Blessed Beyond Belief (5): Giving Young People A Sporting Chance In Life – Paul D. Lowe and Rebecca Wheele, Joe Howe & Tom Michler
SoulScape · Paul D. Lowe
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Show Notes
On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast, Paul and Rebecca Wheele are joined by Joe Howe and Tom Michler, to talk about why it’s so important to give youth a sporting chance in life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The multitude of benefits that a child can gain from the experience of being given a sporting chance in life. These include the socialization, the feeling of being – that they belong – is so important for our programme, that activity itself. But, for Joe and I, once you become a part of the St. Louis soccer community you’re part of it forever, and it’s a wonderful experience of community. We saw a gap with the pay-to-play model, a lot of children that just wouldn’t get that opportunity and we knew what the game had done for us, we really wanted to fill that gap.
- We’ve both played on teams where there was a lot of talent but it didn’t always work. It works when there’s an orchestration and you have that experience and success, that’s a very powerful experience. The experience of belonging really grounds you and when you see those guys years later it’s alive and well in you. That’s what we’re looking to provide via the field; a sense of belonging while playing sports and having fun also.
- There’s a lot of groups teaching soccer. The important thing is how we go about it and what we’re emphasizing in the setting. My background is in mental health and more and more we pay attention to the environment a child is growing up in. The nature vs nurture argument has really moved into environment vs genetics. Our intention is to create a particular environment intentionally that is inclusive, safe and fun.
- You can’t coach every kid the same. Some kids respond to you challenging them and some kids not so much, they can be shy and need coaxing into it. You have to notice that, and some kids really have a load they’re carrying so you really have to watch it and really work with them and be conscientious of what they’re going through.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Let the game be the teacher not only for soccer but for life.’
‘The great thing about sport is it’s the great equalizer, if you can play you can play and it doesn’t matter where you’re from.’
‘We build our goals wider, purposefully, to promote scoring. When a child has the experience of scoring a goal and they tell us about it, you see it in their eyes. From then on that child gets more assertive both in the play and with other kids around them too.’
‘Nothing beats when you teach a kid a new skill and you see the lights go on in them, that’s the greatest thing ever and makes it all worth it.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
- Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
- Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Forest-Pain-Purpose-Mastering/dp/1719373272
- Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
- Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Game-Life-Paul-Lowe/dp/1782227679
- Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
ABOUT THE GUESTS
Rebecca is an artist and designer based in the South of England. She graduated from Kingston University in London 2013 with a degree in Illustration and Animation. After a shift in direction and new challenge working as a lifeguard and in management in the leisure industry, she went travelling around the world through South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. She returned to the UK, to begin a journey working commercially in art and design.
Rebecca works together with people to create logos, help with branding, design or re-vamp websites and generally loves to get involved with creative projects. She works across all industries and loves listening to people and understanding what their business is about, why they do what they do and translating this into a form of visual communication. Rebecca is a seeker of the spiritual and inspired by the power and beauty in nature; from colour, form and pattern, to how we can look to nature as a guide and teacher in life. www.rebeccawheele.com
Joe Howe and Tom Michler teach soccer skills to under-served youth in a low-pressure highly-fun atmosphere. The children involved range from ages 5 to 14 and many are refugees and new to the United States. Recruit and manage other coaches to assist in training. They work with a variety of individuals and companies to solicit funds or equipment donations required for their organisation, New Dimensions Soccer.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-howe-ba5abb1/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-michler-2b972618/
ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy and fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink and constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic beliefs, self-hate and destructive violence.
Along with his empathetic and dedicated team of world-class coaches and mentors, Paul’s purpose is deeply transformational.
Developing World Game-Changers…
He is extremely passionate about helping others to find their purpose, have a voice and ultimately, make a real difference.
This has been built on a long and distinguished history of heart-centred coaching and mentoring. He has also been responsible for raising significant amounts of funds for many charities and good causes around the world; positively impacting and inspiring thousands of children – mainly from challenging backgrounds – within the UK & worldwide.
Through his World Game-Changers podcast and books, he has been involved in – including being a best-selling co-author – Paul also helps others to get their own inspirational messages and stories out into the world; as well as offering support to many charitable organisations, in their development & fund-raising.
CONTACT METHODS
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 042 155
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://www.Paul-Lowe.com
Web: https://www.worldgamechangers.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamPaulLowe/