Laying the groundwork for tomorrowʼs athletes!
Established in the spring of 2008, Frank D Murphy Program, a non-profit organization, provides various services, educational programs, and community outreach programs that inspire and empower young men and women to achieve their full potential as leaders.
The primary objective of the Frank D Murphy Program is to prepare, encourage and guide those athletes who aspire to be leaders in all aspects of life. Through this curriculum, we endeavor to meet the needs of the whole person – mind and body.
Our desire is to be an extension of the authentic individual and guide them in the \direction of hard work, dedication, sound decision making, life skills and effective life management. We are preparing these athletes to meet all challenges of life that they will face as a high school, college or professional player whether it is in the locker room, in the community, or in everyday life.
Frank D Murphy Program
This curriculum is a roadmap to becoming a successful leader as an athlete—in sports,
community, and life. Step up, step out, and step forward. It’s your time!
community, and life. Step up, step out, and step forward. It’s your time!
Introduction to the Course
Basic knowledge of The Man Behind the Helmet author, Frank D. Murphy Jr., and his plan to develop athletes as leaders by casting vision and guiding them into purpose.
Discovering Your Purpose
The importance of having goals and expectations beyond sports.
Defining Identity
Perform a self-assessment to determine who they really are and who they wish to become.
Character
Gain a better understanding of character and the importance of having excellent moral fiber.
Anger
Identify anger issues and trace them back to their root.
Finance
The purpose of this module is to help participants expose and eliminate the myths about athletes and finances.
Greed
Learn the connection between craving desires and greed, being able to identify the pitfalls of allowing greed to function in their life.
Drugs and Alcohol
Awareness of drugs, alcohol and their negative effects.
How to Handle Disappointment
Ways to handle disappointment.
Great Decision-Making
Benefits of Making Right Decisions.
Who’s Your Role Model
How to choose who to model their lives after.
The Truth About Abuse
Awareness of the many types of abuse, being abused or in an abusive environment, how easily individuals are accused of abuse, and the dangers and penalties of being associated with participating in abuse of any kind.
Health
Benefits of staying healthy.
Fire Arm Safety
Safety and the dangers associated with not having proper knowledge of carrying a weapon.
Social Media
Benefits and dangers of Social Media.
Business Education
Proven ways to expand their business reach, financial portfolio and money management.