Lessons from the Driveway
This is not any old basketball hoop on a random driveway. This is the hoop at my childhood home. The driveway where I spent hours practicing my shot and my ball handling skills and running wind sprints to stay in shape. In those hours of dribbling and shooting, I learned about myself and about life.
I started “shooting around” with my brothers when I was eleven or twelve…
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Why parents need to tune into their child’s desire
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.
I’m going to take a 4th quarter timeout
A timeout lets you catch your breath and reset, in a game and in life.
Living a contented life
Many millennials and Gen Zers are reevaluating their priorities so they can make meaningful connections with others and enjoy activities outside of their careers. I am hopeful those who become parents will also make careful choices for their children by allowing time for free play and exploration. Life is more enjoyable when we have several avenues to joy, and if we are lucky, we learn to live a contented life like my mother.
How to prepare your child for collegiate athletics
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
50 Years in the Bleachers—on sale next week!
I always wanted to write a book. Doing it was one of the biggest accomplishments of my life. If others enjoy it or learn from it, that will be like winning a game in overtime.
Need a bit of inspiration? Watch University of Wisconsin Women’s Volleyball
Those of us desperate to reclaim some of what we’ve lost during the pandemic can learn a few lessons from this dedicated team.
Have you heard of this Babe?
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 or playing not to lose (what’s the difference?)
Playing to win takes commitment, preparation, perseverance—and sometimes, getting out of our comfort zone.
The 1976 women’s basketball team did more than make Olympic history
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.
A hungry dog runs faster
Just one of life’s lessons reinforced by pandemic cancellations: When we have time to look forward to something, we appreciate it more when it arrives.
Rewarding experiences start with desire
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.