Golf Courses Worth Visiting in Texas, Oklahoma, and Beyond
Golf has been a lifelong passion of mine, and over the years, I have had the privilege of traveling to numerous courses across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida. Playing in amateur tournaments and enjoying casual rounds has given me the opportunity to experience a wide variety of courses, each with its own unique character […]
Training Techniques for Multi-Sport High School Athletes
Over my years teaching and coaching basketball, baseball, and track, I have worked with many high school athletes who compete in multiple sports. Being a multi-sport athlete comes with unique challenges and rewards. It requires careful planning, smart training, and an understanding of how to balance physical and mental demands. Having coached athletes in Ohio […]
Coaching Strategies That Build Character in Young Athletes
Coaching is about far more than teaching skills or winning games. Over my years teaching history and coaching basketball and baseball, I have learned that the most important impact a coach can have is helping young athletes develop character. Sports provide a unique environment where lessons in discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance are learned naturally. […]
The Benefits of Golf for Lifelong Fitness and Mental Health
Golf has been a passion of mine since my college days at Fairmont State College. What began as a way to relax and enjoy the outdoors quickly became a lifelong commitment to fitness, focus, and mental well-being. Over the years, I have competed in amateur golf tournaments across Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Florida, and […]
Tips for Balancing Teaching and Coaching Responsibilities
When I think back on my years teaching history and coaching basketball and baseball at various high schools, I often marvel at the juggling act required to do both jobs well. Teaching and coaching are both incredibly rewarding, but they also demand time, energy, and focus. Over the years, I learned some strategies that helped […]
The Evolution of High School Athletics: Then and Now
When I think back to my days as a student-athlete at Brooke High School in West Virginia and later as a collegiate hurdler at Fairmont State College, I am struck by how much high school athletics have changed over the decades. From the way teams are trained, to the facilities, to the emphasis placed on […]