The first time I heard of Tebow was in 2005, when he won the award for most outstanding high school quarterback in the nation, according to the National Quarterback Club. He was a big, smiling, well-spoken kid and I didn’t think much about it.
The first time I heard of Tebow was in 2005, when he won the award for most outstanding high school quarterback in the nation, according to the National Quarterback Club. He was a big, smiling, well-spoken kid and I didn’t think much about it.
"To finish the evening we’re going to give the Craig Penley Athlete of the Year Award to the most outstanding senior athlete." Our high school athletic director was not the most eloquent man in the world, but he could not have spoken any sweeter words. "The recipient of this award exemplifies what we coaches…
Where do we get our inspiration? Do we pay enough attention to the little things to learn the lessons they provide?
During one of the final high school meets of the year, Lee Cahoun knocked over one of the hurdles near the beginning of the race, which he hadn’t done all season. His misstep allowed his competitors a considerable lead, but Lee gutted it out and managed to take fifth, which give his school the championship….
Up to this point, I’ve let stories about Chad Ochocinco (formally known as Chad Johnson) of the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals, go in one ear and out the other. If you’re unfamiliar, he’s another example of an incredibly gifted athlete that loves attention and will run his mouth to no end to get it. In…
Competing for a National Championship in anything is incredible. The dedication, effort, and talent needed to put yourself in such an elite class is unique and Anthony Robles certainly fits that bill. As a senior at Arizona State, Robles is about to compete for a NCAA Wrestling National Championship in the 125 pound weight class….
The biggest value of sports and competition are the lessons available if we are only willing to look. In 2008, there was an unusual high school football game played in Grapevine, Texas. The game was between Grapevine Faith Academy and the Gainesville State School. Faith is a Christian school and Gainesville State School is located within a maximum…