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ABOUT US
Sports Services International (SSI) was founded by Jimmy Stewart, a well known collegiate basketball player. Prior to settling in Hong Kong, he lead teams of athletes to Thailand and Japan to conduct basketball camps, clinics and exhibition games etc. He has also been invited by the People's Republic of China to conduct workshops in their National Sports University. Through such experiences, he realized the potential of sports as a tool for bridging social and cultural communication which resulted in opportunities for training, educating and honest discussions with the youth community. This led to the birth of SSI.
SSI engages the community through:
I. Wellbeing: A) Physical: Teaching athletic skills; bringing the body into good physical condition by exercising; advocating for the practice of an active lifestyle, healthy & dietary habits and adequate rest. B) Mental: Promoting academics; challenging students through the intellectual aspects of sports including knowledge of the game; encouraging healthy mental frameworks such as being open to constructive criticism, having a teachable attitude, setting high goals and aiming to become the best one can be. C) Spiritual: We believe that finding a deeper sense of purpose and connection to the world around us is essential to personal wholeness. Host discussion groups where students can explore meaningful life topics, navigate personal challenges (such as "pressure to succeed") & support one another's personal growth.
II. Identity: D) Social & E) Emotional: Cultural diversity when meeting coaches and athletes from different countries/cultures; Foster social interactions with other students, learning healthy communication skills, counseling on coping with emotions such as but not limited to commitment to sports training, learning to never give up in hopes that weaknesses can become strengths.
SSI arranges all activities in partnership with members of local schools, churches and other organisations to increase the number of adults available to participate.We provide a friendly and open environment where students feel free to relax and have fun when they are learning different sports activities. Finally, we recognize that the relationship between coaches and players can have a significant long-term impact. SSI staff strives to maintain on-going relationships with students involved in SSI programs.
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