John Wooden is the greatest sports coach of all time. As coach of the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, Wooden won 7 National Championships in 7 years and a total of 10 in 12 years. A remarkable and unprecedented feat. He was a true "wizard" of the game that created offenses and dissected defenses, but… Continue reading You Are Not John Wooden and That Is Okay
Tag: youth
The Cornerstone of a Community
I grew up in a small central Indiana town that had three stoplights and zero fast food restaurants. It was not a hot bed for entertainment, especially for kids. There was no youth center, Boys and Girls Club, or structured after school programs. It lacked a place where kids could gather and be kids. Unfortunately,… Continue reading The Cornerstone of a Community
I Give it 5 Stars
What does it mean to live a five star life? Is it a life filled with passion, excitement, and success? Thanks to a great program in the Michiana area, there are many students who can answer this question. These students are members of the Five Star Life family. Five Star Life is a not-for-profit organization that… Continue reading I Give it 5 Stars
A Big Impact
All too often, the things we treasure most and hold dearest to our hearts, can be the most difficult to put into words. My experience as a Big Brother is just that. I am seldom at a loss for words, but yet find myself speechless about one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. … Continue reading A Big Impact
