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 […]
Unexpected Discussions With Your Daughter
As a father, when you first find out you’re having a daughter, one of the thoughts that invariably crosses your mind is the fact that sports may not be a prominent part of your relationship. I’m not sure why this is, but it was the case for me. Sure, you know there is a chance […]
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 […]
Honor Your Word – Even If It’s Only Practice
My youngest daughter loves for me to attend her soccer practices. I think she genuinely feels connected with me enjoys the daddy-daughter bonding. Of course I love every minute of it too. Her first words after I let her know that she has practice on a given day are inevitably, “are you taking me?” Just the […]
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 […]
Prepare to be Forked
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it” Inspiring and profound advice from Yogi Berra. I find myself living this motto quite a bit as a father to two daughters. I’m constantly required to be proactive and nimble in dealing with events and directions as they come. As an example, my most […]
How Do You Take Unique Experiences and Inspire Your Kids?
I spent roughly the first 16 years of my life in Wyoming. As you may or may not know, there really isn’t much to do in Wyoming beyond watching the grass grow. I moved to the Washington, DC area in high school and haven’t looked back. Living in a major metropolitan area, many opportunities to […]
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 […]