The Washington Redshins: First “Mothers” of Soccer
Before there was Abby. Before there was Mia. Before, even, there was Michelle, there was Chris Reynolds. You probably haven’t met Chris; in fact you probably have never heard of Chris. I was lucky enough to strike up a conversation with her as she circled the indoor track at a local sports facility. Still trim and […]
Coaches Teach By Keeping It Simple, Thanks Mike Jorden
“Those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach.” Have you heard the expression? I used to chuckle at it. I thought, Ha, that’ll be the day. When I can’t do it anymore. “It” meaning play all-out, compete with the best, throw my body into the fray without a care in the world. Well, that day […]
GMU Women’s Soccer, Playing to Win Like Women
Do you struggle to help your female athletes play confidently because they’ve been raised to step back? Check out today’s Soccer Wire to read my article about the “leadership council” initiated by Head Women’s Soccer Coach Diane Drake. She has created and defined an environment where the cooperation natural to women plays host to internal […]
Dear USA Women’s National Soccer Team
What an amazing run! What an amazing final! What a heart-breaker! To a society that lives to compete, I say, “What competitors!” To a culture that prints t-shirts that say, “2nd place is the first loser,” I say, “No Way!” I loved watching and following it all. Hearing your heart, your team solidarity, your belief […]
