The Good Athlete Project

10/11/2026

Grateful for the responses to so far. Consolidating ideal that have been meaningful in people’s lives feels like a true gift.

If you have a copy, I’d love to hear what you think (Amazon reviews are definitely appreciated).

And if you don’t have a copy yet, I’ll include a link above!

💪🧠📚

09/28/2026

Last year, I hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro multiple times…

Kinda.

I’ve never actually been to Tanzania.

But I maintained a continued commitment to take the stairs.

I’ve done this for as long as I can remember– when there’s a choice, I take the stairs. I’m not an elevator or escalator guy. That small difference – requiring only a little more effort than the alternatives – equates to as many steps in elevation as three trips up and down Mt Kilimanjaro.

A small effort, a compounding effect, growing in significance over time.

“It is a great reminder that repeated habits, compounded by time and aligned with intention, can create dramatic outcomes.”

Thanks to Forbes and Forbes Coaches Council for the opportunity to share more on the idea:

Repeated habits, compounded by time and aligned with intention, can create dramatic outcomes.

09/19/2026

Despite the weather, a great showing for the annual BrainUp 5k 💪🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

09/15/2026

THIS WEEKEND!! The BrainUp 5k is ON - Saturday, Sept. 19 - 8:30 arrival, 9:00 start.

Our President (Kim Brancato) has a special relationship to the cause. Her amazing dad was diagnosed with a brain tumor 25 years ago… 25 years as a survivor💪

The event raises funds and awareness for brain cancer research. And doubles as a celebration of the courage and support at the center of this community.

Join us to run, walk, or just chat and eat donuts.🍩

09/09/2026

I lost my dad this year.

He believed in the power of sport to change lives. He is an original board member for the Good Athlete Project, and was incredibly supportive at every turn.

We miss him.

The other day I walked into the new Lost Boyz Inc facility and received a huge card with personalized messages from coaches and kids.

I had to take a minute...

Love these people. Love this work. It’s not easy, but always worth it.💪

Best is yet to come LaVonte Stewart Sr

07/29/2026

Key takeaways from a newly published article from Boston Congress of Public Health … Are we AVOIDING a major public health concern??

“The aim of public health efforts should not be to eliminate discomfort. Discomfort is inevitable and, in the conversation of growth and adaptability, it is essential. The focus should be on engaging with challenge in a healthy and empowering manner, thereby minimizing the tendencies of denial and avoidance.

To be clear, this is not a call for people to be more confrontational. When engaging with potential stressors, a deep toolkit will build that includes empathy, listening skills, and adaptability.”

Grateful to Dr. Circe Gray Le Compte and the good people at Boston Congress of Public Health, Publisher of BCPH Review for publishing this article: “Are We Avoiding a Major Public Health Concern?”

07/23/2026

Eyre has been part of The Bloc since he was 10 years old.

He’s the organization’s top fighter, valedictorian of his middle school, and has earned a 4.0 GPA.

From July 23-26, Eyre has the opportunity to compete in the 3rd Annual Rival Amateur Boxing Championship in Oklahoma City.

Eyre has done the work. Now we need to get him there!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2026rivalokcchampionships/?utm_source=The+Bloc&utm_campaign=b2e53ea653-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_07_14_10_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b2e53ea653-606390156&mc_cid=b2e53ea653&mc_eid=47231aefbd

07/13/2026

Grateful to the editors at the Virginia Journal for highlighting the work we did with Melissa Brody: Opportunities to Promote the Use of Exercise for Affective Improvement.

🧠Improved mood, focus, and wakefulness seem to be some of the most powerful benefits of exercise (certain sorts of exercise).

There’s a real opportunity here. Professionals who understand what exercise can (and can’t) do, can support a team, a school, an organization, or their own life in fantastic ways.

Worth checking out. But it’s just the beginning!

07/10/2026

Lineman Challenge on a Friday?? Definitely. Great way to on a beautiful July morning.

06/21/2026

This year we offered an award in honor of one of the founding members of the Good Athlete Project.

Jim Davis Sr (aka, the Duke) was a division one defensive lineman. He would often credit his high school football coach Mac McCarty as one of the more influential figures in his life. He understood the incredible power of sports!

When we founded the Good Athlete Project, he was one of its founding board members, eager to support the work, and anything his kids were involved in.

He passed away this winter. This spring, at the IHSPLA State Championship for Powerlifting, we honored three deserving athletes within an award that represents his qualities on and off the field:

👉strength
👉loyalty
👉effort
👉kindness

This year‘s honorees are:

🏆Guiseppe Goebel (Powerlifting, Lincoln Way East)
🏆Josh Lemons (Basketball, North Shore Country Day)
🏆Luciano Orta (Powerlifting, New Trier)

Excited to see what these go on to do - the future is bright!