I overheard a couple parents chatting on the sideline of a soccer game the other day. One of the parents was lamenting a situation for her older daughter who is “stuck” playing volleyball for what the mom felt was a “waste of a season.” “She’s one of the […]
I’ve been a part of teams for over 35 years and I know that one of the most important parts of being on a team is showing up. Showing up for off-season lifting and pick-up games, showing up for practices, for film sessions, for team meals, and then for games. The thing is, […]
A friend of mine recently sent me an article about Tim Tebow. She explained that she would be impressed if even half the stories in the article were true. I agree with her. Rick Reilly, ESPN sportswriter, compiled a number of stories that put Tim Tebow above his competitors. The article doesn’t […]
Referees challenge our civility. We expect perfection, we criticize mistakes, and we’re regularly disappointed when we realize that refs are… actually flawed and imperfect…just like us. We wish they weren’t. We wish that every call were fair and impartial. If there is imperfection, we are more accepting if we benefit […]
It’s an honor to be asked to wear that captain’s band. I was fortunate enough to wear a number of captain’s bands in my playing days, but today’s post is not about those who wear the band, but rather those who don’t. When I was a junior in high […]
Shaking hands with an opponent is supposed to be a sign of good sportsmanship. I don’t agree. It’s not that you shake hands…it’s HOW you shake hands that matters. After emotionally-charged soccer or basketball games, I always lined up with my teammates to go through the ritual post-game congratulations. […]
The Team Adult Playbook 