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As we begin the fall season of sports, what goals have you set for yourself? Hopefully, you have set some individual goals, ways in which you can improve your fundamental skills. But how about team goals – have you set some goals for ways in which you can make your team better? Have you set…
Read MoreThe Olympics is unlike any other competition in that it only occurs every four years. Competitors who have a bad day, or who make an unlikely mistake will not get another chance for four years. This is one of the reasons that the pressure is so great. Unlike most professional (and amateur) athletes who play…
Read MoreAsk your team: How are the values of the Code being reflected in the Olympics? It will be good for your players to articulate the many ways in which the Code is reflected, and for them to hear the things that stand out for their teammates. It is also good to ask them “what do…
Read MoreThe Penn State punishments have been given. What will be the result – five, ten, twenty, or 100 years from now? It’s easy to speculate on the short term damage – the next ten years or so, but harder to know what the long term effect will be. Will this change the character of sports? …
Read MoreVictor Cruz, the star receiver for the NY Giants, has a book out telling much of his life story. The title of the book is “Out of the Blue.” He says that he did not just come “out of the blue” to become a star athlete with the Super Bowl NY Giants. In fact, he…
Read MoreCongratulations to Lebron James for a Herculean effort in the finals, and to all the members of the Heat for their championship performance. But why did the Heat win? Was it just because of Lebron James? It’s easy to say “yes,” and it is true they won because of him – but not just because…
Read MoreAt a party a few days ago in Auburn, Alabama, an unknown person showed up at a party, got into an argument with some that were there, and ended up killing three and wounding several others. Two of those killed were former Auburn football players. What does the Code say about this tragedy? Why are…
Read MoreAt the state track and field meet at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, West Liberty-Salem runner Meghan Vogel was about to win the 3,200 meter run on Saturday, June 2 because the only person ahead of her with 200 feet to go, Arden McMath, collapsed from exhaustion. But, rather than pass her for…
Read MoreProfessional Recipient, Pat Summitt, and the five collegiate finalists for the Wooden Cup were introduced at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 24, 2012. Meet each of these distinguished individuals and learn the incredible ways in which they made a difference in the lives of others. President of ABWFred NorthupWelcome Speech watch video Coach…
Read MoreFive collegiate athlete finalists recognized ATLANTA (April 26, 2012) – Pat Summitt, the esteemed University of Tennessee’s Lady Vols’ basketball coach, was honored at the 8th annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Awards, held last night at the Fox Theatre. Aleca Hughes from Yale University was presented with the collegiate Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup award. Aleca…
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