T H E G O L D S T A N D A R D
B R E A K F A S T C L U B
In fall 2021, a new club was formed at PTS: The
Gold Standard Breakfast Club. Manny Bloom, who
joined PTS this year as Middle School P.E. Teacher
and Boys Basketball Coach, was inspired by the
steps the Harvard University Men's Basketball
team and USA Basketball took to turn their
players into strong leaders. Centered around
five standards—positivity, servant leadership,
work ethic, leadership, and character—The Gold
Standard Breakfast Club meets monthly to
discuss and teach young athletes skills that will
serve them both on and off the field or court.
"We formed this group at PTS to help student
athletes become great members of the
community, both now and in the future," said
Coach Bloom. "As we continue to add speakers
and more great topics, we hope the group
continues to expand to other departments."
Helping them become these outstanding
individuals are none other than our stellar PTS
Alumni and community. The students have heard a
variety of speakers throughout the year, including
Head of School Patrick Roberts, Steve Bloom,
Alumni LY NL E Y CIOROBE A ' 9 6 and DA NIEL DI A Z
L E Y VA ' 9 8, and both a faculty and student panel.
"The Gold Standard Breakfast Club has given
me a sense of direction both on and off the
court, and it has done the same for younger
teammates who will keep representing PTS
long after we leave," said A L E X F UM A G A L L I ' 2 2.
For some student athletes, this club feels like yet
another opportunity to bond with their teammates
and greater Palmer Trinity School community.
"It's really enjoyable to learn more about the
people you see and don't see everyday," said
ROBBIE ROBER T S ON ' 2 2. Gathering around
a table, eating together, and hearing from
individuals who are wiser and have more
experience "feels like a family reunion."
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