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The USG Blog
We've curated a set of articles to help you grow in your faith and in your career. From interviews with industry leaders to Bible studies, testimonies, and ministry reports, we hope these blogs will challenge and teach you.
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How Do You Live on Mission in the Field of Sports? Mariah Fredericks, Missionary / Pro Soccer Player
In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, Karlie Flowers interviews Mariah Fredericks, a Sport Ministry and Organizational Consultant and professional soccer player in Barcelona, Spain (La Tercera Nacional). Mariah shares her journey from coaching in the U.S. to using sports as a platform for ministry. Â She discusses the importance of balancing competition with holiness, the transformative power of sports ministry, and the significance of rest and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
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Latest Blog Posts
Recapping the CWS Conference
Hear about the first-ever Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference!
Uncommon Sports Group
Jun 28, 20233 min read
The Importance of Sports Chaplaincy
Johnny Shelton, Team Chaplain for the Baltimore Ravens, discusses the importance of having team chaplains in sports.
Johnny Shelton
Jun 27, 20235 min read
AEMA Convention Recap
USG attended the 2023 AEMA Convention in Oklahoma City, OK, in early June. Hear about the event and the impact that AEMA has had on USG.
Josh Meyer
Jun 14, 20232 min read
USG Event Recap - NABC Convention 2023
USG hosted a group of eleven members in Houston for the 2023 NABC Convention. Learn more about the impact of the trip in this event recap!
Uncommon Sports Group
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Why I Coach: Zach Hopp, Ole Miss Women's Basketball
Hear why USG member, Zachary Hopp, has made coaching the game of basketball his ministry.
Zachary Hopp
Mar 23, 20233 min read
USG Hosts Networking Event in Phoenix for Over 200 Sports Management Students
USG was able to host a networking event alongside the Super Bowl week with over 200 sports management students from across the country!
Uncommon Sports Group
Feb 9, 20232 min read
USG's Spring 2023 Reflection Scholarship Opens Today!
USG's Spring 2023 Reflection Scholarship is open to applications today! Learn more about how you can apply to win up to $3,000!
Uncommon Sports Group
Feb 1, 20233 min read
USG Event Recap- Atlanta Impact Weekend
We hosted our first Impact Weekend of 2023 in Atlanta, GA, this past weekend. Hear about what we did and how God moved!
Uncommon Sports Group
Jan 12, 20232 min read
USG Event Recap- Passion Conference 2023
USG was able to send seven members to Passion 2023. In this blog, we share more about the experience!
Uncommon Sports Group
Jan 11, 20232 min read
USG Event Recap: Phoenix Impact Weekend
USG hosted twenty-five Academy graduates in Phoenix for an Impact Weekend. Read about what we were up to and how the Lord moved!
Uncommon Sports Group
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Uncommon Sports Group Celebrates its Two-Year Anniversary
Uncommon Sports Group is excited to celebrate its 2nd year anniversary! Find out what God has been doing these past two years.
Uncommon Sports Group
Oct 13, 20221 min read
USG Members Retreat- Member Testimonial #3
USG member, Jason Prill, shares his experience at USG's first-ever Members Retreat this past July in Nashville, TN.
Jason Prill
Sep 16, 20222 min read
Staff Member, Seth Ralston, to Transition Out of Full-Time Role at Uncommon Sports Group
USG staff member, Seth Ralston, will transition into a new role outside of the organization.
Uncommon Sports Group
Sep 6, 20222 min read
USG's Fall 2022 Reflection Scholarship Application Goes Live
Our Fall 2022 USG Reflection Scholarship application is up and running! Learn more about the scholarship opportunity in this blog.
Uncommon Sports Group
Sep 1, 20223 min read
August Members Gathering Highlights
Our second virtual Members Gathering happened this past Sunday! Check out the highlights of the event in this blog.
Uncommon Sports Group
Aug 18, 20221 min read
USG Members Retreat- Member Testimonial #1
USG Member and Board Member, Jalen Stone, reflects on his experience at USG's first-ever Members Retreat.
Jalen Stone
Aug 17, 20222 min read
Thankful Tuesday- NBA Summer League
We had the opportunity to serve the Las Vegas area during this year's NBA Summer League with some of our Clean Out For A Cause supporters!
Josh Meyer
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Uncommon Sports Group Hosts Ambassadors at First-Ever Members Retreat
At our first-ever Members Retreat, we were able to host a group of our ambassadors, as well as partner alongside AD's 4 Christ.
Noah Weiss
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Staff Reflection- USG Members Retreat
Senior Engagement Associate at USG, Mikey Carpenter, reflects on what God did through the first-ever USG Members Retreat this past July.
Mikey Carpenter
Aug 9, 20222 min read
USG's First Annual Members Retreat is in the Books
Our first-ever USG Members Retreat is in the books. Hear about what we did and why you need to attend in 2023!
Uncommon Sports Group
Aug 4, 20223 min read
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