Positive Thinking Day 2021
Today isn’t just another regular Monday. Today is positive thinking day and people from all over the world are sharing news and stories to spread positivity.
We’ve gathered some positive stories that we wanted to share to kick off the week.
FOOTBALL
A Women’s tackle, full contact football team in West Palm Beach is hoping to show women and younger girls that they can also play football and inspire more people to play.
View story here: https://www.wptv.com/news/inspiring-south-florida/west-palm-beach-womens-football-team-hopes-to-inspire-others
Grimsley High School in Greensboro, NC won state championship after 2020 season moved to spring 2021
View story here: https://myfox8.com/morning-show/do-great-things-this-is-only-part-of-it-championship-winning-football-coach-gives-inspiring-speech-to-his-players/
Coach Brown says what sets his team apart is the love everyone has for each other, the program, and the game.
LACROSSE
Middle school lacrosse player from Olmstead Falls, Ohio makes his way into two games after four years of adaptive lacrosse training.
View story here: https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/05/22/owens-story/
Owen Novak has Down Syndrome and has been able to train in adaptive lacrosse in order to learn lacrosse basics and improve his skills enough to earn a spot on the field for some game time
USA Lacrosse to host virtual event, “She Competes,” September 21-23
View story here: https://www.usalacrosse.com/news-media-blog/usa-lacrosse-inspires-young-women-through-she-competes-series
A series of virtual events intended for young women to hear from female athletes and other women in the sports industry
“The sessions will focus on leadership, holistic well-being and the advancement of women through sports participation.”
“Through this series, USA Lacrosse hopes to provide support, inspiration and real-world tools for women interested in sports.”
