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.
Two coaches’ philosophies you can apply to life daily
One is the college coach whose program has won more national championships than any other. You may be surprised to learn it’s not a men’s team. The other was a high school coach who loved to tell stories and always looked for life lessons. Both came to understand that coaching is about much more than the skills and the game.
Motivation and rewards are found in our purpose, not our goals
What will you do today to further your purpose?
What adults need to remember about organized kids’ sports
Age-appropriate activities should be part of any organized youth sports playbook
Two essential mantras for motivation
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.