Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth!" Competition is a battlefield. And every athlete a warrior. Entering the world of combat. Teams have leaders. Leaders give orders. Soldiers execute the mission. Good leaders do more than covet a respectable name. There are teams and organizations that have... Continue Reading →

Elite. This one word sums up the vision of my favorite football team. When a new coach is hired, the commentators begin talking about the need for a culture change. Establishing a new identity. A new philosophy. A new ethic. Sometimes it even requires new personnel. Leaders must establish an identity for their team. The... Continue Reading →

I recently had a conversation with a coach about the current landscape of the game of basketball. Simply put, he said, "athleticism has grown while IQ has diminished." As a former player myself I didn't want to agree. About the athleticism part, at least. Sometimes I'm guilty of the nostalgia of perceived talent from former... Continue Reading →

The lottery! Who doesn't think about the seemingly limitless possibilities of a $2 investment for a $200 million purse? Whether it's choosing a list of numbers playing Mega Millions, a scratch off ticket, or a raffle by a local sports team for a free weekend getaway to the mountains people have been captivated for generations... Continue Reading →

"Nothing good happens after midnight!" I remember growing up hearing that all my life. There's something about the darkness that becomes synonymous with increased mischievousness, lack of clarity, and sometimes just downright evil. And I'm sure all of us have a late night story we could all tell where we, or someone we were with,... Continue Reading →

We live in a photogenic rich society where appearance matters. And we use all kinds of filters for our cameras and photo apps to capture and edit the most remarkable versions of ourselves and our surroundings. What the technological features of these filters can accomplish is quite amazing. But really, what is its intent? A... Continue Reading →

Irreconcilable differences. Those are some of the most devastating words anyone could ever hear. Those words are filled with so many questions and emotions. It's disorienting, really! The dissolution of a relationship has the potential to hoist an immeasurable weight on the future that makes finding a way forward extremely difficult. What happens in relationships... Continue Reading →

"Sweep the leg!" If you know, you know! This line comes from one of the most iconic moments in sports history. It's the classic karate match between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence. After multiple run-ins with the bad boys of Cobra Kai, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel visit the dojo. As they enter the facility they... Continue Reading →

What is your favorite meal? You know, the one that's your go to, never let you down, always hits the spot meal! No matter the time of day or night. What about your favorite drink? Always quenches your thirst! The one you can taste before you ever open the bottle or crack open the lid.... Continue Reading →