Did is a word of achievement, Won't is a word of retreat, Might is a word of bereavement, Can't is a word of defeat, Ought is a word of duty, Try is a word of each hour, Will is a word of beauty, Can is a word of power. … [Read more...]
Just Me
From the time I was little, I knew I was great 'cause the people would tell me, "You'll make it - just wait." But they never did tell me how great I would be If I ever played someone who was greater than me. When I'm in the backyard, I'm a czar with the ball. To swish all those baskets was no sweat at all. But all of a sudden there's a player in my face Who doesn't seem to realize I'm the czar of this place. So the pressure gets to me; I rush with the ball. My passes to teammates could … [Read more...]
Nine Eye-Opening Ways to Boost Self-Confidence!
You can develop the self-confidence that will make you a winner in life, an expert says... Just follow these tips from Dr. James Hodge, Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern Ohio College of Medicine. 1. Don't ever put yourself down. Remember that you're a human being with flaws just like everyone else. Look at your weaknesses honestly, but without exaggerating them. 2. Work on your weaknesses one at a time. As you make progress in areas you want to change -- learning to manage … [Read more...]
It’s Only One Possession
It was only one possession, Why must my coach scream, My poor defense permitted the basket, But what can one hoop mean? As the pass comes my direction, And I fumble it into the stands, The coach's voice rings loud and clear, "Catch with your eyes and hands!" C'mon, coach, it's a single possession. Our team will be okay. It's just the first two minutes, My gosh, we've got all day. At the 10-minute mark I remember, That the center is strong and stout. A putback for two, quite simply due, To … [Read more...]
Please Don’t Curse The Boy Down There
Please don't curse the boy down there. He is my son, you see. He's only a boy, you know and means a lot to me. I did not raise my son, Sports Fan, For you to call him names. He may not be a superstar, But it's really just a game. Please don't curse the boys down there. They do the best they can. They never tried to lose a game. They're boys- and you're a man. The game belongs to them, you see, And you are just a guest. They do not need a fan like you, They need the very best. If … [Read more...]
Eulogy For A Teacher
How will you be remembered By those who come to you? What will they say, The ones you serve, When teaching days are through? "He never had a favorite." "He smiled when he was down." "She made me feel that I was loved." All jewels in the crown. And yet one priceless accolade Out-sparkles all the rest. A single phrase sums up the days: "My teacher gave his best." … [Read more...]
The Bench Warmer
The radio screams and the papers print reams for the player who carries the ball, While never a word is written or heard of the players who sit through it all. But there on the bench a dozen hearts wrench when a man goes in the fray. They never go in, but they take it and grin-- for them it's all work and no play. When the vacant seats stare you will find them all there in the thick of the strife and storm. They are battered and bruised-- it's for practice they're used-- in the … [Read more...]
The Art of Leadership
Written by Wilferd Arlan Peterson (August 21, 1900 - June 2, 1995). Mr. Peterson was regarded as "one of the best loved American writers of the 20th century, renowned for his inspirational wisdom and aphoristic wit" by the Independent Publishers Group. He published nine books starting in 1949 with The Art of Getting Along: Inspiration for Triumphant Daily Living." The leader is a servant. The leader sees through the eyes of his followers. The leader says, "Let's go!" and leads the … [Read more...]
Eleven Rules
In the book "Dumbing Down Our Kids", Charles Sykes lays out 11 rules that students do not learn in high school or college -- but should. He argues that our feel-good, politically correct teachings have created a generation of kids with no concept of reality who are set up for failure in the real world. The list: Rule 1. Life is not fair; get used to it. Rule 2. The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about … [Read more...]
Character Quotations
Your character is more than just your reputation ... it is your moral and ethical qualities. It is of utmost importance to coach and play this game with great character. What you do on the basketball court will inevitably carry over to what you do in life. [quotcoll tags="character"] … [Read more...]