If you're a physical education teacher, coach, teacher, or parent who has ever had to divide kids into teams for a game, you know there are inevitably going to be a couple of kids who proclaim, “These teams aren’t fair!” Whether it's kickball, soccer, football, debate, a birthday party, PE class, or a youth soccer … Continue reading What Can I do to Make My Team Better?
The Art of Losing – The Game Ends. The Lesson Begins
I recently had the honor of coaching a U9 lacrosse team. As a culminating event to our season, we participated in a two-day tournament with several other Metro Atlanta teams. The weather was beautiful, the competition was great, and the players were excited to be there. However, as I coached our games and watched several … Continue reading The Art of Losing – The Game Ends. The Lesson Begins
Books: My Escape from Doomscrolling
I have a serious problem. Doomscrolling. According to the American Brain Foundation, doomscrolling is regularly reading or viewing disturbing current events, especially online, which can leave us feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Whether you’re consuming stories and perspectives on disease, natural disasters, political upheaval, or any other issue that increases your anger or fear, your brain is … Continue reading Books: My Escape from Doomscrolling