One Dream, One Team
Outside the Locker Room (OTLR) is a community of people in the sports world committed to making a difference in the lives of others. OTLR informs, connects and inspires individuals to give back through ‘time, talent or treasure’.
OTLR promotes causes, connects companies and reaches fans to support their work.
OTLR speaks to the heart, uplifts the spirit and gets people involved.
OTLR is ONE DREAM, ONE TEAM
OUTSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM
Do one thing every day that scares you. Eleanor Roosevelt
GENYOUth
A leading nonprofit, GENYOUth brings leaders in health and wellness, education, government, and business together in a movement to empower America’s youth to achieve a healthier future by uniting partners, raising funds, and uplifting the student voice. Founded in 2010 through a public-private partnership with the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, GENYOUth has increased visibility and commitment to school wellness. GENYOUth’s flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60 , is the largest in-school, student-led program tackling childhood obesity reaching 73,000 schools across the country. Because of Fuel Up to Play 60, 38 million students are being reached to establish lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical activity.
Character Playbook
The NFL and United Way launched Character Playbook, an innovative digital learning experience that uses evidence-based strategies to educate students on how to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships during their critical middle school years. The graphic novel style of the course engages students in interactive educational activities that challenge them to better understand their own values and relationships with others. The experience is comprised of six modules that cover key concepts around positive character development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and building healthy relationships. The course will allow students to engage with true-to-life scenarios that include bystander intervention strategies and positive relationship examples. Character Playbook is accessible by computer and tablet. It covers the following topics: Analyzing Influences, Understanding and Managing Emotions, Communicating Effectively, Resolving Conflicts, Stepping in and Making Decisions. It is intended for 6th to 9th grade and is no cost to schools
Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer program is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership, and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness, and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Philadelphia Coaches vs. Cancer provides critical mission outreach, while raising funds in support of the Society’s lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy, and community service efforts. Join CVC at their annual Golf Classic, Preseason Luncheon, Tip-off Breakfast, BasketBALL Gala or get involved with their School and Youth Initiative.
The Moyer Foundation
The Moyer Foundation is a public, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide comfort, hope and healing to children and families affected by grief and addiction. Founded in 2000 by MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife Karen, The Moyer Foundation supports thousands of children and families each year through its free signature programs and services. Camp Erin® is the largest national bereavement program for children and teens grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. Camp Mariposa® is an addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth impacted by the substance abuse of a family member. The Moyer Foundation Resource Center extends the Foundation’s continuum of care by providing robust online resources and personalized support for families experiencing grief or addiction. For more information, please visit www.moyerfoundation.org.
The MTWB Foundation
The mtwb Foundation, founded by Barwin in 2013, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Philadelphia’s youth by providing safe and fun places for artistic and athletic development. MTWB believes outdoor play is an essential component of a child’s development and is revitalizing parks in the city of Philadelphia. The foundation’s benefit concerts have raised more than $485,000 for major renovations at Ralph Brooks Park and Smith Playground, located in South Philly. Renovations at Waterloo Playground in the West Kensington section of the city will begin in Summer 2017.
“Make the world a better place even if it’s just a little.”
Connor Barwin
Executive Director/President, mtwb Foundation
Outside Linebacker, Philadelphia Eagles
The Neumann University Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development
The Neumann University Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development is rooted in the Catholic Franciscan tradition and believes that sport possesses an inescapable spiritual and ethical dimension that merits academic exploration and practical application. Through the lens of athletics, the Institute transforms perspectives, inspires new behavior, and works to build deeper awareness of self, others, and God.
Through research, programming, and digital content, the Institute regularly offers Neumann student-athletes opportunities for reflection and dialogue on the power of good inherent in sport. Most notably, the Institute offers one of the most comprehensive team chaplaincy programs anywhere in the country, wherein Neumann faculty and staff volunteer their time above and beyond their normal duties to serve every athletic team on campus. Student-athletes also regularly gather for seasonal commissioning ceremonies and reflection opportunities where the Institute helps them see beyond the “X’s and O’s” of the game.
“Leverage your sport experience so that you discover the best version of yourself.”
Lee M. DelleMonache
Director, Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development
Neumann University
Catholic Athletes for Christ
Serving Catholic athletes and sharing the Gospel of Christ in and through athletics is Catholic Athletes for Christ mission. Our goal is to provide an integrated network of sports oriented clergy and lay people to serve Catholic athletes, coaches, and staff in the practice of their faith and to utilize the unique platform given to them to reach the world for Jesus Christ and His Church. CAC’s vision is to develop and promote solid Catholic role models, work with the Church leadership and Catholic organizations, minister and create a network of Catholic athletes, coaches and staff and reverse the moral crisis in sports today. CAC invites you to get involved, start a chapter, book a speaker and donate.
The Asomugha Foundation
Building Today for a Brighter Tomorrow, The Asomugha Foundation helps orphaned schoolchildren, provides vocational training for widows and health screenings for women in need in Africa, in addition to bridging the gap for first generation college students by providing education, leadership training and mentorship for high school youth. Formally established in 2010 by the Asomugha Family, they have developed priorities and principals to help address the holistic development of those less fortunate. Annual event like ACTS(Asomugha College Tour for Scholars) College Summit and Global Women’s Conference bring information, resources and awareness to these critical issues.
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“The habit of thinking is the habit of gaining strength.”
African Proverb
Blessed2Play
Blessed2Play uncovers the role that faith plays in the lives of athletes and sports professionals from around the country. The program first aired regionally throughout Northeast Ohio and after success in that market EWTN Radio launched B2P on the networks national platform debuting in September 2011. The 30 minute weekly program is unique to the sports radio format with its focus on faith and sports, which makes this show one-of-a-kind. The program can be heard on over 300 affiliates across the country and throughout North America via satellite radio on SiriusXM Channel 130, IHeart Radio and ROKU. The show is the longest running radio program with a specialty format on faith and sports. Blessed2Play is a 2015 Gabriel Award Certificate of Merit winner and Ron Meyer, the host is the 2016 Institute Award recipient from The Neumann University Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development. Listen on EWTN Radio Saturdays7:30 pm ET and Sundays 4:30 pm ET.
“Compete Well for the Faith in your Everyday Life!”
Ron Meyer,
Host of Blessed2Play
SportsLeader
SportsLeader is a Catholic virtue-based formation program for coaches of all ages. Their mission is for every Catholic school and/or parish to have a Director of Sports Ministry. SportsLeader serves schools and teams through a customized, structured, intentional curriculum to help teach virtue in the context of athletics. Through four pillars of virtue, mentoring, ceremony and Catholic identity, SportsLeader’s objective is to provide an exceptional athletic experience. Partnership with SportsLeader to train and inspire coaches that inspire athletes.