The Winning Edge is a reality show that features three real life high school and college athletes each week who have triumphed over hardships and challenges. Each of these young people is introduced by a celebrity, such as Jeff Gordon, John Smoltz, Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Murray, Evander Holyfield, and Gail Devers. The purpose of the program is to provide good role models for teens through the latest high-quality entertainment.
The series is in syndication and will air this year on the Midwest Sports Network, the Southeast Sports Network, the New England Sports Network, and Fox affiliates in such cities as Phoenix, Seattle and San Francisco. The show is currently filming its 2008 season.
More information can be found at www.challengerfilms.org and www.realwinningedge.com.
In order for a candidate to be selected for The Real Winning Edge, he or she must:
- Be articulate and able to express himself (herself) well
- Be enrolled in high school or college
- Be actively competing in their sport
- Have good moral character
- If possible, have a story of dealing with adversity
Please email Kathleen Watson at Challenger Films, [email protected], if you have a recommendation for the series.
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