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“I wish I knew then what I know now.”
Yes, it’s Thanksgiving week. And yes, I have a lot to be thankful for. But this week, it was some little things — things we take for granted —…
You don’t have to come here often to know that I have great admiration for coaches and teachers. It was a coach and a teacher that helped me u…
Someone recently asked me to address the issue of the costs of participating in youth sports these days. Before I jump into the details, let m…
Ever notice how a lot of professional athletes have nicknames? Some are even known by their nicknames. Tiger, Broadway Joe, Doctor J, Pistol P…
OK, it’s about time. Pickleball is sweeping the nation, and I’ve never written a single word about it. It’s not that I have anything against i…
I’m a bicycle rider. Mountain bike, road bike, gravel bike — if it has two wheels and no motor, I’m a fan. I don’t mind the motorized version,…
Miami Dolphines quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is not my patient. I have never, nor will I ever, work for the Miami Dolphins. But I can tell you t…
OK, this one has nothing to do with sports. Absolutely nothing. And it’s gonna be short, but bear with me.
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Miami Dolphines quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is not my patient. I have never, nor will I ever, work for the Miami Dolphins. But I can tell you t…
OK, this one has nothing to do with sports. Absolutely nothing. And it’s gonna be short, but bear with me.
In 2012, Maryville High School lost the state championship game after a bad call wiped out a 2-point conversion. It was the worst call I’ve ev…
I saw a video clip lately where the narrator posed the question, “Who is the greatest basketball player of all-time?” Michael Jordan? Magic Jo…
I guess if you live long enough, you’ll get asked this question: “What do you know now that you wish you had known when you were younger?”
In my book, there are three kinds of people when it comes to regular exercise. Those that are training for a sport, those that are training fo…
I’ve got this friend. He always has a smile on his face and a friendly word to say. Pretty much every time I see him, his greeting is “Hey, buddy.”
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I just got asked for the umpteenth time about what a parent can do to help their child succeed in athletics. I actually relish that role — I w…
What does it mean to be “coachable?”
In one of my rare forays into the grocery store, the young man bagging my groceries said something that stuck with me.
Did you ever buy a car and then suddenly notice how many of the same vehicle you see on the road?
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s hot. And yes, I know I’ve written this column several times before. But summertime heat compels me to write …
I’ve written this column before. Maybe too many times. Or maybe not often enough.
Oh my goodness! Where did the summer go?
I often address the young athlete here. The high school or younger person. Quite often, I will preach to the parents of those younger athletes.
I talked about time last week. Our most precious commodity. You think you have plenty of it until you don’t.
Time, where does it go? When I was a teenager, it seemed like it stood still.
It occurred to me that I’ve never talked about what a great place this is for watersports. For the most part, I’m not talking about motorized …
It occurred to me that I’ve never talked about what a great place this is for watersports. For the most part, I’m not talking about motorized …
I can be pretty critical of parents of athletes. I’ve seen the worst. I’ve seen kids quit sports they love because of their parents. These day…
My wife can be my biggest supporter and my best critic. So, every Sunday morning when she sits down to read the newspaper, I anxiously await h…
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