Yesterday a sports psychologist visited our team and, of all the things he said, the one that really stuck involved rejection.
He said, “Make sure you get rejected by the right person.
“If you’re thinking of attending a certain college, make sure you get rejected by the admissions department, not by yourself.
“If you’re thinking of trying out [...]
“In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept destructive criticism. Without 100 percent dedication, you won’t be able to do this.” ~ Willie Mays
A few days from now, big-league baseball teams will be selecting the top high [...]
“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” ~ Chinese Proverb
How do you even approach the question of reaching the zone?
We get wonderful clues in the book “The Game Before the Game,” by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson. It’s a golf book but, as my friend Peter indicated [...]
“Forget perfect on the first try. In the face of frustration, your best tool is a few deep breaths, and remembering that you can do anything once you’ve practiced two hundred times. Seriously.” — Andrea Buchanan, author, the Daring Book for Girls
Do you have to lose in order to learn how to win?
That’s what the [...]
If the Orlando Magic wind up winning the NBA title, they may owe their success in part to a song that was played at halftime on Sunday.
The song helped Dwight Howard relax at the free-throw line, and his 14-for-19 shooting — well above his career average of 59 percent — contributed to his team’s victory [...]
“No pressure, no diamonds.” ~ Mary Case
A few days ago, Kobe Bryant was discussing his team’s situation after it lost Game 1 of its playoff series against Houston.
“To win a championship, you’re going to have to face some adversity,” said the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar, shrugging off the results of the first game.
Bryant, of [...]
“Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” ~ George Washington Carver
With the NHL and NBA teams battling it out in their respective playoffs, a great postseason story comes to mind: Colorado’s run to the 2001 Stanley Cup.
Winning any title is hard enough, but the Avalanche won despite [...]
“Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal.”
We’ve hit a rainy spell here in the Northeast, with people reacting in a variety of ways.
Yesterday I heard someone complaining. A few minutes later, I saw some people out on the golf course, doing just fine in the rain. And a few [...]
“Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course — the distance between your ears.” ~ Bobby Jones
Today marks the eve of the Masters golf tournament, the day when the players go through the ritual of the par-3 competition.
And here’s where you’re likely to see lots of superstition: Since no one has ever [...]
“They were so frightening, you even watched the TV highlights from behind the sofa.” — England cricketer Keith Fletcher
How do upsets happen?
How does DePaul, which hadn’t won a conference game all season, finally do it in the spotlight of a tournament?
For answers, just go to the greatest upset stories of all time. First there’s [...]