Being a sports parent is tough, there is no doubt about it. It truly is one of the most difficult things I have ever gone through. But before I go on with my post, I feel a little background on myself needs to be addressed. I was a teacher and coach for ten years, and those were some great and terrible years, but I …

This time of year always gets me excited. It is the start of the high school sports season, as well as, the start of my kids’ favorite sports seasons. As a former coach, and an avid sports fan, I always enjoy seeing athletes get a fresh start on a new season; and to see what players took advantage of the offseason t…

I will admit, I was cheering for the Patriots in this past Super Bowl and extremely disappointed to see them lose. But, I will say after the game, I became more and more impressed with the Philadelphia Eagles; not because of their play, but because of their faith and because of their quarterback, Nick Foles.

I have heard the word “toughness” thrown around a lot lately. Reporters on television, radio and in print have opined about a team or player’s “toughness” or quoted a coach talking about his team having to be “tougher” to win. Then, in almost coordinated fashion, I would watch games and see player upon player thump…