Chad Songy
PGC BASKETBALL DIRECTOR
From being an instructor for over 22 years and being a Master Training Specialist, Chad is the best instructor I have seen. He uses all of the theories, laws, and styles of learning to engage students successfully.
– Michael Harrison, North Chicago, Illinois
Chad is an unbelievable person, teacher, and coach, and I am extremely grateful I had the opportunity to attend PGC. Chad inspired me to refocus my life, re-SCHAPE my habits, and live my life with passion and serve those around me. My week with Chad made me want to be a better man, better coach, better friend, and better son.
– Coach James Hayden
I learned how to improve my game at PGC, and I also learned how to make my team better. Without this knowledge, I would not have been close to the level of a university basketball player. However, what is really special is how you made me a better person. Chad, you took a ball and a net and somehow changed the way I live and think. You changed the way I interact with others, myself and my environment. Through basketball you taught me life lessons. I will always cherish the time I spent on the court with you and I appreciate you giving me everything you had to offer.
– Alex Petropolis, PGC Grad
Chad Songy first attended PGC as a high school player in 2002 and has been applying PGC’s principles to his life and career for two decades.
Chad was truly an efficient and versatile point guard at Millsaps College, where he was an SCAC All-Conference player and a 2009 Nominee for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, given to the best male point guard throughout all NCAA Divisions. However, after his junior year of high school, Chad didn’t have any college scholarships or interest.
As a 5’8″ point guard, Chad was often physically outmatched, but rarely outsmarted. The exceptional leadership skills Chad developed at PGC helped him to succeed as the starting point guard on Millsaps College’s most successful team in both school and conference history. The 2007-2008 Majors finished the season 28-4, losing to the eventual Division III national champions in the Elite Eight after Chad kept their magical season alive by hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to help his school reach the NCAA’s Sweet Sixteen.
Chad’s pursuit for excellence has never been confined solely to the court. A Magna Cum Laude graduate with a double major in Economics and Business Administration, he was selected twice by ESPN: The Magazine as an Academic-All Region Selection.
Chad is the founder of Sustainable Giving Homes which uses real estate profits from homes in Austin, TX, and Cape Town, South Africa, to fund educational opportunities for students throughout Africa, including PGC’s sponsorship of the MCF Sports Center in Kenya. He also teaches throughout the year through a variety of projects he founded that include stand up comedy, cultural growth experiences to Africa, and mentoring young leaders and entrepreneurs.
Chad is head of curriculum at PGC, a course director on the PGC tour and assists in PGC’s training of both Directors and Staff.
HISTORY
- PGC Director (2009-Present)
- Point Guard, Millsaps College (2005-2009)
- Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)
- All-Conference Player (2009)
- Elite Eight, 2007-2008 Season
- NCAA’s Sweet Sixteen, 2007-2008 Season
HIGHLIGHTS
- Fourth in Assists, Millsaps College
- Fourth in Three-Point Field Goals Made, Millsaps
College - Third in Free-Throw Percentage (.836), Millsaps
College - Third in Three-Point Field-Goal Percentage (.409),
Millsaps College
AWARDS
- 2009 Nominee, Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award
- ESPN: The Magazine, 2-Time Academic-All Region Selection
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What They’re Saying About Chad Songy
"Best basketball Camp I've been to! PGC is a life changing experience. PGC has given me a new perspective at the game of basketball and life."
- Samuel Boyd
"I thoroughly enjoyed the entire week. I loves the energy Chad brought to the week in the rich and engaging classroom work, and the passion and control in the gym. I absolutely loved the mix of humor and instruction, but my favorite session of the week was Thursday night when Chad shared his journey. That was the most powerful and impactful moment of the week, and I was deeply touched and appreciate the authenticity. It will be a moment that will stick with me forever. This week has been rejuvenating as a coach and I would not hesitate to attend another session taught by Chad.
I also appreciated the conversations I had with Savannah and her insight about the game. She did a phenomenal job this week and I wanted to make sure she got a shout out of recognition for her hard work!
All the instructors did great and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the multiple styles and approaches each one brought to the week."
- Nikki Hansen
"Best camp I go to and I’d come back a million times. Also one of the best way to improve your game on/off the court, you come out more confident, better as a player of the game and leader. This camp just makes you better as a player physically and mentally."
- Peyton Gonzales
"At PGC, I made friends, learned great things about basketball and life in general, and had a great time doing so. My voice got coarse and my body was often tired, but that’s just part of the game. I had some issues with the college campus, but all things PGC were great."
- Teddy Halloran
"PGC is one of the absolute best investments I have made in my son’s growth as a basketball player and as a young man. Each experience is different and excellent in its own way. The directors continue to impress and Chad is the ultimate role model."
- Chuck Malani
"Overall my experience at this camp was fantastic. I am very excited about imputing all the new things I learned into my life and into basketball. And I cant stress enough the impact that the non basketball classroom sessions had on my life. From talking about nutrition to finance to leadership, my life will be forever changed."
- Emily Acampora
"I heard that the second experience was even better, and it was!"
- Keaton Meschke
"I love coming to PGC. This is by far the best camp I have ever been to, I love getting to learn and think the game here with these amazing coaches. I will always remember all of the awesome people I get to meet here at these camps. The energy and encouragement that we all bring at these camps is remarkable."
- Racie Decker
"Best. Camp. Ever."
- Riley Reed
"It was a tuff week for most people long days in the gym and classroom but it was worth all the experiences you learned and even the life lesson shared and thought to us was priceless"
- Jansan Storey
"I loved the experience, learning new basketball knowledge and meeting new amazing people. I was injured most of the camp but I feel was able to feel involved."
- Christian Marshall
"He was always so passionate with us and always showed everyone what it was like to be a true leader! I have never felt the caring embrace of so many people in my life before! It had truly changed my life and it will continue to change my life."
- Kobey Simons
"This course has improved my basketball IQ. Being able to read defenses and knowing what strategies to use to score has been the most helpful. Also knowing what to do when you get the ball. Some grab and immediately look to pass, whereas here you must peek. Attacking the paint is also so important and I personally have students of the game that assume, “shooting from the logo” is the coolest move ever and that’s how they will get to the next level to play. Whereas here making the easier bucket is more impressive & having control."
- Ashlyn Reyna
"I throughly enjoyed my experience at camp this week. Connecting with the coaches and other players is simple as we all have like interests. The competitions throughout the week make the camp fun."
- Jayden Fitch
"It was so amazing being treated like a college athlete and having to except responsibility. Helped me with seeing the floor way better and way faster. This camp also showed me that getting out of your comfort zone is what made me feel more comfortable."
- Rhyne Bale
