The local weather forecast tells us the thermometer is about to take another dip — and honestly it feels like it’s on its way down right now! But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your kids shouldn’t stay active and still get some fresh air! Keeping kids moving and getting them to take a…
Why are sports so fun? Why do sports challenge us? Why are sports and life analogous? The answer is a simple one word answer, mastery. To answer my own questions, sports are fun because they provide highlights, everyone likes to watch Sports Center. Sports are hard because it’s a continued quest to improve. We have…
The winter Olympics are on the brink of the sports world forefront, which is the universe I eat, breathe, and sleep! So far there are two stories that have captured my interest: #1- How the NHL can shut down (for two weeks) as a league, to allow the best athletes in the world to represent…
Happy New Year to everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed their break, spent time with their family, and enjoyed excellent food. I know I appreciated the time with my family, friends, and things slowing down. I have a suggestion that may be the same as your resolution for this year, ask yourself three things: What am…
The average American puts on 7-10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Let’s not be a statistic this year, let’s fight the urge to splurge in the next few weeks. I know there are tons of holiday parties with limitless buffets and desserts, but think about how you can curb the weight gain. Here are…
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend with friends, family, football on TV, and tons of calories. This year I challenge everyone to find the spirit of Thanksgiving in their everyday life. Instead of looking at what you don’t have, look at what you are fortunate to have. Here are a few suggestions. Instead…
No matter how hard you practice, how much train, or how intensely you are focusing, you are bound to make mistakes. It’s a part of life! As Albert Einstein said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” What really matters isn’t the mistake – it’s how you bounce back! In…
Dribble, pass, score. Bump, set, spike. Dribble, pass, score. Pitch, hit, catch. Throw, catch, tackle. Serve, ground stroke, volley. Tee, fairway, green. These are the basics actions for basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, football, tennis, and golf. I’m passionate about all sports, but like any category with many choices, I do have my favorites. Today I…
A great quick read for any sports enthusiast, I recently came across Kevin Christensen’s book “Bench Rules: A Guide to Success On and Off the Bench.” Get it, read it! A collegiate basketball player, Christensen outlines 10 different ways a person contributes to a team – without ever scoring a point, or even playing 1…
Shutdown, no I’m not talking about the Government shutdown! Besides there’s no place for politics in youth sports, which is why we hire unbiased professional coaches, who can give each athlete a fair shake at playing time and the optimal experience. The shutdown I wanted to talk about today is the underappreciated athlete who is…
