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 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
"PGC's principles about life & basketball have changed me. All the instructors had such an amazing on impact on my life."
- Alli Lichte
"Chad is a great teacher Very skilled in teaching kids the skills in shooting. I wish I could hire him to work with my grandson who attented the camp"
- Ken Hartley
"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 loved this course and this week. Chad is amazing teacher and presenter. I loved his energy and passion for the teaching and pouring into the lives of these athletes and coaches. It was a powerful learning opportunity."
- Enoch Dahl
"I enjoyed every minute of the camp. I learned more than I thought I would. I soaked in all the new information that was presented to me."
- Dario Cristina
"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
"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
"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
"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
"PGC taught me many valuable things throughout the week and pushed me to be my best. I did not expect my experience to be anywhere near like what I experienced, it was amazing."
- Chelsey Herget
"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
"Grad is by far the single best I have improved at basketball at once. I feel like I have not only grown as a basketball player , but also as a leader and human being moving forward. Nowhere else is there an experience quite like this. I have recommended this to all of my teammates and have gotten several of the to come. Thank you to everyone who has served the athletes this week. What you guys have done for me and my game will never leave me."
- Kristopher Jones
"The Grad School is an amazing experience and is overall life changing. It was extremely impactful to learn not only the valuable PGC concepts taught in the previous course but add to if by instilling life long skills on and off the court from health and wealth to what in your mind and how to properly drive your mind."
- Jayde Tschritter
"The way Chad taught and explained himself fully and just poured everything he could into the athletes just inspires me. The way he broke down film so easily with no hesitation was definitely something I would love to be able to do in the future! I cannot wait to come back - as an athlete a bi or a OC again!"
- Ireland-Sky O'Leary