I've watched this video over and over, feeling energized and covered in goosebumps each time. The 4th-grade boy in the video, William, has reached superhero status in my opinion. When you watch this video, you'll understand why. The video spills over with goodness. There's positivity, bravery, determination, empathy, and unflustered focus. The scene is set … Continue reading William’s Climb: Perseverance and Empathy in Action – a MUST WATCH VIDEO
What Can I do to Make My Team Better?
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