August 2, 2018 For those of you that know me well, you have probably heard me talk about my mom. Along with my wife, my mom (who passed away when I was only twelve-years-old) continues to be one of the most influential people in my life. She, like all moms, was the ultimate role model…
July 15, 2018 Youth athletics are about training our children to be winners in life. Undeniably, a big part is teaching our youth how to play to win in the athletic arena, and let’s be clear that the scoreboard and the stopwatch do matter. However, winning only matters if it is done the right way.…
June 15, 2018 Undeniably, all parents and coaches want the best for their own children and players. So then, why are we seeing such a drastic fallout in youth sport participation? Why are our kids walking away from sports never to return because of negative experiences? Studies show that over the past six years, 6%…
In preparation for Thanksgiving, I wanted to focus this week’s blog on Gratitude and Appreciation. The ability to express genuine gratitude and appreciation for others has been proven to enhance one’s contentment and outlook on life. But how can we as coaches help to “coach up” these character values in our youth through the vehicle…
My former Dodgers’ teammate, David Ross, just won his second World Series Championship this past week. He and his band of brothers with the Chicago Cubs shocked the world and overcame the 108-year long curse in doing so. How did this finally happen for the Cubs? Well, as a long-time sports executive of over 40…