Commit…This Is What I…Ment
Commitment. Bound. Obligated. Pledged. To be involved by choice. We commit to a marriage by taking a spouse. We commit to a family by having children. We commit to a boss by taking a job. Whether we realize it or not, whether we like it or not, Americans are a “committing” people. This does not [...]
The Evolution of Winning
evolve – v. to come forth gradually into being; develop win – v. to gain the victory; overcome an adversary What does it take to win? Athletic ability. A team. Experienced coaches. Work ethic. How long does it take to win? How do you know if it’s taking you, or your organization, too long to [...]
On a Winning Team
Win or Lose Subjective terms bring with them subjective thoughts. Take for example, win – to finish first. First. It sounds exclusive; it sounds best; it sounds right. Especially, when compared to lose – to fail to win. Taken in context, however, these two words represent entirely different meanings. Different thoughts. Different actions. Different outcomes. [...]
The Giver More Than The Gift
accompany – v. to go along or in company with; join in action There is a little-known story about a group of talented individuals who encountered greatness not through the discovery of themselves, but through an introduction to the Source of their greatness. These young men, these seemingly “normal” beings, lived lives once connected to [...]
The Taste of Water
What’s the biggest thing that you’ve ever been a part of…a team, a company, a family? What’s the biggest thing that you’ve ever done…win a championship, outsell the competition, raise six children? What do you still dare to do? Think BIG. Consider the story of a common fisherman tempted to attempt the seemingly impossible: walk [...]
Pauls Valley Softball Season Begins
Pauls Valley Daily Democrat // By Mike Arie PAULS VALLEY, Okla. — With nine returning players off last year’s 21-11 squad, head softball coach Brandon Henry and the Pauls Valley Lady Panthers are excited about the new season. “Of (this year’s) 15 girls, eight are returning starters with many of those girls having three years [...]
Renovated Fengtai Softball Field Host 2008 Olympics
The Fengtai Softball Field, located in Beijing, China, is the host stadium for the 2008 Summer Olympic softball games. Designed specifically for the sport, Fengtai underwent renovations in 2006, in preparation for this year’s Olympic competitions. With a maximum seating capacity of 13,000, the stadium also served as host to the 1990 Asian Games, and [...]
2008 Beijing Olympics USA Softball Schedule
The USA Softball Team is scheduled to begin competition in the 2008 Beijing Olympics tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12. Their first game is slated to begin at Noon, local time, against Venezuela.
Softball Dropped From 2012 Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has voted to eliminate softball from the 2012 Summer Olympics, scheduled to take place in London. The sport is one of only two athletic events to be dropped from competition. Baseball is the second event. According to Wikipedia.org, the IOC elected to discontinue both activities after each sport lost votes for [...]
Suspension Of a Female Student-Athlete
You may be aware of the recent suspension of a female student-athlete from The University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team; you may not. In case you missed this headline–and the life-lesson–I will take the opportunity to share the news with you, now. Jenna Plumley, from Red Rock, Oklahoma, is a junior at OU; she started [...]
