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The 2023 MIKE SADLER SPECIALIST CAMP Presented by KOHL'S is scheduled!
July 9, 2023
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Forest Hills Northern High School
Grand Rapids, MI. 49525
Get your tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-mike-sadler-specialist-camp-presented-by-kohls-tickets-521890647977
12:00 - 4:00 pm
Forest Hills Northern High School
Grand Rapids, MI. 49525
Get your tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-mike-sadler-specialist-camp-presented-by-kohls-tickets-521890647977
Whitecaps Rivalry Night - August 3, 2023
Mark your calendars!
You won't want to miss this year's Whitecaps Rivalry Night!
This night is about two schools that have a heated rivalry coming together to help two outstanding foundations. The Michael Sadler Foundation and Chad Tough Foundation with assistance from Team Tommy will be represented all night. Proceeds from ticket sales, online auction, and 50/50 sales will be donated to both organizations. Wear your Green & White or Maize & Blue!
Click here to buy your tickets today!
You won't want to miss this year's Whitecaps Rivalry Night!
This night is about two schools that have a heated rivalry coming together to help two outstanding foundations. The Michael Sadler Foundation and Chad Tough Foundation with assistance from Team Tommy will be represented all night. Proceeds from ticket sales, online auction, and 50/50 sales will be donated to both organizations. Wear your Green & White or Maize & Blue!
Click here to buy your tickets today!


MSU football players, dancers, give back to Lansing school
A group of MSU football players and members of the dance team visited Riddle Elementary School. The athletes were able to read to the students while also teaching kids about kindness and how to treat others with respect.
It was set up by the Michael Sadler Foundation organization that has a special connection to the Spartan community.
Click here to learn more!
It was set up by the Michael Sadler Foundation organization that has a special connection to the Spartan community.
Click here to learn more!
Bennie Fowler Instagram Post
Your greatest strength comes from finding your true self. Because it is in the acknowledgment of who you are that you can appreciate your purpose.
Having the opportunity to host the 2nd Annual Leadership Legacy Conference at Michigan State University was an awesome honor. Sharing memorable stories with my former teammate Darien Harris, hearing lessons of service and our responsibility to one another from Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha, who is one of the top 100 most influential people on earth, and finishing with the wisdom of leadership from Coach Tucker and Coach Izzo, provided yet another launchpad for all of us to pursue our ambitions and make someone, in addition yourself, better.
This is what it's all about. We're talking being a great leader, overcoming obstacles, and leaving a legacy. Starting Right Now!
#PositiveLiving
#ProgressionNotPerfection
#SpartansWill
Having the opportunity to host the 2nd Annual Leadership Legacy Conference at Michigan State University was an awesome honor. Sharing memorable stories with my former teammate Darien Harris, hearing lessons of service and our responsibility to one another from Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha, who is one of the top 100 most influential people on earth, and finishing with the wisdom of leadership from Coach Tucker and Coach Izzo, provided yet another launchpad for all of us to pursue our ambitions and make someone, in addition yourself, better.
This is what it's all about. We're talking being a great leader, overcoming obstacles, and leaving a legacy. Starting Right Now!
#PositiveLiving
#ProgressionNotPerfection
#SpartansWill


MSF endows the Michael Sadler National Scholar-Athlete Award at the National Football Foundation.
This prestigious award is presented to a scholar athlete who is an NFF finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes the nation's top scholar athlete. The 2022 inaugural winner of the Michael Sadler National Scholar Athlete is Anders Carlson, senior punter from Alabama. Carlson is pictured above with (L to R) Steve Hatchell, CEO of the National Football Foundation, Karen Sadler, Anders Carlson, and Archie Manning, Chairman of the National Football Foundation. Carlson received the award at the 60th NFF Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas on December 6, 2022.
Whitecaps Rivalry Night
The MSU/U of M Rivalry night at the Whitecaps was held August 18, 2022! Many honored the life and legacy of Mike Sadler by wearing their #3 MSU shirts!


6th Annual Mike Sadler Legacy Celebration
Hundreds gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Mike Sadler on July 18, 2022 at Atwater Brewery!
Mike Sadler Specialist Camp
The 6th Annual Mike Sadler Specialist Camp was held at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, MI. The camp was presented by Kohl's Kicking and was a huge success.


2022 Competitive Award Winners
Congratulations to the AESC 2022 Mike Sadler Competitive Edge Award team at MSU College of Engineering Design Day.
Toby Bohn receives 2022 Michael R. Sadler Award of Excellence at Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids, MI.
Bohn is pictured here with presenters Ian Jester and Katie Sadler


Michael Sadler Foundation receives Legacy Award at 2022 West Michigan Spartans Winter Tailgate
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since 2000! Click here to read article!