Wow..every now and then you hear a story that just renews your faith in this world. Professional golfer, J.P.Hayes, had done something you haven't seen too much of lately.
He actually honored the tradition of his game!
J.P. was playing a round of golf and as many golfers do, OK many normal golfers do,he had needed another ball. His caddy had tossed him a new ball and J.P. played the next hole. He had soon realized that the ball given to him was not legal. This man of character called this to the attention of the judge who did what he had to do and he penalized J.P. Hayes.
The story really just begins here.
While in his hotel room he was emptying his bag when he realized ..the ball he had just played with was not even on the approved list of game balls. For most people, that would be o.k, I mean after all who is going to know, right? J.P.knew! It wasn't even a question for him. He called the officials and explained the situation knowing very well what the consequences would be.
His disqualification had cost him a spot on the tour for the next year. That equates to 100's of 1000's of dollars. That is character! Contrast that with the doping of this years Olympics or the many pro sports loaded with corner cutting athletes or even NASCAR who's motto is "If you're not cheating;you're not trying".
J.P. Hayes... for this demonstration of character and honesty, WE SALUTE YOU!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Everyone is your teacher!
Isn’t it great when you have that “duh” moment when you feel like you knew something wasn’t right but you didn’t know what and then all of a sudden…. On goes the light!
Yesterday I was training one of my young athletes and there came the moment when I had to say,” Hey we need to focus on what we are doing and get this done”! The youngster kept asking me,Hey can we play this game and this game and how about that game?
My response at that time was, “Well, if you do these lifting movements we are supposed to do for 30 min. then we can play those games”
The problem here was that I was thinking and not listening. I was thinking how I needed to get this boy prepared to go into his football season and that we shouldn’t waste time on things that wouldn’t help him get stronger for that purpose.
I wasn’t listening to what he was really saying. He had no problem doing the activities he viewed as playing because….duh… they were fun! They were a heck of a lot more fun than doing the weight training or sport movements that he had done in the past few weeks and I wasn’t aware enough to pick up on it.
We did eventually play the games and he did leave and say how much fun he had. On a side note, I need to tell you something about the games. They weren’t games like playing catch or scrabble. No. The games we did play dealt with things like kneeling on stability balls for time or knocking each other off while kneeling on the ball. Balancing on the Patch Fitness System and trying to see who could muscle each other off and ,of course, The obstacle course.
Which would you rather do?
I pride myself on making my workouts entertaining, fun and challenging and I just have to laugh at myself when even I, a 20 + year experienced coach, has the occasional, duh moment.
If you have kids and whether they are athletic or not, never forget the fun factor when creating an exercise or movement program because after all...
what we are hoping to give our kids are good memories that will last a life time.
Now go out and play and until next time,
Keep it fun!
Coach Billy
Yesterday I was training one of my young athletes and there came the moment when I had to say,” Hey we need to focus on what we are doing and get this done”! The youngster kept asking me,Hey can we play this game and this game and how about that game?
My response at that time was, “Well, if you do these lifting movements we are supposed to do for 30 min. then we can play those games”
The problem here was that I was thinking and not listening. I was thinking how I needed to get this boy prepared to go into his football season and that we shouldn’t waste time on things that wouldn’t help him get stronger for that purpose.
I wasn’t listening to what he was really saying. He had no problem doing the activities he viewed as playing because….duh… they were fun! They were a heck of a lot more fun than doing the weight training or sport movements that he had done in the past few weeks and I wasn’t aware enough to pick up on it.
We did eventually play the games and he did leave and say how much fun he had. On a side note, I need to tell you something about the games. They weren’t games like playing catch or scrabble. No. The games we did play dealt with things like kneeling on stability balls for time or knocking each other off while kneeling on the ball. Balancing on the Patch Fitness System and trying to see who could muscle each other off and ,of course, The obstacle course.
Which would you rather do?
I pride myself on making my workouts entertaining, fun and challenging and I just have to laugh at myself when even I, a 20 + year experienced coach, has the occasional, duh moment.
If you have kids and whether they are athletic or not, never forget the fun factor when creating an exercise or movement program because after all...
what we are hoping to give our kids are good memories that will last a life time.
Now go out and play and until next time,
Keep it fun!
Coach Billy
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Statins for Kids?
Wow! How time's have changed. You may or may not have heard today's news about an "influential" doctors group that approved the use of cholesterol drugs, yes that's right they are still drugs, for kids as young as 8. 8!
I don't know about you but this makes me...(pick the adjective) - mad, nervous, uptight,disappointed, sad, etc.
The premise is based on the fact that damage leading to heart disease,the nation's biggest killer, begins early in life. Isn't that an enlightened statement! Well so do good health habits. Research also shows that kids develop there eating tastes and good eating habits young. In one study it was concluded that by 3 years of age, most of a child's eating preferences are established.
The worst part of this "new advice" was that they say these drugs are "generally" safe for children. Generally? Where's the data that shows these drugs will prevent heart attacks? I don't believe there is this data. The data is extrapolated from that of adults. Hmmm! Something still doesn't feel right about this.
The real point is that this just distracts from the deeper problems. Very little accountability! Where is the common sense nutrition and exercise formulas. Do we need to be told how to properly care for our own children?
I think not. Let's take back our kids and ultimately take back our future.
Harry Truman once said, "A nation is only as healthy as its children."
I don't know about you but this makes me...(pick the adjective) - mad, nervous, uptight,disappointed, sad, etc.
The premise is based on the fact that damage leading to heart disease,the nation's biggest killer, begins early in life. Isn't that an enlightened statement! Well so do good health habits. Research also shows that kids develop there eating tastes and good eating habits young. In one study it was concluded that by 3 years of age, most of a child's eating preferences are established.
The worst part of this "new advice" was that they say these drugs are "generally" safe for children. Generally? Where's the data that shows these drugs will prevent heart attacks? I don't believe there is this data. The data is extrapolated from that of adults. Hmmm! Something still doesn't feel right about this.
The real point is that this just distracts from the deeper problems. Very little accountability! Where is the common sense nutrition and exercise formulas. Do we need to be told how to properly care for our own children?
I think not. Let's take back our kids and ultimately take back our future.
Harry Truman once said, "A nation is only as healthy as its children."
Sunday, June 15, 2008
It's Fathers Day.
What kind of father are you? What kind of father did you have?
Being the father of 2 wonderful daughters I often reflect on the incredibly important role we have had bestowed upon us and I wonder how could anyone NOT take this role seriously.
Personally it has been what has driven me to be the coach that I am today.
The involvment and influence we have on our children as fathers is similar to that involvement and influence we have as coaches. As Fathers, it is our responsibility to help our children to reach their potential as well as to guide them in their many choices. As sport coaches we also assist athletes in reaching their full potential but we also have to guide them in their decisions and in their chosen sport.
As a man and a father I want to be remembered for who I was and what I have done in my home and not my career. I love coaching the many young athletes that I do but there is no joy that even comes close to that of being a father. Fortunately, I am in a field that allows me to have the vest of both worlds.
Coach Billy
Being the father of 2 wonderful daughters I often reflect on the incredibly important role we have had bestowed upon us and I wonder how could anyone NOT take this role seriously.
Personally it has been what has driven me to be the coach that I am today.
The involvment and influence we have on our children as fathers is similar to that involvement and influence we have as coaches. As Fathers, it is our responsibility to help our children to reach their potential as well as to guide them in their many choices. As sport coaches we also assist athletes in reaching their full potential but we also have to guide them in their decisions and in their chosen sport.
As a man and a father I want to be remembered for who I was and what I have done in my home and not my career. I love coaching the many young athletes that I do but there is no joy that even comes close to that of being a father. Fortunately, I am in a field that allows me to have the vest of both worlds.
Coach Billy
Monday, June 2, 2008
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