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Dr. G's blog
PLAYING THROUGH PAIN: A CULTURE OF COURAGE OR IGNORANCE?
Submitted by Dr. G on Mon, 09/21/2009 - 11:58.Last week, Kentucky High School football coach David Jason Stinson was found Not Guilty on charges of reckless homicide and wanton endangerment in the death of one of his players, 15 year old Max Gilpin. The sophomore offensive linesman collapsed while running "gassers" ( a series of wind sprints) during practice la
THE ALARMING RISE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES IN YOUTH SPORTS AND HOW COACHES, PARENTS AND LEAGUE OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING THE OTHER WAY
Submitted by Dr. G on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 15:40.In the August 9th issue of The New York Times Magazine, Ron Berler wrote a critically important but disturbing article on the alarming rise of elbow and shoulder surgeries in youth sport pitchers.
IT'S NEVER OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER!
Submitted by Dr. G on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 09:19.There always are and always will be ups and downs in sports. You'll find them within a single competition as well as throughout a career. Anyone can handle the good times with class and confidence. That takes no great discipline or character.
AN INGLORIOUS DEFEAT - BEING A SORE LOSER
Submitted by Dr. G on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 10:05.There's no more bitter pill to swallow than losing. If you're a competitive athlete with a commitment to excellence, then you probably hate losing with a passion. This is normal.
PLAYING WITHOUT CLASS - TAUNTING & TRASH TALKING
Submitted by Dr. G on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 07:15.By now it's old news how NCAA college football gloriously began its' 2009 season last Thursday evening: With a bang! Actually, with a right hook to the jaw of Boise State player Byron Hout! Apparently Hout had taunted Oregon's starting tailback, Legarrette Blount right after Boise State's 19 - 8 win.
WANT TO FEEL MORE CONFIDENT? THEN STOP USING THE "C" WORD
Submitted by Dr. G on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:45.If you as an athlete have problems with your self-confidence, if you're easily intimidated by other athletes or teams, then chances are pretty good that you are a regular user of the "C" word. What's the "C" word?
SPORTS & LIFE LESSONS ABOUT STRENGTH FROM THE WILD
Submitted by Dr. G on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 15:13.Who could ever guess that animals in the wild can teach you exactly what you need to learn in order to take your training to the next level?
WHEN WINNING IS THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS YOU GET "GREAT" ROLE MODELS
Submitted by Dr. G on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 16:06.There's a sex scandal haunting Rick Pitino at Louisville. The high profile basketball coach has admitted to adultery in the wake of blackmail attempts by his former lover.
HARDSHIPS, SETBACKS & SUFFERING - THE FERTILE GROUND FOR GROWING A CHAMPION
Submitted by Dr. G on Fri, 08/14/2009 - 17:26.Kids complain when things get tough out there. "It's too hot." Our field sucks!" "We just don't have the same advantages that the other teams in the league have." "Our equipment is a joke!" etc.
THE BROKEN CHILD - A POEM OF YOUTH SPORTS TRAGEDY
Submitted by Dr. G on Thu, 08/13/2009 - 09:43.The following poem was written by Mike Hall about his heartbreaking experience as a 10 year old with his coach-father. It coincides with the previous blog which details Mike's interactions with his father so many years ago.
