe, well-supervised and enriching summer camp program.
Third Federal Savings and Loans Cleveland, OH
Third Federal Savings and Loans once again brought Joe to the Cleveland area to speak to parents, coaches and community leaders about the purpose, power and possibilities of sports to positively impact youth and build a healthy community. Third Federal not only believes in, but acts on a corporate value system of love, trust, respect, and a commitment to excellence. Those values are evident in their employees, relationships to their customers, and in their community involvement. Coach for America is extremely thankful for this long term relationship with Third Federal and their modeling of corporate social responsibility.
"Joe's message reaffirms that we as coaches have a unique opportunity, as well as a responsibility to use our position to help young men and women become confident contributors to society in whatever way they best can utilize their own unique talents." John Malloy, Gilmour Academy, Hockey Director
Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and US Marshalls Aberdeen, MD
Joe had the privilege of teaming up with the staff of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation as it trained US Marshalls from all over the country in Ripken's unique Badges to Baseballand Healthy Choices programs. The United States Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Justice and is the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the Country. These dedicated Marshalls ensure the effective operation of the America's judicial system and assist with court security, prisoner transport, serve arrest warrants and seek fugitives. Thanks in part to Cal and Billy Ripken, they will be even more impactful in prevention youth all over America.
Jack Del Rio Joins Joe for Community Event Ponte Verde, FL
Joe traveled to the University of North Florida to speak to community leaders, parents, coaches and young people about transforming the personal practices and community values in order to create a society where every man, women and child can reach his or her greatest human potential. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio, introduced Joe and spoke about the positive impact that Joe Ehrmann has had in his life and the lives of the Jaguar players. The next day Joe met with community stakeholders to discuss how to implement Coach for America's multi-systemic intervention and prevention program.
"Joe Ehrmann provides the most substantial platform to positively impact our communities. All in attendance were inspired by his passionate delivery. Let us put a stake down and implement these winning principles for a better world. Joe is a true man for others." Randy Coryell, Chairman, The RSI Group of Companies.
