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From Trials to Triumph New Scholarship Celebrates Resilient Athletes
It has also been great to see them become more mature about losing. After they lost in the final round of a tournament several years ago, when they were much younger, they all started crying. It’s the worst feeling as a coach! I was thinking, “This is supposed to be fun, and I just ruined these kids’ day!” I am still coaching those kids, and they don’t cry any more. Now, it’s about putting on a full-court press, coming back, being resilient, keeping their heads in the game, and playing to the end. That is the “before” and “after” story. That goal of instilling resilience is one of the reasons our firm, in partnership with a new nonprofit, has launched a scholarship program this year for college student-athletes who have overcome adversity. (See Page 3 for details.) I see tremendous potential in sports as a way to build character in young people. In a broader sense, I see tremendous potential for all of us in coaching, both on the receiving end and the giving end. As we celebrate National Coaches Day, I hope you, too, can enjoy some of the benefits of making coaching a part of your life. EXTRA-CRISPY RANCH CHICKEN CUTLETS -Kevin McManus
Long after the final score of any game is forgotten, young athletes continue to use the skills and qualities they gained by participating in sports.
Student athletes who overcome additional challenges, such as injuries, illnesses, or other obstacles, are inspiring to us all. In recognition of these resilient young people, we are excited to announce a new Overcoming Adversity Through Sports scholarship program. Together with KML Charitable Foundation, Kevin McManus Law is offering a $2,000 academic scholarship to qualifying college students who have encountered injuries, illnesses, or other personal hurdles and overcome them. Students in any area of study, who play any sport, are eligible if they are pursuing an education at any accredited college or university in the U.S. KML Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that aims to uplift the community through education, advocacy, and service, and to promote character and perseverance in young student-athletes. Our belief is that when all is said and done, winning matters less than the resilience and grit young people gain through participation, qualities that significantly improve their odds of success in life. If you or a young student-athlete you know meets these requirements, is a citizen of the U.S., and is maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or better, we want to know the story! We are asking applicants to submit a 500- to 700-word essay describing the physical, emotional, social, or academic setback they faced. We want to know how their sports experience instilled in them the tools they needed to overcome it, and what they learned from sports that made them a better athlete, student, and person.
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 oz ranch seasoning, store-bought (1 packet) or homemade
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3/4 cup flour
2 large eggs, beaten
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Cooking spray
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil and set aside. 2. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 3. Set out three shallow bowls. In the first, combine flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the second bowl. Mix panko, Parmesan, and ranch seasoning mix in the third bowl. 4. For coating, dip seasoned chicken breasts in flour, coating both sides. Then, dip the chicken in the beaten eggs and, finally, the panko mixture. 5. Place each coated chicken breast in the prepared baking dish. 6. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray. 7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 F and is golden brown.
Inspire others with your story, turn your grit into a game-changer, and win a chance to cover tuition, books, and other college costs! The deadline for all applications is Oct. 30. For more information on eligibility and application procedures, scan the QR Code.
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