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Youth
“Touching All The Bases”
At times, it may seem hard to see, but deep down in the heart of every child is the desire to be somebody, to do something great. Yet we may face no bigger challenge today than that of steering our children through a maze of modern day temptations. As parents, we are frustrated by how often our children ignore our guidance, yet seem to be so influenced by today’s “role models” – the athletes, musicians, and entertainers. Ed realizes this and uses the platform he has been given as a professional athlete to share the messages all parents wish their children would listen and respond to.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expose your young people to one of life’s true champions and the challenges he will leave them with:
• Choosing the right teammates…If you want to soar like an eagle you can’t perch with pigeons, hoot with owls or hang out with turkeys.
• The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.
• Is it your choice…the pain of discipline or the pain of regret?
• Winners look toward the future – losers live in the past.
(Autograph session available when applicable.)
Topics and take-a-ways from this program and all Ed Hearn’s programs are established according to the goals and objectives of the meeting planner and group leadership.
Utilizing the four bases of a baseball diamond as an outline, Ed stresses four basic principles that our young people must understand in order for them to TOUCH ALL THE BASES
Rounding 1st Base:
Baseball players must learn to listen to their first base coach. In life, our first base coach is our parents. Having a positive relationship with our parents is a fundamental step in the development into mature, productive adults.
Rounding 2nd Base:
In baseball, second base is considered scoring position. From here, the ultimate goal of success (scoring a run) is within reach. But base-runners cannot get picked off base. As youngsters, drugs and alcohol will quickly get our youth “picked off” from fulfilling their full potential.
Rounding 3rd Base:
Nothing can be more beneficial to a base runner trying to score a run than a third base coach who gives the right signs to advance. Likewise, our children cannot afford to miss one of the greatest opportunities available to them today – an education provided to them by their teachers that will be the basis of their earning potential for the rest of their lives.
Crossing Home Plate:
Once a player has rounded third base there is no one left for him to rely on. As the legs may grow weary & heavy, he must persevere with a desire to win that comes from deep down in his heart and soul. Similarly, our youth must understand that their ultimate success in life will come as a result of their own individual desire, perseverance and will to succeed. No one can do it for them. From here, it’s up to them.
Topics and take-a-ways from this program and all Ed Hearn’s programs are established according to the goals and objectives of the meeting planner and group leadership.
