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
"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
"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
"Chad was amazing. He was to the point, captivated the kid's attention quickly, and was a great communicator. The entire staff was helpful, friendly, and respectful. They don't let you pass by without saying something nice or helpful."
- Shari Hammond
"This was the best basketball experience I have ever had. I have been to so many basketball camps growing up, I played college basketball, and I have never seen anything like this. I was so thankful for the things that they taught, and know that the players that came from the school I coach at not only had fun, but learned an incredible amount about the game of basketball and life. I will be recommending this to everyone of my players so that they have the Chance to experience this as well. It will greatly help their lives, and greatly help our program! Very thankful for this opportunity. Thank you so much"
- James Hayden
"My daughter is entering her Freshman year and wanted to hone in our her skills. She only started playing basketball in 6th grade and loves the game. She learned a lot about her position as well as being a better leader than she already was. PGC has given her new confidence and drive to get out and play even more and harder. She made amazing friendships and is excited to come back for more next year!"
- Sarah Fisher
"Best week. Demanded precision, eye contact, energy, and a championship environment. Changed me as a athlete, leader, and teammate. This course made me think the game in a whole new way and gave me elements to implement in my game!"
- Darcy Kepner
"Best. Camp. Ever."
- Riley Reed
"Great experience & really got me out of my comfort zone and learned so much about the game."
- Cedric Blackmon
"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
"The point guard college was different than any other pgc I have been too and it was the most challenging both physically and mentally but now that I’m done i feel more confident in my game and my mindset"
- Quinn Downey
"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
"This was definitely the best out of all the PGC camps that I have attended. I was able to learn a ton and also really enjoyed it. I liked that it had less time where we were just watching people demo the next drill and more time being able to do it/playing. I also liked that we had teams for the week because we got to know them so well."
- Elayna Chafee
"I feel like I can go on to the next level of basketball because of PGC. It helped me grow confident in myself and become a better leader."
- Kimberlyn Black
"I learned so much this week, not only about the game of basketball but about myself. The confidence I gained and leadership skills were so valuable and I will take it with me the rest of my life."
- Lauren Tarpey
"The best PGC course i’ve been to, I learned so much about mental aspect of basketball. This just made me realize that you have to practice the mental part of the game just like you do the shooting and ball handing."
- Jake D’Auria
