Late Bloomer Spence Crosby Finds His Way in Capoeira and Fitness
When Spence Crosby was 19 years old, he lacked confidence and belief in himself. “Growing up, you are told to be something you don’t want to be, but you stay on that course to fit in,” he confided. “I always knew I was different and I wanted to be me.Continue Reading
Cheryl Todmann: Creating a Space for Everyone to Dance in New York City
This fall will mark the 11th annual edition of The Stars of New York Dance event, but because of the pandemic, it will have to be virtual. Founder and producer Cheryl Todmann is confident the program will be another success in spite of COVID-19. “Every year, something unexpected happens noContinue Reading
NYU Alum Isabelle Turner: Running to Make a Difference
Recent NYU graduate and student-athlete Isabelle Turner has turned her attention to marathon running, specifically to help raise money for Shoe4Africa, an organization focusing on health, education, and empowerment in Africa. “I love to find ways to give back to people less fortunate. I am very fortunate to be whereContinue Reading
CJ Harrington: Stanford Law Graduate Continues to Raise the Bar
Now a Stanford University Law School graduate, former Washington University student-athlete CJ Harrington used the time between his freshman and sophomore years in both high school and college to set his future in motion. After his first year at Park Tudor High School in Indianapolis, Harrington entered an exposure programContinue Reading
NYU Basketball Players Riley Demps and Cade Hoppe Raise $64,000 For Campaign Zero
In early June, NYU rising juniors Cade Hoppe and Riley Demps, both members of the Violets’ men’s basketball team, quickly put together a run-a-thon to raise money for an organization aiming to reduce police violence. Even they could not have imagined how successful it would be as they helped raiseContinue Reading
Former NFL Cornerback Terrence Wheatley: Using Data to Address Tackling Safety and Efficiency
Drafted in the second round by the National Football League’s New England Patriots in 2008, Terrence Wheatley had already learned to use available data to overcome a career-threatening injury. Now, Wheatley works with Atavus to use actionable data to develop safer and more effective tackling at all levels of football.Continue Reading