This week I had an epiphany about “success” while coaching my son at wrestling practice. My son is a beginner wrestler, only in his second season participating in the sport. In practice, however, he is often grouped with advanced wrestlers who would be considered among the best in the state at their age and weight. […]
It’s easy to quit when you’re tired. When I reach the point of exhaustion, I always try to push myself to keep going. Sometimes I can, sometimes I can’t. On the days that I think I can’t, when there’s someone there to give me that extra kick in the but, there’s a 99% chance that […]
My son is a youth wrestler and he started this season with 4 straight losses. He’s a beginner, 7 years old, and he hates to lose. I had to give it everything I had today to keep him from crying after his two losses. A few weeks ago it was the same thing. What he […]