MORE IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER
The NBA, National Basketball Association, has begun their marathon play-offs to determine this years champion. I say marathon not so much due to the number of games it takes to determine the winner but how [...]
WHEN DO YOU LET GO?
As long as I have been coaching people, one of the most difficult situations that coaches deal with is when to let go of an unproductive relationship. I am talking athletes here. I know that [...]
ALL HAIL THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
This past week I had the opportunity do a little work with an old client. My business partner, Sharon Armstrong, and I had worked intensely with this company for two years but have not worked [...]
WHO IS FOOLING WHO IN APRIL, TIGER WOODS?
College basketball is ending and major league baseball is beginning with the usual bad weather, cancellations, etc. sure to happen. It is amazing to me that professional team owners continue to risk the high priced [...]
WILL THERE BE ANY SANITY IN APRIL?
March Madness, strangely enough, will come to an end in April this coming weekend. Four teams left with an opportunity to win the NCAA Basketball Championship. In one bracket we have two teams representing programs [...]
WHEN THE PRESSURE IS ON
For those of you who are rabid college basketball fans, this past weekend was as good as it gets. Four days packed with buzzer-beaters, upsets, great wins and yes, disappointments. March Madness certainly lived up [...]
HERE WE GO AGAIN!
The votes are in! The selection committee has done its job, although questionably, and March Madness can begin. Sixty-eight (68) teams are teeing it up, covered by four (4) television networks plus countless newspapers and [...]
LOOKING GOOD
I think the Achilles heel for human beings is the addiction to œlooking good. So what do I mean by that? First of all, it is an inauthentic way of presenting oneself so that we [...]
MY FRIEND BILL
I think most athletes as youngsters have some older athlete that they want to be œjust like when they grow up. I know I did. Sometimes it is a nationally known hero and often times [...]
My Friend
A few days ago, I received a phone call from the Harlem Globetrotters. To be more precise, the call was from my old friend Governor Vaughn who is in charge of Alumni Affairs for the [...]
Valentine's Day Massacre
No this isnt about the days of John Dillinger or the Chicago mobsters. Or, whoever it was that shot all those people. I am talking about the day that men are black-mailed into honoring the [...]
WHO IS NUMERO UNO?
This evening the long-awaited football game to decide who is the Collegiate Football National Champion will be played in Phoenix, AZ. For years a prevalent conversation was that a playoff for the National Championship wasnt [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]
The Myth Of Conventional Wisdom In Sports
“Conventional wisdom” doesn’t work and it never did. It is always a limitation, prevents creative thinking and is , in general, a formula for mediocrity. In the sports world, the media are the biggest purveyors. [...]
Fantasy Football? What's Up?
This week’s “Sports Illustrated” is mostly about the best picks for your fantasy football season. Of course, you “fantasy freaks” are in the middle of the fantasy baseball season. Millions of people engage in the [...]
Do Our Kids Know Too Much?
As I progressed through school “way back in the day,” I remember that my educators and other adults were saying the objective of my education was to be “well-rounded.” I think that I was, and [...]
OLD TIMES AND OLD FACES (TAFT COLLEGE BASKETBALL ‘83-’86)
A couple of weeks ago the best basketball team I ever coached at the community college level had a reunion in Las Vegas. Even though we were a California team, we felt that Las Vegas [...]
Playoff Time: Superstition Or All The Time?
We hear it all year long. It’s “playoff time.” Football, basketball, baseball, etc. My question is “what were we doing during the season?” I am no mathematician, but I thought 100% was 100%. Shouldn’t we [...]
Is Anyone Keeping Stats?
In the sports world, spring/early summer there is a lot of hype around the pro sports drafts. Being a high draft choice is money in the pocket. College basketball is especially famous for its “one [...]