Chad Songy first attended a PGC Basketball session as a high school athlete in 2002, and has been applying PGC’s concepts and principles to his life and his basketball game for nearly a decade.
Chad was truly an efficient and versatile point guard at Millsaps College, where he is ranked in that school’s record books in several categories: fourth in assists, fourth in three-point field goals made, and third in both free-throw percentage (.836) and three-point field-goal percentage (.409). He was a Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (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.
As a 5’8 point guard, Chad was sometimes physically outmatched, but rarely outsmarted. The exceptional leadership skills that 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 basketball 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 also co-founded and co-directs Cometry, a presentation for high schools and colleges that fuses comedy and poetry together into a dynamic, inspirational, and thought-provoking message for students.
Chad serves as a full-time course director with PGC.
What They’re Saying About Chad
“Coach Chad was there for me. He was so positive, understanding, and empathetic that it was impossible not to absolutely adore him. He has impacted my life in ways that he doesn’t even know about. I can’t thank him enough for his kindness and support.” — Kaya Shanahan, Seattle, Washington
“Coach Chad, you are the best! You have a serious mindset, but you also know how to have fun. You have an awesome gift. Keep it up!” — Grace Delehanty, Medina, Ohio
“Coach Chad really impacted me with his determination. We are both small and quick and he taught me some moves. He made me stronger physically and mentally by teaching me that I’ll always be small and I have to keep on pushing.” — Aubree LaForce, Vermilion, Ohio
“I would like to give a shout-out to Coach Songy. He brings enthusiasm with him wherever he goes. He focuses on each individual and works hard to make everyone better.” — Dani Knox, Centreville, Virginia
