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Body Daylight Saving Time will come to an official end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7, when we set our clocks to fall back one hour. Of course, nobody sits up to do it at that time; we turn our clocks back before we go to sleep on Saturday night, or we do it in a panic on Sunday morning.

Body What is your situation? Wise coaches seek wise counsel. Whether taking over a downtrodden program or a perennial winner, it is wise to talk to others who have been those positions.

Body Athletic teams many times fall from being champions to the bottom of the heap overnight. Why does that happen? Teams fall from greatness to mediocrity because of the failure to change and grow.

Body This is homecoming season. Homecoming football games attract people from all aspects of life. Former players, students, faculty, and community citizens. Homecoming football games bring excitement and comradery, along with lots of people to the local stadium.

Body Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and is the most common form of dementia. It is not a normal process of aging. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

Body Two people from Terrell whose names are etched deep into the city’s history were rightfully honored last week during the school district’s Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies.

Body There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. The essence of the proverb is more than one household generally contributes to the success of a child. Throughout my life, I have found time and time again, this is absolutely true.

Body Too many times players are berated for their mistakes. None of us like to make mistakes but it is how coaches react to players’ mistakes that makes the difference. The exciting aspect of life is every day offers a brand-new day with unlimited possibilities.

Body If you haven’t already, it’s time to join your local Walk to End Alzheimer’s! You can find it at https://act.alz.org/. Organize a team of your own, or join another team with friends!

Body I have had several parents of high school players reach out to me in the last month complaining about abusive coaches. Coaches putting down their players in front of others. Not just correcting but ridiculing the players.