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
"Carolina was on the fence about wanted to play basketball in college prior to attending Grad School. Chad put the fire back into her and helped her rediscover her passion for the game."
- Robert Ingenito Jr.
"This camp was my favorite camp yet, with all the connections i’ve made and all of the real life advice and experience i’ve learned from this week, i feel like this camp with impact my life more than any other camp i’ve been to."
- Jack Ferrence
"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
"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
"It was a mentally and physically exhausting week but I would do it again in a heart beat. The kind loving people around and just the genuine care each of the instructors has for the players is fantastic."
- Hunter Rice
"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
"I loved learning how to watch film. Furthermore, the competitions and energy everyone had throughout the session helped me get out of my shell a little bit."
- Patricia Flores
"PGC made me believe in myself and taught me so many ways to make my game better. Best camp I've ever been to. I've learned so much."
- Corrine Hamill
"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
"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
"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
"Great experience & really got me out of my comfort zone and learned so much about the game."
- Cedric Blackmon
"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
"First, it was a boost personally. Coaches, like everyone else, get worn down over time. It was great to be around the PGC staff, other coaches, and a really motivated group of players. The how-you-learn stuff was great. There were numerous "one-percenters" to take away. They challenged my way of thinking on a few things. It was well worth the time, without a doubt the best $300 vacation ever. I have already recommended this to other coaches and parents of players. I was very impressed with three things relative to any camp I have seen before: 1. Zero wasted time. 2. Everything you all did was intentional, and most drills, etc. had multiple things you were trying to accomplish. 3. The focus on players coaching other players was excellent."
- Mark Bogard
"I have attended many many classes over a 30 year career and this was one of the best I have attended. The Director was honest, helpful, and in command of the class at all times. The material was excellent and he was able to get the material to the students in a way all could understand. Excellent class."
- Phillip Prevost