sports: health & fitness
As a child, Greg learned firsthand that an athlete can have a positive impact in the community. Due to his efforts to raise money for charity, Greg got to spend time (photo) with some NFL players over the course of several years. They encouraged him to continue his civic efforts -- which helped spark his lifelong interest in volunteerism & philanthropy. Scroll Down
Throughout his life, Greg has participated in athletics -- from Little League as a child, to three varsity sports (football, baseball, basketball) as a teen, to a number of sprint triathlons as an adult. Following one of those races, he wrote a column for USA Triathlon. He has had other fun sports-related experiences including: Honorary Bat Boy for a Day for the Chicago Cubs, throwing out the first pitch at a Chicago White Sox' AAA affiliate game, and an all-in-fun "tryout" with the Minnesota Twins' AAA team'. Scroll Down
On the civic side, Greg started a weekly mentoring program that included basketball and rockwall climbing activities. Greg also started a foundation that provides grants and scholarships to benefit students with financial need. Prominent figures in sports & fitness including active & retired pro athletes from MLB, NHL, and NFL have served on the Scholarship Boards of the foundation &/or contributed to the foundation. Scroll Down
On the professional side, Greg has spoken at events for student-athletes at major universities. He also has spoken at events for those in health-related fields (e.g. conference for nurses). At times, he has been one of multiple speakers at an event. In those cases, the other presenters have included current and former college football coaches. Scroll Down
Individual athletes who have competed in the Olympics &/or pro sports like MLB and NFL - as well as - a number of pro teams in MLB and NFL - as well as - health clubs, other organizations in the health & fitness arena, and nonprofits founded by former pro athletes have gotten Greg's books, workbooks &/or posters for local youth. Others (e.g. a collegiate soccer team) have gotten the books for their own student-athletes. Scroll Down
Greg has profiled and interviewed interesting people for different publications including Oklahoma Sports & Fitness Magazine. The subjects of those profiles/interviews have included a collegiate student-athlete, a basketball camp owner, a minor league baseball player, an NBA assistant coach, an MLB staff member, and an NFL executive. In one instance, Greg wrote a column about the lessons learned from time he spent in a wheelchair after foot surgery. He also did a photo/journal essay for a newspaper about Friday Night Lights high school football in Texas.