Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts
"Sport is only a part of our lives. The Code for Living isn't just good for those of us who are professional athletes, it's for kids and parents of all ages."
Tom Glavine, Pitcher, New York Mets
"ABW is working to create the proper values and environment in sports for our young people to grow up in. The Code for Living is needed at every level of sports today."
Lance Funderburk, Quarterback, Arizona Rattlers
"As a player in the Arena Football League and a HS teacher/coach, I can appreciate the Code for Living on both ends. We are role models and our behavior will have an impact on those who watch us play and on those whom we coach.”
Nate McMillan, Head Coach,
Seattle
SuperSonics
"ABW encourages us to celebrate all of life, and the more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."
Tammy Holder, Head Basketball Coach, Cal State Northridge: "ABW is a great group to be associated with at all levels. Being positive, promoting teamwork, demanding and giving respect, being the best you can be are values sought after by those believing and growing through ABW."
Bob Ward, 1999 Nike National Athletic Director of the Year "ABW offers hope for our young people that is unique in this challenging time in which we live. It supports the athlete who is willing to show others that they care and are responsible for the image that the world looks for in its heroes."
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Dennis Cook,Youth Recreation Program Coordinator, City of
Seattle
“This past basketball season, the incidence of ejections and appeal hearings was greatly reduced. I directly attribute this to coaches being educated by ABW! I have recommended ABW to other programs, and they report similar successes.
Janine Sullivan, Soccer coach,
Milford
,
OH
As issues arise throughout the season, I always refer back to the "Code" to resolve behavior problems. One of our best players was red-carded during a game and as he came off of the field he said some rather derogatory things about the referee, which I heard, but the referee did not. Using the "Code" as the guide, he not only sat out the next game for his red card, I also held him out of a second game for the comments he made as he left the field. No one on the team questioned my decision, because they all knew exactly where I stood on issues of behavior. Your "Code for Living" makes a simple job of effectively applying morals in a team atmosphere. Thanks for all your support of coaches who truly care about their players, and not just the outcome of the game.”
City Council of Atlanta, GA
Whereas, the City of Atlanta is supportive of athletes, coaches, and fans in the Atlanta area; and whereas, the City of Atlanta through the Department of Parks and Recreation provides its citizens the opportunity to participate in organized sports, i.e., basketball, football, soccer, and swimming; and whereas, the City of Atlanta endorses athletes, coaches, parents, fans in adhering to the principles of Athletes for a Better World: Therefore, the Council of the City of Atlanta resolves to support and adopt the Code for Living of Athletes for a Better World into its organized sporting activities.”
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