Allen McClosekey has lived his entire life in Galveston, Indiana. He is now 89 years of age. He has had one job, that of a grave digger at the local cemetery. He has had that job since he was 19. He doesn’t want to retire because he is afraid that someone else will not do the job as well. He …
92,003 – Breaking the Record for Largest Audience to Watch a Female Sporting Event
Last year, Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Coach John Cook set a goal to reclaim the record for the most fans to see a women’s volleyball game, equating to just over 20,000 fans. Trouble is, the University of Nebraska doesn’t have an indoor facility that could house that many fans. So, university officials decided to hold the match in Memorial Stadium… and …
Let’s Start the Year with a Little Kindness
Belle Lindsley, is a senior volleyball player from Ellsworth High School. Recently she had some serious medical issues. She cannot play her senior year because of a brain bleed she encountered before the season. This week, their opponent, Republic County, gave Belle flowers to show their respect and support of all that she’s been through. The card on the flowers …
Welcome Sports Blog – 2023
This is the first blog post of the 2022 school year. Typically, this is about a current event related to sports, but today I just want to hear from you. I also want to introduce you to this program – an app-based program we call the Student Athlete Program. This program is designed to improve the character, sportsmanship and leadership of …
Welcome Blog – 2023
Hello and welcome. If you are reading this blog, this means that you are enrolled in a class where a teacher is using the Character Development and Leadership Curriculum. This program is designed to help you develop who you are as a person and to improve your leadership capabilities. This program should be fun and engaging. The blog post is …
Pat Summitt – Respect
Kyra, I would take you to lunch, but I wouldn’t take you to war… Bridgette Gordon, quit being a baby!…Holdsclaw, sprint through the line! …Warlick, just get out of the drill. Put someone in who can throw a pass… I feel like I’m coaching a seventh-grade team! …You had no leadership tonight… Where’s your head? …You let every single one …
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?
Strangers on Subway Sing ‘Over the Rainbow’
Picture yourself on your way to work (or school). It’s cold, it’s early and you are tired. You are with a bunch of total strangers. You just want to mind your own business and get to your destination. Then, some random stranger breaks out in a joyful song and invites everyone to sing. It is a blatant attempt to get …
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 …
Jordan Spieth Returns to Sign Autographs for Kids #Accountability
At the end of his final round at the Heritage Tournament, Jordan Spieth promised some kids that he would return to sign autographs after he won or lost. At that point, he did not know the final outcome. As it turns out, he had to play in a playoff with Patrick Cantlay. And, he won. The whole playoff and award …