In today’s fast-paced world, we’ve become accustomed to instant gratification. Microwaves, fast food, and one-click shopping have conditioned us to expect immediate results. Unfortunately, this mindset has invaded the soul of high school sports, and it’s having a detrimental effect on the development of young athletes. You would never call someone who microwaves food a […]
Athletes are constantly faced with the choice of taking the easy route or embracing the difficult path. It’s a choice that defines not only their performance on the field, court, or mat but also their character and mindset. I suggest reframing this choice. Athletes must embrace the idea that doing what’s difficult is, in fact, […]
Today, Tom Brady is being honored by his old team, the New England Patriots, as he enters his first year of retirement. This matters to me not because I’m a fan of the Patriots or Brady (the player), but because the Patriots open their season against my favorite team the Philadelphia Eagles. Moreover, although I […]