Strength That Doesn’t Run Out

He didn’t appear to be much physically. Short, thin, a guy who many would view as weak. He was overlooked his whole life, really, never getting the opportunities offered to bigger and stronger players. At times, he got frustrated. It seemed that no matter what...

Mutiny

It hadn’t been a good year. In fact, it was bad. It went from bad to worse when a faction of the parents turned against the coach. He was the same coach who had led the team to an incredible run the previous season. The same coach who had been there for one of the...

Do We Care?

If you’re coaching a player whose pitching mechanics are bound to hurt his arm, would you say something, or just let him hurt himself? If you have a teammate who is failing a class because he just won’t show up, would you say something, or just let him be...

When the Pressure Is On

Bottom of the ninth, two out, bases loaded, down by three. You’re at the plate. For some, that’s a dream. For others, it’s a nightmare. The dreamers relish the chance to see what they can do in a pressure situation. They want the bat in their hands....

When Cheaters Win

You’ve probably heard something to the effect that “winners never cheat, and cheaters never win.” Maybe you bought it as a kid, and now realize it’s not true. In reality, there are lots of winners of games and contests who cheated their way to...