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Congratulations Kirk:
Selected #8 on NIU Top 50 Huskies of All Time by the Northern Star

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Articles Updated Regularly. Click HERE to visit.

WePlay Podcast
The Inside Out Mindset

WePlay Article
Mastery As The Ultimate Goal: When Real "Winning" Is Set In Motion

Speaking Engagements
Inner Will & Determination Inspirational Presentation - March 2010 – Boys Volleyball. Click HERE for a YouTube Clip of the Presentation.

Newspaper Article
Click HERE to read about a "Physical Education teacher inspires students"

Radio Spots
Kirk and host Coach Tony discuss parental confrontation at youth sports soccer game on AM 1230 WFAS show Let Them Play.

Endorsements
Some New Endorsements have been added to the site. Follow this Link for more information to read about the endorsements from - Rob Scahill, Lloyd Bachrach, and Steve Weatherford.

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Becoming a True Champion               By Kirk Mango with Daveda Lamont Becoming a True Champion
"Becoming a True Champion" empowers you by placing the responsibility for your sports training success exactly where it should be, with you, the athlete. No matter what goals you set, the path you choose, or obstacles you face, the basic principles behind true success will always be the same."
Kirk Mango  
National Champion  
Two Time All-American  
NIU Hall of Fame Inductee  
Foreword by
Olympic Champion
Nadia Comaneci
Bart & Nadia
Endorsed by
Olympic Champion
Bart Conner


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Key Features
Primary Fundamental Athletic Principles & How They Apply
  • Goal Setting
• Desire
• Character & Integrity
• Commitment, Discipline, Sacrifice,
   Priorities, & Heart
• Training & Competitive Mindset
Critical Sports Training Concepts for Increased Athletic Performance
  • Fundamentals
• Breaking Things Down
• Quality Training vs Quantity
   Training
• Importance of Conditioning
• Triangle of Achievement
Sports Inspiration & Motivation Through
  • Short Monologues & Prose
• True Story of:
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Meeting Challenges
  • Tackling Obstacles
  • & Demonstration of all
     Concepts Discussed