You know that look that kids get on Christmas morning? The one where their eyes get wide, their jaw hits the floor and they look at their family members with pure joy and excitement? Yeah, that one. That’s the look I get everyday when I go into schools with our Kids Riding Bikes program. When […]
Author: Chris Harris
Lessons Learned From the Bicycle
In our blog today we asked Coach Lizzy to reflect on her time at Nine13sports and what she is taking away from her experience with us… As my time with Nine13sports draws to a close, I have taken some time to reflect on what I’ve learned in my past few months. Beyond the skills and […]
Communication is Key
Over the past few months with Nine13sports, I have been able to expand on a variety of skills ranging from community engagement, corporate relations, and youth development. However, the most fundamental skill-set I have been able to develop is communication. Communication can include a multitude of types of interactions, and Nine13sports has given me a […]
My First Few Months at Nine13sports: Lizzy O’Hara
In our blog today we asked our fall intern, Lizzy O’Hara, to write about the impact that she’s seen Nine13sports have in the community and what some of her takeaways have been during her first few months interning with us. Over the past couple of months, I have had the pleasure to intern with Nine13sports. […]
Teacher Letter: White Lick Elementary
9/20/2018 Dear Nine13sports, It was an absolute privilege working with all of you this past week! What an awesome program to introduce and help elementary understand the benefits of riding a bike and the safety aspects too. The “Kids Riding Bikes” program is an engaging, relevant, and purposeful experience for every person. We are very […]
Welcome Nine13sports Newest Board Member, John DeWaal
John DeWaal is Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing of Anchor Media Services focusing on advising clients to develop integrated marketing plans by leveraging underperforming assets that to help fund marketing activities. With a degree in Marketing from Illinois State University and a Certificate of Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo, John […]
Nine13sports Letter of Review: Westfield Middle School
Teacher Name: Todd Hagemeier School: Westfield Middle School My name is Todd Hagemeier. I have worked at Westfield Middle School which has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. Our district places emphasis on students being well rounded and lifelong learners. I am always on the lookout for ways to spark the interest of students […]
2018 Summer Intern Reflection: Nick Mooney
Over the next few days we will be posting reflections on our blog from our 2018 summer interns regarding their experience working with us and a few things they learned. Today, we have Nick Mooney, who will be starting his senior year at Ball State University here in a few weeks: It’s crazy to think […]
2018 Summer Intern Reflection: Will Davis
Over the next few days we will be posting reflections on our blog from our 2018 summer interns regarding their experience working with us and a few things they learned. Today, we have Will Davis, who will be starting his senior year at Ball State University here in a few weeks: During my time […]
Welcome Nine13sports Newest Board Member, Amanda Fisher
Originally from Alabama, Amanda Fisher moved to Indiana at the beginning of her high school years. After graduating from Terre Haute South, she went forward to Indiana University to study business Amanda graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in Management and a Minor in Psychology. While attending IU, Amanda served on several student-run committees […]
