Being an Athlete…

Being an Athlete…

Being an Athlete… It’s funny to me that a single word can be loaded in such a way that the repercussions of genetic ability and the activities that coincide with your giftings have the ability to be influential in every aspect of your life for years after...
If I Am Not an Athlete, Then Who Am I?

If I Am Not an Athlete, Then Who Am I?

If I Am Not an Athlete, Then Who Am I? Fellow former athlete, Isn’t it crazy that in a minute everything that you filtered your life through is suddenly just a non-factor?Who you hung out with, where you spent your time, what you studied, what classes you took,...
Why Failure is Important!

Why Failure is Important!

Why Failure is Important! Fail Fast! “The person who fails the most wins!”Seth Godin What do you think about when it comes to failure? I remember motivational quotes growing up, “failure is not an option!” “failure is for the...
Have you ever been lied to?

Have you ever been lied to?

Have you ever been lied to?  “If you tell the truth you don’t need a good memory.”Mark Twain Have you ever been lied to as an athlete? Whether a coach stringing you along during pre-season or at the possibility of a scholarship or a telling you...
How self-aware are you?

How self-aware are you?

How self-aware are you? If you were observing your own behavior and communication, would you be able to identify actions, character, words that truly reflect and describe who you are?   Would you be able to say, “yes that’s what it looks like or means to...