Do the children in your life have time to discover their desire? I recently read another article about the importance of free play and how little time kids have to explore their interests. Time away from structured activities allows kids to learn about themselves and what they enjoy. Revisit this important topic, originally published in February 2021, while I take a personal timeout.

Watching the Ted Lasso series, I have so enjoyed how he has, without any great fanfare or hard-nosed tactics, created a team culture that allows his players to not only have fun playing the game they love, but feel like winners regardless of the final score. I’ve read several recaps of a recent episode, and not one of them mentions the line on replay in my mind…

If your child hopes to be recruited to play college sports, here are some tips on what they should be doing in high school — besides improving their game

It feels like I am in the middle of a tough semester with no end in sight. These two bits of wisdom will keep me going till my book is published and beyond.

The 18th century poet Goethe knew the superpowers of keeping a promise to ourselves.

We’ll never know, but he was certainly excited about the game he invented at Springfield College 130 years ago. Listen to a radio interview from the 1930s!

Those of us desperate to reclaim some of what we’ve lost during the pandemic can learn a few lessons from this dedicated team.

Having a game plan is important. But there’s an even more important secret of life.

When sports fans hear the name “Babe” they probably think of Babe Ruth. But the woman who was talented enough to earn his nickname should also be remembered.

Playing to win takes commitment, preparation, perseverance—and sometimes, getting out of our comfort zone.

The Olympic motto encourages athletes to give their best during competition with these three Latin words that mean Faster–Higher–Stronger. The pressure on athletes to do well for their country is always great, but perhaps never greater than when they are the first to have the chance.

Tomorrow would have been my father’s 89th birthday. Though he passed three years ago, I am encouraged every morning at my writing desk by his words: “If you do not have Desire, Discipline and Structure, you will fail.”

Many kids and their parents dream of playing for a popular college team. But what are the chances, really?

Whose desire drives your children’s activities—yours or theirs? Letting kids discover their desire and choose their own activities provides benefits now and in their future.

Today I launch Lessons from the driveway, where I will share lessons I learned as a coach’s daughter, player, coach’s wife and sports parent. I hope you will join me for lessons and observations about the evolution of youth sports, injuries and opportunities for girls and women.