The NHL is moving at a fast pace and so are the young players often coming into the leave at 18. Crosby is somewhat of a trend setting as we continue to see young guys get drafted and onto the team quickly. Additionally, the players are smaller…faster….and in some cases

Keep in mind less than 1% of student athletes will ever make the professional level. Additionally, less than 1% will ever earn a scholarship. Few will move on, however hearing the truth about your abilities and performance is critical to understanding where you stand. This is not just important in

Highly paid professional athletes historically have been where all the attention goes in society. From money….to fame….endorsements all the way to the eyes of a child….professional athletes get it all. However, take a step back and realize there is in fact, a different kind of athlete out there who gets

When I was about 11 years old my family and I went out for dinner to a local favorite in Illinois. It is called White Fence Farm and is in the outskirts of Illinois. Some of the best comfort food one could ever dream of, however that is the small

We are all so encapsulated about the new Nike ad with Colin Kaepernick. However, the ad was clearly designed by Nike with the idea the brand would drive revenue and obtain new customer acquisition. Guess what – that actually did occur as Nike saw online sales drive up 30% over

We have all heard it before – “upmanship”. In some ways, it is about out doing what you perceive the competition to be, however it is also what cripples a team. We all want to get ahead, and some will take great strides to rise above the people who can

We are just a few days away from Super Bowl 52. The Super Bowl is upon us; however, one thing has changed as much as it has remained a constant. Tom Brady has been a staple of big games and once again yet another chance to be a Super Bowl

Coos Bay Oregon has always been a place of some struggle…….hard work…..and a life the people of Coos Bay still continue to embrace. Steve Prefontaine has been gone from there for many years…..has been away from earth for many years…….however, has and will always leave a lasting impression that is

The college football is around the season and the expectations are the Big 10 conference will once again product good football. It is a long grueling season where injury often ends a teams chances of a national championship. We often forget about the personalities on the field and focus on

Just this week was the ESPY awards. Every year an award for courage is given and this year’s recipient was Jim Kelly. Jim had a full NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and defied the odds over many seasons. However, he has had other challenges in life which he has