It was September, 1960 and we had just finished our second practice of the day at the St. Louis Hawks training camp in steamy St. Louis. Lenny Wilkins (first round draft choice) and I (3rd round draft choice) were rookies that year. We were headed out to get something to eat. As we prepared [...]
I have been engaged in the world of coaching for a very long time and have been able to see that coaches have become more aware of the impact that they can have on their athletes. I see it, also, with leaders in the business world. I think that leaders fundamentally care about the people [...]
It seems to me that, over the years, come November, I have cast more votes to cancel someone elses vote than I have to support a candidate of my choosing. In other words, I knew who I didnt want more than who I thought was the best person for the job. The exception was [...]
BLOG #91 APRIL 08, 2010 THE TIGER IS LOOSE Once again Tiger Woods is prowling the fairways at Augusta National. [...]
I have done several blogs lately on trash talking, gossip, rumor, etc. Immediately what happens is the rock falls on the most recognizable athlete in the world. Tiger Woods. For a whole weekend on ESPN the headline banner is repeating the œincident over and over and over. What I also noticed was that what I [...]
Forty-nine years ago this month (August), the 1960 Olympic Games began. The social and political changes that were becoming evident were all showcased in the 1960 Olympic Games at the classic venue of Rome, Italy. If you want the complete story I suggest you get David Maranisss book œRome 1960. A pulitzer prize winner for [...]
A very wise man once told me that the most dangerous enemy that you can have is the one that is undeclared. The one that looks willing to play with you, but is secretly against you.