Since the U.S. is fully engaged with this year’s World Cup, I figured this was the perfect time to share my thoughts on why I believe soccer is at the cusp of mainstream popularity in American culture. I know, I know. Soccer has been talked about for years in terms of gaining popularity, especially during […]
LeBron James Father – How Likely is Success When Dads Aren’t Present?
When the biggest basketball player in the world, and arguably one of the most popular athletes in pro sports, posts something, it usually gets some legs. It was no different recently when the king of the court LeBron James posted a picture on his Instagram account dedicated to his “dad”. I put “dad” in quotes […]
What Makes a Fantasy Football League Epic?
As we enter fantasy football season, it’s important to step back and take stock in your current fantasy football league. What are your plans for this coming yeare? Are you randomly joining a league where you know no one? Or are you in a league that you’ve been a part of for 15 years? Regardless […]
Your Kid Might Be an Athlete If…10 Ways to Tell
Are your kids in sports? Or are they about to get into sports and you might be wondering what to expect? Well, here are 10 quick tell-tale signs that your kid might be an athlete… 1. You put an insane amount of miles on your car Your kid might be an athlete if you drive […]
When It’s OK for Your Teen Daughter to Throw Up
Throwing up is usually not a good thing and when thinking about your teen daughter, it can often have you a little worried and thinking the worst. However, there are occasions when it is, for lack of a better term, embraced. You probably know by now that my oldest daughter joined her high school track […]
7 Tips to Get to ESPN
Ahhhh, the fresh aroma of Spring is starting to float through the air. The smell of just-cut grass, newly planted flowers, and that nose burning smell of freshly laid mulch. It’s Springtime and that means one thing…kids Spring season sports! If your kids are like mine, they are pretty much overextended and participating in multiple […]
Embrace March Madness
8 Reasons Why Your Kid Will Benefit from March Madness Ahh, it’s that time of year when I could literally spend an entire day in front of the TV watching the beauty of the NCAA tournament unfold. The drama, the story lines, the evil empires (Duke), and the Cinderallas all there for the taking. Don’t […]
Get Your Ticket
The Importance of Attending your Child’s Events I remember the coach gathering us in a tight circle. It was 8th grade basketball, at home against a cross town rival. Just a few seconds remained and we were down by 2 with the ball. I played point guard on the team and was one of the […]
A Big Difference in Girls Games
During the winter months, my daughters’ soccer programs move indoors. In addition to their normal practices they also have girls games of Futsal. For those unaware, Futsal is a soccer game born in Brazil played on a small field/court which focuses on the development of foot skills. Over the weekend, my youngest had a game […]
Enter the Man Cave – 5 Ways to Keep the ‘Super’ in Super Bowl for Kids
I know, I know…allowing kids into the Man Cave during football is a major faux pas. Actually, using the term ‘faux pas’ in the same sentence as football is ridiculous. Anyway, the Super Bowl is coming up this weekend and it’s important to make it a Super Bowl for kids too. Let me first put […]