Isn’t it good to know that women inspire human development Part I ?

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Men honoring the dedication women demonstrate as mentors.

Bill & Neda-Project Diva

“Mr. Roddy, we definitely want to use Manhood From the Hood and its workbook again for our upcoming literacy session.  Our girls need to see men like you who walk the talk and are an example to our young ladies.” ~ Neda Kellogg-Washington http://www.projectdivas.com/

“Mr. Roddy, thanks for reaching out to support us. I’ve just accepted this new position as Executive Director of Beyond Walls Squash. We have a literacy program and would love to use Manhood From the Hood and its workbook as relevant reading material for our youth.  Would you be available to meet with them after they read your book?”  ~ Jazmin Danielson http://beyondwallssquash.org/

Bill Roddy & Jazmin Danielson

 

 

 

 

“Hey Mr. Roddy, I’ve read Manhood From the Hood. I think it would be a great fit for our young boys basketball team.  I know they will love reading Manhood From the Hood as I did.  We’ll love to add it to our life skills program. Will you be able to meet with them after they read it?” ~ Crystal Flint //www.facebook.com/mnelitebasketball

Crystal Flint-Basketball Innovation Group & Bill

 

 

Being a mentor for many years I’ve always been inspired by the dedication of the women. They are great mothers, spouses, coaches, mentors, counselors and great friends to many!

Wouldn’t you rather see a sermon in motion rather than hearing one?  Watch a loving woman in Action!

Excerpts from Manhood from the Hood

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It was a thrill watching the U.S. Gymnastics Championships this past weekend at the Excel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. To see those young women (and men) compete!

It was only the last twenty-five years of the 21st century that women truly began to be celebrated for their sports achievement.

Sixteen-year-old Jordyn Wieber captured the U.S all-around crown. Her coach, John Geddert cheered her on, wearing a purple shirt that matched her leotard.

I wonder how coaching young women is different from coaching young men? Maybe there isn’t a difference.

Any coaches care to weigh in? Let the discussion begin!!

More from Coach Denny Welter and why he was so inspired by Bill’s stories of grandfather Roddy.

47. The value of having a great friend.

48. Some of you are skipping classes, but you are only short-changing yourselves.  You will need more than basketball in your lives.  You will need your education to make it in this world.  “Let basketball be a vehicle that you can use to improve your life by taking you to places you only dreamt of.  Use basketball, but don’t let basketball use you.”  – Coach Vaughn

49. Teachers and coaches worked together to help us mature and succeed.

50. The point guard position is a reflection of the coach on the floor. (Adam)

51. We learn a lot about ourselves from failures and disappointments.

52. Use failure to motivate you.  Learn from your failures.  Learn from all of life’s experiences.

53. Coach Feely and I talked about the importance of education, family values, working hard, and the contacts I would make in college that would last a lifetime.

54. My grandfather and Coach Feely had similar values.  They came from different worlds and were raised in totally different environments.  Did similar values transcend racial, economic, political, religious views and social barriers?  What was it about family values that caused us to seek out others like ourselves?  Was such seeking a verification and validation of those values?  Or was it just a trait wired into our DNA that compelled us to desire a sense of belonging to one another?

55. After college, what will my life be like?

56. The value of being a good mentor and role model for younger siblings.

57. Many years have passed and the past is the past.