Category Archives: Made For This Moment

We do a lot of talking don’t we? Often times more than we take action. We do a lot of talking as leaders on living positive, making a difference, and serving others. The challenge today to myself, and to those reading this, is to take action. Let’s not just be readers, but doers. Let’s beContinue reading “Take Action”

If you are reading this today, Friday, December 9, 2022, I’ll be on the road driving to Nashville, Tennessee for the National AD Convention.  I look forward to seeing some old and new friends from across the country and from other countries as well.  My role as an Athletic Administrator has provided me with manyContinue reading “On The Road”

Five Moments Newsletter #60 What You Leave BehindThree Things Every DayDick VitaleThe Value Of A NameJimmy V Week (Don’t Give Up) #leadership #motivation #coaching#bebetter #beblessed http://eepurl.com/ifFL4T

There are only two types of players. Players that will and players that won’t. Will the player accept their role? –Or won’t they? Will the player put the team first?–Or won’t they? Will the player be coachable?–Or won’t they? Put whatever question you have as a coach and the player either will or won’t. AsContinue reading “Two Types of Players”

One of the lessons that can be learned, and taught, in education based athletics is honesty. Des Moines Roosevelt volleyball coach Mark Steinbach teaches it by having a “touch policy”. If one of the Roughrider players touches the ball and it goes out of bounds, but it is missed by the official, the player willContinue reading “Honesty”