For the Love of the Game
"I used to believe, I still do, that if you give something your all it doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you've risked everything - put…
The Truth About Answered Prayers
“We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are.” -Bill Watterson I have two rules when I talk…
NIL, the NCAA, and the 99% Reality Check
NIL was supposed to empower athletes. Instead, it’s become a recruiting arms race — fueled by booster collectives and donor money, not branding deals. This post breaks down what NIL really is, how it’s reshaping college athletics, and why 99% of families should focus on growth and development, not cash and contracts. Learn the truth about NIL, collectives, and what matters most for your athlete’s future.
Why Coaches Lose Their Locker Room
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchill On the blog and on the podcast, I often talk with guests…
KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple. -Woody Guthrie If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by the college recruiting process—you’re not alone. Between highlight…
Feed It Daily or Watch It Fade
"Team Culture Is a Baby: Everyone’s the Babysitter" - Sue Enquist, Hall of Fame UCLA Softball Coach This was the profound advice Hall of Fame coach Sue Enquist recently shared…
Why Ownership Matters for Student-Athletes
"Do every job you're in like you're going to do it for the rest of your life, and demonstrate that ownership of it." - Mary Barra, first female CEO of…
RIP Ryno
"The reason I am here, they tell me, is that I played the game a certain way, that I played the game the way it was supposed to be played."…
Look in the Mirror – Would You Recruit You?
“If you’re going to dream it, you better work on it.” - Steph Curry Let’s have an honest moment. Take a minute and walk to a mirror. What do you…
