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Oswego, NY - Play Through the Foul Team Building and Communications Training traveled to upstate New York to facilitate the Oswego State University Captains Leadership Conference. The SUNY Oswego Lakers Captains of all athletic teams recently completed the two-day leadership training on August 27-28.
The Lakers assessed their individual leadership skills and communication styles, defined leadership, and addressed potential team issues with coaches participating in select sessions. Additionally, a special “Coaches Only Forum” offered innovative solutions to effectively mentoring and leading today’s Generation-Y/Millennial student athletes.
The conference was a huge success and kudos go out to the Oswego State administration and coaches, led by Athletic Director Tim Hale to think out of the box on how to empower their Captains to lead their respective sports teams. Vera reminds everyone that leadership is defined by how others “C” you – your Character, Communication and Choices create your Culture of Leadership! Good luck Lakers!
Augusta, GA - Watch out for the Lady Jaguars of Augusta State University this basketball season. Not only is this an athletically talented group, but now they expect to be a more empowered and cohesive unit having completed Play Through the Foul Team Building and Communications Training, August 30, 2009.
The Lady Jags are coached by Tes Sobomehein and look to make an major impact this season. With a team of 14 that includes 10 newcomers, "Coach Sobo" was the very first to contact Vera Jones regarding her desire for a motivational seminar and educational workshop. She recognized the sooner she could get her team on the same communication and leadership page, the better of they will be this basketball season. The team learned to focusing on their team goals, improve their relational ability with Social Styles and be accountable as leaders. Keep your eye on Augusta State Women's Basketball to Play Through the Foul, (literally and figuratively) this season.
Vera Jones better get her fingertips ready as she prepares for a busy September and October of book signings. The very first book signing event was held on her birthday, July 24th at her Book Signing Birthday Bash at the Dave & Buster’s near her home in Jacksonville, FL. On August 29th she ventured out to the Borders bookstore on Southside Blvd in Jacksonville. Upcoming dates include various colleges and universities in Florida arranged by her savvy Jacksonville University Events and Marketing Intern, Teneshia Ruff. See the calendar for exact dates and locations.
The highlight book signing event will take place on October 3rd when Vera will be one of over 70 authors and exhibitors participating in the Capital BookFest in her hometown of Prince George’s County, MD outside Washington, DC. The festival is in its 5th year and features a day of readings, panel discussions, children's storytelling, and author conversations. Other notable authors attending include Nelson George, Tim Reid, and Liza Mundy (Michelle Obama: Biography). Last year over 4,000 participants took part in the festivities.
This year, in response to President Barack Obama’s call to service, the Capital BookFest and the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services will team up to promote healthy homes for children in foster care. For more information, visit www.capitalbookfest.org.
 With the release of Vera’s new book, Play Through the Foul speaking engagements, book signings and Team Building and Communications Workshops are filling up fast. Count on Vera and Jan to be hot on the trail of bringing motivation and inspiration to a venue near you! It all kicks off with a two day Captain’s Leadership Conference at Oswego State University in New York followed by Augusta State Women’s Basketball Team Building and Communication Training in Georgia. A few dates are still available for the annual August - October Play through the Foul Athletic Workshops Tour. Contact Us to schedule your college or university today.
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