I spend more time on player development than I ever have in the past. Read the rest of this entry »
Derek Robey has led the Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School Boys’ Basketball team to five South Dakota AA State Championships in the past eight years.
May 22nd, 2013Fred Hartville walked-on to the University of Illinois Men’s Gymnastics team in 2012-2013. In 2013 he was the NCAA Vault Champion and the Big Ten Vault Champion.
May 8th, 2013
Fred Hartville. Photo courtesy of the University of Illinois Sports Information
I trained my body to do “good” turns in the time I had. I’d rather do a few good ones and train my body to do it right than a lot of mediocre turns hoping to get a good one. Read the rest of this entry »
Kevin Gates has led the Worcester Prep High School Boy’s Lacrosse Team to 8 Maryland Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference Championships since 2004
April 24th, 2013
Kevin Gates
We run a one week camp for grades 4-9. The most important part of that camp is the alumni that return to run that camp. They tie the tradition and legacy together for our campers. Read the rest of this entry »
Jordan Giusti walked-on to Saint Mary’s College Men’s Basketball Team in 2011. In 2012-2013 he played in 35 games averaging 16.5 minutes a game
April 23rd, 2013
Jordan Giusti Saint Mary’s College
You might think that the other players are too fast, strong, big, and athletic – but working hard will make you faster, stronger, bigger, and more athletic. You just have to keep working. Read the rest of this entry »
J.D. Harmon walked-on to the University of Kentucky Football Team in 2012. He played in 12 games and earned a scholarship.
March 26th, 2013
J.D. Harmon
University of Kentucky
You have to be determined, work hard, and consistent. You can’t take days off. You have to wake-up knowing you’re going to be better than you were yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Nick Colella walked-on to Penn State Men’s Basketball Team in 2010-2011. In 2012-2013 he’s played in 30 games starting 13. He has also earned a scholarship.
March 13th, 2013
Nick Colella
Penn State University
Work every day to achieve that goal. You don’t need to make a big stride every day. But make little strides every day. You will get there. Read the rest of this entry »
Alex Barlow walked-on to the Butler University Men’s Basketball Team in 2011. In 2012-2013 he has started in 20 games.
March 1st, 2013
Alex Barlow
There are opportunities for anyone that works hard and strives to be the best. Read the rest of this entry »
John McKissick is the Head Football Coach for Summerville High School in South Carolina. He has won 601 football games – more than any other football coach at any level: high school, college, and pro. Those 601 victories include 10 State Championships
February 27th, 2013
John McKissick. Head Football Coach Summerville High School. Photo courtesy of Arnie Jacob
Hard work and set goals. One thing that never changes in athletics is discipline. You need it to be successful. Read the rest of this entry »
Saad Abdul-Salaam walked-on to The University of Akron’s Men’s Soccer Team in 2012. He played in 13 games and started 4.
February 14th, 2013
I just focused on playing soccer and school work and eventually I got to play Read the rest of this entry »
Jeric Magnant walked-on to the University of New Mexico Football Team in 2010. In 2012 he was the “New Mexico Man”, earned a scholarship, and played in 10 games
February 2nd, 2013
Jeric Magnant
I am addicted to progress Read the rest of this entry »