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Many athletes report the thrill of being "in the zone," and academics have studied the "flow" experience extensively. In this one-day workshop, we will explore the transcendent nature of authentic spiritual experience and the conditions under which sport might constitute spiritual practice. We will consider what it means, on a basic level, to be "spiritual." We will also look at the "dark side" of sport and how sport can become a degrading force to individuals and society when the connection to a higher calling is severed. Finally, we will look at practical ways that coaches and athletes can make participation in sport a spiritual discipline leading to a deeper understanding of the matters of the soul. Current high school and college athletes and coaches, as well as those who are just trying to get or stay in shape, and volunteer and professional coaches are encouraged to attend.
Joanne Sanders
Associate Dean for Religious Life
The Rev. Joanne Sanders is an ordained Episcopal priest, former collegiate coach, and a US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)-certified tennis teaching professional. Rev. Sanders was selected as one of 32 multi-religious chaplains for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. See http://religiouslife.stanford.edu for more info. about religious life at Stanford.
James Thompson
Director, Positive Coaching Alliance
Jim Thompson is the Director of Positive Coaching Alliance based at the Stanford Department of Athletics, http://positivecoach.org. He is the author of Positive Coaching: Building Character and Self-Esteem Through Sports, Shooting in the Dark: Tales of Coaching and Leadership, and The Double-Goal Coach.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. $125 (lunch included). Discounts available for: Stanford Alumni, Stanford Students, Stanford Employees, Educators, Seniors, and World Affairs Council Members.
To register for the class, please call (650) 725-2650 or register online at: http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu