The sport industry consists of long hours, working weekends, and a lot of travel. This results in the challenge of overprioritizing work and forgetting to prioritize the other vital aspects of our lives as followers of Christ. In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, Director of Athletics at Lynn University, Devin Crosby, talks about how he has learned to prioritize the important things in his life, including family and faith, despite his heavy load of responsibilities as a leader of an athletic department. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to follow our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

One of the best ways to cultivate a Christ-centered culture within your workplace and/or community is through a Bible study. But, the task of starting and leading a Bible study can feel daunting. Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Midwestern State University, Greg Hawkins, shares on the Uncommon Podcast some practical tips that young professionals can apply to start up a Bible study in the workplace or community that they are in! A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to follow our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

It can be challenging, awkward, and even scary at times to share your faith with your co-workers. Often, the hardest part of it all is knowing what to say. Thankfully, God has given each of us a unique testimony that can shed light on what God has done in our lives and may inspire others to seek out the God we serve. In this podcast, Tarah Nupson, Women's Soccer Goalkeeper Coach at the University of Minnesota, talks about the power of a testimony and how she has gone about sharing her faith in the workplace. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to follow our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

It is well known within the college and professional sport industries that networking, building relationships, and finding a mentor are vitally important in a young professional's career journey. But, the challenge for a young person is actually knowing how to go about the process of landing a mentor, developing new relationships, and stewarding existing ones. In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, Deputy Athletic Director at Middle Tennessee State University, Lee De Leon, discusses the value of mentorship in his career journey and how to go about building relationships with present leaders within the college and pro sport industry. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to follow our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

Have you ever wondered if you can be a successful sport industry professional, and a successful husband or wife? The answer to that question is a resounding yes! Associate Athletics Director of Strategic Marketing with the University of Alabama, Dan Heck, and his wife, Courtney Heck, are a tremendous example of this truth. While it can be challenging to navigate a relationship with the long hours, constant travel, and unpredictable schedule, a long-term relationship within the sport industry is possible! Catch the in-depth podcast with Dan and Courtney on this subject with the player below! A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to follow our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of future Christian leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

Uncommon Sports Group was first erected in a graduate school classroom by its founder, Drew Boe. From this project, it became a small non-profit known as Managers On A Mission and has since sprouted to become Uncommon Sports Group. In this inaugural episode of the Uncommon Podcast, the Founder & Executive Director of Uncommon Sports Group, Drew Boe, shares about the inception of the ministry, and where it's headed in the future. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this week's episode, and be sure to follow our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Curious about Uncommon Sports Group and what our ministry has to offer? Contact us to learn more here! Do you want to join the largest community of Christian future leaders of the college and pro sport industry? Apply to join here!

Before arriving on our trip to Kenya, several things made me quite anxious. You’re probably thinking things such as— traveling clear across the world, contracting some illness, leaving the country for the FIRST time, new culture, leading sports camps to kids who speak a different language.....but that wasn’t it. “Why was God calling me on this mission trip? “ I had barely started pursuing a personal relationship with Him, I surely didn’t know the Bible as well as the other members that were going, and I felt unequipped. {John 13:7} These anxious feelings immediately vanished the first day as the children of Huduma burst out the classroom doors with arms wide open, racing to receive a hug and play with the equipment we brought. Playing sports, praying, and worshipping with the people of Kenya who speak a different language, living an entirely different lifestyle has been incredible! We sometimes struggle to understand each other, yet our motives are the same. We are praying to the same God and worshiping the same Father. Through all of the barriers and difficulties of being in a different culture, we are able to connect through sport, laughter, and a love for Jesus. “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; Rather, serve one another humbly in love” - Galatians‬ ‭5:13‬ ‬‬ Learn more about the USG Academy, Impact Weekends, or membership! If you have any questions, contact a USG staff member here!

This past weekend, Uncommon Sports Group took a team of 13 students to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend the annual AD’s 4 Christ conference. Our students had the privilege of hearing from incredible guest speakers, such as former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer and the assistant AD of Development at the University of Louisiana, Hans Malebranche. Each guest speaker provided insight on how to be successful in the sports industry as a follower of Christ. Our students also were able to do some amazing tours at Lipscomb and Vanderbilt’s basketball facilities. USG’s own Matthew Dompreh gave our group a tour of Vanderbilt’s football facilities and stadium! The weekend was capped off at Ethos church and outreach in small groups after service. Each group passed out impact bags to people who needed help around the city and a plethora of amazing conversations happened! If you prayed for our group, we thank you and prayers we’re definitely answered as our students were able to grow spiritually and professionally this weekend! Learn more about the USG Academy, Impact Weekends, or membership! If you have any questions, contact a USG staff member here!

Over the weekend of May 21st to 23rd, 2021, USG was in Atlanta with Team 25 of the USG Academy! This Impact Weekend was fruitful in building connections between our members and networking with some tremendous southeastern sport organizations. Friday was dedicated to Gallup CliftonStrengths Training and Bible studies. We then started Saturday off with some guest speakers, visited Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion, and spent the afternoon at an Atlanta Braves game. Our staff and students had an impactful outreach event Sunday morning as we distributed impact box content to people in need throughout the city. We were able to pray for many individuals and witness seeds of the Gospel begin to grow! Our sessions on Saturday also featured a few guest speakers from the sport industry who shared advice on both career and faith. Here are a few key takeaways from our guest speakers! Dan Heck - Assistant Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement, Auburn University Athletics: Dan Heck and his wife, Courtney, spent time with us Saturday morning! Dan shared his journey to a lasting relationship with Christ along with some powerful tools he uses to stay grounded in his faith in the busy, ever changing industry of collegiate athletics. Keeping his identity and priority as a follower of Christ are key ways in which he anchors his life and work. As future leaders in the sport industry he encouraged us in the value of relationships and intentionality. To have confidence in yourself and those on your team to delegate authority. Chase Hudson - Manager, Group Sales at Atlanta Hawks: Key points Chase focused on with us were integrity and dedication. Integrity: are you going to do it the right way? Dedication: are you committed to your craft? As a sales manager, Chase spends much of his time building relationships and networking. He walked us through a mock phone call, which helped give the team a 'visual' of how to build a sales networking relationship in less than five minutes. He encouraged us to always be prepared for an opportunity, keep our network top of mind, have gratitude - Hand Written Thank You Notes! - and surround ourselves with people who are smarter and wiser than us. You never want to be the smartest person in the room! Learn more about the USG Academy, Impact Weekends, or membership! If you have any questions, contact a USG staff member here!

Our first Impact Weekend took place in April 2021 in Miami, Florida! We started off the trip at Hard Rock Stadium, where we received a tour and met with members of the Miami Dolphins organization. They shared about their faith and career and gave great advice on living out their faith in the sport industry. Our second day was full of tours, guest speakers, and networking! We started off the day at FIU football, where we toured the facility, ate Miami pastries, and listened to his faith journey. We then headed north to Boca Raton to see Florida Atlantic University's men's basketball facilities and hear from past USG mission trip member and present Director of Men's Basketball with the Owls, Ben Gonzalez. The day then ended at the Marlin's game, where they defeated the Giants in extra innings. Day three was our last day in Miami, and we started off with breakfast on South Beach. We then hit the beach to evangelize to those enjoying the beautiful day. We engaged in many conversations about Jesus and planted seeds in their hearts. Our group ended the trip with some time at the airport, eating dinner, and saying our goodbyes. Member Testimonial "I really grew this weekend spiritually and professionally through everyone on the team and we met throughout the weekend. Everything we did, saw, and experienced helped me grow more than I ever thought I could in one weekend. I'm so thankful to be a part of the USG family!"- Kevin McNamara, Accounts Payable Clerk with the San Diego Padres Learn more about the USG Academy, Impact Weekends, or membership! If you have any questions, contact a USG staff member here!

We had a great talk with Darlene Santore who is a life, leadership, and mental edge coach for the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. She gave some great insight into the mental aspect of life while sharing how she lives out her faith each day around the world's most prominent athletes. Watch here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-gLo13qfQXit7R4IRhsYBQjaTdBvWGfj/view?usp=sharing

This past summer we had a great talk with A'ja Wilson on her championship mindset and the way she keeps Christ at the center of her life. Watch here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KCEPeQppxqzdq1K-LKOlszPoYD7S1f2D/view?usp=sharing