Most of you know by now that I am a sports junkie...big time. But as a kid, everything was cookie cutter processed and given to the masses. Not only was this the status quo, but most of what we were given was marketed to us through athletes we had no connection with other than that they played on our favorite team. I think it's great that you are one of the best athletes in your sport, but when it comes to impressionable young kids, teenagers and young adults, we often use individuals who are in the spotlight as "role models".
The H.E.A.R.T Athletics Player Card was created by me (John Harris), with the help of Brent Riley. This shirt is aimed at encouraging, empowering and highlighting the contributions (no matter how small or big) that your athlete has made over the past season. Why look to follow in someone else's shoes or blueprint when you can make your own path, carve your own niche, while making YOUR own history.
Let's break down the front of the shirt.
1. Identifies the team or school that your athlete plays for.
2. Is an action picture that you can upload on the site for your athlete (This is a picture of Billy Hubbard, really, really good football and lacrosse player).
3. Identifies your athlete by name, number and position.
Back of the shirt breakdown.
1. again identifies the athlete.
2. Provides all the information that a professional trading card would have, but this card is tailored to specifically to your athlete.
3. Provides and detailed explanation on the past season and what they contributed (even if it was only ONE play, special teams or scout team...THEY did it and deserve to be recognized for it).
4. and 5. provide the stats for the past or current year.
This shirt was designed for your athlete and their self-esteem. While it is good to have people to look up to and goals to shoot for, you shouldn't have to look outside of yourself for motivation. Every athlete can't be All-State, a Blue Chip or a Five Star stud, but every athlete that plays their H.E.A.R.T out should be recognized for it.
John H. Harris II
Owner/CEO
H.E.A.R.T Athletics LLC
www.heartathleticsllc.com
H-ave E-nough A-ttitude R-esilience T-oughness We at H.E.A.R.T Athletics not only believe in playing with heart, but speaking our heart as well. Our blog will be a informative, motivational, inspiring and generally light hearted (see what I did there?). Our blog is an extension of us, so please interact with it as we love interacting with you all. #PlayWithHEART
Friday, October 7, 2011
Breaking Down the H.E.A.R.T Athletics Player Card
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Hello, my name is John Harris and H.E.A.R.T Athletics LLC is the name of the company I started during my last year in the military. H.E.A.R.T Athletics LLC is a company that aims to bridge the gap between a common sports phrase (heart; having it, using it, wearing it on your sleeve...etc.) and the athletes who exude it. It has been my life long dream to start my own business while providing a unique product to athletes and sports fans just like myself. Having "H.E.A.R.T" means so much to me because as a football player, I wasn't the biggest or the fastest, but I played hard each and every down I was on the field. One of my most favorite memories is walking onto a Division 1AA football team and not only making the team, but starting as a Freshman Cornerback for the season. I hope you find my blog entertaining and inspiring, ultimately pushing YOU to achieve lofty goals.
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