Running is something that I have grown to enjoy over time. I hated to run when I was young, by playing different sports, running always seemed like punishment more than anything. Now it has become a time to get my thoughts clear, listen to a podcast, and relieve stress. During the season, I run before … Continue reading Our Shadow Can Remind Us
"In case of emergency, a mask will drop from a container in the airplane ceiling. The mask, which looks like a yellow plastic cup, fits over your nose and mouth. An elastic strap goes around the back of your head, and the ends can be tugged to tighten the fit. Pull on the hose gently … Continue reading How to Personally Protect & Use Culture As A Weapon Against Mental Health Issues
"In case of emergency, a mask will drop from a container in the airplane ceiling. The mask, which looks like a yellow plastic cup, fits over your nose and mouth. An elastic strap goes around the back of your head, and the ends can be tugged to tighten the fit. Pull on the hose gently … Continue reading How to Personally Protect & Use Your Program As A Weapon Against Mental Health Issues
Regardless of what the movies say, over time the spear was the weapon of choice over the sword. “from Judah, carrying shield and spear—6,800 armed for battle; From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.” -1 Chronicles 12:24. For a one on one fight, most warriors would choose the spear. … Continue reading Fight The Good Fight “Form Your Spear”
For a few weeks at the start of the pandemic, we instituted neighborhood PE on the street in front of my house. We had to purchase several boxes of sidewalk chalk to mark all the lines for activities and we even drew a 1st class basketball court. Those were some great afternoons filled with excitement … Continue reading Create Your “Finish Line”
"Dad, are we there yet??" If you are a parent, then you know what this question means. You can imagine the long trip and how many times the kids will ask this question. In your mind, you can ride all day without stopping, but you know there will be many stops along the way. … Continue reading Interstate to Success
This Lesson Is Written By Coach Milt Travis: Football was a sport that I had always liked but was too big to play in the local Pop Warner League. The option was to play on the junior high seventh and eighth grade team as a sixth grader. I had the size but I was scared and shy. … Continue reading We Got This
We just finished signing day a few weeks ago. This day always reminds me of an important lesson and reminder. Every year, my hope is that players have maximized their experience in our program and gained values through football. Some will go play college football, just be a student, join the military, or go into … Continue reading Pray, Play, & Enjoy The Present
"Whole Player Development" starts with an intentional plan within your organization. We must understand our Mission, Goal, People, and Program Areas to fully maximize development and experience. Please check out the video as we walk you through an overview of the program structure. This process is broken down into 3 main areas... Purpose, People, … Continue reading Whole Player Development: Program Overview
“Where there is no vision the people will perish.” -Proverbs 29:18 Most often when we hear this verse, we apply this only to a leadership principle. Although this maybe true, I believe it has a more direct connection to each of our personal journeys. The fact that we do not need to give up on … Continue reading Seeking Purpose With A Helmet Cam
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