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Mindanao State University Celebrates Women’s Month Through Sports

Last March, the Mindanao State University-General Santos conducted a series of sports-related events that focused on strengthening their female workers, partners and stakeholders, as part of their observance of Women’s Month. Sport Management Council of the Philippines (SportPhil) founder Geraldine Bernardo was invited to be a guest and Resource Speaker to impart her passion and […]

HUDDLE UP IN CEBU: DEVELOPING OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Cebu City, Philippines —Held at Bo’s Coffee, at Capitol Site, last March 11, Sport Management Council of the Philippines (SportPhil) gathered together some of Queen City of the South’s sports educators, athletes, and enthusiasts, to discuss the promotion of Outdoor Education in the country. Led by founder Geraldine Bernardo, SportPhil invited Beyond TV PH‘s Eric Bontuyan […]

Coach – Athlete Relationships

by Bo Hanson The coach-athlete relationship is recognized as a performance factor in today’s modern sporting environment. Like any other relationship it is defined by the quality of understanding, respect, trust and predictability that exists between two people. What makes the coach-athlete relationship unique when compared to relationships which may exist between two athletes or […]

Women in Sports Gab an Eye-Opener

In an article published by Sun.Star Davao news website, the recently held “Impulse Seminar: Empowerment of Women in Sports in the Philippines” became a revelation for many individuals in an industry dominated by men. Professor Henry Daut of Mindanao State University shared: “This is more of an eye opener for us men to understand how […]

SportPhil Unites Organizations, Discusses Plans in First Ever Huddle Up

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was a successful first meeting between SportPhil founder Geraldine Bernardo and some passionate athletes, teachers, supporters, and leaders in sports, as they delved into the very essence and objectives of the Sport Management Council of the Philippines (SportPhil) during the recent Huddle Up held last February 25th, at City Club at Alphaland Makati Place. […]

From the Philippines to Denmark, Girls Sports Mentoring Program Legacy Thrives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Made possible by the team work between Empowering Women & Girls Through Sports, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, and espnW, the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) has become one of the most successful efforts to empower women and girls all over the world since its inception in 2012. Particularly in the Philippines, the Sport Management […]

RePLAY, ReLIVE, ReCREATE in Tacloban: Community Engagement through Sports

Back in July 2015, Sport Management Council of the Philippines (SportPhil) organized an all-important 3-day workshop, called “RePLAY, ReLIVE, ReCREATE: Community Engagement through Sports,” mainly for psychosocial intervention based on what happened in Tacloban since the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013. Led by SportPhil’s Geraldine Go-Bernardo (Sport Management), Dr. Marissa Adviento, (Sports Psychology), […]

Securing Sport 2015 with Michael Pedersen

November 2015, New York City Along with Richard Pound and the former New York City Sports Commissioner, change agent, integrity coach and street volunteer Michael Pedersen spoke in the panel, titled “Bringing Accountability Back to Sport: The Role of Government and Governing Bodies” held several weeks ago. Here is an excerpt of what transpired during the […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 15 to 21 November 2015)

Pinoy Weightlifter Wins Bronze in World Championships Nestor Colonia increases his 2016 Rio Olympics bid after winning the bronze medal in clean-and-jerk 56-kg. Division of the 2016 World Weightlifting Championships in Texas this week. Read more here. PH Swimmers Aim for SEA Comeback Inquirer Sports reports: “Denied of victory last year in Singapore, Filipino swimmers shoot for […]

Sports News Weekend Roundup (Week of 08 to 14 November 2015)

Philippine Gold Medalist to Receive P10 Million Reward As authored and sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, Republic Act 10699 aims to increase the amount of cash incentives given to winning national athletes, coaches, and trainers, as well as athletes with disabilities. Read more here.   Ateneo de Cebu Wins U-15 STC Futsal Cup Title According to Sun […]

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