Adults, athletes and students trying hard to improve and perform. Trying to move forward a step from where they were yesterday. Challenging oneself, challenging a child, to improve and be […]

Comes with the territory? We all knew we were entering an arena of scrutiny, criticism and people constantly looking over our shoulders? When did teachers and coaches get to be […]

One of the most difficult challenges I had as a coach was to explain to my athletes about officials being human and that not all decisions in a game or […]

No one to rescue you. No one to make excuses to. No safety net. Maybe even no 2nd chances or “do overs.” Start this lesson in the reality of young/middle/later […]

There is a place for “be happy with yourself all of the time.” There is a place for looking at your current situation and saying “I am okay.” We certainly […]

There is a breaking point. There is a point when teachers and coaches can feel “why bother.” We want so much to do all of the right things for ALL […]

A crime. A disservice. Just not acceptable. Every child is capable of journeying 50 miles, 100 miles or 500 miles. To raise, guide, and motivate a child to only part […]

A child who works to feel “proud?” A child/athlete/student who is taught about the concept of “pride” in effort, accomplishment and improvement? A lesson worth teaching. It is hard to […]

Most athletes can be in the top ten, 11th – 20th or last/left behind. The position of an athlete is up to them for the most part. To stay motivated, […]

Parents, Teachers, Coaches – A Trap To Avoid Too much success can be bad for children. Children needing success to be happy is not the best. Strange statements but think […]