[July 28, 2024] I think it’s a requirement for boys in high school PE to participate in boxing. It’s one of those ‘expand your horizons’ classes that is supposed to make us better. That first day, we were given the rules – no hitting below the belt – and a fast lesson in technique – hit fast and… Read More »
[May 11, 2024] One of the most celebrated and dominating players in baseball history, Walter Johnson established several pitching records, some of which remain unbroken, during his 21-year career with the Washington Senators. He is best known for his gentle nature, and to this day, he is held up as an example of good sportsmanship, while his name… Read More »
[June 19, 2023] Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams speaks out against the Woke LA Dodgers, who recently honored the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The Dodgers were virtue signaling over Pride Month like many professional baseball teams have been doing this year. Williams was surely warned not to do this, and I’m sure his career was threatened. Under these… Read More »
[August 8, 2019] Upon entering First Grade, my buddies and I became eligible to join the town’s only Little League Baseball Team. We loved the sport like true fans love any great baseball team. But it was our first game as new-fangled team players. Yet, we were taught several leader lessons that followed us the rest of the… Read More »
[February 4, 2018] Tonight at 6:30 pm (Eastern Time), the Super Bowl LII kickoff will bring us a wealth of lessons that leaders can take to heart and, if used wisely, can improve upon our knowledge and skills. Focus will be on gameplay and how the coaches and players do their jobs but it will also be on… Read More »
[January 22, 2018] The U.S. Super Bowl LII game will be played by the two best professional football teams on February 4, 2018. Yet, whether the sport be football, baseball, basketball, or some other sport, professionally or for young kids, there will always be leadership lessons for us to take to heart. Sports are a great way to… Read More »
[October 3, 2017] If there ever was a poll taken of senior military leaders asking whether they played a sport growing up as a child, I would wager that each and every one would answer they participated in at least one sport. Leadership is something that requires an experience of a lifetime and the sooner we begin that… Read More »
[April 12, 2017] Jousting is an old European martial sport originating sometime in the High Middle Ages1 and being popular among the Anglo-Norman knighthood because it showed courage, strength, endurance, and glory. Today it’s being revived and it is a manly endeavor. Some say it is accurately described as the world’s most dangerous sport in history. Louis Zamperini,… Read More »
[November 5, 2016] I love baseball. It’s an American sport that gives plenty enjoyment and its fun to watch, think about strategy, and have a good time with friends. Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs for winning the World Series in an exciting final game 7. The last time they won was in 1908! But that’s not all …… Read More »
[August 9, 2016] Practice makes you strong and competition makes you stronger. My wife and I watched the U.S. Women’s Volleyball Olympic team comeback performance to beat the Netherland’s team 3-2 in five games. Wow, exciting game. But what is it that makes this – or any sporting game – of interest to those of us who study… Read More »