When outsiders view our game for the first time on TV they typically have some common thoughts, especially when its comes to us goalies. First, since lacrosse tends to be a high scoring sport they wonder if we ever make saves – Hey @BarstoolJordie, new to this whole “watching lacrosse” thing. Do lacrosse goalies EVER […]

What causes Olympians to pursue their sport of choice?

Winning isn't everything, as any athlete can perform the same as an Olympian with a certain mindset.

Let’s kick off the shoes, and toss those stinky knee pads. Let’s hang up the jerseys and grab a tank top. Oh, and on your way out the door, don’t forget your favorite hat, sunglasses and flip flops as we head to the beach! Beach volleyball fosters a relaxed, peaceful and laid back culture from […]

Many-splendored Montana, with its big skies, tall peaks and mad grizzlies, ranked among the faster-growing American states by population in 2017. Hockey participation in the Treasure State is also on the rise, with strong gains in every category. But it’s not merely a surge in transplants driving the growth, and that’s great news for the […]

“Women’s hockey in the Olympics this year will be a big draw,” he said. “I think that will help our numbers jump again going into next year.” Shane Willis played 141 games with the Hurricanes, and now is helping grow the Junior Hurricanes. In parts of five seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay […]

There is a lot of pressure on parents these days. We want the best for our children and we don’t think twice about taking action when we see we’re able to fill a need. But are we doing enough? “When did parenting get to be so stressful?” began a recent post on the Changing the Game […]

Top-level soccer coaches encourage parent engagement, discourage hovering

Over two-plus decades, Reggie Roberts witnessed how the globalization of the digital revolution impacted the NFL The bulk of Roberts’ time was spent overseeing communications for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, and his duties included serving as the main spokesperson for the clubs and coordinating media and communications coverage. He adapted as communication tools […]

There’s an old Cherokee Native American story that I use for coaching goalies and teaching mental toughness. I discuss this parable in my goalie book however I wanted to share it here on the blog for those who haven’t yet read the book. It’s called the Tale of Two Wolves and in this post I’d like to […]