Category Archives: Columns

What Inspires You to Take Action?

The Steps To Success

Thomas Jefferson, a man of action, said, “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” With that in mind, I acted. I started to really look for inspiration. I found it … Continue reading

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Every community should have at   least one certified and educated professional who understands the   core/foundations of positive youth sports so that regardless of locale, youth   sports are guided by a similar, positive philosophy. This interactive webinar   … Continue reading

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Is College “Worth It?”

Calculating the true value of college should take into account more than career earnings.
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In a recent article by Jeffery J. Selingo, written in the Wall Street Journal (April 30, 2013), the idea of whether or not college is “worth it” is discussed in “The Diploma’s Vanishing Value.” Mr. Selingo wrote: “With unemployment among … Continue reading

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This-N-That

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Forging Friendships

The best part of playing youth sports? Making lifelong friends!

Grateful for all of the friendships she forged while playing sports, Leslie Brinson is intent on making sure youngsters who participate in programs at the city of Bloomington’s (Ind.) Parks & Recreation Department are as lucky as she was. “Most … Continue reading

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