Make every step count
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!
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FROM THE BLEACHERS
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.
FROM THE BLEACHERS - Thank you is one of greatest things to say
I love coaching football and I have many people to thank for my opportunity. I want to say thank you to the men and women who have fought to allow me to do what I love, the first responders keeping us safe daily, and of course the people I work with each day.
FROM THE BLEACHERS - Adversity strengthens character
Do you realize that 50 percent of the teams playing games last week lost? Are all those players considered losers? Adversity is an opportunity to strengthen character. In the world of athletics, players and coaches are faced with adverse situations every day.
Around Town
Sept. 11: The Kaufman County Democrats meet at 10 a.m. at 114 N. Adelaide St. They meet the second Saturday of the month; Call Sarah Whitaker at 214-354-7338 or email kcdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.
In Praise of Local Control and High Standards
I am an observer of humans and human nature. I have long found people fascinating and in the past, one of my favorite places to watch people was at a horse racing track, where betting was allowed.
FROM THE BLEACHERS – BYU booster pays tuition for walk-ons
As many expected, boosters are getting involved in helping athletes. Now, with the NCAA rule on allowing NIL for student-athletes, one booster helped 36 walk-on football players with their tuition at BYU.
An Olympic summer
The world opened up a little this summer to host the Olympic games. An event, no matter our political thoughts, that brings the world together in competition.
FROM THE BLEACHERS – Will the NIL infl uence college recruiting?
The NCAA is allowing student-athletes to profit off endorsements. College players can now receive financial benefits from the use of their name, likeness, and image. The NCAA calls this the NLI. Will this be a way recruiters lure high school players to their college in the future?
From The Bleachers – Blueprint for success
How do coaches build powerful sport programs? They know exactly what they desire to have in the program. They know what it should look like. They have definite ideas of the expectations they want from their assistant coaches and players.