A Strong Mindset Is Never Defeated

I saw this 19-second video the other day and it inspired me.  I hope it inspires you too.  You never know what you can accomplish if you just get back up. Life will teach you this lesson over and over again. It’s not just a lesson for sports. It’s a life lesson. Thoughts?

Saban on Honesty

Nick Saban, head football coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, addressed his team during spring practice and delivered one of his “truth-bombs.” If you’re an average player, you want to be left alone because you want to slide by. If you’re a good player, you want to be coached. If you’re a great player, you want you coach to tell …

“Kindness is My Passion”

Thirteen years ago, Malachi Coleman and his little sister were abandoned by their mother. The siblings immediately went into the foster care system. Malachi claimed this was a miserable experience fraught with abuse and poor care. A few years later, the Coleman’s decided to adopt Malachi and his sister. The Coleman’s provided a loving home and a way for the …

Another Punch in a Handshake Line

Earlier this week, the University of Memphis played Bowling Green State University in an NCAA Women’s basketball game. This game decided which team would advance to the Great Eight. Bowling Green won this game 73-60. Immediately following the game, Memphis‘ Jamirah Shutes punched Bowling Green’s Elissa Brett in the face in the postgame handshake line. Brett immediately went to the …

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Sells Trophies and Rings for Charity

If you don’t know, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest athletes ever to play professional sports. He won three national championships with the UCLA Bruins and then won 6 NBA championships.  He is a six-time NBA MVP, two-time NBA Finals MVP, 19-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, and a member of the NBA 35th and 50th Anniversary All-Time Teams. And …