Do you know what my favorite part of Life is? The opportunity to be in the game …to ‘play’. ~ Paraphrased from Mike Singletary   I am grateful for: Music…

“A closed mind stumbles over the blessings of life without recognizing them.” ~ Napoleon Hill   I am grateful for: Our snowblower

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” ~ Pat Riley   I am grateful for: Questioning parents who challenge their kids to problem solve rather than…

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” ~Michael Jordan   I am grateful for: Being inside and warm

“The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” ~ Steve Young I am grateful for: Time with 4 quality coaches…

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.” ~ Matt Biondi   I am grateful for: Time to read

“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence-  is the key to unlocking our potential.” ~Liane Carde   I am grateful for: Today…it  is my Dad’s 87th birthday

“Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.” ~ Laird Hamilton I am grateful for: Every opportunity to impact a player

“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it is not open.” ~ Frank Zappa Thanks ~Joan Fagas I am grateful for: A deep conversation with a friend