The “Goldilocks” Zone
Have you ever quit something after your first time experiencing it because it was either too simple or too challenging?…
The Extra Degree
As a college athlete, coaches constantly challenged our team, especially in the weight room and at practice. Being “good enough”…
Discipline and Grades Matter in Sports
This past week I was asked to coach basketball again at my old romping grounds at Scottsdale Community College.…
Society is Shaped in the Elementary Classroom
Renewable Resources Most agree that social justice in America is becoming more questionable. We are a nation drenched in biases,…
The Virtues of Failure
Over this past weekend, I had the great privilege of taking a small group of students to compete in a…
Learning About Teaching (and Life) on the Back of a Bike
Stephen R. Covey lists “Sharpen the Saw,” through care of mind, body, and soul, as the habit through which we…
The Varsity Letterman
Is this the end of the 3 sport athlete? Recently I was at a track meet and got chance to…
Reflecting on an old blog
Are You a Difference Maker? With the Super Bowl just a few days away I have been reflecting on my…
Teacher Eval: Hunger Games Style
Yes, the geeky-English teacher that I am has jumped all over The Hunger Games craze. Yes, I’ve coerced all of…
Adding Credits to My Man Card
Two weeks ago, Nancy Flanagan wrote an interesting blog about the proclivity for men to employ sports metaphors while framing…