Legacy Sports & Life Skills

Junior Lifeguards go to Competition

2010-08-04T19:47:00.001-04:00

Our Junior Lifeguards recently competed in their first Junior Lifeguard competition. The Southeast Region Championship in Pompano Beach had over 400 competitors and the Legacy lifeguards made a great showing.

Great job guys!

Legacy Team: Chapter 1

2010-07-27T12:30:00.001-04:00

Thoughts from Donna:

I am currently reading a book entitled, The Coaching Bible, it is designed for football and was given to my brother, Rick, by notorious coach and enthusiastic leader Mack Brown. Inside the front cover he wrote, “Rick, Thanks for all you do for football and young people! I am really proud of you. Keep up the good work. Your friend, Mack.”

As we take on the calling to develop future leaders with character, I encourage you to be an eager recipient of the wisdom from just the first couple of chapters that I want to share with you. At this point in our lives we all realize that discipline, conditioning, attitude, commitment, motivation, and morale are all important to success. These crucial elements are therefore something we must continually study, monitor and address.

My passion for Legacy has grown from witnessing the fruits of our labor in smiling, confident faces. I am making extraordinary effort to gain bits of knowledge that I believe will help our team achieve success and never stop improving. As you all know, I am out to please God, not the world, and as a result I have developed an excellent vision on the line of scrimmage. I do hope to please you all and strive for excellent cohesiveness. Constructive criticism will be essential to our growth and communication is key.

Self-discipline has to do with control of your emotions and your decision-making process. It is important that we discipline ourselves by being accountable, making decisions with forethought, being safe, and by being part of the solution as we face the problems of life. We will face problems and there is bound to be strife, but as we build team unity based on honesty and truth we will grow strong. “Lessons taught on the field of strife, have been invaluable as I’ve faced my life.”

Youth today are looking for and in need of someone to teach them how to play the game and how to live life. They need coaches and mentors, and the great thing about positive influence is that it goes on and on, leaving a legacy.

As a part of this team, we need to be loyal and make every effort to contribute. Loyalty is not a problem when you are winning and rolling in the dough. Loyalty becomes a challenge when thing are not going so well and negativism abounds. Let’s continue to be loyal to our calling.

A credo that lays a foundation for success is, “We don’t care who gets the credit as long as the job gets done.” Here is a story to illustrate the point. A frog asked two geese to take him south with them. At first they resisted; they didn’t see how they could do it. Finally the frog suggested that the two geese hold a stick in their beaks and he would hold onto it with his mouth. So off the unlikely threesome went, flying southward over the countryside. It was quite a sight. People looked up and expressed great admiration at this demonstration of creative teamwork. Someone yelled, “It’s wonderful. Who was so clever to discover such a fine way to travel?” The frog opened his mouth and said, “It was I,” as he plummeted to the ground.

We are fortunate to be assembling the best of the best. As we continue to care, focus on our subject matter, expand, keep discipline, and teach self-motivation we will be the best teachers, coaches and mentors the kids could ever have. To be effective we need to encourage, praise, show acceptance and approval because doing so builds self-confidence. Every child should know how worthy they are of love and admiration. As we do our job well, people will seek us out, so be prepared to counsel and encourage! If you believe in what you’re doing and your heart is in your work, you will be able to motivate others to heights they never believed possible. The character of a leader, a team, and an entire program depends on honesty from all those involved. You cannot motivate without honesty. You cannot assemble a highly motivated team unless they know you speak the truth. The core of leadership is honesty. You can develop a trusting relationship with only people who believe in you, the program, the team and themselves. Someone told me recently that I discredit myself when giving the glory to God. I can honestly say, I have no other choice nor desire.

“The difference between champions and near champions is the ability to play for something outside of self.” As I delve deeper into my faith of the Creator, the power is inconceivable and exactly what we are going to need to get this job done. Let’s not just talk motivation, let’s live it.

Please read these words carefully and digest the message within:

I’d rather see a sermon than to hear one any day;

I’d rather one should walk with me than merely show the way;

The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear;

Fine counsel is confusing, but examples are always clear.

And, best of all, the preachers are the men who live their creeds;

For to see good put in action is what everybody needs.

I soon can learn to do it, if you’ll let me see it done;

I can see your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.

And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true,

But I’d rather get my lesson by observing what you do;

For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give;

But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live!

Raising my children, working on Legacy and praising God are all the things that make my heart “full of joy”.

Thank you all for your dedication to our vision! Full steam ahead!

Sincerely,

Donna

Don't forget!

2010-07-20T12:51:00.000-04:00

Ocean Safety Day

2010-07-20T12:38:00.000-04:00

PALS Ocean Safety Day

2010-07-15T09:43:00.000-04:00

Junior Lifeguards go to the National Seashore

2010-07-14T14:27:00.000-04:00

Junior Lifeguards....

2010-07-08T14:07:00.007-04:00

Lifeguards in action

2010-07-07T20:33:00.000-04:00

Legacy Junior Lifeguards!

2010-07-07T20:07:00.000-04:00

more Junior Lifeguards!

2010-07-07T15:12:00.001-04:00

School of Skills Basketball!

2010-07-06T14:55:00.007-04:00

some pics from the latest 'school of skills' basketball camp

Ocean Safety Day

2010-07-05T16:33:00.000-04:00

Ocean Safety Day is once again scheduled for Melbourne Beach!

Join us on Wednesday, July 7 at Ocean Park.

A letter of appreciation for last year's event:

In the News

2010-07-01T16:02:00.003-04:00

Be sure to check out the new section of the blog: IN THE NEWS!

You can always find links to this, along with the calendar, at the top of the page just underneath the Legacy logo

Change!

2010-06-17T14:05:00.003-04:00

The My Legacy Memorial Golf Tournament, set for this Saturday, has been rescheduled for
July 25 at 8:00 a.m.
at the Cocoa Beach Country Club

We hope that you will be able to join us!

Don't forget!

2010-06-14T14:49:00.004-04:00

the My Legacy Memorial Golf Tournament

this Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 at the Cocoa Beach Country Club

the tournament will benefit the American Diabetes Association and Legacy Sports and Life Skills, with Guest of Honor Tyler Farnham and in memory of Robert Dessent, Jr.

want to learn how to surf?

2010-06-14T14:45:00.000-04:00

the Legacy Surf Academy starts today!

Legacy Junior Lifeguard Program starts Monday!

2010-06-02T08:11:00.002-04:00

don't forget to sign up for the Legacy Junior Lifeguard program!

June 7-July 23 from 8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m. @ Cocoa Beach Pier

this six-week program offers water safety, lifeguarding, CPR certification, Junior Lifeguard even training and much more. it costs only $375 and each team member will receive Nike gear sponsored by Long Doggers.

you will have the opportunity to train and compete with other Junior Lifeguard teams! regional competition is in destin in july and the junior lifeguard national championships is in huntington beach, california in early august!

on our website
or call 321-208-2577

Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguards

2010-06-01T10:44:00.002-04:00

great stories from the Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguard Program:
friends of the huntington beach junior lifeguards

Art Camp!

2010-06-01T10:13:00.001-04:00

Legacy Summer Art Camp starts today!!

weekly classes begin today and run until July 30 @ Art on Fifth in Indialantic

camps are scheduled based on the age of the child and are jam-packed with age-appropriate projects, including watercolor and acrylic painting, collage, mosaics, tie-dye, silk painting, 3-D art projects and more!

for more information contact Karen at 321-724-4490 or visit http://www.artonfifthgallery.com/

My Legacy Memorial Golf Tournament

2010-05-26T11:52:00.007-04:00

join us for the My Legacy Memorial Golf Tournament

on June 19 at 1:00 at the Cocoa Beach Country Club

the tournament will benefit the American Diabetes Association and Legacy Sports and Life Skills.

2010 Guest of Honor is Tyler Farnham

and the tournament will be played in memory of Robert Dessent, Jr.

a thank you to our sponsor, the Health First Training Center, for all of their help.

thoughts from donna...

2010-05-26T11:45:00.000-04:00

Great news!

2010-05-26T10:43:00.007-04:00

Legacy Sports and Life Skills is excited to announce our partnership with the Cocoa Beach Pier!

The Pier is now the official home of the Legacy Junior Lifeguard Program!

Legacy Sports Junior Lifeguard Launch

2010-05-26T10:38:00.003-04:00

My Legacy Showcase

2010-05-26T10:21:00.005-04:00

photos from the recent My Legacy Showcase

special thanks to the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts and Brevard County Public School Department of Exceptional Education!

Event Calendar

2010-05-26T08:47:00.005-04:00

For more information about any of these events, please contact us at 321-208-2577 or visit the Legacy Sports website

My Legacy Memorial Golf Tournament
June 19
1:00 p.m.
@ Cocoa Beach Country Club

The tournament will benefit the American Diabetes Association and Legacy Sports and Life Skills, a non-profit organization whose goal is to help youth find what they love to do and use their talents to contribute to society.

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Legacy Sports Junior Lifeguard Program
June 7-July 23
8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.
@ Cocoa Beach Pier

The Legacy Junior Lifeguard Program offers water safety, lifeguarding, CPR certification, Junior Lifeguard even training and much more.

The six week session is $375 and each team member will receive Nike gear sponsored by Long Doggers.

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Legacy Sports Surf Academy
daily or weekly, June 14- July 23
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
@ Cocoa Beach Hilton Oceanfront

All surfers ages 6 to 17 are welcome to attend. In addition to surfing, the Legacy Surfing Academy offers yoga, core training, CPR certification, ocean safety and safe surfing, and marine education.

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Legacy Art Summer Camp
weekly, June 1-July 30
@ Art on Fifth, Indialantic

Camps are scheduled based on the age of the child and are jam-packed with age-appropriate projects, including watercolor and acrylic painting, collage, mosaics, tie-dye, silk painting, 3-D art projects and more!

For more information contact Karen at 321-724-4490 or visit http://www.artonfifthgallery.com/

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Legacy "School of Skills" Basketball Camp
June 14-17
9:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
@ Cocoa Beach High School

The School of Skills approach reinforces and strengthens character and the fundamental values necessary to succeed in basketball - and in life- so that your student will be the best citizen/student/athlete he or she can be physically, mentally, and emotionally.

welcome!

2010-05-26T08:34:00.000-04:00

welcome to the official blog of Legacy Sports and Life Skills!

Legacy Sports and Life Skills is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help youth, including those with special needs, find what they love to do and use their talents to contribute to society.

the mission of Legacy Sports is to create, support, and promote enriching quality sports and educational programs.

the goal is to "develop future leaders with character"!

we hope that you will check us out often!

we will continually post news and updates so that you always know what's going on in the Legacy community!