That Kid Jake
I am writing this week’s blog with a very heavy heart. Early in my coaching career, I was assigned the task of coaching the institution’s men’s soccer team. As a basketball coach, I knew very little about the sport of soccer. But it was common practice at that time...
First Day of School
With the abundance of store specials and advertisements on television, the “Back to School” has practically achieved holiday status. One of the most heartwarming moments of my life came on the morning of the first day of school last year. As we stood near...
When the Family Is a Team
So often in sports we hear coaches try to compare their team to a family. It is intended to be a very positive and encouraging assessment. However, it is also a cliché that I’m not always sure translates to all young athletes. The reason is that some players grow up...
Victory Cake
If you spend any amount of time on social media, you’ve at some point surely had the thought that “Every day is something day.” National Talk Like A Pirate Day. National Underwear Day. National Skip Rope Day. National Sneak Some Zucchini Into Your Neighbor’s Porch...
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