Part 2 in the 3 blog series: “Redeeming Soccer Mom” Soccer Mom has generated quite a lot of interest and not all of it positive. I found this out when I googled her. No longer just a Mom driving kids … Continue reading
First in a three blog series: “Redeeming Soccer Mom” Who is Soccer Mom? It’s hard to believe, but the term “Soccer Mom” has only been in regular use since 1996, when she was a highly sought after “swing voter” in … Continue reading
In November, 92 year old Marion Booth received the award of a lifetime: A Distinguished Service Award from the Maryland State Golf Association. I can think of no one more deserving. Marion has played championship golf since her teenaged … Continue reading
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” ~I Corinthians 9:24 What prize are you running for? Who is your … Continue reading
How many of us have watched in amazement and disgust this week as Elizabeth Lambert of the University of New Mexico women’s soccer team assaulted players from Brigham Young University’s team? First, pulling a player down by her ponytail, then … Continue reading
I was stretching with my U13 soccer team after a scrimmage. Through a chorus of moans and evident wincing one player told me, “Coach, no one in my class can touch their toes.” Her teammates nodded in agreement. Yep, tight … Continue reading
We’re seeing an alarming trend among coaches of elite athletes in all sports today: recruiting their talent rather than building it. After all, in an environment that celebrates winning above all else, teaching the fundamentals takes too long. Why develop … Continue reading
I had a disconcerting phone conversation with a friend and fellow “soccer parent” the other day. She said her daughter is “on the bubble” between the ‘A’ and ‘B’ team. They are waiting to hear which team she will be … Continue reading
Victory At What Price? Over the Edge, a 1997 Sports Illustrated article, painted a scary picture of the motivations and standards behind a sampling of American athletes. They reported the results of a poll of 198 Olympians and aspiring Olympians. … Continue reading
Got Milk? It’s been a popular ad campaign. “Have you had your milk today?” spoken in pictures of celebrities, sports figures, models. They wore the familiar milk mustache. Drink your milk because it builds strong bones and strong bodies, they … Continue reading