American (and Human) Pride
"Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirits." -Wilma Rudolph As I write this, the 2024 Summer Olympics has come to a close, and I…
The Healing Power of Journaling
"Write hard and clear about what hurts." -Earnest Hemingway I received my first journal from Mrs. Strohecker (or Stroh as we called her) my high school English teacher as a…
Success vs. Significance
Merriam-Webster defines Significance as something that is "probably caused by something other than mere chance" I remember being 23 years old and sitting in the audience at a seminar my…
How to Handle Hard Coaching
“Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.” -Arthur Koestler I probably talk about this more than I should, but it speaks to my immaturity as…
The Hardest Part About Being a College Recruit
“Commitment is what transforms a promise into a reality... Commitment is the stuff character is made of; the power to change the face of things. It is the daily triumph…
Good Enough
It’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you use that makes a difference. –Zig Ziglar I was lucky enough to coach along-side former NBA player, Earl Boykins, for a couple…
Top 5 College Coach Communication Fails
The difference between mere management and leadership is communication. – Winston Churchill I am laughing out loud as I am writing this because as much as this week’s blog is…
Is Your Social Media Helping or Hurting?
The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws respecting an establishment of religion; prohibiting the free exercise of religion; or abridging the…
Making the Most of Your Opportunities (Camp Invites)
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.” -William Arthur Ward It’s camp season. Hundreds of thousands of kids across the country are going to some…
