354. The Power of Team + Rabid Fans: Meet Good Game Foundation - Adam DeVon Miller

Adam Devon Miller, Good Game Foundation, We Are For Good Podcast

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This episode is part of Community Week, a celebration of the radical connections and community of belonging exploding here at We Are For Good.

Meet Adam. We’re so honored that our paths crossed with this founder through the We Are For Good Community where he’s quick to offer encouragement and pursue meaningful connections that help his nonprofit scale. Drawing inspiration from the powerful platform of “sports to do good,” he founded Good Game Foundation. They’re working to address modern community needs working collaboratively with professional athletes, sports fans, and nonprofit organizations. Tune in to hear his powerful story of conviction and growth (understanding of sports metaphors not required, Jon)⛹️

Today’s Guest

Adam DeVon Miller, Founder, Good Game Foundation

“For me the why has never changed, but the how has quite a bit.”

— Adam DeVon Miller, Founder, Good Game Foundation

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Episode Highlights

Adam’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
Adam’s cross-country bike ride + first crowdfunding experience (8:40)
The inspiration behind Good Game Foundation (14:20)
What’s on the horizon for Good Game Foundation (23:15)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Adam’s life (32:55)
Adam’s One Good Thing: Win where you are. (35:00)
How to connect with Good Game Foundation (39:40)

Powerful quotes

“There's a quote in Hoosiers, the coach says, ‘My boys only know three things: basketball, farming and school.’ That was basically my childhood, always involved with with sports, had a ball in my hand or playing with friends out back, whatever sport was in season that was what I was up to.” -Adam

“There are personal accolades that you can achieve along the way, but ultimately, you're going in the same direction working towards that same goal.” -Adam

“For me the why has never changed, but the how has quite a bit.” -Adam

“People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.” -Vince Lombardi

“We're all in this together. We're on the same team. Let's leave the competition on the field.” -Adam

“Win where you are.” -Adam

“In the United States alone right now 26% of the population characterizes themselves as avid fans of sports. So that's 87 million people in the United States say that they're an avid fan of sports.” -Adam

“Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.” -Friday Night Lights