JERRY WEST, BEING SUPER IS A TOUGH JOB!
In Oct. 24, 2011s issue of Sports Illustrated magazine, there is an article by Gary Smith on the Los Angeles Laker great, Jerry West. It is for the most part about the autobiography that West [...]
PRIMA DONNAS REVISITED
I keep wondering when are they going to wake up? They being, of course, the NBA players and the NBA owners. I am very clear that the stalemate is not about the issues. It is [...]
ALL SPORTS MONTH
October is one of my favorite months as teams in a variety of sports are in action. At the college level we have football, soccer, womens volleyball and even the traditional spring sports (baseball, golf, [...]
Skill, Talent and Ability
Competitive athletics has always had its performance combinations that separate the great athlete from the rest. Back in the day, football had its triple threat performers; run, pass and kick. The great Sammy Baugh of [...]
OUR BIGGEST ASSET
The biggest asset you and I have is language. We can create our life by merely speaking it into existence. It sounds simple and it is. However, it is not necessarily easy due to the [...]
TRADITION
It seems to me that the œtechnological world has us moving so fast that we are losing touch with a very important component of our lives called tradition. Not tradition in the sense of having [...]
REMEMBERING 9/11
This weekend everyone is jumping on the 911 bandwagon. I am in no way saying that we shouldnt be honoring those we lost and the hundreds who responded to aid those whose lives would never [...]
FLYING SAUCERS
Way back in the day a common term used to identify UFOs was œflying saucers. If you have the opportunity in the near future to drive Highway 99 through Bakersfield, CA you may actually see [...]
THE BASICS
I have been having this conversation with coaches and athletes that I worked with for over 25 years. Some take it on and others do not. I know all the reasons a person could give [...]
GOLF IN THE KINGDOM
In 1972, Michael Murphy wrote a book called, œGolf in the Kingdom. The book featured a legendary character named Shivas Irons. It has remained one of my all-time favorite books. On July 29th, a movie [...]
Video: Watch Coach Rolland Todd’s TED Talk – The Secret To Everything
TEDx are locally organized events to gather people together to give them the "TED" experience. Coach Rolland Todd gives forth his wisdom on the importance of relationships in your life be they with your family, friends, [...]
Video: Coaching 101 – Finding Your Strengths and Weaknesses
As a coach you need to know what your strengths and weaknesses are to have the best chance at building a championship team. Watch this short video and learn some quick tips from Coach Rolland [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]
Cultural Chaos
Our world is in what I would call “Cultural Chaos.” Whatever happened to “live and let live” or perhaps more accurately “be and let be?” I have been a keen observer of human behavior and [...]
Just Get The Point – McFarland,USA
It seems to me that people are overly critical of the authenticity of sports movies. Since most sports movies are about sports heroes, don’t you think producers are a bit handicapped in finding an actor [...]
March Madness – After The Dance Is Over
College’s March Madness is often referred to as “The Big Dance” and the majority of teams have a goal to get an invitation to attend. Ultimately two teams will play for the honor of being [...]
When Is An Expert Really An Expert?
Millions of words have been written that preview the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Hundreds of media reps are extolling the virtues of various athletes and their value to various teams. Local saloons are [...]
TARK AND I BACK IN THE DAY
Hall of Fame basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away this week after several years of struggling with his health. Rest easy my friend. The media has been telling us all week about his prowess as [...]