Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Play Like A Champion Today™ Partner Trusted Sports announces the High School Football Rudy Awards with $20,000 in College Scholarships



Play Like A Champion Today™ enjoys a friendship with Daniel “Rudy” Reuttiger, motivational speaker and inspiration for the hit movie, Rudy. Rudy offered the “Opening Charge” at the 2008 PLC Sports Leadership conference. Clark, Kristin and Jared enjoyed an opportunity to connect with Rudy at Notre Dame stadium prior to the Kick-Off of the Notre Dame vs. USC football game on October 17.
Trusted Sports, Inc. and co-founder, Daniel ‘Rudy’ Ruettiger are offering an exciting opportunity to honor true Champions. Trusted Sports is searching for The Most Inspirational High School Football Player with $20,000 in college scholarships to be awarded to the top three finalists.
The High School Football Rudy Awards honor high school football players who exemplify the values of inspirational football legend Rudy Ruettiger. The winner will receive a $10,000 academic college scholarship to the college of their choice and will be named ‘The Most Inspirational High School Football Player in America’. The two runners-up will each receive $5,000 academic scholarships.
The award honors student-athletes who demonstrate exemplary character, courage, contribution and commitment as members of their high school football team. Each finalist will be presented with a trophy and an academic scholarship by Rudy Ruettiger whose own story became a national sensation through the hit film, RUDY starring Sean Astin and Jon Favreau.
“The Rudy Awards are not about the stats – they’re about the heart,” said CJ Edmonds, CEO of Trusted Sports. “We’re looking for those outstanding players that bring passion and dedication to their game, and who inspire their team. Perhaps they’ve overcome a significant life challenge, yet they still turn up for practice, show respect for their coach and team, and give it everything they’ve got.” “America needs heroes right now,” he continues, “and we’re going to uncover those high school heroes and honor them”.
Nominations are currently being accepted at http://www.highschoolrudyawards.com/. Anyone can nominate a football player they believe to be a ‘Rudy’. America can support their favorite candidate online. Nominations close November 30, 2009.
The High School Football Rudy Awards are produced and managed by Trusted Sports Inc., a Bend, Oregon based company that motivates kids to thrive in life through sports by positively connecting young athletes, parents and coaches through fun, education, and inspiration. For more information about Trusted Sports, please visit http://www.trustedsports.com/. Where you can also view the High School Football Rudy Award video.