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Derius Swinton Speaks To Team And Coaches At NCHS

September 20, 2012

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NCHS Derius Swinton - 0010 — ©™2012 Nelson County Life : Photos By Blue Ridge Mountain Photographer Paul Purpura : Derius Swinton, an international motivational speaker talked to the Varsity, JV teams and coaches this past Monday - September 17, 2012 at Nelson County High School.

Lovingston
Nelson County, VA
A real treat for football players and the coaching staff at Nelson County High School earlier this week. Derius Swinton talked about the importance of teamwork, and discipline, as well as staying away from alcohol and illegal drugs.

NCHS Derius Swinton - 0065 — Derius tells players to realize that anything they do to themselves individually, affects the team as a whole.

Derius Swinton has received numerous awards and honors. Using non-traditional and innovative approaches are what led to Derius’ selection as one of only 13 individuals to represent the United States at the International Educational Fellowship Program in China. Other honors include the Outstanding Leadership Award, sponsored by Reader’s Digest; the Virginia Collaborative Leadership Program Award, and the 2006 Amigo Award, sponsored by New Mexico Diversity Committee and Sandia National Laboratories.

NCHS Derius Swinton - 0051 — Players listen to Derius Swinton this past Monday at Nelson County High School in Lovingston.

NCHS Derius Swinton - 0024 — A few places where Derius has served a keynote speaker or presenter are China, South Africa, Barbados, the United States Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and a host of cities and localities throughout America.

To learn more about Derius Swinton and his motivational speaking tours, click here.

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