
Lessons I learned in youth sports have become tenants of my adult life. Especially when you grow up in a small town, finding a place on an athletic team can keep you out of trouble, and abject boredom. It would be fair to say that I was a “spirited” adolescent with a strong need for…

The recent comments by Steeler Linebacker, James Harrison, has once again stirred the debate regarding awards to youth athletes. The handing out of trophies to all participants is a missed opportunity that we could very easily fix without the hostility, anger and disappointment that often dogs this topic. I tell you exactly how on my…

I come from a long line of women. My maternal grandparents had 6 girls, all of my aunties had girls and my cousins had a bunch of girls too. Ironically, my mom and I were the first to deliver sons during our respective generations. While we’re talking about firsts, I was also the first of…

Teamwork is important to our family. Even the ones who still pee in diapers have a position to play. As any parent will tell you, raising children requires regular sacrifices for the sake of the greater good. You-do-what-ya-gotta-do -when-ya-gotta-do-it. For Philip, taking one for the team has meant the stability of our family. As referenced in the December 2011,…
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