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Vancouver Olympics Next Stop For U.S. Women's Hockey Team

Four Time Olympian Angela RuggieroIn their last game in the Qwest tour before heading to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the U.S. Women's Hockey Team turned a close game against Finland going into the third period with three goals en route to a satisfying  5-1 rout.

Youth Sports Politics: Adults Feud, Children Suffer

An article in the Boston Globe, last year,  titled  "Taking the ‘little' out of Little League" reminds us not only about what is wrong in today's youth sports, but how needed reform can occur. 

I wrote this blog in 2010 but the issue continues to come up, questions are asked and think this may help. 

A NEW BEGINNING

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  A new year, a new decade, a new lease on life after spending the holidays looking at things from the perspective of a toddler.  Always puts the important things right back in front of my nose!  What else?  A new job for some, and certainly for me...a new book to start.

Inspirational Quote for 2010

Remember the past for it represents ones previous successes and/or failures giving confidence, solace, and room to grow; live in the present for it is here that one establishes the foundation for what is to come; plan for the near and distant future for this gives one direction – a point of reference where one wants to be.

 

EduKick Football Academies Tips: What Coaches Look For in Pro Players

If you want to play football like a professional, then you need to start thinking like a professional. Football academies offer a crucial opportunity for players to showcase their skills but you have to be willing to work hard on and off the pitch.

Ice Hockey at Fenway: 2010 U.S. Women's Olympic Hockey Team Practices In Shadow of Green Monster

Brooke de Lench and Angela Ruggiero at Fenway ParkWhen Angela Ruggiero invited me to come watch her practice with the rest of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Women's Ice Hockey team at Fenway Park in Boston this morning, I could not resist. It was truly a great way to begin what I know is going to be a very special year for me and the Youth Sports Parents team.

A Definition of True Success

The willingness, perseverance, and commitment to go through a process that allows one to achieve personal, family, and/or group goals; the kind of goals that many view as impossible to accomplish.

And to do so with solid character and integrity, the kind of character and integrity that beseeches one to do the right thing just because it is the right thing to do. This is regardless of the outside pressure to do otherwise.

Surviving the Holidays with Kids' Schedules

I remember the days when I owned my own business and was trying to get our two sons to practices and games on time with knots in my stomach.  Then the holidays hit.  How to survive without a nervous breakdown?

I remember the days when I owned my own business and was trying to get our two sons to practices and games on time with knots in my stomach. Then the holidays hit. How to survive without a nervous breakdown?

Personal Note: Louisville Volleyball Wins Big East Chapionships - Upsets #1 Notre Dame and #2 Cincinnati - Daughter Inteviewed

Cool!!! Interview of my daughter Lindsey after Big East Championships:

http://www.whas11.com/home/Cards-Big-East-Report-112909-72880907.html

(Only 4 minute clip. May have to listen to 10 second commercial first. Last 30 seconds brought tears)

Thanks Linds, the feeling is mutual.

Love always

Dad

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