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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I’m going to take a 4th quarter timeout
A timeout lets you catch your breath and reset, in a game and in life.
Why does your child’s sports team need an athletic trainer?
Having an athletic trainer on the sidelines is as important as having a lifeguard at the swimming pool
Mental illness was an opponent they couldn’t beat
Burnout, anxiety, and depression can happen to anyone, including collegiate athletes
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Take a timeout to learn more about the illness 1 in 5 adults experience each year
Not all injuries are physical
Mental health is as important as physical health for athletes. For all of us.
Why do we expect too much from kids who play sports?
Setting expectations based on a child’s age can make the difference between them having a positive youth sports experience and quitting early.
What we can learn from a world-class gymnast with the “twisties”
It takes self-knowledge to recognize we need help. It takes courage to speak up. But every time someone does, it makes it easier for the next person.