150 heroes : people in sport who make this a better world by Lapchick, Richard Edward, Duffaut, Jessica Bartter instant download

150 heroes : people in sport who make this a better world by Lapchick, Richard Edward, Duffaut, Jessica Bartter instant download

xvi, 580 pages : 22 cm, 150 Heroes: People in Sport Who Make This a Better World is a celebration of all that is good in the sporting world. For the 25th anniversary of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS), Richard Lapchick and a crew of dedicated researchers bring to you some of the most uplifting stories in sporting history, featuring student-athletes, professional athletes, athletics administrators, civic leaders, coaches, parents, and more who have had a positive and great impact on sport and society, often in the face of adversity and discouragement, For The Past Quarter Of A Century, the National Consortium for Academics and Sport has been seeking individuals who exemplify the meaning of their mission to \"create a better society by focusing on education attainment and using the power and appeal of sport to positively affect social change.\" The life stories of these 150 Heroes challenge racial divides, reinforce the importance of education, and demonstrate the power of social responsibility that athletic figures possess. Their stories are those of all-encompassing inspiration, Described as the \"racial conscience of sport,\" Richard Lapchick is a human rights activist, scholar, author, and trail-blazer for racial equality in sports. Lapchick is the DeVos Chair of the Sport Business Management program at the University of Central Florida. He founded both Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, as well as the NCAS. He is the president and CEO of the Consortium. --Book Jacket, Includes bibliographical references, Barrier breakers -- Rachel Robinson -- Jackie Robinson -- Herman Boone and William Yost -- Ryneldi Becenti -- Phillip Castillo -- Pamela White-Hanson -- Anita DeFrantz -- Ernestine Bayer -- Donna Lopiano -- Nancy Lieberman -- Annie Boucher -- Lee Elder -- Eddie Robinson -- Muhammad Ali -- Billy Mills -- Dr. Roscoe C. Brown Jr. and Lawrence Roberts -- Coaching to win life -- Willy Davis -- James Ellis --…